Hi all

I'm currently renovating my home, so i have the opportunity to pull a lot of wires for home automation. I would like to do as much as possible myself, as I think the price of systems like loxone of Niko home control is too high and they are not versatile enough.

My setup for the lighting would be: Cat6 wires to all switches. Connected to a waveshare digital input module and the lights would be connected to Shelly pro's. I would control everything with nodered on a rpi and everything would be connected with ethernet cables. I'm just wondering if this system would be reliable enought to make it the base of my home lighting. Anyone has any info on this or suggestions to do it better?

I recently bought the house and seller removed video doorbell. Now I have 3 wires coming out. How do I install a standard video doorbell that uses 2 wires ?

I want to use motion for my garage lights. My garage light switch is on the inside of my house and I find it to be very obnoxious. My old house had a Kasa motion switch that was in the garage and was perfect. I would like to setup a motion sensor to trigger the lights. The other problem is that someone could mistakenly turn the switch off. Let me know your ideas!

I had a Sonoff T0US3C smart switch that was on my closet. Only now I tried to install it.
As I don't have a neutral passing through I tried to install it within a capacitor between the L and N before the LED panel (24w).

It doesn't turn on the smart switch - the only way it do it is when I switch from L1 > N but only lights up, no function on those buttons (don't know why either. Last picture just shows it)

Any thoughts what I'm doing wrong there?

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Hi everyone!

I am doing a survey of smart thermostat users to find out how people actually use their thermostats, i.e. whether people let the automation do its thing or people prefer to manually override what their thermostat says is a good temperature.

It is for my MA in UX Design so hoping to get some responses and hopefully contribute something thoughtful to the research space!

If any of you have a smart thermostat, whether it is ecobee or not, please take my short survey at the link below!

https://forms.gle/87PQ1H3iWsfCLRKe8

I promise this is not a scam, just doing a research project at uni and desperate for respondents. :'(

Hello everyone, I can't seem to find good quality smart plug that have a dimmer integrated (and under 40 bucks), I'd like to know if I can have a dimmer plug into a smart plug from Tapo ? Will both of them work correctly ?

Hi all,

I’m experiencing an issue with my SmartThings Hub setup, along with Google Home and Alexa. Every time I come home, two shades automatically lower, and a smart outlet turns on automatically. I’ve checked all routines across these platforms but can’t find what’s triggering it.

Setup Details:

Hub: SmartThings

Voice Assistants: Google Home, Alexa

Issue: Shades lower and outlet turns on upon arrival

Any ideas on where I should look or what might be causing this? Thanks!

Looking for Home Automation Recommendations – Integrating Devices and Saving Time

I'm looking to improve our home automation setup and make our devices more integrated to save some time. Here’s what I currently have:

• Ring Security System (cameras and doorbells)
• iRobot Vac
• Local Windows Server and NAS
• Leviton Smart Plugs
• Ultraloq Locks (integrated with Ring)
• YouTube Music as our preferred music provider
• Nest Thermostat
• Chromecast

A few things my wife would like to have in the kitchen:

• Monitor security cameras, especially when someone rings the doorbell
• Play YouTube music
• View recipes
• View Google Calendar
• Optionally view and update Trello Board
• Basic light and plug control

I'm considering using the Ring Hub or an Alexa Show for the cameras, but I’m not sure if they’ll work well for playing music. We like google assistant due to the easy integration with our existing devices, but I am not sure how nicely it will play with Ring. I’m totally open to suggestions, including Home Assistant or any other recommendations. As a software engineer, I’m also excited about any additional customization or integrations that could help with this setup.

Any advice or suggestions?

Had anyone made something where you record a specific pattern of beeps then it will listen for that pattern and trigger an action? Bonus points if it will run on a microcontroller

I can’t find anything that will seem to work with what I want to do. I have baseboard heat, one thermostat in the hallway controls most of the main floor including two bedrooms. Problem being the bedrooms get hot or cold at night with the room doors shut because the thermostat in the hallway stays at a more steady temp.

I want a smart thermostat with room sensors and while I know I can’t control the zones independently without significant work I just want to be able to set a room temp that triggers the heat on/off.

I feel like that is pretty easy to accomplish but there’s so many extra features I don’t want and unclear features I do want in smart thermostats.

Been researching motorized blinds. I am not quite sold on rechargeable or solar options, but open to hearing others experiences with them. I ran across POE roller blinds from PowerShades and these seem interesting. I have the opportunity to run POE to each window and door right now, but I won’t in a couple of weeks. These also can’t be bought directly and I would have to order through an authorized dealer, which is a negative to me. Anyone have experience with PowerShades or any other POE options?

Looking for a garage door opener keypad that has compatibility with Lynx and Smartthings. This is for a rental property. We need to be able to change codes remotely so guests can use an exterior keypad to access the garage door. Currently have a modified Yale lock and Gocontrol opener programmed through routines in Smartthings. This is unreliable and not cost effective. Thanks

So - I have a whole bunch of FEIT 6" can lights (18) in my basement. They seem to lose connection to WiFi a lot and are then uncontrollable for a time. The problem is that it never happens to all of them. Just a few. So - when I tell Alexa to dim the lights - maybe some of them will dim.

I believe the lights are these: LEDR6_RGBW_AG

What I want in a light is this:

• Ability to change colors and dim with Alexa
• ability to set the IP address in the app (helps me set it to an always-on, IOT WiFI SSID)
• Solid WiFi connections
• Can connect to Home Assistant (optional)

I think that is it. My WiFi signal is as strong as it can get in the basement. In fact, I have a WiFi AP (Aruba AP-22) within 30' of all lights.

Any thoughts? The hallway and bar area has Govee 4" lights. Those are OK, but take about 5-8 seconds to turn on when you power them up (i.e., flip on the switch).

I’ve been wanting to setup some home automation and use my iPad Pro as the main controller. I’d be fine with HomeKit but the interface leaves much to be desired. For controllable accessories, I use a nest doorbell, a nest cam, nest learning thermostats, Philips hue lights, Sonos speakers, Yale door locks, and Govee outdoor lights. I also have a Rachio sprinkler system, Samsung smart fridge, and have LG ThinQ compatible air conditioners and TVs. I know that’s a lot of mixed components and, had I thought it out and had the money when the process started, could have been a bit more cohesive. But, that’s where I’m at. Any suggestions how to integrate it all and control it from one app/interface on an iPad without incurring subscription fees?

Hey Gang - I have a two gang dimmer controlling two ceiling fans in my living room. These are fans only with no light.

I would love to upgrade these to smart switches. Does anyone have any recommendations on products based on this configuration? Does it have two be two gang, or could I install two singles?

Thanks!

Just got an ad for this (already finished) Kickstarter, but can't seem to find much info about it except their own website. It sounds like a very interesting product though; local, works offline, open source, no subscriptions, simplified automation.

IF (and I know it's a bit if, considering it's only a KS so far) it can deliver this, it sounds like it would suit my needs, since programming is not my best skill. Home Assistant especially, and Homey to some degree, feels hard for me to wrap my head around – so something that "just works" is appealing to me.

Has anyone here invested & know anything more about this project?

https://www.majordom.io

Hey all, I’m just dipping my toes into the world of automation and starting out with a switch I like the look of and believe has the possibility of future expandability throughout the home. I live in a new build in the UK and have attached a photo behind my existing light socket. It would appear that the neutral wire is there but not used and I’m not certain if I should order a switch with neutral capability or not and what benefits if any I would get from using the neutral wire. I also wondered why there are so many wires, seems like there are two full sets of cable running through this switch and there is only one light and switch in this room.

Bonus Question #1. I have a Synology DS420+ that I believe could run Home Assistant if I get a Zigbee dongle for it, is that correct?

Bonus Question #2. If I replace this single light switch with a smart one that has 2 or 3 buttons, would the other buttons allow me to control other devices?

Thank you!

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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a smart lightbulb in the MR16 / GU5.3 form factor, there is a possibility of me splicing a GU10 connector as i have the space for them, but would prefer to look around first. My current bulbs are powered by 220-240V. I'm looking for the following features;

Being able to set a schedule for the lights to turn on at certain times, preferably being able to choose a color for them to use when turned on.
Don't really care about RGB, would appreciate being able to change from cool to warm white light.

Hey all. I am looking for a smart lock for my front door and garage door. Front door has a deadbolt and knob lock but going to replace the knock to a regular one. The garage door is just a knob lock with no deadbolt.

I’d like to get two locks that are on the same system if possible to have one app/company to work with.

Looking for:

• WiFi to control remotely
• Keypad
• Physical key access
• Auto lock
• Approach unlock - we have 3 kid and often full hands
• Fingerprint would be nice
• Works with Alexa / HomeKit

I’ve looked at these combos:

• Yale Assure Lock 2 & Assure Lever Lock: appears to have all features I want but reviews on lever lock don’t look great

• UTech U-Bolt Pro & ULTRALOQ Latch 5: appears to have most features but latch doesn’t appear to have approach unlock

• Aqara U200 & U300: not familiar with this brand or reliability. Doesn’t appear to have approach unlock. Can’t tell if it had remote phone access and not sure if I need a hub?

Open to suggestions or if you have experience with any of the above!

My needs are pretty basic… video doorbell, interior cameras, smart switches and lights, smart thermostat, some sort of voice assistant. The two brands in my current setup, Eufy and TP-Link, have some serious annoyances when it comes to their product and software ecosystems.

Eufy has different versions of their Homebase (2 and 3) that have inconsistent compatibility with their various security products. They also have security functions in one app, and smart switch/light controls in a separate app which for some reason is branded “Eufy Clean”.

TP-Link has split their products into the Kasa and Tapo brands now, which use separate apps. Tapo seems newer, but less functional.

I just want uniformity among my products, quality, and a decent app experience. I’m willing to spend. And recommendations?

I'm actually running 2 Amazon fire tablets for my home dashboard and I'm getting sick of Amazon limitations (refresh, dimming issues, etc ...)

Found this on ebay, would you recommend it for a full 24/7 kiosk to run ha dashboards ?

I have a 240vac pool pump and the way they wired the power is in a single throw double pole switch. I have searched but have been unable to come up with a double pole, only single pole smart switches. Just looking for something simple with an app for controlling and making schedules. All the switches for the pool are in their own separate single gang box.

I’m looking for a product that I can buy to connect to my garage door opener so that I can open it using my phone. We bought a house recently, which has an existing dumb garage door opener. I would rather not buy a whole new garage door opener. Is there an add-on device that I can purchase that would allow me to open the garage door from outside using my phone?

EDIT: I have a chamberlain Liftmaster professional 3/4 HP garage door. And I use Amazon Alexa as our primary smart speaker and iPhone/siri.

Disclaimer: I know Lutron Caseta+pico remote exists

I'm looking for a way to turn my existing 3 way switch into a 4 way switch, i.e. control the 3 way switch from a remote location that doesn't already have wiring. I know the best way to do this is using a remote like Lutron Pico paired with Caseta but it looks like the Caseta is a single pole switch and I would essentially need 2 pico remotes to do this. I'm not really a fan of this since I'd prefer only 1 switch operate off of battery. Is there a solution that keeps my existing two 3-way switch while allowing me to add a remote switch?