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- What do you use IFTTT for?
- Will Thread Save the Smart Home Industry?
- Lutron RadioRA 2. Other than device cost, why not?
- Trane TZEMT400BB3 Z-Wave Thermostat with Ring or SmartThings?
- iPad and Any tv
- Using laser to detect bowling ball entering the lane and playing animation on pixel LED strips along the lane ����❤ ...
- CbyGE HELP
- New home, clean slate!
- Remote switch for light but not outlet?
- Connecting to a Heat Recovery Ventilator
- Is there an easy to flash LED controller for WLED?
- Smart irrigation replacement?
- Wifi Inching Switch speeds - Help
- Poe Cameras Viewable in Google Home App
- Beginner trying to decide if I should stick with Home Assistant
- Since last week Google Assistant and IFTTT have been totally hosed.
- Shelly 2.5 test directly from wall outlet
- How to control Firestick remotely (outside of home network)?
- @smarth0mejunkie: No More History Loss in Home Assistant! This short tutorial shows you how to set this up in minutes so that you will never lose your history and Home Assistant does not fail in booting anymore. #homeassistant #homeautomation #iot #smarthome
- 3-way switches, will I need both?
- Question about Power Supply... 4mm LED Strip
- Do any of these IP cameras work without the app or the internet?
- How to detect the presence of a bin?
| Posted: 11 Feb 2021 08:39 PM PST Honestly, I've struggled to find a use for IFTTT in my daily life, but a lot of people seem to love it. The only uses I have for it are phone notifications if my wife adds something to our shared calendar, or our shopping list. What do you use it for? [link] [comments] | ||
| Will Thread Save the Smart Home Industry? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 11:02 AM PST
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| Lutron RadioRA 2. Other than device cost, why not? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 09:26 PM PST Just finished my RadioRA 2 training after considering it for a while. Is device cost the reason it's not more popular? With Insteon dying a slow, weird death, no other system seems to have the breadth of integrated, polished devices that Lutron does. I'm pretty much convinced that RadioRA 2 is the right path for me. Thoughts? [link] [comments] | ||
| Trane TZEMT400BB3 Z-Wave Thermostat with Ring or SmartThings? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 08:33 PM PST Hello all, I have a Trane TZEMT400BB3 Remote Energy Management Thermostat (z-wave). It's currently connected to a Frontpoint Home Alarm System, but I'm discontinuing service for Ring. Anyone have any luck adding it to Ring? My other option for remote control is SmartThings. I'm curious which would be better. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 11 Feb 2021 06:11 PM PST Little back story, my sister is 40 and has severe cerebral palsy. She has limited control over her motor skills making it impossible for her to do almost anything on her own. She has limited use of her right hand only which makes most tasks very difficult. She's very intelligent but just can't do anything that requires fine motor skills. She has an iPad that she uses as an assistive device so I'm trying to see how I can help her capitalize on that. Her TV is going to need to be replaced and I'm wondering what kind I can buy her that will work with the iPad. Specifically to turn it on and control the volume and change the channels. I'll slap a chromecast on it to stream Netflix or whatever but we have to get the TV on using the iPad. I don't mind buying an additional peripheral to make the two work, but I have no idea where to start. Most apps let you control the tv but only after it is on. Her wheelchair can't get that close to the tv and she has to rely on a comically large remote to control her current tv and I know there has to be a better way. Does anybody here have any insight? Is there a sub that I should look for? It has to be an iPad because of the government program she is with. We're in Ontario, Canada Contrary to my username, not a doctor. [link] [comments] | ||
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2021 09:12 PM PST I've had a setup that includes 4 CbyGE bulbs and one plug that serves as the wifi hookup point for the bulbs. They all worked perfectly until this past fall when they began having issues. I use an Amazon Echo dot to control them. While the bulbs still work within the CbyGE app, Alexa cannot get them to connect. I've tried fully deleted and reconnecting them but they immediately become unresponsive again. Has anyone else seen this issue? GE support are all a bunch of useless script readers. I'm at my wits end and ready to replace them all. Any other good recommendations that won't break the bank? TLDR: lightbulbs no worky anymore [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 11 Feb 2021 09:26 AM PST Hey all, I'm closing on my first home in the next couple weeks and have been avidly researching smart home tech. Between the added square footage and a new ability to make permanent changes I'm pretty excited. I'll share what I have so far as well as what I'm eyeing (and why) for different devices. Current gear:
Right now I have all of that linked to Homekit for automation but use Alexa for voice commands. I'm fine with this setup for now but I might eventually migrate to HA with this new place. I still would use Alexa for voice and maybe Homekit for UI. New house is wired with Cat 5e, has a few door/window sensors linked to some random 2GIG security panel. Living room is prewired for four in-ceiling speakers. Crappy Honeywell thermostats. Rainbird sprinkler controller. Marantec garage door opener. LED can lights throughout the house. Here's my thoughts by device:
So please, critique my selections! Throw out devices/applications I might not even think of! Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] | ||
| Remote switch for light but not outlet? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 06:24 PM PST I think this is a pretty simple question, I'm just not familiar enough with the technologies available. In our 1/2 bathroom, we have a single light and a single outlet. The circuit is wired in series (switch-light-outlet), so that it means if the switch is off, so is the light - as per every other light switch in the world ;) - but so is the outlet. Rewiring the outlet to be permanent on it's own is a bit difficult because of the placement in the house and the number of finished surfaces, so what I think I need - and need input on what technology to use - is to a. Remove the switch from the circuit, therefore making both the outlet and light permanently "on" b. Install a remote switch as a replacement - this would be essentially a wireless device, not a true "switch" elecrically c. Put a wireless "switch" - like a Shelly 1 - in the lighting outlet which would actually switch the light on and off. For this particular application, I've no interest in connecting it via any sort of central hub or gateeway, or to my Home Assistant; basically just need a "switch like button" that can communicate with a "wireless actuated switch". The whole house is Decora style switches, so ideally the 'switch-button' would be Decora style. Any suggestions on the easiest/best kit to use for this? [link] [comments] | ||
| Connecting to a Heat Recovery Ventilator Posted: 11 Feb 2021 07:24 AM PST I have a Venmar K8 HRV which has 4 control wires. With wifi relays and a resistor I can use two of the wires to control off, low, and high speed. What I can't access is the option to recirculate the air. The manual mentions one of the remaining wires is for transmitting the outside air temperature to an advanced wall controller (I have basic), which I assume leaves the last wire for recirculation control. From my testing, this does not appear to be triggered by high or low voltages like fan speed. I've read on some old forums that it most likely talks via some protocol, but I have no experience in that. Has anyone hacked their HRV controls or have any advice where I could start? [link] [comments] | ||
| Is there an easy to flash LED controller for WLED? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 07:36 AM PST Does anyone know of a commercial RGB LED light controller that is pretty easy (ie. no dismantling and soldering inside) to flash with WLED? My new living situation makes it pretty inconvenient to solder until I get a better place to work on electronics projects. I'm aware of (and own and use 1 of) the QuinLED Dig Uno boards, which isn't a product per se but it's a bit better than an ESP board by itself; I'm looking for something closer to plug and play except maybe having to wire the LEDs to the controller. Also the Dig Uno is always out of stock (too much demand!) Side question just for fun, I don't have a 3d printer (yet!) so is there a reasonably priced service that I could use to print a box for the Dig Uno? I'm pretty much clueless on 3d printing right now, something I hope to change when I have a space to work on electronics again. [link] [comments] | ||
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| Wifi Inching Switch speeds - Help Posted: 11 Feb 2021 06:29 AM PST Hey guys!, I'm fairly new to this and I'm looking for a switch that I can control inching speeds with, but faster than default. I purchased this switch here, https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08F7M82NB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Its default speed is about half a second (on/off inching). Through the Tuya app, the lowest I can set is 2 seconds. I'm looking to have it set almost instantaneously, basically to lift a solenoid latch to allow a weighted tube to move, and then close back down , to stop the tube from moving too far. I contacted Tuya about a way to set it to go faster, but they just told me they don't have a way to do that. Is there a way to change the default manufacturer speed, or is there another wifi powered switch that I can set up to turn on/off almost instantly (I dunno, like .10 seconds inching speed?) Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Poe Cameras Viewable in Google Home App Posted: 11 Feb 2021 06:24 AM PST I have a new build that is wired for a poe doorbell and cameras. I like the google home app and would love for the preview of the video feed to show up there, like it does with the nest cam. I would love to just use nest camera but they do not have any poe models. Does anyone have any suggestions that will work? A lot of camera like wyze say they have google assistant support (ask google assistant to show a feed on a screen), but doesn't look like they have previews in the google home app. I found a video verifying of Arlo cameras have this functionality but they do not have poe cameras either. [link] [comments] | ||
| Beginner trying to decide if I should stick with Home Assistant Posted: 11 Feb 2021 04:57 PM PST I've been obsessively researching automation hubs since moving into a new place, and decided to try out Home Assistant because:
Unfortunately after a week of setup and troubleshooting, it feels like I underestimated the amount of work it would take (or overestimated my ability to pick it up quickly). As I consider the additional costs of fully committing to HA (Z-Wave dongle, SSD, etc.), and all the hours it will take just to maintain it, I'm wondering if I should just cut my losses and get a Hubitat instead. Can anyone be so kind as to give this fence-sitter a nudge in either direction? Additional Context: I've read all sorts of conflicting arguments on virtually every aspect of home automation, and a lot of information from as recent as 2020 already seems outdated, so it's difficult to determine which bits of advice apply to my situation. I'm smarting up a 2-bedroom condo containing 2 PC-gaming gay dudes. I'm mostly concerned with light switches automated by timers/motion sensors, but I like the possibility of complex automations and hobby projects to work towards, like garden irrigation or DIY smart blinds. [link] [comments] | ||
| Since last week Google Assistant and IFTTT have been totally hosed. Posted: 11 Feb 2021 12:37 PM PST I have been using IFTTT, Google Assistant, and google home for over a year to control devices around my home. My home is a mish mash of different devices, old and new. IFTTT has been absolutely wonderful, allowing me to control anything by simply setting up trigger phrases. Last weekend everything went haywire. When I spoke a command my google home would respond, "one or more devices are not available, or "it doesn't look like that device has been set up yet," or even sometimes it would say "Sorry, I don't understand." A support request to IFTTT got the following reply, "We have identified an issue with a Google Assistant update which has caused some Google Assistant voice triggers to temporarily stop working." They suggested a temporary fix. But none of the suggested fixes from IFTTT tech support help at all. Growing fusterated with IFTTT, I bought an account on Triggercmd.com, set up their software on my home server, and migrated some of my stuff there. Though Triggercmd seems to be a little more reliable than IFTTT, it intermittently has the exact same issues as IFTTT. What is maddening is that EVERYTHING works from within the google app when manually triggered, it is only when speaking the command that Google seems to have gone completely stupid. Anybody else having issues with IFTTT or other home automation scripting services? [link] [comments] | ||
| Shelly 2.5 test directly from wall outlet Posted: 11 Feb 2021 05:07 AM PST Hi My girlfriend and I are buying a new house, and I want to install Shelly 2.5 in our light switches. There's still a few months before we can move in, and I wanted to test out a Shelly 2.5 first, to make sure it works as expected, and to get familiar with it. I've never used it before, so sorry if it's a silly question: I live in Denmark if that's relevant. Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| How to control Firestick remotely (outside of home network)? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 07:54 AM PST I have a pretty decent setup for my needs that unlocks doors turns on lights when i'm about .5 of a mile away from home. I have my firestick remote installed on my phone (Fire TV app) but that only searches for devices on the same network. I want to be able to control my fire tv/firestick when I am outside of my home network and give it commands. Has anybody every done anything like this or have any suggestions? [link] [comments] | ||
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| 3-way switches, will I need both? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 11:25 AM PST I have a couple "basement steps" situations where I want to wire smart switches. I'm using the "C by GE" switches, which are 3-way capable. In order to get these working, do I need a smart switch on both sides of the "basement steps" setup? Or just 1? If it matters, I have no neutral wire anywhere in my house. The switches I purchased are no-neutral-required. [link] [comments] | ||
| Question about Power Supply... 4mm LED Strip Posted: 11 Feb 2021 10:37 AM PST Hi, My Dad is building a model railway and wants to light under his station canopies. He wants some very thin LED strip. He wants to buy these, at 1m and 2m (for two different platforms). Then just use a couple of DC 12V adaptors like this; Would all this work okay, and what amp power adaptor should he get? 1A or 2A? He doesn't want the LEDs too bright as to look unnatural on such a small scale. THANKS! [link] [comments] | ||
| Do any of these IP cameras work without the app or the internet? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 03:45 AM PST Hi everybody, I am looking for an IP-Wifi camera that I could place outside my front door that could connect to my house wifi. I have built a Gui using python where I would like to see the video stream using the OpenCV library. For that, I would need the camera to stream over http or rtsp so that it can be accessed over the browser. It should be able to stream without an app or any proprietary protocol. I have a few cameras available at the store near my house so I was wondering if you know whether I could achieve this with one of them. Here they are: Hikvision DS-2CD1021-I 4mm (ant mp) 2Mpx Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I 6mm (ant mp) 3Mpx Tuya WiFi Camera 2Mpix WFIP-5632T 3.6mm These are the only options available to me right now. Will any of them work without an app or the internet? [link] [comments] | ||
| How to detect the presence of a bin? Posted: 11 Feb 2021 03:39 AM PST I use Home Assistant and would like to detect whether my dustbins are out for collection or not. The goal is to create a reminder to put them out the evening before collection - but only in the event that I haven't already done so. Similarly, I'd like to be notified if I forget to bring them in the next day. My general waste and recycling bins are collected on alternate weeks, so I'd also like to know which of the two bins is out at a given time so that I can be notified if it's the wrong one. I have a long driveway and the bins are stored close to the house. The effect of this is that their "In" location is within range of Bluetooth/Zigbee/etc. and their "Out" location is outside even my WiFi network's range. I don't need to detect whether my bins are in the collection spot at the end of my drive, it would be quite enough to detect that they are not in their storage location against the house. Whilst there's a purpose to this, it's mostly just a "because I can" use case. I'd thought that potentially a BLE beacon stuck to each bin might be an easy solution, but I've no experience at all with them and don't know how they work. [link] [comments] |
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