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    April 18, 2020

    Home Automation Is there a go-to for outdoor led low voltage lighting?

    Is there a go-to for outdoor led low voltage lighting?

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 04:43 PM PDT

    Working on my landscaping and wondering how to be control low voltage LED lighting. (Path lights, plant highlight lights etc). Is there a go-to brain? I have smart things and google

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    IKEA FYRTUR Blinds in stock for delivery

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 08:07 AM PDT

    Just a PSA to say after trying and failing to order for delivery several times earlier this week, IKEA's system appears to have been updated and actually accepted my order today! Go and get yours!

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    Blocking cliff sensors in robot cleaners

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 07:58 PM PDT

    I am using an iLife V3s Pro robot at home. It is a pretty simple model, but very good for pet hair, which is why I bought one.

    I have a problem that many people already talked about: Cliff sensors detecting danger in flat surfaces.

    I want to disable these damn sensors. I tried white tape, but then it refused to move. In a second attempt, I tried to block the sensors with aluminium foil, but the result was the same.

    Any sugestions?

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    [RELEASE] Hubitat Z-Wave Firmware Updater

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 02:42 PM PDT

    Hubitat Z-Wave Firmware Updater

    The firmware updater is in the form of a driver. It is a utility based driver similar to the basicZwaveTool. It is designed to be switched to, used to update your devices, and then switch back to your original driver.

    While released exclusively to the Hubitat platform. This is not a product of Hubitat Inc. This is a community developed and community supported feature.

    Use at your own risk

    I am providing this as a convenience for the community and as such make no guarantees or warranties. If you damage a device from proper or improper use of this program you are on your own.

    Requirements:

    • Web server hosted OTZ or HEX update file. (can be local on your LAN or elsewhere ex: github
    • Z-wave device that is OTA capable and supports Firmware Update MD Command Class V1-4
    • Good connectivity between the device and your Hubitat hub.

    Warnings:

    • Devices that are region specific, make sure you have a firmware file that is for your region.
    • Some devices will require exclude/include when complete. This has been noticed on some hardware. Most will not require this.
    • There are many provisions in this code and in the Z-wave spec that prevent this process from damaging your device. But I offer no guarantee or warranty. Use at your own risk!
    • This driver can only be used on 1 device at a time due to the shared memory requirement to enable this process.

    Process:

    1. Go to the device details page for the device you want to update
    2. Under device information change the driver to Z-Wave Firmware Updater and click Save Device
    3. Type in the URL for the firmware update file in the Update Firmware command and then click Update Firmware
    4. Wait.. This process can take a while
    5. Watch under Current States for progress updates.

    At any time you can click Abort Process to stop the firmware update.

    In the rare case of the process being locked from a previous attempt, you can click Clear Lock to clear the stale lock.

    After clicking the Update Firmware button this process can take a while.. The firmware must be downloaded and processed into memory. Then must be parsed for information to verify that the firmware matches the device's firmware image. Only after all these steps will the device begin requesting parts of the firmware binary. You will see a progress indicator reporting the percentage of data that has been transferred. After the whole image has been transferred your device will verify it to and reply back with a status. And then if the status is good your device will flash itself and reboot.

    Note for sleepy (battery powered) devices: ##

    Throughout this process you may need to wake the device a few times before everything can be completed. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for the wake mechanism for your device.

    https://community.hubitat.com/t/release-z-wave-firmware-updater/38237?u=bcopeland

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    Analog Volume Dial

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 05:20 PM PDT

    I have a Sony AV Receiver STR DN840 receiver that is hidden behind a wall so I have a Logitech Harmony that I use with a Harmony remote. I have also installed a IR repeater so I can use my Nvidia Shield remote to control the volume. I'd like to install an actual Volume Dial that can also control the volume. I only need it to perform the one function of adjusting the volume on the Sony receiver. I can't find a way to input to Harmony does anyone have a way to do this ?

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    Eufy indoor cameras preorder now live

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 06:21 AM PDT

    Is it possible to create a datalogger for smart device?

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 01:59 PM PDT

    I've been having electrical issues and I'd like to log my AC voltage throughout the day to show to the electrical company.

    I have smart outlets that monitor the voltage in the Smart Life app. Here's a screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/Kj1kqBg

    Anyone have ideas on how I can record this voltage at regular intervals throughout the day?

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    Trying to get my Nest E to do both heating and cooling (seperate systems)

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 06:40 PM PDT

    Just moved into the house last year. Trying to get both the ac system and the heat working at the same time. I think I'm probably going to have to buy a new thermostat to accomplish this. https://imgur.com/a/NkMQ08F Those are all the wires I got, what's my best bet? Is it even possible to just have one?

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    Dealing with temperature sensors

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 06:52 AM PDT

    How do you all deal with the insanity that is temperature sensors? I've been trying to find a solution for temperature sensing in a few rooms but so far all the sensors I have show different readings when sitting in roughly exactly the same place. I tried the MCP9808, HD1080, and DHT22 and all of them are off about a degree from each other (though it varies from minute to minute). What process do you use to choose which sensors to use and how to handle their data? I'm a little OCD so it's really annoying that even the same model sensors can be off from each other by half a degree or so.

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    HOOBS – HomeBridge Out Of the Box (review)

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 04:19 PM PDT

    Camera recommendations needed

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:51 PM PDT

    Getting lots of false motion alarms. Anyone know of wired POE cameras for outdoor use that allow selected portions of the field of view to watch for heat AND motion before triggering an event? Would like a system with DVR and live viewing.

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    Strange fan switch

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:44 PM PDT

    Since 1988, this ceiling fan has had a 3-speed wall dial.

    I would like to have it replaced, and expected to find 2 load wires (like normal) connected to the switch.

    Instead, I found one load wire.

    https://imgur.com/gallery/vXnToC7

    My dial switch "clicks" in place. Is it similar to a dimmer? I thought fan motors couldn't be controlled this way. How does this switch work?

    Note: there is an unconnected red wire in the box, which I assume is unconnected at the fan side as well. This might be the easiest way to replace the switch with something modern, but I'm posting this in hopes someone can shed light on how the existing switch works.

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    Why should I invest in SmartThings

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:13 PM PDT

    I have a pretty large ecosystem of varies smart items. Our entire house is Philips Hue lights. Smart plugs. Smart TV. I really have never had an issue with connecting/controlling everything from Alexa. We are considering getting the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator. It mentions that it works with SmartThings. Aside from working with the refrigerator....what else will it do for me?

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    Can’t stand resetting it all every month to 45 days. Please help

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 07:18 AM PDT

    I have to reset a significant number of switches plugs and bulbs almost every month- they all go offline at the same tome and don't automatically reconnect to the network.

    Smartlife connected hardware seems to be the worst offender, but it's not the only offender.

    I don't know where to begin figuring out where the breakdown is, between routers, access points, or the local hardware, but my network does not seem to be having any other issues- OR, when the network causes the problem, everything else reconnects.

    Any information on solutions and insight would be helpful and much appreciated.

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    Integrating Nest thermostat with Honeywell TuxedoTouch Panel - is it possible?

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 08:37 AM PDT

    I know Nest does not like to play with Z Wave. However, is there any work-around to allow me to be able to control my Nest thermostats with my Honeywell TuxedoTouch keypad and Honeywell TotalConnect?

    I would prefer to not have to install new thermostats if I can avoid it and would love to get everything on one ecosystem. EDIT: I am willing to explore using a third party integration device. But the goal is just to allow the TotalConnect app to control the Nest along with all my other gizmos

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    New to automation advice needed

    Posted: 17 Apr 2020 08:15 AM PDT

    Hello

    I am sort of new/intermediate in the smart home area, below is my current setup:

    Nest Video Doorbell

    Two icamera2 cams( Rogers/Re-branded Xinfinity system)

    Three door sensors came with the above Rogers smart home monitoring

    One motion sensor also came with the above home monitoring package

    Zen thermostat

    3 Google Homes and 1 nest Hub

    Schalge smart lock which is I guess zigbee/z-wave compatible

    I would like to cancel my Rogers smart home monitoring and build my own setup while trying to use the most equipment from the current setup, I am leaning towards Smartthings.

    Nest Video Doorbell : Stays

    Two icamera2 cams( Rogers/Xinfinity) : Replace with nest cameras and use the icamera for ad hoc camera setups if required through tinycam pro app

    Three door sensors came with the Rogers smart home monitoring: Try to integrate into Smartthings or should I get Smartthings compatible sensors($29 each)?

    One motion sensor also came with the home monitoring package : Try to integrate into Smartthings or should I get Smartthings compatible sensors

    Zen thermostat: Try to integrate into Smartthings as it is zigbee/z-wave might be wifi

    3 Google Homes and 1 nest Hub: Stays

    Schalge smart lock which is I guess zigbee/z-wave compatible: Try to integrate into Smartthings

    In the end I would like some feedback on the Smartthings---Google Home/Nest integration for folks who already have this setup or should I just rely on getting the nest door and motion sensors(currently not available in Canada)?

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