It's more complicated. I need to make normal switches smart. Because I have Legrand Valena Life switches and a three-position frame (for 3 double switches) in the hallway, which I can't replace with three individual smart switches, I bought double rockers Legrand Valena Life 752118 instead of double switch. Under these double rockers, I will install the IMMAX NEO Smart Controller (L) V8, 2-rocker, Zigbee 3.0. Most smart devices require a neutral wire, which I don't have in the hallway. Therefore, I am limited in what I can use. I found something, but I don't know how to connect it. I'm sending a photo of the Legrand double rocker and the Wi-Fi switch that doesn't require a neutral wire. These are switches for the bathroom, and I don't need them to be controlled from multiple locations.

What I think is that I will connect the main phase to L on the Zigbee switch. I will connect L1 and L2 from the Zigbee switch to the light and the fan. I will connect COM to Legrand L, and S1 and S2 to Legrand L1 and L2.

Am I wrong?

Thank you for your time and advice.

I have a large dog, 90 pounds, and she sleeps on the floor right next to my bed so using a motion sensor under the nightstand or a pad that I stand on to activate under bed lights when I get out of bed won’t work. Does anyone have any alternative ideas that I can use to accomplish this?

Hello all,

I am looking for a zigbee relais with dimmer function and support for dubble click. I have tested 2 but both do not support double click.

z-wave and shelly have them so i hoped zigbee also had some. What I hope to do is a light that is dimmed from 19.00 till 7.00 but with a double click I want 100% brightness

(Picture is an example)

Besides out-of-the-box devices, I need to make some small changes at home. One of these is that I have a normal non-smart LED above the kitchen worktop, connected from the main wire through a transformer to a switch on a cable to the LED. I would like to add a smart Zigbee or Wi-Fi switch so I can connect it to Home Assistant. Any idea what I should look for?

thank you

Hey guys,

I live in Switzerland. We use a Type J power socket, which makes it quite hard to find a suitable smart home power plug. I want to make sure it has solid Home Assistant integration and was searching for one that is Zigbee. I wasn't able to find one, and I'm not sure if there are even Zigbee power plugs for Switzerland, which is why I'm here. Do you guys know of any Zigbee smart plugs for Switzerland with power metering and a power switch?

If there isn't a Zigbee plug for Switzerland, I found this as a possible alternative: https://www.athom.tech/blank-1/switzerland-plug-for-esphome and would be interested if anyone has any experience with these plugs.

TLDR; Looking for a Type J (Swiss) Zigbee Smart Power Plug with power metering and a power switch

Hey everyone! I’m diving into my first smart home project and could use some advice. Here’s my plan:

• Smart switches (replacing all traditional light switches)
• Smart bulbs (for color/ambiance)
• Humidity sensors (bathroom/kitchen automation)
• Door/window sensors (security and automations)
• Smart roller shutters (automated blinds)
• Voice assistant integration (leaning toward Google/Alexa, what's better nowadays???)
• Dashboard at the main door/hall (to control everything at a glance)

My Dilemma: I’m torn between Zigbee and Wi-Fi. A lot of folks criticize Wi-Fi for reliability and congestion, but Zigbee devices are pricier and require a hub. Since my setup is small (~15 devices), is Zigbee really worth the extra cost? Or can I stick with Wi-Fi without issues?

Specific Questions:

1. Wi-Fi Reliability: For a normal home (3-bedroom), will Wi-Fi handle ~15 devices plus daily use (streaming, work, etc.) without lag/drops?
2. Zigbee Benefits: Are the stability and lower latency of Zigbee that noticeable in practice, or is it overkill for a basic setup?
3. Integration: Will Zigbee complicate voice assistant or dashboard setups? I want everything in one app (maybe Home Assistant/SmartThings).
4. Future-Proofing: If I start with Wi-Fi, will I regret not going Zigbee later if I expand?
5. Dashboard Compatibility: Any issues with Wi-Fi/Zigbee devices showing up on a central dashboard?

Budget Note: I’m trying to keep costs low, but I don’t want to cheap out if Wi-Fi will frustrate me long-term.

TIA!

Hey,

My mum is getting older and asked me today for some surveillance and a smart doorbell (aka video on her phone).

I think there are plenty solutions out there , I would opt for Ring button and an additional camera for her backyard.

But things getting a bit more tricky when looking for a fire/smoke and a water detector. Is there something easy accessible into a single system? (Would aim for a Shelly based solution for the detectors).

But is there a system out there, which includes both worlds without much tinkering and as easy as possible in terms of maintenance?

Hey friends, which security cameras are worth buying for home security currently, regardless the price? Please let me know your choices if you've found it really good so far.

Plus, I have a question, maybe it sounds quite silly but i'd still like to hear your thoughts: If your neighbor has audio on their home security camera device and it is pointed at your home, is it legal?

Thanks for your interest.

Hi everyone!! I'm interested in the IoT (so, smart home but also applications in Smart cities or companies), and would like to learn more about smart things and how APIs work. Any suggestions for some books that explain what I'm looking for, including technical or coding details? Thanks for the help!

Hello smarthome Community, Im trying zu Build my own smarthome System. And my idea is, that I use an Raspberry Pi as my small server. All Sensors that I’m going to use, are connected with a WiFi module to the raspberry pi. And to see the data or control sensors I would use a vpn connection from my smartphone to the raspberry pi. My question is, what do I forgot? Make this sense? Is this a little bit safe? What could I change?

Hello everyone,

A laziness-induced problem (but isn’t that what home automation is all about anyway?): my daughter falls asleep almost every night with her bedside lamp on. So every evening, it’s a commando mission to sneak in and turn it off.

I’d love to be able to control it from my smartphone (HomeKit or Google, I don’t mind) while still allowing her to turn it back on at any time.

The only solution I’ve come up with so far is to completely disconnect it from its physical switch and place a smart button on her bedside table, which I could also control via my phone. But I’m sure there’s a better way to do this!

Hello,

I am a 26 year old refrigeration technician with 8 years experience and have previously run my own small company in refrigeration but this isn't something i want to do for my whole life..

As i have a very entrepreneurial spirit and mindset about life i've been thinking of many ways over the years i can get out of the day to day of dealing with shit clients and their shit work and make something more of myself.

So i bring you my idea i would love some feedback on:

Since refrigeration is my passion i would like to design and create something no one has ever seen before, i would like to build and manufacture small self contained units that can be installed under any surface such as, coffee tables, kitchen benches, dining tables, computer desks, poker tables etc the list goes on.

This unit will be about 500mm squared, how it will work is you will need to cut a 400mm circle with a plunge router onto the surface you would like it and keep the cut out section, then the unit will be installed lining up with the hole cut-out and the piece will be reinstalled back into place with a nice stainless circular trim to cover any visible gap. From this point all that will need to happen is a button installation and to be plugged into the powerpoint.

Then you will have a rising refrigerated compartment that will lift up from the table were drinks or food can be placed and for it to drop back down seamlessly back into the surface it had been installed in.

Please feel free to give me feedback if this is something you would want to buy???

What would you realistically pay for something like this??

My ideal clients would be home improvement enthusiasts, builders, tradies, hotels etc.

Have any of you had good experiences with a window sensor that is hidden in the frame?

I heard of people using things like the Somfy Slim IO, Sensative Stripe Guard (Z-Wave) or Olympia Pro Home version.

As far as I can see all of them are either out of my price range or come with major drawbacks, so I'd appreciate any recommendation.

Z-Wave would be my first choice, z2m compatible a close follow up.

I have some AIJIA smart lights at home. For now, I don't have a wifi network. Sometimes these lights goes into pairing mode, and start to blink either fast or slow. How should I set it to non-pairing mode in such a case?

Looking to buy a smart lock for my home. Specifically looking for something with:

• key option (just in case the Wi-Fi or something ends fails, we can still get in)
• works for doors with deadbolts (also looking for one for garage door without deadbolt)
• easy to use keypad sensor (I heard some aren’t as good and don’t work)
• has features to set unique codes for certain number of hours
• easy installation
• app tells you when battery is low
• fingerprint sensor is not necessary
• bonus points if it integrates with an outdoor camera or ring door bell system, we are considering ring or nest

I purchased the Yale Assure 2 Smart Lock with WiFi but haven’t installed it yet and looking for reviews for this or others people like!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/yale-assure-lock-2-smart-lock-wi-fi-deadbolt-with-push-button-keypad--key-access-satin-nickel/6540360.p?skuId=6540360&extStoreId=890&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=19626625157&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIitVtgUBgGBnem5BAyEA49Bg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjsuNv-2miwMV0qRaBR35kSXsEAQYAiABEgIt_PD_BwE

I’ve been given a Meross Smart Plug and just wanted to know if it’s possible to set it up in a way that will set off a phone alarm if the power consumption is below a certain threshold within a range of hours.

Basically, I often forget to use my CPAP or take it off at some point during the night and was hoping the plug would help curb that habit.

I've seen people say that it is possible but I just have no clue how to go about it.

Thanks.

I recently bought a Philips smart button under the impression it would work with my existing smart bulbs without needing to buy a bridge. (My bulbs are not Philips ones and are connected to Smart Life currently and accessible through Google Home.

After finding it won't connect I had a look into diyhue, I set it up with bridge mode in a docker container, logged into the web ui, downloaded hue essentials on my phone and paired it to the diyhue bridge.

Now when trying to pair the smart button through the app it just will not find it nor will it find my other light bulbs when I set them to pairing mode.

Am I doing something wrong, is something misconfigured or am I just going to have to buy a bridge and get new light bulbs to get this button to actually do anything?

Is there any vibration sensor that sends out analog values rather simple on/off states?

Thank you

Interestingly, every Kogan power socket I've ever owned died last year, 6 I three months, except the oldest one with Tasmota flashed to it.... Camera failures same pattern....

Coincidence? 15+ devices would beg to differ if in doubt! Majority of pile is Kogan, Moe's multi gateway that I just couldn't get running. Some cams ok for i but then just drop of an need a kick.

But just wanted to know whether to offer them up to my local HA hangout or just Ewaste

Hello

I am looking for smart home thermostat for our cottage with electric underfloor heating. We are based in Slovakia, eu.

It should be smart because we will use building only for vacations so we want to be able to turn it from home, have it warm when we arrive. Prefarably HomeKit, but not necessery

I know about meross, but it cant control % of heating, so only 0 or 100% and it is clicking when turning on/off constantly.

I know about Heatmiser, but dont like The design

I know about mysa, sadly not in EU, otherwise would be ideal

Tado does not support electric Systems as far as i am concerned

Any other ideas for Nice looking smart thermostat with variable control?

Many thanks!

so i have a led advance smart bulb for like half a year now and it worked perfectly fine till few days ago. i wanted to switch it off from my phone but it said it was offline. itried pairing it again on the same wifi that i conncted it to but it didnt work. then i got mad so i used roomates hotspot wifi to try and connectit- it worked. but as soon as i reconnected back to appartment wifi it went offline. what is this? can i fix this somehow? would rlly appreciate any kind of help.

Hello, Just moved in a new Apartment and want to Build up a small Smart Home setup. Me and my girlfriend Both have iPhones and macbooks…but also a xiaomi x20+ cleaner. Should we go with apples homekit or go to alexa, Google Home? I would love to hear your answers.

I recently bought the wrong generation of a product and it doesn't have matter, I'm considering selling it but that's besides the point I wanted to ask if matter devices communicate between one another to like extand the range, or if thread is kinda just like wifi and doesn't extand based on devices but just doesn't need to go to the cloud

Any recommendations for a smart home novice (I have a Hue hub setup, and a old myq opener) looking to do a outdoor garage keypad (wireless prefered) with some kind of access control scheme? So like "able to create codes that only work during certain times of the day". I know MyQs thing does it, but honestly I have had so much trouble with my myq product I would prefer something more open source. So suggestions?

I want to run an LED strip under my kitchen cabinets, but I have a couple of gaps I need to bridge where the sink and stove are. I currently have a cool white strip under some of my cabinets, and I've tried putting additional strips under the remainder and tying them to the existing one using what basically amounted to speaker wire, but they were noticeably dimmer and there was a bit of flickering, so I think the voltage drop was too high with the length of wire needed to cross the gaps in a way that allowed me to hide it.

I would like the new strip to be at least tuneable white, and would be thrilled to find one that's RGBW and adressable. Needs to work with Hubitat via local control, and I'm fine with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Z-Wave. I'm also fine with buying a dumb strip that has a remote or whatever and replacing the inline controller with one that's smart. Most importantly, it's got to work well when extended via regular wires to jump the gaps between cabinets. Any suggestions?

Edit: Clarity

My older parents are building a second home that they will move to in the next decade or so. For now it’s a vacation home.

I’ve been tasked with recommending a smart home system that will be extremely easy to use (they are NOT tech savvy but are fine with smartphones), reliable, and inexpensive.

I don’t want to get them into Control4, Crestron, or any of the other high end systems, as they are expensive and overkill for their needs.

They need the ability to remotely monitor cameras, adjust temperature and lighting, and control the alarm system. Complicated scheduling and integration between these system is not needed.

Recommendations?

Any reccs or links to a WiFi multipoint lock where you have to lift handle to lock the entry door .

Found a Yale company one on amazon for $400 but hoping for one that works with Schlage remote system .

Any advice or links would be appreciated .

Here's the sitch:

Being a good, forward thinking landlord, I installed smart switches in one of our units so the tenant could set up a smart home if they wanted.

Problem: They did not want to. That is their right.

Now the switches (I can't remember the brand) are flashing red all the time and driving the tenant crazy.

Are there any wall switches that don't blink if they are not configured? Or give up after a while? Or have a way of turning the blinking off?