Home Automation Made a nest mini mount in my garage, with the box it came in and 3 pieces of double sided mounting tape |
- Made a nest mini mount in my garage, with the box it came in and 3 pieces of double sided mounting tape
- Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Pro vs S5 max
- Unsolicited great support from Ecobee
- Cabinet lighting
- Radio Technologies CT101 Thermostat Reset Help
- Why we automate; thoughts on motivation
- What's the easiest way to turn off (or on) an appliance via Windows 10 command-line?
- Options for automating 24VDC under-cabinet LED lights
- Automatic shutters
- Automating old clothes dryer?
- TP-LINK vs geeni smart bulbs?
- Video Doorbell without subscription?
- Google Assistant Tips
- Google Assistant Tips
- eWeLink can't find the device
- Dumb question
- Options for DIY smart faucet?
- Blink XT2, person walks up to front door-no notifications/recordings
- Monoprice RGBW zwave controller - looking for xml
- Smart switch for general purpose outlet?
- Echo vs. Alexa device to view camera feed on FireTV
- Manage lights based on curtains and outside-light
- No touch switches
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| Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Pro vs S5 max Posted: 25 Apr 2020 12:31 AM PDT Hello HomeAutomation I am looking for a vacuum robot for my apartment. I was initially going to buy a S5 Max, but then Xiaomi released the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Pro. Which one should I buy? The Mi Robot Mop pro is cheaper than the S5 Max, and the biggest change I can see (Note: See the attached picture that compare the vacuums from Xiamo) is the battery capacity which should't be a problem given my apartment size. https://shopcdn.textalk.se/shop/ws4/50604/art4/h7921/175597921-origpic-94a60e.jpg What is your recommendation? [link] [comments] | ||
| Unsolicited great support from Ecobee Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:43 AM PDT I've been struggling with an Ecobee smart sensor that tracks occupancy and temperature for rooms. I replaced the battery and re-paired to my thermostat to no avail. Apparently Ecobee could tell something was up and sent me an email to tell me my sensor is busted and they are sending me a new one. Completely unsolicited, just hey man ur stuff isn't working and we're sending you a new one. Wow. I'm impressed. With home automation and more connected products do you think this will be more prevalent? What other products/companies are doing something similar? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:51 PM PDT I want to see write ups and picture from under the cabinet lightings that have been done. Looking for how it's wired and controlled mostly. Interested in the write ups to learn things I didn't think about before jumping into this project. Thank you. [link] [comments] | ||
| Radio Technologies CT101 Thermostat Reset Help Posted: 24 Apr 2020 08:16 PM PDT Bought a house that came with this thermostat and I'm having a hell of a time trying to reset it so I can pair it via the app. I've read a couple different techniques such as hold the center and press the down arrow, hold the center until it beeps, press the reset button on the top left, etc. Each of these doesn't seem to work when I put it in mate mode to pair, no flashing lights and no WiFi signals from the device. I'm going to end up replacing it eventually but it'd be neat if I could at least use my phone with it. [link] [comments] | ||
| Why we automate; thoughts on motivation Posted: 24 Apr 2020 08:12 PM PDT Home automation is, ostensibly, about efficiency in a multitude of potential avenues. A very common "problem" solved through automation is "people forget to turn lights off" which has the potential to save you money over time. More and more, though, homes are being equipped with LED lighting that is already so efficient that any such savings border on the inconsequential. For actual financial "savings" the math favors a smart thermostat and wise programming over any lighting trickery. Another goal of automation is a matter of convenience and quality of life which is much more difficult to quantify. Some of my automations like lights that come on as you enter a space without needing to intervene via a switch, while often simple and seemingly pointless, tend more towards "Its neat and makes me smile" rather than being TRULY useful. But that simple "makes me smile" goes a long way towards quality of life. Quite possibly one of the most amazing items in my arsenal are the windows blinds.........they're motorized and connected via a central hub through the whole house and can be programmed to open and close on a schedule without human intervention!!! Why is that such a big deal, you ask? Well; in our previous home (and in so many homes of so many people I know) blinds are rarely touched and left closed around the clock. It's simply a hassle to wander through the house two, three, four times a day opening and adjusting and closing them. Instead the blinds in the bedroom slowly open over a five minute period in the morning to help us greet the day, they close around bedtime both for privacy and preparing the house for sleep by blocking out light from outside, so when I wake up in the morning I can look out at my lawn (I'm an old man 😂 my lawn means a lot to me) and when I come home it's to a cheerfully lit home instead of a cave. It's hard to calculate the value of the things that bring one joy......but believe me when I say that home automation (while arguably superfluous) makes me happy and absolutely improves the quality of life in my home. Doesn't hurt that it's a lot of fun. [link] [comments] | ||
| What's the easiest way to turn off (or on) an appliance via Windows 10 command-line? Posted: 24 Apr 2020 08:08 PM PDT I'm looking for a simple/easy way to power ON/OFF an appliance via Windows 10 Command-line. I currently use the below command-line app that does this for my Phillips Hue Lights. I need something like this, except for smart home appliances, not just lights. I used to use a very simple Windows command-line app for X10 many years ago which did this. Sadly, it seems harder to accomplish these days. EDIT: Please don't suggest using Rest API to accomplish this. I'm looking for a simple command-line app like the one above for Hue lights. [link] [comments] | ||
| Options for automating 24VDC under-cabinet LED lights Posted: 24 Apr 2020 07:53 PM PDT My parents just had their kitchen redone, and some 24VDC led strip lights were installed under their cabinets. They want them to be automated and work with the rest of their lights (combination of Hue, WeMo and Lutron) and with Home Assistant and Alexa, but I'm having trouble finding suitable options. They are currently controlled by a switch/LED driver that mounts in a standard electrical box and has a power button and a brightness slider. What would be the best options to automate this, while still preserving the physical power button? The physical brightness slider isn't absolutely necessary (thought it would be nice), but brightness control (via Alexa, etc) is a must. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 11:36 AM PDT
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| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:35 PM PDT I have an older clothes dryer where you have to turn the Start knob right until it starts. If I plug this into a remote control outlet, is there any reason I can't just either rig the knob to the right or hard wire what I'm guessing is a momentary switch in the on position? That way I can turn it on at 12:30 AM (I switched to a Time Of Use electrical rate plan). [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 06:33 AM PDT I plan on buy 3 of either pair of bulbs for my room and from a quick look both have the same peak brightness and neither require a hub. I don't own or plan on owning an Alexa/Google Assistant/etc. so compatibility is a non issue since I will be controlling it exclusively though my iPhone. Is there any reason to opt for the more expensive TP-LINK bulbs or are the geeni ones fine? [link] [comments] | ||
| Video Doorbell without subscription? Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:13 AM PDT I know this has been asked previously, but it appears the most recent was 2018. Are there any video doorbells that don't require a paid subscription? Maybe on-board storage? I saw a couple with a free cloud option, but seems that if the company goes under, the doorbell would be bricked. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:48 PM PDT Hey everyone, wife and I moved to a new city and we downsized to a one bedroom apartment, I currently have a google home mini in my kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. What is the best way to avoid conflict between my Pixel 4 and a home, when I say the magical phrase, hey Google. The three homes don't compete it's just the phone and the home both trigger. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 03:48 PM PDT Hey everyone, wife and I moved to a new city and we downsized to a one bedroom apartment, I currently have a google home mini in my kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. What is the best way to avoid conflict between my Pixel 4 and a home, when I say the magical phrase, hey Google. The three homes don't compete it's just the phone and the home both trigger. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 02:45 PM PDT Hello, I'm probably not the first one to have this issue, but i couldn't find a solution that worked for me. I recently bought the Sonoff L1 smart rgb strip package and as the title says eWeLink can't find the device. I know the controller only works on a 2.4Ghz wifi. My router has both a 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz and i chose the 2.4 off course. When i click next and set the controller into pairing mode, it just loads saying "finding device". I read that it could be because of anti virus apps on the phone, but i tried with a different phone without anti virus. Please help [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:16 AM PDT I am wondering if there is a smart bulb out there that will work with my Alexa (doesnt have to be RGB), but also has a built in speaker? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 01:19 PM PDT I'm having a hard time finding this but I can't believe that it doesn't exist somewhere in the Wild... a buddy recently got a Koehler touch faucet with the module that allows you to use google home with it to control requesting measurements of water and some other cool stuff but my god is that all expensive... I have plenty of esp8266 modules that I could rig this up myself to do something similar but I'm not seeing anything out there that could handle the actual waterline part of shutting the valve on/off. I see things for a garden hose or lawn system but has anyone found a way to handle this under the sink? [link] [comments] | ||
| Blink XT2, person walks up to front door-no notifications/recordings Posted: 24 Apr 2020 09:14 AM PDT What am I doing wrong. It notifies and records from cars in the street in front of our house, but nothing for a person that literally walks up to my door? I'm t [link] [comments] | ||
| Monoprice RGBW zwave controller - looking for xml Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:46 PM PDT I've been starting to play with RGBW zwave controllers for LED strip lights. paired it up with my zwave2mqtt docker (running OZW 1.6), but this device does not have a manufacturer specific xml file. So I'm looking for one. anyone out there have an xml file for this little guy? Interestingly, the device identifies itself like this: manufacturer id 0068 in the manufacturer_specific.xml file is monoprice has a listing <Manufacturer id="0202" name="Monoprice"></Manufacturer> but that's not what the device identifies as. (x-posted to HA forums as well) [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart switch for general purpose outlet? Posted: 24 Apr 2020 05:41 AM PDT Most of the smart switches I see all say something like 400w LED, 600w incandescent for maximum loads. But I want to put one on an outlet that, while will typically only have lights plugged in, may at some point have something like a vacuum, power tool, or even a hair dryer. All of which could go up to ~1800 watts. Is there any switch that supports this? And I guess my insurance would prefer if it was UL listed. [link] [comments] | ||
| Echo vs. Alexa device to view camera feed on FireTV Posted: 24 Apr 2020 01:10 AM PDT Hypothetical setup question... I know you can link an Echo device without a display to output display to the FireTV 4K stick when you ask Alexa for a live Ring cam view but does the same functionality work with say a Yamaha soundbar with Alexa built in? If not, is there any specific command I could tell my Alexa soundbar to output the camera feed to the FireTV even if I can't link them to default video view to TV? [link] [comments] | ||
| Manage lights based on curtains and outside-light Posted: 24 Apr 2020 02:31 AM PDT Yesterday one of my housemates asked me if I was able to turn off my lights, because of the sun outside. I agreed with him, but I don't want to do this manually - as everything is automated, of course. Now the challenge: how would you guys tackle this? I have some requirements:
At first I looked into some kind of ambient sensor, which I can place in a stationary place in my room. But after thinking of a real world implementation, this wouldn't allow me to implement requirement 2. This because I'm unable to rely on the ambient sensor when the lights are turned on. Curious to your suggestions/ideas. Thanks. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 06:13 AM PDT This isn't really automation, but I thought this community was probably the most likely to know about these sorts of things! I'm looking for a light switch that you don't need to touch - just wave your hand close to it and it toggles on/off. I feel like the technology must exist, public toilets have no touch flushes! But I can't seem to find any consumer products. Any ideas? [link] [comments] |
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