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    April 07, 2021

    Home Automation I made a Motion Activated Door Thermometer!

    I made a Motion Activated Door Thermometer!

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 01:23 PM PDT

    A Smart Pet Feeder with ESP8266

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 03:11 PM PDT

    I integrated the Aquara cube with Home Assistant - no Aqara hub needed! (I'm working on a detailed setup video)

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 06:42 AM PDT

    Something new.

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 03:33 PM PDT

    Attempting to upgrade this thermostat but don’t see any labeled wires

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 07:54 PM PDT

    Manual to use non-Homekit devices with Homekit (using Raspberry Pi & Homebridge)

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 04:01 AM PDT

    Hey everybody,

    I've recently integrated some non-Homekit-compatible lights in my Homekit system. I used a Philips Hue Homebridge for this (I already had one), and also used a Raspberry Pi with Homebridge on it.

    Since I had a lot of work with figuring out how to do this, and because many info is shattered around the web on different sites, I bundled it myself in a manual. And since I use a lot of info provided by others, I thought it would be nice to give something in return.

    So, if you're looking for a step-by-step guide on how to integrate non-Homekit lights in Homekit, with the use of a Raspberry Pi, Hue Bridge & Homebridge (free software), I hope this guide can help you out!

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rKBK9hMrdtiozEJA6kK8j0kM-5SPS3WK/view

    Best of luck!

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    Transmitting to 433 MHz display

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 06:26 AM PDT

    I have this Govee weather station that uses a 433 Mhz transmitter. I would like to replace the transmitter with data from my home automation system.

    What can I use to transmit 433 Mhz data in the correct format to the screen?

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    Temperature automation LG dual split devices

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 11:30 PM PDT

    Hi all.

    I have 4 lg dual split heat pumps installed in my home. However the temperature control on those devices is terrible. Going in to a standby mode, consuming energy and blowing cold air in. I made some IR blasting thermostats with an arduino, it works fine but I am looking for alternative solutions. The units are connected over the Wifi and can be operated via the dedicated app and google home. I was thinking, can I make an arduino circuit that monitors the temperature and send a google command, instead of blasting IR (sometimes a missfire happens).

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    Just moved into a condo and the fan won't turn off? There's auto and on but no off, and it's on auto and won't turn off for hours now. I just wanted to test it.

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 03:46 PM PDT

    Automatic Irrigation Question

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 03:25 PM PDT

    Im looking for a smart irrigation system that's compatible with Xiaomi Mi Home. Ive managed to get the VegTrug sensor working and would like to set up. Automations to water the garden based on moisture readings. Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance 😁

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    Vent Hood Light Automation - Shelley Switch question

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 08:21 PM PDT

    Vent Hood Light Automation - Shelley Switch question

    Hi Team, Looking for help. Would like to automate the vent hood light. its a three position sliding switch. Off, dim, bright. I grabbed the wiring diagram below. Im confused on how I might use something like a Shelley to automate this. I s that the right kind of smart switch to use? I am also confused by the diagram a bit Not sure if I have a neutral in the system to use.

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    thanks for any one taking a few minutes to look this little puzzle over.

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    https://preview.redd.it/et0p5zedbvr61.png?width=1362&format=png&auto=webp&s=0523024ce7cde6b5e4179af10d8c8da229969225

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    Xiaomi motion sensor notifications going off regardless of HUB surveillance mode

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 08:03 AM PDT

    I have motion sensors, door/window sensors, a switch and a camera.

    I have notifications going in the automation tab everytime something moves past the sensor. Ok fine, but can it do that ONLY when I am not home after leaving the surveillance on the HUB turned ON ?

    I want this:

    • when I leave home, I turn ON surveillance and all motions trigger notifications
    • when I am home, surveillance is OFF and no notifications are sent.

    Right now, notifications are sent even if surveillance is OFF. Cannot see in automation of notifications the condition based on surveillance of the HUB being on or off

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    Connect a Star Projector controlled by IR remote to BestCon Broadlink RM4C mini

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 05:38 AM PDT

    Coral TPU use cases

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 08:02 AM PDT

    So I made a fat finger purchase and bought 4 instead of two Google Coral TPUs. Currently I'm using 1 for object detection on security cameras, but I'd like to find some use for the others too. Any ideas? I guess it supports TensorFlow Lite so any projects using that would be a potential fit. What are you all using these for?

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    Smart doorbell system help

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 07:54 AM PDT

    Hey everyone. I've been searching for a smart doorbell system to replace what I currently have(non-smart), but I've run across some difficulties/questions, which is why I'm making this post. Please note that I'm not experienced at all when it comes to smart home devices and home automation, and this is the first actual thing/project I want to do with smart devices.

    First of all, here's a rough layout of my building. The last 2 floors are the same house and have the same internet network, while the other floors have their own networks. The current doorbell system is like this. One doorbell rings on the 1st floor, while the other rings in both the 2nd and 3rd floors. When people ring the doorbell, I can see them, talk to them and open the ground door with the press of one button from any floor.

    I'm currently living in the last floor, while my parents live in the one below (but it's the same house, as I said). What I'd like to do is, at the very least, to install a separate, smart doorbell for the last floor only, as I'd like to be able to see, record and talk to people ringing my bell, and also open the ground door for them smartly from my phone (a separate ringing device is not a necessity). My main questions are:

    1. Can I install a smart door bell, when the internet of the last 2 floors obviously doesn't reach the ground floor where the doorbell will be? If yes, which one would you recommend? How would it be set up? What kind of approach do you recomend?
    2. The current doorbell supports opening the door remotely. Would I need a different smart device to implement this in a new setup(if yes, which one do you recommend, and how do I go about it?), or is there a combo doorbell/lock device that does both?

    Consider that we have control over the ground floor internet/wifi and it could be used if necessary.

    I was also wondering if there's a more general and elegant solution to this whole situation which brings me to my last question:

    • Is there a way to implement the above for all floors (besides the ground one of course) using a single device/system? Or, at least, for a couple floors (2nd and 3rd ones).

    While I don't have an infinite budget, please don't limit your answers to a specific budget, I'd like to be aware of all the options that I have and find the best option for my case. Any answers and tips regarding all the above would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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    Any power strip recommendations for wall warts

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 09:41 AM PDT

    I've got a few of the hue light strip power supplies and some zigbee plugs, They tend to take up most of the power strips size. I've been on the lookout for larger strips and usually the plugs are the wrong orientation. I was just planning on using some 6" or 12" power extension cables but if there is a better way, I'd appreciate it.

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    IR or Zwave to 1/8” stereo mini jack dry contact closure switch?

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 11:21 AM PDT

    I have a TV Lift mechanism (link) that used to trigger well based on power usage, but my new smart TV won't work effectively with the power based mechanism so I need another way to remotely trigger it, preferably without the included RF remote.

    The manual notes it can be triggered by a 3.5mm stereo contact switch with up/down switch. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a way to integrate with an IR receiver or ZWave unit to control as part of a scene? Could something like this product (link) be adapted to meet the need?

    I'm hoping to be able to include it as part of my home automation either via ZWave or via Harmony hub, but first need to figure out a way to connect the dry contact closure to a broader system.

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    devices talking to smart home hub a.k.a. longevity

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 02:42 PM PDT

    Hi All,

    when a wifi device (like a light bulb) is installed and configured to work with Alexa or Google Home, does the device still talk to it's own company server first, and then to google? or does it talk directly to google?

    I'm asking this because I decided to dive into home automation with bulbs and light switches. I see several options for inexpensive smart light switches and bulbs from companies I never heard of.

    I would like to know if my device operation relies on the company maintaining their servers or not.

    I would like to know that all the investment in money and time to wire my house will not be tied to longevity of some unknown overseas company. If the company goes out of business, will my light bulbs and switches still work, or will I have to change up everything?

    Just to be clear, I'm asking only about devices that are controlled remotely, not store anything on the server. I understand things like a camera that uses cloud storage of course needs the parent company to maintain the server.

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    DIY Smart Blinds (for pre-existing roller blinds)

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 02:39 PM PDT

    I have your typical standard roller blinds currently. In the bedroom there's 3 on the one wall for 3 narrow windows (each a metre or so wide).

    Hoping to make these automated, via app but mostly to be used through Google home commands.

    Suggestions on the best way to go about this? / Best products on the market to achieve this result?

    Preferably something cordless.. I've seen Kogan's smart blind controller, but it appears require a cord which isn't ideal as I'd rather the setup to be somewhat discreet or atleast neat.

    Hit me with your suggestions ! 😁

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    Automated video play

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 10:17 AM PDT

    Sounds like such a simple thing but I just can't find a way to do this with either Alexa or IFTTT.

    I want to be able to play one of my own video files on either my echo show, firestick or facebook portal but triggered from an Alexa routine or even just automatically play at the same time every day.

    I have tried My Pod and Amazon Photos but I just want to be able to play my own content. Anyone have any ideas?

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    Cheers,

    Steve

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    Using SmartThings (or something else) to trigger Google Home Routine With Geofencing

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 01:33 PM PDT

    I'm new to this and i've spent several hours trying to do something that should be very simple. When I leave home I want the following to happen:

    · Phone says "setting occupancy away"

    · Smart Window AC Temp Change

    · Ecobee Thermostat Temp Change

    · Arm Simplisafe Security

    I got everything working through the Google Home app, but it surprisingly doesn't support geofencing for home and away AFAIK, you have to say a voice command to trigger it. So I linked Google Assistant to SmartThings and set up SmartThings too turn on a virtual switch when I'm home, Using the SmartThings geofencing. The virtual switch successfully appears in Google Home app. But Google Home does not seem to have an option to trigger routines based on the status of that virtual switch. Only time of day or voice commands. Most of my smart home stuff Including the window AC unit and alarm system support Google Assistant but not smart things , so I can't do everything in SmartThings.

    I imagine this is a very common problem but I can't find a proper solution anywhere. All I want to do is trigger Google Assistant commands or a Google Home routine using something that supports geofencing. Thanks

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    Freezer Temp sensors

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 01:32 PM PDT

    Long time lurker first time poster. What are y'all's Freezer Temp sensors for a Apple ecosystem Home kit user (not important).

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    MqttDesk the MQTT client developed for makers ,non-developers ,prototypes & enterprises.

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 08:26 AM PDT

    MqttDesk the MQTT client developed for makers ,non-developers ,prototypes & enterprises.

    Hey Guys

    We have created r/MqttDesk a cross platform MQTT Client for the makers, non-developers, prototypes & enterprises. User can create the dashboards with multiple widgets ,add MQTT clients with all available MQTT brokers on Linux, Windows & macOS.

    Connect any device esp32,esp8266,arduino,raspberrypi,raspberry,PLC,instrumentation,Vfd with the r/MqttDesk desktop MQTTclient on MQTT broker and visualize all modbus devices,IoT devices,gas analysis,flowmeter,pressure & sensors on dashboard.

    https://www.facebook.com/MqttDesk

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    MqttDesk by ioCtrl

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    Remotes for lutron caseta or RA2 select

    Posted: 07 Apr 2021 11:42 AM PDT

    New at all this and trying to figure out options for lighting, particularly looking at caseta vs RA2 select

    Bought a house built in the late 40s and want to start bringing things up to date with some home automation, starting with the lighting as currently everything is on old toggle switches with non-LED dimmers that make the lights flicker and buzz. Most switches in the house are single-pole with a few 3-way. There are some locations that are currently single pole but things would benefit from adding a remote (not going to add a traveler wire).

    I haven't taken down all of the existing switches to look at the wiring, but so far i haven't found any neutral wires where I have looked. In my searching, Lutron seems to be one of the most favored options for smart switches in the absence of a neutral (and maybe also even when a neutral is available).

    So now I'm trying to decide between caseta and RA2 select (RadioRA 2 seems beyond my needs/means). I have seen a number of posts about the differences including max number of devices, range, compatible devices.

    I don't really want to replace all of the switches in the house in order to save some time/money, but I would prefer the switches to largely match throughout the house, rather than looking randomly cobbled together as can happen with older houses that are updated piecemeal over time. For this reason, I kind of like the idea that with RA2 select and the maestro line I can keep the smart and dumb matching (and the master and companion switches on the existing 3-ways match as well). I also think i just prefer the maestro dimmers to the caseta dimmers. And i have seen other people talking about this reason as well in other posts.

    HOWEVER, as best I can tell if I want to add wall mounted remotes there will be some mismatching as there don't seem to be any remotes that just look like maestro dimmers/switches. Is this correct? I have seen people talking about using RA2 select to get everything to match, but I have never seen remotes discussed in the same threads.

    If this is the case, given the fact that caseta hardware is cheaper than RA2 select, should I just use my budget to buy more smart caseta stuff rather than less RA2 select?

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