Home Automation I wanted to share this here as well. Wrote a script which plays audio through Google Speakers and triggers SmartThings lights to flash when there is a touchdown: https://gist.github.com/Codisimus/c685ff9c7fc1b01c5a102f6f5f885dbd

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• I wanted to share this here as well. Wrote a script which plays audio through Google Speakers and triggers SmartThings lights to flash when there is a touchdown: https://gist.github.com/Codisimus/c685ff9c7fc1b01c5a102f6f5f885dbd
• Under Cabinet Lighting
• Reolink E1 Pro IP camera is actually PRO connectivity wise!
• Eufy Video Doorbell 2K or Ring Video Doorbell Pro
• Anyone used this?
• Sliding Door Smart Locks?
• Question about Echo Show and ATT TV
• Automating computer start up
• Personal mega review thread
• Smart Lock Help/Direction
• Bluetooth + Aluminium or Steel Enclosure
• Automated Garden - HydroBytes - Water Levels Management v0.1.x - Arduino / ESP8266
• Desperately need help with automating my projector/pro screen/sound bar with Broadlink rmpro
• Can any of you recommend motion activated light switches that fade-on?
• Nest Thermostat
• Any device/system to play specific tracks on a speaker at certain times of the day?
• Best object detection for cats
• Hubitat + Home Assistant + Homekit = Fiddly Bliss
• Various Z-wave switches failing in new house
• Energy Monitoring Plug with UK Smarthings
• Video Doorbell uses existing intercom
• Wall switches EU 68mm
• Best Way to Update Leviton Switches
• Why are the FYRTUR blinds always out of stock?

I wanted to share this here as well. Wrote a script which plays audio through Google Speakers and triggers SmartThings lights to flash when there is a touchdown: https://gist.github.com/Codisimus/c685ff9c7fc1b01c5a102f6f5f885dbd Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:26 PM PDT submitted by /u/Codisimus [link] [comments]

Under Cabinet Lighting Posted: 12 Oct 2020 08:36 AM PDT I am in the process of replacing my kitchen cabinets and I'm looking to add in under cabinet lighting, and toe kick lighting. What type of lights should i use. I'm looking at either LED strip lighting in an aluminum channel or LED pucks. What should I use to control the lights, On/off/dim/color(maybe)? Possibly an ESP32 running the ESPHome software(https://esphome.io/), or use something more prebuilt(https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Controller-Android-Compatible-3353RGBW/dp/B01D2EWI00). How to run the power wires? my current plan is to add an outlet in the basement and covert the 110v to 12v there and run the 12v wires up the walls to the LED lights. and then add in a dummy light switch next to one of the outlets to act as a virtual switch, probably an Insteon 2477D or a 2334-232. My current setup consists of Home Assistant to handle my home automation needs. all of my light switches are Insteon, I have a few ESP sensors, and I have a Ecobee thermostat. I'm looking for input from that amazing minds of r/homeautomation for suggestions/thoughts on what hardware I should use? Is there anything else i might want to consider? submitted by /u/ltloopy [link] [comments]

Reolink E1 Pro IP camera is actually PRO connectivity wise! Posted: 12 Oct 2020 02:19 PM PDT submitted by /u/Quintaar [link] [comments]

Eufy Video Doorbell 2K or Ring Video Doorbell Pro Posted: 12 Oct 2020 02:45 PM PDT Hello, I've researching some video doorbells for the last couple of days and I've came down to these two. I like the Eufy because it's local recorded storage and I don't have to pay for a monthly subscription. But now that Amazon Prime Day is tomorrow they dropped the Ring Pro from $250 to $170 with Echo Show 5 included. The Eufy is $160. I've been leaning more towards Eufy due to the reviews, the Ring Pro has a lot of mixed reviews of not working or some type of problems. What are your guy's opinions? submitted by /u/KangertechSubox [link] [comments]

Anyone used this? Posted: 12 Oct 2020 03:25 AM PDT submitted by /u/faisalthe01 [link] [comments]

Sliding Door Smart Locks? Posted: 12 Oct 2020 05:39 PM PDT I recently replaced my kitchen and front door locks with yale locks and tied them into my hubitat to control them locking and unlocking. However I have a sliding glass door to my backyard and not sure how people have put monitoring or solved for being able to automate and monitor if the door is locked or unlocked. I havent been able to find anything concrete. submitted by /u/darthmonkey57 [link] [comments]

Question about Echo Show and ATT TV Posted: 12 Oct 2020 09:19 PM PDT Currently researching the Echo Show. I have a Fire Cube in the living room. Is there a way I can watch ATT TV on the echo show? I can't seem to find an Alexa app for ATT TV so maybe there's a way to stream from the Fire Cube to the Echo Show instead? What are my best options? Thanks! submitted by /u/osscie39 [link] [comments]

Automating computer start up Posted: 12 Oct 2020 08:52 PM PDT Im trying to have my computer set up plugged into a smart outlet so when I leave it can turn on automatically via wake on LAN (WOL) when power comes to it when I come home and cuts the power when I leave, turning everything off. So far Ive got it so the computer turns on with the monitors and printer, but I get no display. Im working with an ASUS x570-I gaming going out to an alienware 34in via dp and a 24in dell via hdmi. I've enabled it in BIOS, disabled fast boot, enabled it in device manager, disabled energy efficient Ethernet in device manager. Computer and display works fine when I unplug the ethernet cable and manually boot, or revert to no WOL settings. Ive tried plugging in only one monitor at a time with no change. All bios and firmwares are up to date on every piece of involved hardware. Router and modem have been reset already. What am I missing? submitted by /u/homemadeammo42 [link] [comments]

Personal mega review thread Posted: 12 Oct 2020 11:29 AM PDT Repost from here. See my "getting started" guide.   CONTENTS:   Protocols     WiFi (in general)     Z-Wave (in general)     ZigBee (in general)   Automation Controllers     * SmartThings     * Hubitat Elevation   Lighting     Wired smart switches (in general)       * Lutron Caseta       * GE       * Hampton Bay Fan Controller       * HomeSeer floodlight motion switch     Smart bulbs (in general)       * Philips Hue (hub and bulbs)       * Gledopto (bulbs only)   Button Controllers     * Lutron Pico     * Hue Dimmer     * Xiaomi MagicCube   Voice Controllers (in general)     * Google Home Nest Assistant     * Amazon Echo     * Samsung Bixby   Outlets / Smart sockets     * Iris     * TopGreener     * Aeotec Heavy Duty Switch   Locks (in general)     * Schlage     * Yale     * KwikSet     * August     * Samsung Smart Lock   Robot Vacuums     * Samsung PowerBot     * Xiaomi RoboRock   Thermostats     * Nest     * EcoBee 4   Sensors     * Xiaomi     * SmartThings Multipurpose   LED Strip Lighting (in general)     * Fibaro LED controller     * FLS-pp lp LED controller     * Gledopto LED controller   Misc     * Fing     * Aeotec Siren PROTOCOLS   WiFi (in general) Pro: Internationally available Many cheap options Con: Many security issues Interference Requires too much power for small battery devices Not mesh No standardization Too many others to list   Z-Wave (in general) Pro: Has a secure mode Higher range Can allow directly "associating" devices Won't interfere with WiFi Better enforcement of protocol standards Con: Devices require being "removed" (discluded) from network to add to another (Prior to Z-Wave Plus) Adding devices require network to be reset ("healed") to reconfigure topography Uses more power Usually more expensive Uses different frequencies in different countries   ZigBee (in general) Pro: Usually cheaper than Z-Wave Usually smaller batteries Network is "self-healing" Devices do not require being "removed" or reset to add to another network Technically unlimited number of devices in network Con: Can interfere with WiFi No "secure" option Confusion between ZigBee Light Link and ZigBee Home Automation (see smart bulbs)         AUTOMATION CONTROLLERS (in general)   SmartThings Pro: Easy to set up Relatively easy to use Decent app (with presence tracking) Free remote access Google Home and Alexa integration WEBCORE! Awesomely powerful rules engine 3rd party ActionTiles dashboard (for a fee) Quiet affordable (and no fees or subscriptions) Broad support Con: Cloud processing (which means 2+ second delays for everything.) Questionable company direction (with Classic vs Connect). GPS Geofencing often not reliable Very limited automations   Hubitat Elevation Pro: Easy to setup Google Home and Alexa integration 100% local processing Partial support for WebCORE Extremely large number of supported or partially supported devices Great integration with Philips Hue Free presence support No fees or subscriptions Allows custom drivers and apps Legacy SmartThings drivers and apps (usually) easily ported Con: Clunky UI Limited remote access Minimalist app Uses obscure Groovy programming language   HomeAssistant Con: I haven't used it         LIGHTING Wired smart switches (in general) Pro: Reliable No setup required after installation Will work without any hubs Controls entire light fixture as one (eg multi-bulb chandeliers) Con: Requires electical work to install More expensive with individual bulb Lack flexibility - "on" and "off" buttons must turn device on and off, respectively Does not allow color controls May break building Code, which in U.S. requires a manual switch in utility room, attic and crawlspace; requires ability to cut power in all rooms except hallways and stairwells.   Lutron Caseta Pro: Very easy to add devices (but not so easy to add the devices to Hubitat). Reliable Good range Many options - 2-button, 4-button, and 5-button models, with different icons Fan controller is available Consistent styling between switches, dimmers, and Pico remotes Fit standard wall plates Some models don't require neutral wire Con: Proprietary protocol; won't act as repeaters Requires a hub bridge Requires cloud processing on SmartThings Requires Pro Bridge on Hubitat (or other local controller with local processing) Few built-in options/features (eg long press or multi-click).   GE [Z-Wave] Pro: Reliable Fan controller is available Fit standard wall plates Some models don't require neutral wire   Hampton Bay Fan Controller [ZigBee] Pro: Works well enough Comes with a remote Con: Hard to install Single "device" for both lights and fan; fan doesn't use "device On/Off" command, instead uses less standard "fanSpeed On/Off"   HomeSeer floodlight motion switch [Z-Wave] Pro: Good quality Works with most existing flood light fixtures Con: Doesn't have a wide-range of angles Low-quality on water proofing         SMART BULBS (in general) Pro: Allows color Allows hue (aka "white color", aka "temperature") Allows controlling individual bulbs Allows mixing and matching bulbs (eg having a remote linked to bulbs in different rooms) Easy to install Con: Can't be powered off; may require disabling, removing, or replacing wall switches More expensive with multi-bulbs fixtures Not available in all socket sizes Not available in specialty styles (eg filament bulbs)   Philips Hue (hub and bulbs) [ZigBee] Pro: Easy to setup. Easy to add devices. Nice app. Free remote access. Supports grouping lights. Allows adding some other bulb brands (Cree, older Sylvania, IKEA, Gledopto, and others), and LED strips (more below). Good brightness Decent color saturation and color calibration Great stability. Scene support. Direct Google Home and Alexa integration. Dimmers are affordable and have great features. Con: Uses Zigbee Light Link (rather than typical Zigbee Home Automation). Bulbs don't act as repeaters for "Zigbee" devices. Adding bulbs to rooms is more difficult than it needs to be. Hue bulbs are expensive. Hue bulbs are mediocre quality. Dimmers can only be connected via rooms, and don't allow mixing. No built-in automation abilities. Changing network routers may require factory reset. Hub is slow - 100-200ms response times.   Gledopto (bulbs only) [ZigBee] Pro: Connects to Hue hub Vibrant colors Both 6W and 12W versions (Hue are 8.5W) Candelabra, GU10 and "downlight" versions available, as well as stand-alone flood lights and garden lights Con: 12W version is much larger than typical bulb Dim white (compared to Hue) Doesn't fade between changes Not compatible with Hue Sync (color matching with tv) No way to update firmware (that I know of)       BUTTON CONTROLLER   Lutron Pico Pro: Very easy to add devices (but not so easy to add the devices to Hubitat). Fast Reliable Good range Many options - 2-button, 4-button, and 5-button models, with different icons Consistent styling between models, and Caseta swithces and dimmers Fit standard wall plates (with mounting bracket available) Relatively low priced Con: Proprietary protocol Requires a hub Requires cloud processing on SmartThings Requires Pro Bridge on Hubitat (or other local controller with local processing) Few built-in options/features (eg long press or multi-click).   Hue dimmer [ZigBee] Pro: Fast and reliable Has built-in progressive push-and-hold dimming Has built-in support for multi-press Comes with wall mount, with magnets Con: Can only be mapped to a "room" Multi-press can't control different lights (when Dimmer is connected through the Hue hub) Doesn't fit in standard wall-plate Pricey Doesn't match any other wall controls Xiaomi magic cube [ZigBee] Note: This is a cube with an accelerometer and orientation sensor, allowing "knock", slide, shake, left rotate, right rotate, flip 90°, and flip 180°, as well as what side is up. They work great for a nightstand lamp, and are just divine for kids. Pro: Awesome Cheap (~$13 direct from China; AliExpress or GearBest) Fun Tactile Easy to find in the dark Con: Only 3 colors for old Mi version; new Aqara version only comes in white Not wall-mountable Does not fully conform with ZigBee standards; unreliable Dogs may like to chew on them         Voice Controllers (in general) Pro: Fun to use Informational services aside from automation Can benefit disabled Con: Aggravating to others (eg while sleeping or watching tv) Lengthy commands unsuitable for mundane control Unintuitive for anyone not familiar with the system   Google Home Nest Assistant [WiFi] Pro: Awesome AI; can answer amazing range of questions. Lot of flexibility in language for voice controls. Great language comprehension (eg with background voices or speaking with an accent). Allows chaining commands (eg "Turn the light on" - "Set it to 100%"). Allows setup custom commands (without a separate trigger like "Play"). Under active development. "Broadcast" feature great for household alerts. With Google Assistant, can type commands. Very affordable. Con: Poor hearing. Lacks many home automation features. "Hey Google" is difficult to enunciate. Only a few models; no accessories. Tightly controlled API (including for "broadcast" feature). Probably listens to everything everyone says - high potential for future enslavement. Branding nightmare   Amazon Alexa [WiFi] Note: Have not used Alexa much Pro: Good hearing. Spot, View, Plus, Show, Portal, Input, Flex, Studio, Sub, etc. (etc., etc.) Very affordable. Alexa Plus supports ZigBee Con: Poor AI Poor speech recognition Sold by company with questionable track-record Probably listens to everything everyone says - high potential for future enslavement   Samsung Bixby Pro: Does everything Google Home and Alexa combined, but better. Nearly universal support. Guaranteed future-proof. Gives blow jobs (with optional attachment). Con: Vaguely racist name. Doesn't listen to anyone at any time - great companion for depressed paranoid schizophrenics. Doesn't do anything. More difficult to set up than Pet Rock.         OUTLETS / SMART PLUGS Iris [Z-Wave + ZigBee] Pro: Acts as repeater for both Zigbee and Z-wave Con: No longer in business - hard to find TopGreener [N/A] Pro: 2.4 amps per outlet, highest available on the market Con: Not "smart" Safety flap often sticks; can be difficult to insert plug   Aeotec Heavy Duty (40amp) Switch [Z-Wave] For high-amp devices Pro: Damp rated Straight-forward installation Works with 110v and 220v Con: Outer panel covers LED indicator Instructions aren't great         LOCKS (in general) Pro: Offers options over dumb locks Con: Only 6% of burglars manipulate the lock in any way to gain entry   Schlage [Z-Wave] I haven't used any Schlage smart locks Pro: Quality locks Has a connector to manually connect an external 9v battery Work well Con: Can be difficult to remove and re-connect to network   Yale [Z-Wave] I haven't used any Yale locks. Pro: Quality locks Has a connector to manually connect an external 9v battery Work well Con: Can be difficult to remove and re-connect to network   Kwikset I haven't used any Kwikset smart locks Pro: Cheaper than Schlage and Yale Nice looking designs Con: Cheaper than Yale and Schlage   August [WiFi] I haven't used any August smart locks Pro: Can retrofit most any deadbolt lock; good for renters Con: No combination pad Makes using the deadbolt manually more difficult   Samsung Smart Lock [N/A] I haven't used any August smart locks Pro: Fairly sexy Has a lot of neat security features Supports RFID Con: It's NOT "SMART". WTF Samsung, you make SMARTThings, so stop calling random shit "smart"! Or, better yet, Make your shit compatible with your own shit! (Sorry, I had to get it out.)         ROBOT VACUUM Samsung PowerBot [WiFi] Pro: Works pretty well Con: Expensive Misses some rooms No sensor for canister full; will keep vacuuming when full and jam up No map Requires app to connect to SmartThings. Actually, requires one app to say the instructions are wrong about which app, then another app to connect it. I got the Darth Vader model, and it's just fucking annoying - lot of breathing sounds, and Imperial Marching. And oddly "NO!" when it docks. Poorly designed controls. Seriously, black on black buttons (with Darth Vader model)! WTF?! Odd pictograms on the remote It may run over dogshit and die after finishing a few more rooms   Xiaomi RoboRock (S50 model) [WiFi] Pro: Somewhat cheap Map function Remotely controllable Con: Small dust-bin Named for the greatest Sylvester Stallone movie never made.         THERMOSTATS   Nest (the thermostat, not the brand name) [WiFi] Pro: Sexy Has a lot of features built in (I think the filter change reminder is particularly thoughtful) Easy to use Well designed Looks great Small profile Decent app Con: Over-priced Uses WiFi API is locked down Features are easily replicated using generic ZigBee or Z-Wave thermostat   Ecobee 4 [WiFi] Pro: Has a lot of features built in Con: Over-sized and ugly Over-priced Uses WiFi Features are easily replicated using generic ZigBee or Z-Wave thermostat         SENSORS   Xiaomi (aka Aqara and/or Mi Aqara) [ZigBee] Pro: Many sensors - humidity, water, temperature, door/window, vibration/acceleration Cheap (~$13 direct from China; AliExpress or GearBest) Look good and small; surprisingly well designed Con: Hard to get connected Don't conform to ZigBee standard - unreliable SmartThings Multipurpose [ZigBee] Pro: It works Has sensors for multipurposes Con: Expensive         LED STRIP LIGHTING (in general) First, there's addressable and non-addressable. Addressable LEDs can be controlled at the individual LED level, so can do all sorts of fancy shit. They make good Christmas lights, if you're into spending all your time planning out your Christmas lights. Non-addressable LEDs will all be the same color at the same time; they can change colors, but they all change. I have not messed with addressable with the exception of a noob kit. Everything below is for non-addressable. Do NOT get addressable for use with any of the controllers, etc., below! There are various sizes of LEDs. Most commonly 5050, 2538, and 3825. Those are tenths of millimeters for width and height, so 5050 is significantly larger than 3528. Which size is best depends on the application. For most home lighting, IMO bigger is better. See here for more info. LED strips usually come in lengths of five meters (16.4 feet). Strips are typically marketed as the number of LEDs per meter, with 30 per meter (150 total) being normal, and 60 per meter very common. Focus on lumens instead of number of LEDs, and only get as much as you need. More LEDs mean more power, and more power means more heat, and more heat means more LEDs won't last as long, all else equal. Strips are usually either 12v, 24v, or 120v. Avoid 120v, unless the application doesn't allow a power supply. The rule of thumb I use for power with 12 volt strips is 3 amps per strip. However, in general, avoid any strips that don't tell you their power requirements. Sometimes power requirements are expressed as watts, sometimes amps - to convert, use volts = watts divided by amps. Finally, there are waterproof and non-waterproof. Pretty obvious, but remember that in damp conditions, the wire connectors and controller aren't necessarily waterproof. Do not get water-proofed unless you need them, because they won't dissipate heat as well. I have not found a reliable and reasonably priced brand. Any cheap set off of Amazon, expect it to last no more than 6 months, and dim over time. Accessories for LED strips: 3M tape Aluminum channels Wire connectors Female power adapters A controller   Pro: Looks neat Con: Difficult to install Quality is expensive Few reliable brands Requires multiple components Usually requires installing head-sinking Fibaro LED controller [Z-Wave] Pro: Small profile Good screw-down connectors Built-in effects Good quality Con: No Hue integration (Z-Wave) Over priced FLS-pp lp LED controller [ZigBee] Pro: Connects to Hue. Decent price. Color and white versions available Con: Pin type connectors; requires separate purchases and more effort. Gledopto LED controller [ZigBee] Pro: Connects to Hue Easy to use push connectors Low cost Con: Connectors made of plastic Connectors don't hold tight. At all. As in, the wires can sometimes just fall out.         MISC   Fing [N/A] Pro: Allows monitoring network (WiFi) devices Allows monitoring peoples' use of the network Allows blacklisting and pausing network devices Allows adding connecting to the network as a presence sensor Can notify when known devices come within range of WiFi Con: Can't restrict device access with IPv6. No support for automation   Aeotec Siren [Z-Wave] Pro: Fricken loud submitted by /u/redroguetech [link] [comments]

Smart Lock Help/Direction Posted: 12 Oct 2020 07:15 PM PDT I'm still new to smart home devices for the most part. I currently use Alexa and I have a Hue hub to connect all my smart devices. I'm looking to buy a smart lock that can be used in Alexa Routines, as well as IFTTT routines when I get around to using those. I want to be able to check whether my door is locked when I'm out of town (leaving it unlocked causes me a lot of anxiety whenever I travel). I also like the idea of my door unlocking as I approach it but I'm concerned that living in an apartment with a bedroom just feet away from the door will cause problems with that. I will have to change my existing deadbolt to use this so I don't think August brand is the best way for me to go. Does anyone have any recommendations of what I should look for in Smart Locks or which ones are the better ones to get? I'd like to get a good price on one during Prime Day so I'm trying to learn all I can now. I appreciate any and all help with this. Thank you! submitted by /u/RCTiger [link] [comments]

Bluetooth + Aluminium or Steel Enclosure Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:52 PM PDT So we are installing some Nuki Door Release devices at our new house which we are building. Long story short, we have a keypad attached to the gate, there is a device called an Opener which receives that signal and opens the gate strike to open the gate. The two devices communicate via Bluetooth. In order to house the receiving device "the opener" it needs to be in a weatherproof enclosure which we are trying to flush mount into the Brick wall on the opposite side of the gate. Unfortunately, any box which is flush mounted in a brick wall outside that houses 240v needs to be metal (apparently according to the electrician - if it is on wall mounted it can be plastic - no idea why). My question, is steel or Aluminium better here? The signal has to go fro one side of the wall to the other - about 3m. ​ ​ Location Box Example what the box will look like submitted by /u/willisandwillis [link] [comments]

Automated Garden - HydroBytes - Water Levels Management v0.1.x - Arduino / ESP8266 Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:39 PM PDT submitted by /u/HydroBytes [link] [comments]

Desperately need help with automating my projector/pro screen/sound bar with Broadlink rmpro Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:13 PM PDT Well i've added every device (my projector epson/ my screen off brand so i had to add an user defined remote but it works and my samsung soundbar. My biggest problem with my set up is that i dont have a tv so i have to wait for the screen to come down and my projector start etc which can be really annoying. so i bought this broadlink rm pro thinking i ll tell google "hey google cinema mode" and my screen will come down and it ll turn on my projector and soundbar. but i cant set it up. the routines in the broadlink app are tied to time/weather etc. i cant tie it to my voice command. this should have been the easiest step actually but i cant. i've bought rmpro a while ago but forgot about it totally after tinkering it with for a while. at that time i think IHC was the app but its now broadlink? maybe i should go back to ihc? can anyone help? i'll buy you a virtual beer. submitted by /u/alpg [link] [comments]

Can any of you recommend motion activated light switches that fade-on? Posted: 12 Oct 2020 02:01 PM PDT I can't seem to find a solid choice for this. I have some motion activated lights in my house but they instantly just FLASH on and it's pretty jarring. I'm trying to tame them by getting dimmable bulbs and hopefully a light switch that will fade on / fade off. Thanks for any help. submitted by /u/unnecessarychaos [link] [comments]

Nest Thermostat Posted: 12 Oct 2020 05:44 PM PDT So I see the new nest thermostat is out, and quite the price drop from previous models. submitted by /u/saigonk [link] [comments]

Any device/system to play specific tracks on a speaker at certain times of the day? Posted: 12 Oct 2020 04:08 PM PDT I was wondering if there are any devices or ways to get a song/track to play on a speaker at certain times or even certain days of the week? submitted by /u/SnorkelHouse [link] [comments]

Best object detection for cats Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:16 AM PDT I'd like to know which software to add to home assistant to identify cats. Would something like dlib work for this as it seems the easiest to install? submitted by /u/daveisit [link] [comments]

Hubitat + Home Assistant + Homekit = Fiddly Bliss Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:35 AM PDT So, while our house is under renovation, I rethought my automation stack (again). Long story short, Hubitat for Zwave/Zigbee is dope, pipe that into Home Assistant for some other plugin bits and using it's own Homekit integration to get it all into Home.app. I'm using a bunch of Inovelli switches to control Hue bulbs too, which was super fiddly to figure out, but now has the best of both worlds; normally wired in-wall switch, with disabled power relays so the bulbs stay powered all the time, while being able to use the wall switches as software controllers for the smart bulbs (with a tiny air gap pull switch in case hubs/network is down and I want to disconnect power or change bulbs). This now satisfies the desire for switches in walls that are normally wired and can actually control power (rather than just directly wire/power every light in the house), and still use Zwave scene control from those switches to do all of the fancy stuff (triple-tap the switch by the garage door to turn off all lights on our way out, double tap the top paddle to cycle through lighting scenes, etc). I'm splitting the devices up this way across the 'hubs', and between the three, I can pretty much use any protocol: Hubitat: Zwave light switches Zwave/Zigemee motion/temp sensors Hue lights plugin Home Assistant: macOS client (planning to adjust lighting when i'm on a video conference, and maybe an "on-air" sign) virtual switches for homekit other sensor automations Homekit: Homepods AppleTVs Hue Lights Thermostats Garage Doors I'm using Hubitat for the Zwave stuff, because it's by far the best Zwave controller I've used so far. Home Assistant is flaky as hell in the pairing/discovery, and Hubitat has pretty amazing support for all of the various particulars of Zwave hardware (battery status, polling adjustments, ramp rates, etc) And the main reason for wanting Hue & Homekit so bad (while pining for the industrial design, prices, and mesh radio of Zwave switches) is the automated color temperature adjustments that Homekit is bringing soon. More fiddly and configuration than I'd hope, but my dream of house-wide auto-tuned lighting temperature is nearly a reality. submitted by /u/null-root [link] [comments]

Various Z-wave switches failing in new house Posted: 12 Oct 2020 01:04 PM PDT Request: Any recommendations to minimize switch failures? 3-year-old house with ~20 Z-wave switches from multiple manufacturers. I have had 6 switches completely fail over the last 3 months. I had 0 failures in my previous house so I am starting to wonder if there is anything that can be done to minimize the failure rate of switches, or if there is anything that I should look into as possible cause. Does anyone have any guidance on potential causes and steps that I can take to minimize failures? submitted by /u/FBISafehouse [link] [comments]

Energy Monitoring Plug with UK Smarthings Posted: 12 Oct 2020 06:10 AM PDT I decided to get myself back into the home automation fun, and I have recently discovered that I can no longer use my existing Energy Monitoring Plug (TP-Link HS110) with UK Smarthings for energy monitoring. It just acts a normal switch now. This is down to the fact that there is now an official integration between Smartthings and TP-Link and they don't pass that data support for the previous community integration has now ended Is there any way to re-enable the energy monitoring for TP-Link HS110 in Smartthings or what replacement device do you recommend? The goal would be to add notification when the washing machine cycle has finished submitted by /u/x20mar [link] [comments]

Video Doorbell uses existing intercom Posted: 12 Oct 2020 04:55 AM PDT Is there any video doorbell on the market that can use the existing intercoms? Not just for power but also for audio. submitted by /u/Jamiro14 [link] [comments]

Wall switches EU 68mm Posted: 12 Oct 2020 03:16 PM PDT Need a little help here. I need some inputs for wall light switches. As for today we have lived 2 years in our new house and only been using HomeKit on our iPhones. My wife is not happy. Must: - fit in a EU wall socket 68mm - Integrate with Home Assistant - Run on low voltage, I have KNX cables(4 wires) Wishes: - integrated temperature sensor - Multiple buttons or touch screen Thanks! submitted by /u/TeslaDriverSoon [link] [comments]

Best Way to Update Leviton Switches Posted: 12 Oct 2020 07:11 AM PDT New to z-wave devices but own a SmartThings hub v3 and a bunch of devices, including Leviton Switches, dimmers, and remotes. What is the best way to manage firmware updates on these switches and other devices? I'm looking at the Aeotec Gen5 key but not sure the software it has or if it supports firmware updates? Any advice is appreciated 👍 submitted by /u/Jusdem [link] [comments]

Why are the FYRTUR blinds always out of stock? Posted: 12 Oct 2020 11:47 AM PDT I've been trying to buy some FYRTUR blinds for almost a year. Does anyone know why are the FYRTUR blinds always out of stock? Are they just not making any more? Was there an issue that they are fixing or that made them not want to sell them anymore? submitted by /u/wootwoot1234 [link] [comments]

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