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- Got tired of replacing the coin cell battery every few months on the garage door sensor. Hoping these last longer.
- New Z-Wave Plus V2 -dynamic power for 10yr battery, up to 400m range and raises node limit to 2000
- Question about using smart home thermostat w/ 2 room sensors (high temp difference b/w 2 sensors)
- Recommendation Request: Wireless Motion Sensor Compatible with Smart Things Hub
- New setup - What is wrong with cloud servers - what should I use?
- Equipment to hook up Niles ceiling/in wall speakers?
- Are Smart Shade Motors almost entirely low voltage? Any good motors/systems run off of 110v?
- Recessed wireless sensor - HAI Omni system, anyone know what model / make sensor this is ?
- Not sure where to start!
- Looking for a wall-mounted wifi switch to control wifi outlets. Does such a thing exist?
- Home Air Quality Monitor
- Any way to use Flic button in car -> Android phone -> Shelly relay at home?
- Brilliant. Almost.
- Smart fridge sensor
- Recommendations for wifi relays?
- Is Tuya or Sonoff Itead brand safe?
- Questions from a beginner
- Google home security questions
- Just received a bunch of 'Smart Home' links from Wirecutter. Might be some useful info there?
- Motion Sensor for Elderly Grandparent Suggestions?
- Rant: flashed a bunch of Sonoff Minis only to find out they can’t fit in the junction box
- What are your best / most useful smart home automation executions or routines?
- Chromecast and Ledfx
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| New Z-Wave Plus V2 -dynamic power for 10yr battery, up to 400m range and raises node limit to 2000 Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:18 PM PDT
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| Question about using smart home thermostat w/ 2 room sensors (high temp difference b/w 2 sensors) Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:00 AM PDT Hi, I am interested in purchasing a smart home thermostat w/ 2 room sensors. The general consensus I get is that the Ecobee is better b/c of more granularity with the adjustment, but really I don't see that big a difference b/w the 2 besides the Ecobee having an on-screen GUI. Anyway, my problem is my basement is usually ice-cold in the summer (~66 degrees) and the upstairs is burning hot (~78 degrees). I know that the sensors try to 'average' out the areas, but the difference of my basement to my upstairs is probably 10-12 degrees. Has anyone NOT been satisfied with the sensors b/c the degree variance of the 2 sensors is too high to provide a 'comfortable' temperature? It seems that the sensors work well when the variance is under 5 degrees difference. I am trying to analyze this b/c of the high up-front cost and want to verify I make the right decision. Thanks for your help! [link] [comments] | ||
| Recommendation Request: Wireless Motion Sensor Compatible with Smart Things Hub Posted: 13 Sep 2020 10:19 PM PDT I have used the samsung motion detectors outside for a few months and now they don't work. I placed them in an area shielded from direct sunlight and rain. The sensors turn on my porch light / back door light when motion is detected at night. Are there any good wireless sensors that I can use in the described scenario? [link] [comments] | ||
| New setup - What is wrong with cloud servers - what should I use? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 09:42 PM PDT I'm pretty new to this. Just got some google homes and a few plugs. I want to buy sensors and really automate. I see lots of people use home assistant for Xiaomi stuff. I see that Xiaomi gear is great and varied. But it uses a China Server because they don't sell out of country. Except some stuff that you must use EU server. Now apart from that being really confusing, is there something specifically bad about it using a China Server? I see I can buy other gear, and it would use mainly Tuya which has a server somewhere unknown. Our local brand stuff is rebadged tuya. Yeelights apparently use Singapore. Are we using home assistant for Xiaomi stuff because China Server bad, but other brand clouds OK? Or all clouds bad? Or is it just slow to ping AUstralia-China-AU again for controls? I guess I should buy 1 brand all in, so I can use 1 app to do it all. Which way should I go? [link] [comments] | ||
| Equipment to hook up Niles ceiling/in wall speakers? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 12:27 PM PDT
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| Are Smart Shade Motors almost entirely low voltage? Any good motors/systems run off of 110v? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 03:51 PM PDT A few months ago I was getting quotes from an independent installer. We have 18foot ceilings in the main room of our house, so direct wired is a must. He told me the somfy motors he installs for direct wired all run off of 110v, and direct wire in with whips. I had my roof replaced soon after, so while my exterior soffits were exposed, I had an electrician run an extra circuit around each sides of the house, with romex run to the top of each window frame. Ultimately, didn't like the hardware that installer was offering, so we're now shopping around. Had a more upmarket installer out for a bid this past week. He's one of two installers of J.Geiger in the area (Scottsdale), and that's the exposed bracket look we're after. He said J.Geiger is low voltage, but, get this, so is every other major shade manufacturer. He said even Somfy motors are moving to low voltage, and none of their new Zigbee line will be 110v. Home Automation Nerds, is the market going entirely low voltage? Am I going to have to install transformers at each window? Is there a standard for "low voltage" in shade motors? (really 30v and below is "extra low voltage") If I could, I'd like to step it down myself, instead of buying seven marked up proprietary transformers. Also, can anyone recommend hardware manufacturers that have the J.Geiger look? [link] [comments] | ||
| Recessed wireless sensor - HAI Omni system, anyone know what model / make sensor this is ? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:37 PM PDT
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| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:59 AM PDT Hi, I've been reading these forums and am a bit overwhelmed with all of the information. I was hoping I could get some ideas from you all on which platforms/hardware vendors to focus on. I currently have Nest Smoke/CO throughout the house, but that's about it. The house is not wired for data. I am looking to incorporate the following systems into a home automation system:
I would ideally like some BASIC voice control that is provided entirely locally (I.e. not a google/amazon server monitoring everything I do). For example, I'd like to be able to say "goodnight house" and all the doors lock, blinds close, alarm activates, etc., but I don't need to Add some sort of backup (cell or will battery backup work?) to notify if power goes out Aaaand the kicker - I'm hoping to get everything into a single platform so that I can monitor/control it all from a single app. I'm very handy so I can do all of the installation/wiring, but have no experience on the programming side (although I can follow tutorials like a pro). I prefer quality and future proof vs cheap. I want to DIY in phases, but budget isn't really a concern. I was originally just going to go with Nest, but it seems like they have limited hardware options (no floodlight/camera, wtf?!) and they don't play nicely with others. Now I'm not sure where to look. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] | ||
| Looking for a wall-mounted wifi switch to control wifi outlets. Does such a thing exist? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:10 PM PDT I have an old home that's difficult to run new wiring in, and a couple of rooms that have poor lighting. I'm currently using wifi outlets with plug-in lights that my family controls from our phones. The lighting solution works fine, but controlling the lights from our phones is a pain. Especially for other people, i.e. babysitters. I'm looking for light switches, ideally ones that mount on the wall, that can control the lights. There are lots of wifi light switches, but they all seem to replace traditional light switches in order to control an electrical circuit. I want a switch that isn't wired to anything, preferably battery-powered, that I can use to turn on/off other wifi devices (Kasa outlets or the like). If they don't exist, I guess I'll make something with a Raspberry Pi. But it would be nice to find something that looks like a regular light switch. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 12:47 PM PDT I'm not sure if it is ok to post this question here so forgive me if it's not but I recently bought a 3D printer and have placed it in my room. I've been reading about the possible hazardous emissions it releases and started looking into air quality monitors and purifiers. I not very knowledgeable on this subject so I don't really know what product brands are good or not. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a monitor and purify. (Around $90-$100 would be ideal) thanks In advance. [link] [comments] | ||
| Any way to use Flic button in car -> Android phone -> Shelly relay at home? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 07:34 PM PDT My rf garage door opener range sucks -- gotta be just outside the door to use it, and even then it can take a few tries. I have a Shelly 1 relay hooked up to the button to improve the situation, but I'd like a physical button in the car instead of the Shelly app on my phone. I have an original Flic button (Bluetooth). Is there a way to mash these things together? I see that the Flic app can initiate Android intents -- can that tell the Shelly app to do its thing somehow? They can both use MQTT but it requires shutting down the Shelly cloud bits and that's pretty convenient for the rest of the relays I have, so I'm looking for another way. Tasker is complicated but maybe there's a way for it to make its magic. With so many options in both apps and no clear path in between its hard to see whether or not there's a way to get them to work together. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 06:44 PM PDT iOS. Having installed the Brilliant smart switches in a few locations - office, bedroom etc, all with the aim of integrating ecobee, ring, Sonos - it all worked like a dream. HomeKit integration was all I could ask for after trying assistant and Alexa - way too complicated to set up IMO and neither compatible with Siri at the hold of a button unless you start using voice commands. Then I tried adding the brilliant smart dimmers. Easy as pie to set up on a single pole but try installing them on a 3 or 4 way - dimmers at each need or even smart control on one end - 48 hrs later, wires are all hanging out the wall and I got one pair almost working, then tried to hook another up and lost the first. Called an electrician who said he'd come and give a free quote (on a Sunday!), he sent someone else who tried to charge me $300 after telling me it'll take hours and should just give up - I gave him $70 for his callout fee as I obviously appreciated his time. I'd imagine it's a straight forward installation in a house with brand new wiring... if the house has had extensions over time, you'll most likely be in for a nightmare just FYI.q Waiting til Thursday for my handyman to put back together, he's from Canada so the sky's the limit! [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 08:27 PM PDT I would prefer smart things but it doesn't look like there are many options. I have an older fridge. At bare minimum I need a notification to my phone if the temp rises above a certain temp. I'd like to avoid a hub. I'm only seeing Govee (they don't recommend in a fridge) and sensor push. Anyone have any suggestions? There are not tons Of options or am I missing them? [link] [comments] | ||
| Recommendations for wifi relays? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 02:12 PM PDT I just tried to automate my dumb ceiling fan using two Sonoff Basic wifi smart switches, but I could not get them to pair with my network. They only support 2.4ghz, don't like mesh networks, but even when I disabled anything mesh, removed the second puck, disabled the 5ghz network, I still can get them to connect. All that said, I'm not going to start off on this path using equipment that's so picky about something like wifi, so I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a similar product that works more reliably in 2020. All I need is a small relay that I can trigger with wifi, and can make work with HomeBridge so I can control it with the rest of my HomeKit gear, but it'd be nice to skip the whole trial and error part with the wifi aspect. Any suggestions? [link] [comments] | ||
| Is Tuya or Sonoff Itead brand safe? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 06:11 PM PDT I'm building a new house and wanted to ask if Tuya or Sonoff brand safe enough to start working on a HA platform. It seems that there are many OEM manufacturers that use similar design and/or parts. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 05:52 PM PDT Wife and I will be moving into our first house next month. We went with Ring for security since we liked the low monthly price. I also want to get a smart doorbell and lock. I may try to expand home automation in the future (lights maybe), so don't want to accidentally buy things now that won't cooperate together later. For the doorbell, if I use Google nest hello, will that clash with the ring security? For the lock, does it matter what I use? I want it to be able to disable my Ring alarm system automatically when I use the smart lock. I should mention that I also expect to eventually get a Nest thermostat and already have a Google Home Mini (got it for free) Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Google home security questions Posted: 13 Sep 2020 06:43 AM PDT Hey guys so I just purchased a home and wanna get security for it. Now naturally I already have a fully automated home so I was looking into the Google security stuff to pair with my best outdoor cams , doorbell, and lock. But I'm wondering is it actually good or not that great. If it's good and people here recommend next question is would you recommend monitoring myself or buying brink to monitor it for me. I can see the benifits of either option just not sure if it's worth to have someone else be looking out for breaking in even if it's my own equipment. [link] [comments] | ||
| Just received a bunch of 'Smart Home' links from Wirecutter. Might be some useful info there? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 06:02 AM PDT Just some links in an email from Wirecutter where they say it's 'Smart Home Week'. I don't know to what extent this stuff is sponsored but there is probably some useful info there anyway. If you're shopping for anything it may be worth a read. Smart-home blog posts
Smart-home guides
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| Motion Sensor for Elderly Grandparent Suggestions? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 03:27 PM PDT My cousins and I moved in with my grandmother after she was hospitalized for a month with a serious illness. She's currently using a walker right now after a couple of months of recovery. I need a motion sensor for when she walks to the restroom at night, she used to use her walker to get to the the bathroom and I had a little bell on it that would wake me up so I could watch her. However either because she feels bad because she has to go to the restroom multiple times in the night or because she's stubborn, she has started to not use her walker. She is still incredibly unstable without a walker and is a fall risk without it. I now have to stay half awake during the night when its my turn to make sure I can hear her when she tries to sneak to the restroom. We all sleep in the room next to hers when it's our turn to watch her at night, so I want to get a motion sensor that can alert us on our phones or to a little speaker instantly when they detect motion. A lot of the motion sensors I've looked at claim that they will instantly notify you but then in the reviews there is a lag time of a couple of minutes. I was considering something cheap like the Kangaroo Motion Sensor but I've seen mixed reviews. If anyone has any recommendations I would be so grateful! [link] [comments] | ||
| Rant: flashed a bunch of Sonoff Minis only to find out they can’t fit in the junction box Posted: 13 Sep 2020 07:11 AM PDT I spent forever getting the Sonoff Minis to flash, put ESPHome on them, and test them out with a testing rig I made. I go to install them and what do I see? A 4-gang box absolutely stuffed. The only way I can fit these relays in there is if I go through and trim each bundle of wires to the exact length, leaving almost no slack in case I have to do any other electrical work. I could have just used rocker style switches that have built in Z-wave but of course my wife doesn't really like how those look so here I am with scraped up hands and oh yeah I also zapped myself because there are two circuit breakers running feeds in to this thing. I have set the flair to solved because I am resolved to never f with this shit ever again 🤬🤬🤬⚡️⚡️⚡️ [link] [comments] | ||
| What are your best / most useful smart home automation executions or routines? Posted: 13 Sep 2020 05:41 AM PDT Hey everyone, I'm just getting into this in our new house. I have:
I ordered a raspberry pi yesterday and will play around with home-assistant.io What are your best / most useful smart home automation executions or routines? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 13 Sep 2020 07:11 AM PDT Would there be a way to get LEDFX to sync with the music playing from a chromecast device? My computer running ledfx is in another part of the house as my chromecast speakers and led strip. [link] [comments] |
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