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    August 29, 2020

    Home Automation Someone made a self driving trash can with image recognition, now I want this

    Someone made a self driving trash can with image recognition, now I want this

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:21 PM PDT

    Reverse engineer the myQ gateway LAN (NOT CLOUD SERVERS)

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:32 PM PDT

    I know there is an "unofficial" document for communicating with the MyQ cloud servers, **but has anyone done any work on the MyQ device itself?

    The goal would be able to communicate DIRECTLY to the gateway over a local LAN, with no Internet or cloud connection required, to monitor the door status as well as send open/close command.

    If someone has and would be willing to share their findings/progress I'd appreciate it.**

    If no one has, I'll be firing up a network sniffer to physically tap its LAN connection, do a full factory reset on it and sniff absolutely everything it sends or receives.

    And if I can't find a way to make it work without having to connect to their Internet services, then I will be finding a different system to use that WILL work without cloud. And once I do I will completely rip out the proprietary Chamberlain crap and destroy it. If I'm feeling particularly snarky about it I might post a video of me doing it too.

    I've lived with it up till now because you used to be able to go to their website and login and control, but now they've done away with it, and the only options they offer are smart phones apps. They've apparently decided to say "FUCK YOU" to anyone that wanted to be able to use it from a desktop/laptop PC. So I shall be returning the sentiment, one way or another.

    And if someone wants to suggest "something else" I'd appreciate it, but if what you're going to suggest has any of the following issues, don't bother.

    - does not support hardwired Ethernet

    - requires a smartphone app to use or set up

    - (obviously) if it requires any access outside the local LAN to either use or set up. It should work 100% locally if the router "WAN" port is and remains unplugged.

    - it should not require some special "server" to be setup for it to connect to. It should BE a server that I connect to with some client (such as curl, wget, etc) So MQTT does not qualify.

    Edit, sorry if I come across as angry - all anger is directed at the greedy ignorant manufacturers of products with unreasonable limitations, certainly not at anyone in this sub. Unless of course representatives of such manufacturers are watching, in which case, yes, I mean YOU!

    ​

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    can i purchase a single domain to use for personal and business purpose?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:35 PM PDT

    We are starting a new company its two people for now but gonna expand soon. I am also working on home automation and few other tools I wanna work on and want to purchase a domain. As we are new and in budget wondering if a single domain can be used to isolate between personal and business ?

    If I am on a wrong, could you direct me to right one?

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    MYQ app won’t let me log in

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:49 AM PDT

    Got the update asking for zip code but won't let me progress past this page? Anyone else seeing this?

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    Any way to control fans with built in remotes with Alexa?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:11 PM PDT

    I have been using a GE Z Wave smart fan controller for years. I recently moved and bought two new ceiling fans with built in remotes and no pull chains and installed them only to find out the GE switch only works with pull chain fans. Something about a pull chain being an AC motor and a remote fan being a DC motor. Anyway, is there something I can buy to control them with Alexa or am I screwed?

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    Homeautomation web browser on O2 joggler

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:58 AM PDT

    Hi there,

    I've made this post on joggler wiki forum on how to install Home-assistant or more widely whatever web -based homeautomation interface on a joggler based on minimal Ubuntu bionic provided by birdlikewire.net

    Here is my how-to :

    I first try with Lubuntu trying to get the on screen keyboard but as I fail, I went back to only openbox window manager.
    Here is my step by step guide after roobarb ubuntu setup
    after power-on joggler, all command are made through ssh (except the ones mention).

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    passwd

    => set your personnal password

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo of-expand

    => let the joggler reboot

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt update

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt upgrade

    => answer Y to the multi choice question Configuration file '/etc/issue'

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo reboot

    after that I followed this guide : https://projects-42.nl/index.php/2018/u ... web-or-rdp

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends chromium-browser

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo systemctl edit getty@tty1

    Then fill the new file with (for "of" user):

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    [Service] ExecStart= ExecStart=-/sbin/agetty -a of --noclear %I $TERM

    Then continue the guide...

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends xserver-xorg x11-xserver-utils xinit openbox -y

    I also install some screen saver, and try onboard, match-keyboard and xvkbd as on screen keyboard but fail with all of them...

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt install xscreensaver xscreensaver-gl-extra xscreensaver-data-extra -y

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo reboot

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo nano /etc/xdg/openbox/autostart

    Then append the file with

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    # Disable any form of screen saver / screen blanking / power management # I leave the 3 followings line commented because I've setup the behavior in the screensaver #xset s off #xset s noblank #xset -dpms # start the screensaver don't forget the & at the end of any software launch, otherwise the script will stop xscreensaver -nosplash & # Start Chromium in kiosk mode sed -i 's/"exited_cleanly":false/"exited_cleanly":true/' ~/.config/chromium/'Local State' sed -i 's/"exited_cleanly":false/"exited_cleanly":true/; s/"exit_type":"[^"]\+"/"exit_type":"Normal"/' ~/.config/chromium/Default/Preferences chromium-browser --noerordialogs --disable-session-crashed-bubble --disable-infobars --kiosk 'https://your_homeassistant_url:8123'

    Don't forget the & at the end of any software launch, otherwise the script will stop. I lose a lot of time due to that 📷

    Then the last magic line ;o)

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    cd sudo nano .bash_profile

    Then fill the new file with:

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    startx

    I didn't succeed with original command of the guide but only startx works well !
    You can check that after a reboot chromium is lauched in kiosk mode pointing on the expected url.

    Launched the browser may interact with some functionnality, for HomeAssistant you can deleted --kiosk in the autostrart and add the card fullscreen-card in HACS in HA, you will then hace a big button card that allow you to switch to fullscreen or revert to normal mode.
    I've tested it with chromium and may use it with xvkbd or onboard (just in case I really need to type something on the screen), the issue is that the keyboard do not appear automatically when the cursor is on a editing area, so you need to have it running in backgroung and quit the fullscreen mode to access it.

    At this step I had to fill my HomeAssistant credentials through wired keyboard...
    This should fullfill your initial need but I add a few step to get a nice HomeAssistant tablet...
    So, I've added samba management in order to add pictures for the screen saver !

    If you don't know it yet, check the joggler IP with :

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    hostname -I

    Install all samba packages

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt install samba -y

    Set a password for samba access for "of" user

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo smbpasswd -a of

    Then you need to configure samba

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

    In the file, find # Authentification # and add the following line:

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    security = user

    An at the end of the file tell where you want your access to point at login. I've seleted the upper one level of home for "of" user.

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    [Joggler] path = /home/of writeable = yes ; browseable = yes valid users = of

    Then reboot
    You should now be able to access the joggler through your windows explorer by adding a network access pointing on the joggler IP with the credential you've selected.
    Copy the pictures you want the screen saver use then configure the screen saver itself by launching the configuration menu (still through ssh):

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    xscreensaver-demo

    You should see the xscreensaver menu on the joggler screen.
    You then have to setup the screen Standby/Suspend/Off duration in the "Advanced tab" and selecte the directory for screensaver images as well.
    Go back to the Display Modes tab and select either Only One screen saver or random (select and configure the ones that please you).
    Be sure to let the lock screen unticked becauce onboard keyboard doesn't work ;o)

    Close the xscreensaver menu and that's it. It should work ;o)
    On some menu you may miss some button at the end of the window, to access it, I need to reduce the font used in the desktop thanks to lxappearance package.

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    sudo apt install lxappearance -y

    Then launch it through SSH

    CODE: SELECT ALL

    lxappearance

    Now, on the joggler screen, you should see the lxappearance menu.
    In the default tab "widget", select font 6 (8 may be ok as well).

    Hope I do not miss any step because I try many different package for the keyboard and the screensaver, so do not hesitate if something do not behave as expected.

    If you or any other reader find out a way to activate an onscreen keyboard when you point to an editing area and when browser is in fullscreen I'll take it !

    Enjoy HA.
    urbatecte

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    Sitting at a crossroads, wanting to ditch SmartThings. Difficulty: Wife.

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 09:02 PM PDT

    I'm starting to embrace the reality that SmartThings isn't getting any better, and is actively starting to get worse. Between the botched migration, buggy mobile app, widespread outages, and lack of support options, I'm wanting to jump ship.

    My problems are twofold:

    My wife has grown quite used to the HA setup. A mature mobile app is a necessity, and that app needs to be on both Android and Apple. I was eyeing Hubitat until I discovered that their app kinda sucks. Another biggie is Amazon Echo integration. We bit down hard on that ecosystem, so it needs to talk.

    Before you mention HomeAssistant, I've tried playing around with it last year and couldn't reliably make it work. I've got a Aeon Labs Z-Stick Gen5 and a Zigbee Telegesis ETRX3USB set up on a RPi 3. Switches weren't connecting reliably, forget about Ecobee integration, and I felt like I was spending way too much time tinkering on something I felt should work better out of the gate with supported hardware. Short of plunking down a massive chunk for HomeSeer, does anyone else have any recommendations?

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    Web browser or desktop app for automation hub

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 01:33 PM PDT

    I was wondering if you guys knew of any smart hub that runs in either a browser or from a desktop app(non amazon,google,apple) I saw some open source ones not long ago that looked promising but got busy and am just now able to get back to it. Just figured you all would have some good input for me on this.

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    Weatherproof Smart Latch for Exposed Gate or Smart Electric Strike

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 09:04 AM PDT

    Anyone know of a keyless latch (digital not analog) that is weatherproof on both the inside and out ? Looking to put on my perimeter gate... While it doesn't rain often where I live (Los Angeles), lately there have been periods of prolonged wetness. Bonus points if the lock can be integrated into other smart systems or if its smart itself.

    Are there any weatherproof covers for the non-weatherproof side of these locks - currently leaning towards a lockly latch or similar but havent seen a cover large enough for the "internal" side.

    Another route is a smart controller for an existing electric strike that I have installed and set up to my comelit intercom (not happy with this unit either). Ive seen that Ring has the Access Controller... are there any other options that would allow me to remotely control the strike?

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    Securing outdoor outlet

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 02:12 PM PDT

    https://imgur.com/a/OVvE8Xu

    I'm using this to lock up the outdoor cable used for my Nest camera. What's the best of locking this box?

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    Software to use for home surveillance

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:41 PM PDT

    Hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask but does anyone know of a good free or preferably FOSS surveillance software that has an app? I used to use Ivideon but it's not free anymore unfortunately. It doesn't need to have cloud access, I'm fine with using a VPN.

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    Anker Soundcore Infini Pro trouble finding IR codes

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 07:57 AM PDT

    Hey,

    I recently bought a soundbar from Anker, second-hand, and it didn't come with a remote. I was wondering if anybody has IR codes for it, couldn't find it anywhere online. Thanks!

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    Smart relay for fog generator machine

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:34 AM PDT

    Hi guys,

    I am looking for a device that would be and alternative to ubnt mfi mport if someone has any experience with similar.

    I have a fog generator machines that i need to monitor and control at least on LAN but preferably over WAN also.

    I am having a trouble finding a device that would allow me to do that.

    What is needed is to be able to send at least 2 separate 12v signals to the machine. One to turn machine on and one to activate it. Also i would need to monitor the relays on the machine that close/open, one that monitors AC loss and one that monitors state of fluid full/empty!

    Does anyone has a suggestion where to take a look?!

    Thank you

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    Fluent Pet & home automation?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 03:37 PM PDT

    I've been watching a lot of videos about teaching pets to communicate using buttons that play recorded words (google theycantalk.org, "hunger for words", "fluent pet", and check out hunger4words and what_about_Bunny on IG). I don't even have a pet, but I would love to train a dog or cat to use buttons to communicate their wants/needs.

    There was a video post by BastianandBrews on IG where the dog hit buttons to trigger Alexa to play classical music, which got me wondering about other ways the buttons could be integrated with home automation. For example, it would be helpful to be able to hear the pet press the "potty" button while you're upstairs out of immediate earshot.

    I don't have any home automation and won't until I buy a home - this is just hypothetical. What would you do/how would you do it?

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    Variable controller suggestions?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 10:42 AM PDT

    Wyze Lock without Cloud: HOW to?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 02:26 PM PDT

    I got my Wyze Lock today and was initially pretty excited. Got it recommended because it works over Bluetooth and no cloud.

    I got the first goose bumps when I downloaded the app and was forced to create an account with the vendor. WTF?!

    The second goose bumps I got when I was forced to pair the gateway with my Wifi.

    The app asked me for location. Unfortunately I could deny and still proceed (however, due to my Wifi that data got certainly sucked to the vendor as well).

    Meanwhile I unplugged this godamn gateway and fortunately the lock still works. However, the third goose bumps (and finally being extremely frustrated) I got when the app forces me to have a network connection? W! T! F! ?

    When I remove data from the app I only get "(!) No Internet Connection" and when I want to connect to the lock I get the error "Internal error".

    Does anyone know how to get rid of all this cloud/connectivity crap?

    All I want is local lock/unlock (Bluetooth) and integrate this into HomeAssistant (which I have yet to set up).

    ​

    PS: This godamn cloud enforcement drives me nuts! I not only have extreme privacy concerns but I also hate being completely dependent on the vendor to have their infrastructure up and running. I want to be able to use my lock when Wyze goes bankrupt (or otherwise decides to discontinue things). And of course, I do not want to rely on internet!

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    Web scrapper for Nest products?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:57 AM PDT

    I've recently decided I wanted to try to build a custom dashboard on the web for my nest products/spotify/whatever but found out google has deprecated the Works with Nest API with little hope of returning it. Has anyone gotten any kind of web scrapper working? I could roll my own but want to see if it exists before reinventing the wheel.

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    LED strip help

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 12:51 PM PDT

    I am a total newb to LED light strips so I'm totally lost right now, but I'm trying to figure out a way to light strip the upper edges of my bedroom. It's a 10x12 room, so I need roughly 45-50 feet of LEDs. I'm probably gonna end up making my own instead of getting a prewired set, what are some brand recommendations? Also what should I get for power supply? Preferably trying to get RGBWW stripping, color control from my phone. Otherwise I dont need any other flashy features. TIA!

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    What are some basic features and option do you expect from a basic home automation software?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:57 AM PDT

    What are some of the things you like or dislike about current open source home automation software?

    Software such as Openhab or home assistant.

    Thank you for the feedback.

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    How bright can LED strips get?

    Posted: 28 Aug 2020 08:33 AM PDT

    I'm building a desk and planning out the design for the wall behind it. Currently, I have an issue where--due to the window to the side and slightly behind me--my face is pretty dark on video calls. I use a 700 lumen, warm white lamp to help, but it's a bit too warm and not bright enough (it's what I've got on hand).

    I'm considering putting some dimmable LED strips into diffusers on the wall to act as both decoration and face lighting. How many feet of which strips do you think I'd need if the desk is 2.5' in depth?

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