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    November 16, 2020

    Home Automation Futuristic Smart Home 1989 (This Old House)

    Futuristic Smart Home 1989 (This Old House)

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 12:25 PM PST

    Should I not invest in SmartThings now that Samsung isn’t making new hardware?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 05:41 PM PST

    I'm very new to the smart home/automation scene and I'm sort of just now at the point where I'm thinking about getting a hub.

    Right now I just use Alexa to control my lights and kasa plugs since I rent and don't have a bunch of fancy smart devices. But my boyfriend and I are buying our first house in 2 months and we'll be installing a smart thermostat, locks, doorbell etc. So naturally I'm trying to decide what hub and environment I want to invest in so I can really automate things.

    I wanted to try to snag a SmartThings hub on Black Friday... but now I hear they're moving away from hardware?? I could still get one of their hubs on eBay if I really wanted to but I have concerns about it becoming obsolete or not having app/software support after a certain point.

    Can any of you more experienced and well versed smart home owners help point me in the right direction?

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    Automated blinds

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 07:10 PM PST

    What is a good, (cheap) suggestion for automated/powered blinds

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    Smart window films, anyone? No?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 07:43 PM PST

    I've been keeping an eye out on smart window films for a little over a year now and possibly setup in my new home but this technology hasn't really hit the ground running and seems to be targeted more for businesses. Looks like an awesome idea but why hasn't anyone scaled this to a broader market?

    Lot's of really cool smart home tech reviews out there but no one talks about smart window/glass films...

    Let's talk!

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    C by Ge not connecting to Google Home

    Posted: 16 Nov 2020 12:07 AM PST

    Anyone else having problems connecting the c by ge devices to google home app? My c by ge devices unlinked out of nowhere and after a couple tries I finally was able to add them back in the google home app but I can't seem to control them via voice or the google app.

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    Anyone got a pinout for Deltaco SH-LE27E bulb?

    Posted: 16 Nov 2020 12:30 AM PST

    I seem to have flubbed up one of my Deltaco bulbs when trying to tuya-convert it (probably used a botched tasmota firmware for first fw). Anyone know the pinout of the onboard header? (Naked photo of my bulb (!) here: https://imgur.com/a/J79qyXP )

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    TP link Kasa activated when computer goes through startup

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 01:54 PM PST

    I need some help with this, im assuming something with pushbullet and/or ifttt to make this work, I have some LEDs on my desk that are plugged into my kasa, but I want them to go on every time I turn on the PC, and everytime I turn it off, is this possible? Thanks

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    How do you guys use 14TB HDD ? what can be use cases

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 11:17 PM PST

    Hello All , I have just started Home Automation hobby and I do see on some places poeple talk about backups and hosting data for plex. Wondering what people use typically for? are there any other use cases which can be helpful?

    With the increase in technology every day, is it still worth buying? currently it is coming for less bucks (my post is being blocked so worried of using some words :) )

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    “Alexa, close blinds”: the last peace of automation for my apartment!

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 09:17 AM PST

    Nest 3rd Gent to 2 wire heat weird issue

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 11:00 PM PST

    A temperature sensor to control a smart switch?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 07:10 PM PST

    I have two electric heating (just fans on a radiator) units that i connected with a smart switch. I just want make a rule in google home/Alexa to turn then on and off based on a temperature sensor. Do not need a full thermostat. Is there a cheaper temperature sensor that will allow such rules without a hub/thermostat

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    Sus Roomba i7

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 09:09 PM PST

    Why does the Roomba i7 have a camera on it facing upwards. I have the camera blocked with a sticky note and it navigates fine. I also used the IR camera on my Pixel4XL and the Roomba has plenty of IR sensors to detect things.

    Is there any reason for me to not cover the camera, or any reason for it being there in the first place?

    Edit: Turns out while it temporarily navigates fine and in straight lines, it will not "find" and clean nearly as much area as it previously did.

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    Oh my god - I've had a robovac for ages, but these things already exist?!

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 08:43 PM PST

    The 10 Reasons I Ripped Out a £6k Lighting System

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 09:01 AM PST

    Looking for opensource wifi socket energy monitor

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 06:02 PM PST

    Basically, I'm looking for an opensource wifi socket energy monitor that could send the energy usage data by my connected devices to my own personal website. Most of the ones I've researched require their own specific app or website, or some integration with google assistant/alexa/etc.

    The closest I've found is this (https://github.com/iancmcc/ouimeaux) which is for Belkin Wemo devices, but from what I've been reading, it either has a high failure rate, or doesn't support the device I want.

    All help is appreciaed!

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    How to control the lights above bathroom mirror with rules?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 05:25 PM PST

    I have 5 lights above bathroom mirror. They are so bright and always wanted to replace them with low intensity and smart bulbs. I am thinking on achieving below,can some give an idea?

    when I enter ( with motion sensor) I will turn on 3 lights, and there should be some trigger, based on which which next two lights should turn on. What are some ideas I can think of?

    What I am thinking and my reasons

    1. using a NFC trigger -- This will be a challenge when there are guests. I can explain them to use a trigger to turn on all, but adding NFC is a challenge
    2. adding a temp switch -- I wanna use this as a last option.
    3. Make switches smart - currently I live in a rented place, so this is not an option.

    I am using HA.

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    Multi zone speaker selector

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 11:20 AM PST

    I have 4 speaker zones in my house wired to a central location. I'm hoping to:

    1. Be able to select from two or more audio sources.

    2. Select a speaker zone (or multiple zones).

    3. Do this through an app rather than doing in the media cabinet.

    Any suggestions on if this is possible? I have a Niles MRC-6430 which should do it, but I can't configure it without hiring one of their consultants. Thanks in advance.

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    Any smart bulbs that ACTUALLY dim?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 03:38 PM PST

    I love dimming lights for watching movies and whatnot. I've owned the incandescent ones with the sliding switch previously and they worked great. Trouble is, I thought I would "upgrade" with some TP Link bulbs and they've been complete shit. Setting it to "1%" is probably 20% as bright as 100%, and WAY brighter than my old school incandescent lights could get. I looked at reviews and this seems to be a common problem among many LED dimmable lights.

    So, are there ANY LED bulbs that can actually properly dim across the full spectrum of on and off, where the lowest setting is so dim you can barely tell it's on, just like incandescent dimmable bulbs have been able to do for the last 80+ years?

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    Philips Hue - best GU10 spots

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 11:46 AM PST

    I'm renovating my house a little bit and wanted to know which GU10 spots and led strips are the best to use with a Hue hub? I find the Philips Hue lights a little bit to expensive.

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    Can I link Kasa Switch with Kasa Outlet in such a way that when I push the physical switch button it to run the smart outlet on or off?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 09:34 AM PST

    Not sure if that is possible but I need to link them for my garbage disposal.

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    Automated Hidden compartment

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 03:19 PM PST

    I am looking to build a hidden compartment in a custom lamp. I have a simple design that will just need a push\pull solenoid to push the door open once power is cut to it. Was thinking of just using a smart outlet to cut the power to trigger it open, but my concern is burning the solenoid out if it is constantly only to keep it active. I am new to this. Any advice would be great.

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    Is there a WiFi door lock that doesn’t actually slide the deadbolt back and forth?

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 02:58 PM PST

    I just want a simple deadbolt door lock where I can unlock via my phone but person entering it has to turn a handle/knob to open the deadbolt.

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    Roborock S6 Parts Question

    Posted: 15 Nov 2020 02:50 PM PST

    I have a Roborock S6 that works great. My problem/question is that I can't find OEM parts/accessories. I have read many reviews where people who have purchased third party parts/accessories have problems with the filters not fitting properly and the brush-roller causes error messages that roller brush is jammed. Several say that they put the old brush back on & the unit & it cleans the house without problems. Put new brush back on & error messages. Has anyone found "good" accessory parts & if so from whom did you order them. My unit is new but I didn't want to wait until parts are needed to order them & find out that they don't work properly. Thank you!!!

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