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    December 27, 2020

    Home Automation What kind of switches are these?

    What kind of switches are these?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 02:20 PM PST

    I've open sourced my CQC Home Automation system

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 10:01 AM PST

    I just posted the code for my CQC home automation system. This is a full on, commercial grade, software based automation system. It's been around for a long time and is very mature. It's built on top of my CIDLib C++ development system, which was open sourced a while back.

    https://github.com/DeanRoddey/CQC

    https://github.com/DeanRoddey/CIDLib

    Between the two of them, that's about 1.1M lines of code covering a very broad range of functionality, all written by me under the influence of massive doses of caffeine.

    Documentation (from the standpoint of using the system) is here:

    https://www.charmedquark.com/Web2/CQCDocs/CQCDocs.html?topic=/&page=/Overview

    Basic build info is on the repository Wiki now. I'll start adding significant info on that front to the above documentation here moving forward.

    ​

    There are lots of videos about CQC here, again from a user point of view:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/CharmedQuarkSystems/playlists

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    I've done a number of videos about the underlying CIDLib system, which you would want to have an understanding of before working CQC (if you were so interested.) These are from a developer's point of view.:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxCoATHgFBvqZhxFRnZsfw

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    Minimalistic Smart Switch GIRA 55 Design with IKEA Switcher.

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 03:37 AM PST

    https://imgur.com/a/6TMY6UO

    Hello,

    I have been able to create the perfect smart switch for our house now.

    I use a 5.85 EUR Zigbee switch from IKEA, which I attach to a metal plate built by me (the IKEA switch is magnetic) and if necessary fix with small magnetic discs in the GIRA 55 frame.

    The controlling of the switch is perfect, and has an unobtrusive minimalist design and also removable at any time, mobile.

    How do you like my idea?

    More ideas: https://github.com/fastender/blob

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    Defective smart lights from Globe Electric, Bright Colour-Changing Smart WI-FI LED Bulb

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 04:54 PM PST

    Looking into getting a robot vacuum. Is there a good, midrange knockoff roomba that is as good?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 09:48 AM PST

    I like the self-docking idea, and the idea of it being home-mapping. We don't need much, though, we just have a small apartment with mostly wood flooring. I know the name brand is Roomba, but is there anything that is less expensive but still good quality?

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    I'm not sure if I have C wire, this doesnt match with the two instructions I read. Anyone know if I can put an ecobee on this?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 05:44 PM PST

    How do I replace this broken Casablanca fan switch with something "smart"? Don't matter to me which (ST, Alexa, etc). The fan and light switches don't work unless they feel like it. When we moved in, the fan had like 6 or 7 speed settings using the button shown.

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 02:29 PM PST

    Trying to figure out automatically setting a lot of guest door codes that enable an electric door strike to be opened via a keypad

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 11:10 AM PST

    Outdated Clipsal Home Minder

    Posted: 27 Dec 2020 12:01 AM PST

    Hey all,

    I recently moved into a house that has the whole lighting system wired into a central board and Clipsal Home Minder. The system appears to be working well and is still on the previous owners routines (i.e. a bunch of lights turn off at mightnight). But unfortunately I dont have access to the original program to adapt these routines (I believe they were distributed on floppy disks).

    I was just wondering if anyone here has had some experience with it in the past? If it is possible to connect or update it to a current system? Or if anyone had the software by any chance.

    Cheers

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    Smart led puck lights

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 07:33 PM PST

    I want to add lighting to my stairs, but don't want to run wiring... So I'm thinking about adding sconces to the wall and putting led puck lights in them.

    Easy enough... But if I'm going to do it, I'd really like them to turn on when someone in coming up or down the stairs. I haven't had a chance to play with it yet, but I'm worried that if the light is on the sconce, a puck light with motion sensing won't see the person early enough... What i really want is a motion sensor at the top of bottom of the stairs that can turn turn on or off all the lights... I could kick it up a notch by having them turn on only at night when they are needed.

    I can handle the programming part of that.. but not if I can't find a light that will support it.

    Anyone know if any smart, battery powered lights that I could use in such a configuration?

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    Any good motion sensor light suggestions?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 07:19 PM PST

    I've been looking into starting home automation for a while now and I think lights are a good place to start. So far I've only researched into Phillips Hue as it looks good for lights that can be turned with motion sensors, however, it is quite expensive when you wanna buy a few. Does anyone know good quality budget alternatives (wouldn't mind it if it was LED strips either). Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

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    Has anyone set up sliders of some sort to effect the color temperature, rather than LED intensity of bulbs?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 07:07 PM PST

    My spouse and I like changing the color temperature (RGB bulbs) on a few lights during the day depending on how we feel. I subscribe to the idea that you should be able to do things with switches, and not rely upon apps. With that in mind, has anyone repurposed dimmers, or figured out a way to add some nifty something so that one can turn on/off lights, dim them, and change color temperatures, all from a gang of switches/dimmers/sliders/whatever?

    I think that would be cool.

    Oh, my setup (new, as in just setting it up now) is: Rpi/HA/Z-Wave.

    Thanks for your ideas!

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    Best AU power monitoring smart plug with graphed power monitoring.

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 06:45 PM PST

    I picked up some TP Link link H110 plugs to monitor power consumption per device but once I had it set up I found out that it only shows the live current draw and the total used power and has no history.

    I want to be able to monitor and graph power consumption per device if anyone can suggest a way.

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    A WiFi dry contact relay with long range signal?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 05:49 PM PST

    Hi I have a outside gate a bit far from my ACProunifi access point. This is the only WiFi object that sometimes loses the signal.

    Have you any suggestions for a longer range switch?

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    Haiku Fan Outdoor Install Help

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 10:48 AM PST

    Hey I just installed a Big Ass Fan Haiku Outdoor but when i turn the breaker on it just flashes twice and then beeps and repeats that indefinitely. Their tech support is closed for the weekend. Anyone have any ideas? Here's a video:

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/0fjKSPWQjO1FQZcGoBOBC-tSQ

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    Any advice for outdoor motion lights?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 08:22 PM PST

    Any advice for outdoor motion lights?

    I've been looking for a motion activated light for the outside of the house, the typical light that looks like this. I was wondering if there's any connected version of these that don't require cloud (i.e. not Ring) but provide some of the same capabilities?

    I'm thinking maybe an ESP8266-based flood light where the motion sensor and lights can be controlled/monitored via MQTT. I'm using Home Assistant and Node-Red.

    I already have a camera in the area, so don't need a camera. I do have access to POE, so something that's POE would be neat.

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    Like this, but better.

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    Help: Looking out for specific Philips Hue LightStrips V4 dimensions

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 07:58 AM PST

    What lies between Z Wave/Insteon and Crestron?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 07:03 PM PST

    About to start a home renovation that will go back to the studs so the opportunity to install any system/wiring raises its hand.

    My question is what direct wire product(s) land between Z Wave/Insteon style systems that rely either on wireless or powerline-type communication, and the high end like crestron? I'm primarily focussing on lighting here - because to me the most noticeable shortcoming of z wave etc is the relative inconsistency in the timing of execution. It's VERY good, but a direct wire system is a notch up in consistency.

    Currently run a Home Assistant system with approx 250 lights/sensors - given that we will be starting again I was curious to anyone's thoughts on the subject!

    I'm also budget restrained so crestron would be out of reach (and also I am more a fan of open systems)

    Thank you for any tips!

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    Left Flue Open?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 09:14 AM PST

    I have a 1919 fireplace with a mechanical flue. Any thoughts for a sensor that can tell if it is left open? Better yet, any sensor that can measure the airflow up the chimney? With Covid, a good amount of airflow makes it safer. I see online that a minimum of 50 cfm per person is recommended. PS: I don't want the sensor visible on the handle, that won't fly with the interior design committee.

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    Strategy / Advice for Smart Lighting Conversion

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 09:18 AM PST

    Hi everyone,

    I recently purchased a 5br home build in 1990, and I would like to convert the majority of the major rooms in my home to smart lighting. Here's a couple facts about me, the home, and my desired setup:

    - I am pretty invested in Google Home ecosystem (Smart speakers in most rooms, house blanketed in strong mesh wifi)

    - Almost all the major rooms in the house use recessed 6 inch can lights currently occupied by BR40 Bulbs. We're talking at least 30 cans throughout the house.

    - Almost all the major rooms with the recessed lighting are on 3-way dimmer circuits with two switches: one is a dimmer, and one is a rocker.

    - I have some A19 Hues from my old apartment, which I can still use in some fixtures here if I want, but not married to them. I don't mind combining light manufacturers and ecosystems as long as they are Google Home compatible, because that is my main "Aggregator hub." At my old apartment I had hue dimmers in each room and just used those silly light switch covers.

    - There are a couple bedrooms that have ceiling fan/lighting fixtures attached to a single dimmer switch. This is a CEC no-no already because fan motors should not be connectors to dimmers, so these feel like a prime candidate for switching to a standard on/off and using smart bulbs.

    - I don't really care about color in most rooms. I could probably be fine with picking a color temperature and sticking to it, although tunable white is nice.

    Right now I'm really debating on what I should do with these cans: Go with smart recessed lighting, or get smart dimmer switches and just buy dimmable LEDs to replace the power-hungry incandescents.

    Here's what I'm weighing, and I am really having trouble getting to a clear decisions:

    - Any smart bulb recessed light is going to be annoying because there's such an abundance of 3-way dimmers and stuff that invariably are going to get pushed. I don't want to tape them over... I want a clean solution.

    - Hue 5/6 inch cans are way too expensive.. over 50 bucks a pop.

    - Philips Wiz (Home Depot) has their own version of smart cans for under $15 for Tunable White, and under $17 for color. But not compatible with Hue remotes or app. Don't care about app but I do want some sort of physical switch solution if I go this route, and one that again, doesn't feel band-aid-y.

    - Other option would be just popping in Dimmable LEDs, and then get smart dimmers installed. This is where I'm leaning, because I can get nice bulbs for 7 bucks a pop. But again, I feel like there's a real dearth of wifi-compatible smart dimmers that work well in 3-way switch setups. And I have a LOT of 3-way dimmer setups. I do not need a dimmer on each switch. But I can't really find a smart solution for 3-way that comes with two switches and a dimmer that seems reputable. I also read reports about people installing 3-way compatible dimmers replacing the old dimmer, and then leaving in the manual dumb switch, but there's always conflicting reports on whether this kills the power etc if in the wrong position.

    Would love to hear everyone's thoughts and recommendations. Thank you!

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    Found out something cool (Google Assistant)

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 05:43 PM PST

    Not sure which flair to use.

    I found out a few weeks ago about tell google assistant to do something in X amount of time (ie turn light off in 5 minutes)

    I was thinking about that and decided to try something and to my amazement it worked. You can turn devices on or off at a certain time.

    Works; "Hay google, turn light on at 4:30"

    Does not work "hay google, at 4:30 turn light on"

    Now in my bedtime routine I can set a custom command to turn the lights on at the time my alarm clock is set for. Alarm clock is set to 4:30 so I can set command to "turn lights on at 4:30"

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    Wireless setup to detect a person in room and talk to server?

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 05:17 PM PST

    Trying to research a way to have a sensor detect a person entering and exiting a room. The sensor on state change would eventually talk to something that talks to the server to let the server know the sensor was activated or deactivated.

    Anyone can shed some details in the idea above? Trying to figure out a wireless solution where person can place the sensor in the room and have it detect entering and leaving then have it talk to the server updating the state. Looking for some guidance here. I'm from software developing background so the hardware stuff is magic to me.

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    Switch controlled outlet

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 05:13 PM PST

    I have two entrances to one room and a light switch at each entrance that controls one outlet in the room. Problem is the outlet is on the most useless wall to plug a light fixture into. I currently have a light fixture plugged into a wifi plug in another outlet, but it has to be turned on using the Alexa. Is there a transmitter that I could plug into the switched outlet that would activate an adapter in another outlet to turn on when I used the light switch? Or other elegant solution that makes use of the two light switch locations to turn on the light in a different outlet rather than having to use Alexa?

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    Help decoding RF signal for Hampton Bay ceiling fans.

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 04:31 PM PST

    I have a pair of ceiling fans. After some research I discovered they are centered at about 302 MHz. I had an RTL SDR from way back when they first started being a thing, so I dug it out. I also pulled out a CC1101 which I paired with a D1 mini. I did not receive anything through the CC1101 using this:

    https://github.com/LSatan/SmartRC-CC1101-Driver-Lib

    I tried transmitting using it and I was able to see it via the SDR. I looked at the results from the remote (See here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxJdVyStQR739jy1Y5xOkHjMJzLmungu/view?usp=sharing) and they are a lot slower and a lot tighter than what the CC1101 was transmitting using the hello world program.

    I am not sure if the CC1101 will be able to talk to this or not, but if anyone knows how to that would be cool. Otherwise if anyone knows of anything that will be able to do this.

    By the way, that recording is of the remote doing the following: Fan high/light off, Fan medium/light off, Fan low, light off, Fan high/light on, Fan medium/light on, Fan low, light on.

    Any insight or pointers of where to go would be appreciated!

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    Smart Plug Ideas

    Posted: 26 Dec 2020 04:29 PM PST

    I got some smart plugs for Christmas and I'm trying to think of ideas on how and where to use them (lighting excluded). How are you using yours?

    FYI, they are Teckin Smart Plugs which can connect to the Smart Life platform. I also have SmartThings hub with WebCoRE installed.

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