- Thinking of starting a YouTube channel helping people setup and understand home automation. I mostly use VERA, and have become VERY good at it. Is there anything you think I should focus on?
- Do I have a dumb idea for my smart bulb?
- Looking for recommendations for 12v systems
- Savant Systems, Inc. to Acquire GE Lighting
- Range extenders for zigbee network
- Are there any options for a z-wave power / energy monitor without a switch?
- do wifi plugs work with iphone hotspot?
- Another "Alternative to Hue Lightstrip Plus" Thread: Something cheaper but similar in light quality and compatibility with Hue, ST, Google or Alexa.
- Wifi Connected Fingerprint Sensor Guide
- Question about z-wave/zigbee security
- Pool Cover & Temperature Automation
- Home Assistant Calendar with Google Calendar and Automations
- When I ask Google Home to turn on the lights, is there a way to have it just turn on the lights and say nothing? I don't need it to says "okay turning on the lights"
- Smart Power Failure Sensor
- Solar Powered Sliding Gate Opener?
- Control panel to replace uber light switch array?
- How to create a bedtime activity for Logitech Harmony?
- IR devices automated to Google home + iOS app?
- Smart Light Switches + Smart Light Bulbs: Do they work together?
- SmartLife integration with IFTTT still works?
- Bluetooth Only Controlled Plug
- Connection between IFTTT and WEMO broken with new account system
- Looking for a 2nd opinion on where to placey outdoor security camera
- Is there a way to see Echo devices in SmartThings
| Posted: 27 May 2020 04:04 PM PDT Or you think people would like to learn or know? Thanks guys. :) [link] [comments] | ||
| Do I have a dumb idea for my smart bulb? Posted: 27 May 2020 09:52 PM PDT I've been going over and over in my head trying to figure out how to solve my ceiling fan bulb problem. Like many fans, mine takes an A15 bulb; there's not enough room for an A19. But I want to put a Zigbee bulb in there. Or even a Wi-Fi. Whatever. Apparently these just Do Not Exist. So I just came up with the bright idea: what if I chopped the plastic diffuser off one of my A19 bulbs? Is that a thing? My assumption is that the LEDs are mounted close to the base, and the insides of these things is just air. I figure if I hack the plastic short, like this, the bulb will still work just fine. I also assume that the light pattern will be bad, but I'm hoping that the frosted globe that surrounds it picks up some of the slack. Tell me if I'm a genius or a dimwit. I'm sure this violates all sorts of codes and rules, makes UL cry, and will invalidate a claim if my house burns down. But will it work? (EDIT: The switch that controls the whole thing has no neutral, and only one wire for both fan and light. Otherwise I'd just put a fancy switch there and call it a day) [link] [comments] | ||
| Looking for recommendations for 12v systems Posted: 27 May 2020 07:32 PM PDT Hey all, I am pretty newhere, but not to home automation. I live in a slightly out of the norm situation, in an RV traveling the country for work. This lifestyle has yet to have much in the way of commercial products that run well on a 12v system. So far I have been designing and building my own PCBs with wemos d2 mini's as the core for my lighting and automation control. This works well but takes a lot of time. I am hoping someone might be able to point me to a product off the shelf that fits the following requirements: 12v based power input, PWM dimming for LED lights, Wifi control (mqtt or anything open source, z wave is also okay), and most importantly an io trigger for a physical switch. Thus far I haven't found anything that has a physical io trigger. Any direction or thoughts are welcome! [link] [comments] | ||
| Savant Systems, Inc. to Acquire GE Lighting Posted: 27 May 2020 06:24 AM PDT
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| Range extenders for zigbee network Posted: 27 May 2020 11:23 PM PDT I have a zigbee network with a few aqara tem/humidity sensors and a conbee stick in a home-assistant setup. Any advise I could use? [link] [comments] | ||
| Are there any options for a z-wave power / energy monitor without a switch? Posted: 27 May 2020 07:35 PM PDT Basically I have a bunch of stuff I want to monitor the power usage for but don't want the device to be able to shut off whatever is connected. The only things I've seen so far are the clamp style energy monitors like the one made by Aeotec. Anyone know if this exists? [link] [comments] | ||
| do wifi plugs work with iphone hotspot? Posted: 27 May 2020 11:15 PM PDT I want to get a wifi controlled outdoor plug for camping with no service. After initial app set up can these be used without internet? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 May 2020 07:17 PM PDT I'm new'ish to the LED world and love the Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus for ease and quality, but they are damn expensive. I tried the Govee LED Strip Lights but they were dim and dull. Also, the Govee couldn't recreate a crisp white light; it was very yellow (and other Amazon reviewers pointed this out too). Is there an alternative that's cheaper than Hue but offers similar light quality? Compatibility with any combination of Hue bridge, SmartThings Hub, Google Assistant or Alexa is a plus. I have all 4 systems in my house. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] | ||
| Wifi Connected Fingerprint Sensor Guide Posted: 27 May 2020 09:18 AM PDT
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| Question about z-wave/zigbee security Posted: 27 May 2020 10:10 PM PDT I have both types of devices. But since they are a relative standard, and I can simply just pair them with my hub (hub has a password but each device doesn't), can anyone just walking by my house control my devices with a z-wave/zigbee switch/controller? What stops them from pairing? (Yes these devices are only in pairing mode for a few seconds, but since the signal is standard can that be hacked to pair and control my devices? I'm NOT actually concerned about someone hacking my system, just curious how this works. My router and hub both have strong passwords. If someone out there wants to mess with my lights and outlets, enjoy! [link] [comments] | ||
| Pool Cover & Temperature Automation Posted: 27 May 2020 12:20 PM PDT I'm looking for a way to automate the process of rolling up the pool cover, ideally it would also allow the cover to unravel but isn't a requirement. The pool cover is similar to this: The other thing I am hoping to automate is taking the pool temperature and syncing it to google assistant so I can create automation of turning the heater on/off. I have a good understanding in technology but not in electrical engineering [link] [comments] | ||
| Home Assistant Calendar with Google Calendar and Automations Posted: 27 May 2020 10:22 AM PDT
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| Posted: 27 May 2020 05:48 PM PDT My outdoor/garage GFCI circuit keeps tripping and I've lost everything in my deep freeze twice. I don't have the money for an electrician at the moment, so I'm trying to find a smart Power failure Sensor. I've searched, but can't find what I'm looking for. Any suggestions? TIA! [link] [comments] | ||
| Solar Powered Sliding Gate Opener? Posted: 27 May 2020 05:12 PM PDT TOPENS DK1000S Automatic Sliding Gate Opener Solar Kit Sliding Gate Motor for Heavy Duty Slide Gates Up to 1600 lbs. and 40 ft Rack Driven Driveway Security Gate Operator Battery Powered Solar Panel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DF5CQQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rcWZEbTQGZGYP I have a 27ft Gate thats pretty heavy. Me and my family do leave the house moderately. We live in California and I like to use Solar as much as possible. Anybody have any experience with this model or can recommend another Solar one? or is solar technology not recommended for gate openers. Thanks in advance. [link] [comments] | ||
| Control panel to replace uber light switch array? Posted: 27 May 2020 04:05 PM PDT We are doing an addition now and the plans call for 6 light switches next to each other which is ugly and old school. I am thinking of moving them inside a nearby pantry, and since they will be smart (probably Lutron Caseta), replacing them with a touch panel that would have various lighting macros (all on, all off, family room, kitchen, movie, etc). I am planning to use Home Assistant. So a couple questions:
FYI here is a larger post with my full house wiring plan. [link] [comments] | ||
| How to create a bedtime activity for Logitech Harmony? Posted: 27 May 2020 03:41 PM PDT I have just purchased a Logitech Harmony Elite remote control and I'm wondering how to create a bedtime activity where it will shut down my TV, Xbox 1 X and AVR (which all integrate fine already) and turn off my Hue lights in my living room and turn on my Hue lights in the bedroom? [link] [comments] | ||
| IR devices automated to Google home + iOS app? Posted: 27 May 2020 06:53 AM PDT Hi! Tried searching around the subreddit but the answers are kinda all over the place, what is the best way to get ir only devices to be useable with Google home + iOS app (ac and motorized blinds). I was thinking using a raspberry as a hub with multiple ir emitters, but wondering if there is any better/easy solution. I'm fine with coding stuff (if there are resources) but can't solder or make my own emitters so would prefer "plug and play" in that terms. Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart Light Switches + Smart Light Bulbs: Do they work together? Posted: 27 May 2020 03:31 PM PDT I currently have a Yeelight bulb in my bedroom and while being able to turn it on and off with voice command or via my phone, I occasionally still want to control it with the wall switch. So I'm considering getting a Kasa Smart Light Switch but will these two still work together? Such as if i turn off the light from the switch, will it cut the power to the Yeelight bulb meaning I can't control the bulb directly from my phone? [link] [comments] | ||
| SmartLife integration with IFTTT still works? Posted: 27 May 2020 06:36 AM PDT | ||
| Bluetooth Only Controlled Plug Posted: 27 May 2020 06:30 AM PDT I am looking at two slot smart plug but most options listed in Amazon are wifi-controlled. I was wondering if there's something that can be controlled only by Bluetooth without wifi. I did search the previous posts but didn't find any. Philips has one, but it's on pre-order and only single slot [link] [comments] | ||
| Connection between IFTTT and WEMO broken with new account system Posted: 27 May 2020 04:08 AM PDT | ||
| Looking for a 2nd opinion on where to placey outdoor security camera Posted: 27 May 2020 01:19 PM PDT Hey there, I'm finally getting around to adding outdoor cameras to my home security and really just wanted a second opinion on camera placement. I have the doorbell camera that covers the front path and the right hand side of my house, that side is a dead end cul-de-sac (green lines show view of doorbell cam). I'm planning on adding a camera on the front because the driveway isnt covered by a camera. The cameras I'm getting have 130 degree viewing angle. So I mocked up the 3 options placing one on my garage: Option 1. Placing it on the corner closest to the front door, angled toward the entry to the street. Purple lines show it's viewing angle. Option 2: In the middle of the garage. Covers most of the cul de sac to the right, and most of the street entry to the left. I don't think it will be optimal as there seems to be some blind spots. Red lines show the camera angle. Option 3: On the far side of the garage. This I think is least preferable, it's pointed towards the cul de sac which the doorbell cam already covers and there won't be much activity from there unless my it comes from my neighbour. Blue lines show the camera angle. https://imgur.com/gallery/GggSO3e I'm a security noob, but I'm thinking option 1 is the best placement? Walking up to my front door have to walk right up and past the camera, and it completely covers the entrance to the street. [link] [comments] | ||
| Is there a way to see Echo devices in SmartThings Posted: 27 May 2020 07:00 AM PDT Short version: I'm trying to refine an automation where I would like to have access to an Amazon Echo device as a speaker but none of my Echo devices are showing as an option. Long version: I have a "scene" that I use in the morning to trigger an electric kettle for making coffee as well as turning on the lights in the kitchen (so I can see to make coffee) and I would like to add to this "scene" a function where Alexa tells me good morning (I'm a dork) and informs me about the weather for the day. I could achieve the results I'm after directly through Alexa via voice control but I'm trying to find a solution that does not require vocalization. The trouble I'm running into is that I can't find any way of making Alexa talk through the ST app (new app) and the only speaker option available in ST for these purposes is my Sonos Beam in the living room. Not where I'd like to hear the relevant data. Help? [link] [comments] |
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