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    Network Security Setup Advice Needed

    Hey everyone, I have recently upgraded my home network and want to secure it now but need guidance please. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty but I am by no means an expert in networking. I understand basic concepts such as VLAN’s, subnets, ports, etc, but still have a long way to go in my...
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    Bathroom RGBW LED Strips advice needed

    Hi. We are busy renovating our bathroom, and the contractor wanted to install white LED strips in the niches. I was thinking of installing RGBW strips, which would give colour temperature control and avoid the problem of being stuck with one shade of white. I have automated most of my lights...
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    Water usage monitoring

    Hi, I want to track my water usage in Home Assistant. Has anyone figured out an easy way to do this that won't cause cause issues down the line with my water supply? I am mostly using esp32's with ESPHome for most of my IoT. This is what my City of Cape Town meter looks like, they appear to...
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    Source Enclosure Like This

    I see these cool IP65 enclosures used extensively in US projects. The back board is ideal for attaching boards and breakouts as well as routing cables neatly. Anyone know if there's a local source? Link to Amazon (US)
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    ioT to determine foot traffic

    I'm new to ioT, so apologies in advance. I'm a website developer and my client need certain information for marketing purposes. I will try my best with the following example. Mr. Smith owns 3 cellular repair shops. He wants to install a simple and cheap ioT device in each shop that will...
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    Smart Light Switch With Out Load

    I'm currently replacing all my old lever light switches with Tuya Smart Switches that do not require Neutral connections but I've run into a bit of a snag. I have a 3-way switch setup on one of my lights with one switch at the bottom of the stairs and the other at the top of the stairs. The...
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    [Brainstorming] Automating DOL Starter and 3-phase contactors

    Hey Guys, I need some help, I'm wracking my brain to find a solution to A. power on and off a DOL starter, and B. Also get the status (on/off) when triggered locally (physically). Wiring a simply contact to power on is dead simple, but a DOL started has a seperate ON and OFF, wiring in a NO...
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    BNETA on Home Assistant

    Has anyone been able to get the 3 prong BNETA plug (https://www.takealot.com/bneta-wifi-smart-power-plug-with-power-meter/PLID65529369) working on Home Assistant? I read somewhere it is part of the Tuya protocol so it should be able to be connected. I like the price and am tempted to buy on...
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    The commercial potential of Super Apps in the Consumer IoT (CIoT) ecosystem within South Africa

    Calling all South Africans I need YOUR insights for my master's research as part of my journey through Wits Business School's Masters in Digital Business program My topic is The commercial potential of Super Apps in the Consumer Internet of Things (CIoT) ecosystem within South Africa. Are...
  11. AndyHiggins

    Vodacom Narrowband-IoT Pricing

    Can any one provide a rough idea on how this service is priced by Vodacom (or a suitable contact at Vodacom that would be able to assist)? We are looking at a potential large scale deployment and would like to understand how the pricing works for making use of the IoT network from a...
  12. Scotty P

    Sonoff smart switch installation

    I’m trying to install a 2 channel Sonoff smart switch and I just need to figure out which one is my live wire and which is neutral wire. Any help is appreciated
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    Geyser Timer Switch - Power Monitoring

    So loadshedding has done a number on the geyser timer that I currently have installed (the battery doesn't hold charge any more, meaning that I have to manually turn on and reconfigure the timer each time the electricity goes out). so I decided to purchase a smart timer where I can monitor the...
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    Network attached storage.

    Hi I'm would like to know, What be the best site in SA to sell a QNAP NAS? 2nd hand.
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    iDS X-Series home alarm - Keypad messaging protocol

    I have an iDS X-Series home alarm. From an IoT perspective I would like access to the communication between the control box and the key pad. So far I have a strong indication that the wire protocol is RS485. There are minor points like how does the D+ and D- map to the RS485 A and B, and...
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    Geyserwise: Wire protocol between display panel and control box

    I have a Geyserwise hot water collector system: https://www.geyserwise.com/ From an IoT perspective I would like have access to the information that is shown on the display, such as the temperature, when the pump is running, etc. It would be great to have these values published on MQTT. So...
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    Wiring in a Sonoff Mini for 2 Way Switched Circuits

    Hey All! So I recently started playing with Sonoff devices! I bought a Sonoff Mini to test out in my apartment but having trouble wrapping out how to wire it in correctly. I think I have a neutral available as I see a few black wires commoned together. My concerns are which switch point would...
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    The dangers of medical IoT devices

    The dangers of medical IoT devices Internet of Things (IoT) devices have helped to improve patient care in the health sector in a number of ways. Pacemakers that allow accurate heart rate monitoring and adjustment of impulses, infusion pumps that can inject controllable doses of blood or...
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    How your heart could be hacked

    How your heart could be hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices have helped to improve patient care in the health sector in a number of ways. Pacemakers that allow accurate heart rate monitoring and adjustment of impulses, infusion pumps that can inject controllable doses of blood or saline...
  20. Sigint

    Foreign SIM card for M2M or IOT Legal in SA if not RICA'ed?

    I just had a read-though of the RICA, now im a bit freaked out. Im trying to develop IOT products and services in SA, however with Vodacom's data APN dropping my TCP/IP packets when they fell like it, (yes I did try the unrestricted APN).. I am now looking a Emnify and other global roaming...
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    South Africa gets its first industry body for IoT

    South Africa gets its first industry body for IoT The IoT Industry Council of South Africa (IOTIC) announced it has been formally constituted as a new industry representative body, holding its first meeting on 15 March. The council includes South African and international industry experts, and...
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