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- Is there a way to automate blind like this?
- Sonoff and selector switches
- Some Simple Cards and Automations for Room Assistant
- Smart Sump Pump Float
- Wireless smart dimmer
- Lighting control system for new build home
- Does the flushing of the tankless smart toilets work well in Europe?
- Simple wireless doorbell/intercom
- Can I use 22awg to supply 12VDC at 1.5A?
- Looking for a smart plug with a timer that allows for short on-time.
- Connecting Xiaomi Bedside Lamp 2 to Google Mesh/Nest Wifi
- How to make gosund plugs work flashed with tasmota OTA?
- home assistant business model
- Simple wireless doorbell/intercom
- Robot vacuum - 3 cm ledges separating rooms: work-arounds
- What doorbell to buy?
- The new wyze color bulbs are back in stock link is in comments
- Help with Shelly dimmer 2 relay configuration
- What's the nest way to Co trop motorised blind via a mains wall switch?
- Options for Visible Security Status Indicators
| Is there a way to automate blind like this? Posted: 15 Apr 2021 02:30 PM PDT
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| Some Simple Cards and Automations for Room Assistant Posted: 15 Apr 2021 10:45 AM PDT
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| Posted: 15 Apr 2021 04:22 PM PDT I am looking to replace the float switch for my sump pump. It would be great to get one that is easily configured and/or can manually trigger the sump pump. A "smart float switch" seems like something that could exist but I'm not finding anything. Even pairing some sort of water level sensor with a smart outlet might work. Related, I found this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9TGY68/) which seems cool, and I might get it regardless, but it doesn't replace my old fashioned float switch. Does someone know of anything I should check out before making a purchase? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2021 05:22 PM PDT I'm looking to install some can lights in our kitchen. Attic access is easy and there is existing power to tie in to... but I'd like to avoid running a wire down the wall for the switch/dimmer. Does there exist a box I can wire in the attic that'll dim the lights? I'd also like a physical remote dimmer that I could put on the wall as well. Bonus points for wifi/some smart capability. I thought the Caseta Pico would fit the bill but it seems it still requires power to a switching unit in the wall. [link] [comments] | ||
| Lighting control system for new build home Posted: 16 Apr 2021 12:12 AM PDT Hey everybody. I'm building a new 5,000 sf home and am designing my own lighting control system. I estimate there will be approximately 50 zones. I want to follow the Lutron Homeworks model (all lighting loads home runned to centrally-located load control units, with all switching done by wireless/low voltage signaling) but I am not interested in the cost, loss of control, and vendor lock-in associated with Homeworks. As such, I am planning to build out my own system using the following primary components: • Lighting: 120V LED • Load control/dimming: DIN-rail Zwave switches like those from Fibaro or Qubino • Zwave gateway: Smartthings • Dimmer signaling: Brilliant and/or Wemo smart switches • On/off signaling: Wemo switches or direct wire to switch input of load controller I have a few questions for the group: • In general do you see any concerns with this model? As long as my electrician is on board it seems like the high voltage wiring is far simpler than the "traditional" approach which requires hooking a physical switch into the load circuit. (I will handle low voltage wiring myself.) • Are the European vendors the only options for rail-mounted Zwave switches? I couldn't find any other hard-wired options suitable for a high density switching enclosure (EDIT: apparently Aeotec Nano dimmer is DIN-rail compatible), and nothing at all that included multiple dimmer circuits in a single box. I guess a lower cost alternative would be to just gang up dozens of common Zwave dimmers (e.g. GE Enbrightens) in the mechanical room, which would take up a lot of wall space. • Should I be concerned about the reliability of using Brilliant or Wemo switching with Zwave load controls? • Can you recommend any blogs, videos, or other good sources of information on a project like this? Thanks in advance for your feedback! /afb [link] [comments] | ||
| Does the flushing of the tankless smart toilets work well in Europe? Posted: 15 Apr 2021 10:37 PM PDT I'm thinking of getting one of these japanese style toilets, however most of them appear to be tankless, meaning you dont have to have construction in the wall for a separate tank for flushing but it's all built in, one piece (example https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Automatic-Operation-Intelligent-Toilet-One-Piece_62597832612.html?spm=a2700.9114905.0.0.PdPlTC ) My question is how well does that work with the Europe style of plumbing/pressure/whatever ( I don't understand from those things)? [link] [comments] | ||
| Simple wireless doorbell/intercom Posted: 15 Apr 2021 02:44 PM PDT I live in an apartment above a store and it doesn't have a doorbell. I'm looking for something I can just mount magnetic to my mailbox or with a 3m tape. I see plenty of wireless doorbells that would work, but I am looking for one that has an intercom so I can confirm who they are. In my head I'm thinking something the size of an Amazon dash button. [link] [comments] | ||
| Can I use 22awg to supply 12VDC at 1.5A? Posted: 15 Apr 2021 10:03 AM PDT Can I use 22awg to supply 12VDC 1.5A solenoids? Title is pretty simple. I'm wondering if I'm going to melt the wire. Solenoid is rated at 12VDC 1.5A. I'm planning to have it normally closed, using a relay to open the solenoid for no longer than 10 seconds every few minutes. I have a run of 22awg FT4 already in place for sensors with a free pair I wanted to connect to the relay, total run is less than 6 feet. Assuming it is fused at 2A, and based on ampacity ratings from Handbook of Electronic Tables and Formulas for American Wire Gauge, 22awg can carry 7A chassis or 0.92A for power transmission - am I likely to have a problem? Running new wire would be difficult. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] | ||
| Looking for a smart plug with a timer that allows for short on-time. Posted: 15 Apr 2021 09:00 PM PDT See title. 'Dumb' timers don't allow for less than 15 minutes of on-time, I need something in the order of 2-3 minutes, and none of the plugs I've had a look at (basically the first couple pages on Amazon, and local electronics-stores) indicated if they could do that, just that they have a timer-function, so if anyone knows of any plugs that allow for that, and are available in Europe, I'd greatly appreciate it. [link] [comments] | ||
| Connecting Xiaomi Bedside Lamp 2 to Google Mesh/Nest Wifi Posted: 15 Apr 2021 08:42 PM PDT I just had to go through this debacle pairing my lamp to my google mesh network, so thought it could help someone down the line. The bedside lamp only operates on 2.4ghz but there's no command in my app to specify 2.4/5 - so I couldn't pair it. What I had to do (and noting that you do need a dual 2.4/5ghz router) is
It did take 3-5 mins for all my products to refigure themselves out again but 1-2hrs later all my previous connections plus the lamp is now connected. I've heard of people doing this with their mobile tethering but if you had a dual router, it is easier (in my opinion) to do. Hope this helps! [link] [comments] | ||
| How to make gosund plugs work flashed with tasmota OTA? Posted: 15 Apr 2021 08:13 PM PDT | ||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2021 08:01 PM PDT I'm an automation noob. I've been playing with HomeSeer HS4 Pro demo for the last two days, and I like the flexibility, it seems like a powerful overkill for my needs. I was also recommended Home Assistant. Here's my question: how does Home Assistant make money? From what I can see, the software is free. The website is far too professional, has much of a corporate feel, to be crowdsource. So how do they get money from me? I'm ok paying for a product, but I'm not ok being the product in this case. I realize I'm the product for other services I use, like here on reddit, but for home automation I'm more wary. Am I missing some monthly fee on Home Assistant? or do they charge some other fees down the line? thanks. [link] [comments] | ||
| Simple wireless doorbell/intercom Posted: 15 Apr 2021 02:44 PM PDT I live in an apartment above a store and it doesn't have a doorbell. I'm looking for something I can just mountain magnetic to my mailbox or with a 3m tape. I see plenty of wireless doorbells that would work, but I am looking for one that has an intercom so I can confirm who they are. In my head I'm thinking something the size of an Amazon dash button. [link] [comments] | ||
| Robot vacuum - 3 cm ledges separating rooms: work-arounds Posted: 15 Apr 2021 12:24 PM PDT Hi all, I was going to buy robot vacuum but paused when I read that the maximum height they can "climb" is just under 2cm. My flat is divided into a large living room + kitchen (combined), a hallway, a bathroom and a bedroom. The thing is, each room is separated by a ledge that is 3cm (a bit higher for the bathroom). I am guessing robots cannot yet climb this. So I was wondering if it would still be able to clean the flat if I transported it to separate rooms manually, on different days. How would this work? If, for instance, I put the robot in the bedroom and left for the day, would it still be ok to "remain" there and auto turn off? Or would it always be trying to get back to its base in vain? Any insight into this or even wisdom to share on alternative options would be much appreciated. Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2021 03:35 AM PDT I'm planning to buy doorbell to our new house. All wires are prepared. What I would like to have, doorbell which does not need any subscription, records can be stored locally. The good candidate could be door-bird d1101v, but it's quite expensive. Also I consider ubiquity G4 but it requires their NVR system. If I count it (doorbell + nvr) I'm on the price of door-bird d1101v only. What do you think about ubiquity? Or what other doorbells would you recommend? Thx [link] [comments] | ||
| The new wyze color bulbs are back in stock link is in comments Posted: 15 Apr 2021 12:42 PM PDT
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| Help with Shelly dimmer 2 relay configuration Posted: 15 Apr 2021 05:07 AM PDT Hey all! Calling on all you Shelly gurus out there for help please. P.s. I am new to this, so please bear with me. I am stuck trying to figure out how to configure the following setup to work, from the 'hard wired' perspective: 1x regular toggle light switch to turn light(s) on/off As per above, I only want each switch to perform their respective functions. So basically what I want to have happen is that when I turn on my light(s) using the toggle switch (or via the app/voice command etc), the momentary switch also gets power to it to allow me to use the dimming function I've set up using the shelly app and vice versa. I understand that I would need a dimmer 2 relay connected to the momentary switch, but I am not sure what relay I would need connected to the toggle switch, or how to configure/wire it to work the way I want it to, even with the right selection of relays. Any help would be much appreciated. Edit: formatting & errors [link] [comments] | ||
| What's the nest way to Co trop motorised blind via a mains wall switch? Posted: 15 Apr 2021 12:04 PM PDT Hi, I have motorised blinds in my lounge. During my lounge renovation, I chased in a mains powered switch. My plan was to use this switch to trigger an Alexa routine to control the blinds. This was partially successful, the only problem being that there is a delay. Usually a few minutes, sometimes up to half an hour. Obviously, this isn't ideal. The blinds are RF but unfortunately, they operate with a rolling RF code. So I was not able to copy the code with my Broadlink. The blinds are from a company called Bloc Blinds, but they connect to an app called Connector which specialise in motorised blinds and curtains. I'm getting quite annoyed with the Amazon exo system as they seem to be restricting certain functionality so that they keep us talking to their speakers. Does anyone have any advice for me? Is it any different with a Google home? I'm not against a home assistant set up if I know it'll work. Is it possible to add RF to HA? Or maybe do it via the Broadlink? It's all getting rather messy. Edit. That's meant to say CONTROL. I need to proofread before I post. [link] [comments] | ||
| Options for Visible Security Status Indicators Posted: 15 Apr 2021 10:59 AM PDT I'm looking for some good options for ways to make the state of the security system (set via SmartThings) visible at a glance. For example, we have a 10" tablet at the front door, but unless you interact with it, it stays sleeping so that doesn't work well for this use. I also bought HomeSeer RGB/LED smart light switches that worked for a bit, but are problematic and not very reliable. I'm now on my third switch from them as they easily die. Those were great when they worked as I could set it to show one green LED when the alarm was off, but show a string of red LEDs when the alarm is on, which keeps my wife and son from opening exterior doors when enabled. What option might I look at to get this sort of easily visible solution beyond these switches? Does someone make a reliable keypad, for example, that also includes status lights you can control? [link] [comments] |
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