Home Automation RANT: Why does no manufacturer make a smart but also interconnected hardwire smoke alarm? |
- RANT: Why does no manufacturer make a smart but also interconnected hardwire smoke alarm?
- Finishing up on a large home remodel and want to add a whole home smart audio system
- Smart switches with smart bulb
- Beginner learning Home Assistant: how to tell the motion detector to stop if someone pressed the light switch
- Beginner guide that was posted before?
- Ring, eufy, home bridge, Alexa
- Any experience with smart register vents?
- Looking for warmth dimmable Edison bulb with remote switch!
- Bought a house! Need some insight.
- Automated Film Studio?
- how to revoke amazon key from myq app?
- Could I keep a call open btwn Shows to use as baby monitor?
- RGB Ceiling Lighting with Wall Mounted Controller Panel
- Plug with dimmable capabilities?!
- Confused on what smart smoke and CO detectors
- Hardwired Smart Switch for Multiple Devices
- Anyone swapped a Lightwave Boiler Thermostart for Hive. Is it easy to swap?
- Leviton 3-Way Smart Switch Help
- Wemo smart outlet high data usage?
- Pet Cam that doesn't save videos as .media files?
- What carpeting works best for a robo-vacuum?
- Settings moods with Lightwave RF
- TV that will turn on when outlet becomes hot?
| RANT: Why does no manufacturer make a smart but also interconnected hardwire smoke alarm? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:39 AM PST Yes, I know there are listening devices that can alert you. And I know there's any multitude of battery powered devices that talk to one another and to a hub. But I have the 120V AC already wired up in my new house. Why does NOBODY make a 120V AC, battery-backup, Z-Wave or ZigBee smoke detector? [link] [comments] |
| Finishing up on a large home remodel and want to add a whole home smart audio system Posted: 16 Nov 2020 07:09 PM PST My wife and I are finishing up a 4 month remodel on our new home and are finally adding the final, fun touches. What I'd like to do is have speakers in 3 different areas of my house, 1) living room 2) dining room and formal living room 3) back patio. I'd like to be able to play sound in them individually or in groups. Is there a cool digital in-wall device I can use to control all of this so I can avoid using a clunky audio receiver in a cabinet? Alexa devices have been recommended to me but I'm not real clear on how that setup would work. For what it's worth I prefer Google over Amazon if that's an option. All help and advice is appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| Smart switches with smart bulb Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:52 PM PST I've been given confusing advice and need to hear from people who know what they're talking about. I was all set to buy Lutron Caseta switches but was warned that very few RGB bulbs are compatible with them (or perhaps not compatible with the the recessed light cans Lutron recommends). But on investigation it looks like RGB bulbs are generally smart bulbs, and combining smart bulbs with smart switches isn't smart. At the moment, we're doing a remodel, all the walls are open, and we can install whatever smart switches and whatever recessed cans we like. Is there a good smart-switch to combine with RGB bulbs (i'm okay with controlling the color and warmth from a bulb app -- doesn't need to be done through the switch)? Sadly, I haven't been able to figure this out online. I'm good at learning things, but also humble enough to recognize that I might not even know the right questions or search engine terms to do a proper investigation. For the record, before the remodel, I used Alexa to talk to Smartthings to talk to Cooper Aspire switches, and some outlets, and some Sengled bulbs -(Sengled bulbs hooked up to non-smart switches) so I'm not a complete newbie, but definitely no expert [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2020 03:29 PM PST Hi guys. Continuing with my slow learning process for dummies, I have now successfully integrated two Zigbee devices to my Home Assistant, which work marvelously and make me happy. A wireless switch that toggles on/off a lamp and a wireless motion detector that turns on the lamp when detecting motion and turns it off if no motion is detected for 5 minutes. This is awesome already but perhaps I'd like to try a step further now. What I'd like to achieve now is: if the lamp gets turned off through pressing the switch, I'd like the motion detector to stop turning on the lamp for X minutes (let's say 30 minutes) when detecting motion. However if the lamp gets turned on though pressing the switch, the motion detector should continue to work normally and turn off the lamp if no motion is detected for 5 minutes. I'm just starting, so I feel I'm not ready for code yet. I've created these automations with the automation menu, or whatever it's called (what shows up when you click on "skip"). So, if you think it's possible, I'd like to do this with this menu for now and not with code. I just want to understand the logic. Maybe what I should do is set a condition for the motion detector: "only do what you do IF the wireless switch didn't turn off the lamp for the past 30 minutes". Or something like this, but I have no idea how to do this. [link] [comments] |
| Beginner guide that was posted before? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 07:24 PM PST I can't find a post that I thought I saved. A guy listed basically all the different smart home options and brands and gave his opinion on what does what and at the end he listed a bunch of examples to use in a smart home. Does anyone have that post? [link] [comments] |
| Ring, eufy, home bridge, Alexa Posted: 16 Nov 2020 09:41 PM PST Does any one have this combo? If so can you trigger the camera to record if the alarm sounds using Alexa or home bridge? [link] [comments] |
| Any experience with smart register vents? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 11:06 AM PST There are 2 rooms that I'd really like to control better. My kids room gets way too hot, for some reason, probably distance, it gets a ton of cfm. I'd like to just set the temp I want in there and have the vent open and close to maintain that. And the master bedroom. I basically want no heat in there starting at like 8pm and then open up around 830am when the furnace schedule brings the temps back up. We just moved and I haven't installed my ecobee 3 yet. But I have that and about 9 sensors for it. Can a few smart vents do this? Be controller off of temp and one controlled off of time? [link] [comments] |
| Looking for warmth dimmable Edison bulb with remote switch! Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:05 PM PST Hi all! I have a bit of a unique setup. An old home with a wired bulb that's always on (no switch). I want to put in an Edison bulb that is dimmable with a physical remote switch mounted on the wall. Tried philips hue but it's far too warm of a light and not warmth adjustable. I foundthese that would be perfect, but doesn't seem the manufacturer makes any kind of physical switch. Does anyone know of another option? [link] [comments] |
| Bought a house! Need some insight. Posted: 16 Nov 2020 08:59 AM PST So I am definitely into home automation but not as intricate as most of you. My experience is "off brand" lighting and plug-in outlets that connect directly to WiFi. I am mainly looking for insight as to brands to use that won't break the bank but work well. I did buy a Smartthings hub a few months ago with the assumption that most things are compatible with it, but I learned that was not the case. If I could utilize this, that would be great. I have looked on their website for compatibility but the list is long so I am overwhelmed by it. My concern is taking up too much of the WiFi bandwidth so I'm assuming universal hubs are important. I have multiple Alexa's already so I would like to stick with that as much as possible but some cross compatibility with HomeKit would be nice. Also what I think would be really important would be products that can be controlled by switches/buttons so that my fiancé doesn't always have to speak to Alexa and can just flip a switch. What I am looking for: - Lighting (bulbs and strips) - Outlets (built-in or plug-in) - Security system - Home monitoring system - Speakers/sound system - Outdoor cameras - Control panel - Operating system - Anything else you think is necessary Please note I am not super savvy (especially when it come to things like Raspberry Pi or other things where I have to "hack" the system). Thanks in advanced. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 16 Nov 2020 12:20 PM PST I work for a university and I've been tasked to develop a dead-simple, small video studio while we have downtime during the pandemic (it wouldn't be available until it's safe, of course). I'm an absolute novice when it comes to home automation, but I've been impressed with what folks have accomplished on this sub. I'm curious if I would be able to automate certain aspects of the studio with an echo dot or google nest. This would ideally involve simple tasks like turning on the studio lights, camcorder, microphone, and signal processors with a single voice command. It would also be great if I can add limitations to the device so the students can't try to use the echo dot for any other purpose. There may also be other cool things automation can do that I'm not aware of! Thanks in advance for your help, and please don't hesitate to let me know if this seems silly or impossible or if I should direct this question to a different sub. [link] [comments] |
| how to revoke amazon key from myq app? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 08:46 AM PST I allowed amazon key to connect to myq and got delivery in my garage for the $30 credit. Now I want to revoke the access and I don't see the option in the myq app. Google tells me to do it from the amazon key app, but I never installed that and I have trouble believing this cant be done from the myq app. I tried contanting myq chat support and got a 505 website error, so I thought I would try asking here. I don't see anywhere on the myq app that would allow me to revoke the access. [link] [comments] |
| Could I keep a call open btwn Shows to use as baby monitor? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 05:14 PM PST I have a spare ring cam I could use as a baby monitor. but I know those have to always re-load and you can't have on for an hour or two. What about keeping an amazon Alexa show video call open? Would that hack work? Thanks!! [link] [comments] |
| RGB Ceiling Lighting with Wall Mounted Controller Panel Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:21 PM PST Hello~ I am going to wrap my gaming room with these nice RGB tube lights I bought off Alibaba. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Color-Changing-Silicone-360degree-Orange-Led_62435976186.html I bought one of the vendor recommended controllers as well and while it works, the app is chinese made and only works when using wifi direct and isn't ideal. I know there are plenty of better controllers that would have a nice app, but I'm trying to see if I can get a little better than that. My ideal setup would be to have a wall mounted touch panel that I could turn on the lights, change the color, and change preset scenes from in addition to using an app. A bonus would be if I can integrate it to alexa and also turn on/off recessed smart lights im planning to install in the ceiling as but I'm not that worried about that. I've seen wall panels such as https://www.amazon.com/Mi-Light-Wall-mounted-Controller-Dimmable-Changing/dp/B01N9LFU9A/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=wall+mount+RGBW+touch+panel&qid=1605560381&sr=8-4 but i'm wondering if anyone here has a similar setup and what controller + panel they are using? These lights are 24v and total length is about 70-75ftFT. I tested power draw with all white and max brightness and its about 100W for the one 15ft strip. I'm planning to use (2) 300-400w power supplies and inject on each end (i'll be running a dedicated circuit as well). I'm assuming with controllers you're able to simply connect the data connection from a controller and have the power injected separately right? [link] [comments] |
| Plug with dimmable capabilities?! Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:57 PM PST |
| Confused on what smart smoke and CO detectors Posted: 16 Nov 2020 11:42 AM PST I am doing a remodel on a ranch house with an attic and crawlspace in SC in the United States. I'd like to have smoke and CO detectors throughout the house and be able to tell which alarm is triggered. I'd like to have them hardwired and for the alarm to work on battery backup too. Ideally I'd prefer to avoid Nest. I have Home Assistant with a Aeotec Z-stick Gen5 (Z-wave) and CC2531 Dongle (Zigbee). I also have a SmartThings hub too. It's just my wife and I and a small dog. We have 3 bedrooms on one side of the house with a short hallway. One bedroom has its own small full bathroom, which is where we sleep. Right outside of that bedroom on the outside is the packaged HVAC unit with gas heat. In the hallway is another small full bath. The hallways leads to the living room which is where the front door is. The den is also off the hallway, and the dining room is connected to the living room. The kitchen is an open space with a gas range and the den area. The dining room connects to the kitchen as well. From the kitchen is a short set of stairs to a large bedroom with a full bath (FROG). This room is above the garage. In the garage, you go down a few stairs and there is a laundry room with gas water heater, garage area, and workshop area. The workshop we plan to make a small guest bedroom eventually. All bedrooms will have beds and potential guests. Most bedrooms are 12-16 feet on each side, but the FROG is quite large running almost 24 feet long. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this and what to buy.
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| Hardwired Smart Switch for Multiple Devices Posted: 16 Nov 2020 02:51 PM PST Hey all, first time caller here without a lot of knowledge on the Smart Home Front. Here is what I have: Light switch that controls the top of two outlets(lamps plugged in) Here's what I want: A smart switch that can be physically switched to turn off the top of the two outlets AND other smart plug-ins or blubs around the house via wifi. Is this possible? Affordable? Inconceivable? [link] [comments] |
| Anyone swapped a Lightwave Boiler Thermostart for Hive. Is it easy to swap? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:52 PM PST Anyone swapped a Lightwave Boiler Thermostart for Hive. Is it easy to swap? Or should I pay for the install? [link] [comments] |
| Leviton 3-Way Smart Switch Help Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:31 PM PST Trying to wire a 3-way switch with Leviton DZ15S-1BZ master switch and DD0SR-01Z coordinating switch. About to give up thinking this may not be possible. My lights look to be set up in an switch-end manner (lights wired in between the two switches) so I only have one wire feeding into the coordinating switch box. I have found the following configurations of the coordinating switch get these end results.
If I wire in really any other manner this this, the master switch does not turn on or off the lights. Any thoughts on what I'm missing here to make this work? [link] [comments] |
| Wemo smart outlet high data usage? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 12:41 PM PST I've got 3 Wemo Mini Smart Plugs that are clients of 2 different Ubiquiti Unifi APs. When I look at my Unifi Controller, I see that all 3 of them have each downloaded about 1GB of data this month, respectively, and have each uploaded about 400MB. Running Deep Packet Inspection on the outlets' traffic doesn't really yield anything interesting, as it all appears to be HTTPS traffic. Can anybody explain why this is going on? I'm pretty sure they're not part of a botnet. Firmware is the latest available, as well. But why would a smart plug be using 1GB of data in a month? I do have remote access turned on for them-- would it be reporting back to Belkin THAT much? I have a bunch of TP-Link Kasa switches, and they use nowhere near that much data-- I think most of them might only upload or download like 30MB of data in a 30 day period. [link] [comments] |
| Pet Cam that doesn't save videos as .media files? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 08:35 AM PST Hey there! Right now I'm using a littlelf security camera, but it has the issue I've mentioned above. I'm not able to watch the footage on my PC because of the .media files and scrolling through it using their cloud is quite time consuming. For example, it takes a lot of time to browse through one whole night and if I find 20 minutes of cute interaction, I need to "record" the footage. This means I can't touch my phone till those 20 minutes are over and I can stop recording the footage from last night. Do you have any recommendations or ideas? Pet cams, cameras, whatever can help me to record my little fluff balls? [link] [comments] |
| What carpeting works best for a robo-vacuum? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 12:18 PM PST We're looking to recarpet our bedrooms & living room. We're also picking up a couple robotic vacuums to keep with the basic upkeep (likely Roborock or Deebot). Is there a certain carpet type that cleans up best? We're open to all carpet types that aren't truly hideous. Any pile, style, material, etc. Transitions would be from hardwood to carpet entering these rooms. Also, I don't think this is relevant, but we have a medium hair dog, a small child and a long haired wife that sheds worse than the others. Looking for advice on the best carpet type to avoid problems foremost (transition hang ups, pickup issues, docking issues) and then focused on whatever carpeting the bots would be best at cleaning. Edit: If there's a better subreddit for this question, please point me that way, thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Settings moods with Lightwave RF Posted: 16 Nov 2020 08:09 AM PST I'm researching a self-installed Lightwave RF smart setup and really grateful for answers to these questions. I'll share anything I can in return. What's the best way to use it to dim side lamps, i.e. to dim lamps that are using a mains wall socket? Are we stuck with simple on/off functionality? Are there bulbs that can be controlled by lightwave RF? edit: perhaps LW301 will do it? https://support.lightwaverf.com/hc/article_attachments/115002125072/LW301.pdf If I buy the 1-gang light switch ... I now have 2 buttons. How many moods and functions can I apply to these 2 buttons? Could button 1 be on/off, and button 2 be something different such as 'cycle moods' or 'cycle brightness levels'? Obviously this would require configuration with the link plus and app. Can additional ceiling lighting be added - without running new wiring to the switch? Can it be wired to existing ceiling lighting for power but still be independently controlled - e.g. with a Lightwave RF relay? [link] [comments] |
| TV that will turn on when outlet becomes hot? Posted: 16 Nov 2020 08:05 AM PST We currently have a 12yr old TV in a bathroom that turns on when there is motion (and the lights on the same circuit). This is old school automation that makes the plug hot when there is motion and the old tv happens to turn on when it receives power. I am looking to replace this with a similar modern television < 25 in. Ideally it maintains the same input it was on when last powered up. Is there a setting I can look for in tech specs that indicate if a TV powers on when its plugged in? Not trying to introduce more devices to help with the automation (ie harmony hub). [link] [comments] |
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