Home Automation - Smartkit

[Saba'a]

The SC was discontinued over a year ago.

But it basically a monitoring station.

So not much use or buggy, I guess.

 

[SmartKit]

So not much use or buggy, I guess.

Yeah, it's a toy.

 

[Dolby]

Yeah, it's a toy.

It's a pity - something like that could be pretty useful.

 

[AlmightyBender]

@phaktza any hints about these:

 

[SmartKit]

@phaktza any hints about these:

Ordered and on the way!

 

[TedLasso]

I have about 25 Shelly 1's OS (blue) in stock. Located in Bellville, WC. R250 each. Courier at own expense or Amarax @R100.

Limited Warranty on products sold. I.e. If you wire it incorrectly or flash it you unfortunately don't have any.

These have power monitoring capabilities by any chance? Most of my POW R2s got destroyed last night thanks to electricity fluctuations just before load shedding started. Even the Ellies surge plugs did not save them (though every other device in house is fine!)

 

[ebendl]

These have power monitoring capabilities by any chance? Most of my POW R2s got destroyed last night thanks to electricity fluctuations just before load shedding started. Even the Ellies surge plugs did not save them (though every other device in house is fine!)

If it is the plain 1 then no. The 1 PM has power monitoring and the 2 has PM for both relays.

 

[jeevadotnet]

Hi, no sorry only have the Shelly 1 OS. Which has the dry contact that the PM's don't have.

 

[xrapidx]

Is it possible to somehow capture/repeat bluetooth messages? interesting in automating our rollerblinds, and thinking of trying something like this:

Moes Bluetooth Motorized Chain Roller Blinds Shade DIY Tuya Shutter Drive Motor Smart life APP Alexa google Home Voice Control - AliExpress 13

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www.aliexpress.com

This might be better:

NEW Smart Home Motorized Chain Roller Blinds Automation Kit Control with Remote and MOBILE Control Via Alexa/Google/Wifi - AliExpress 13

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

 

[Tinuva]

Is it possible to somehow capture/repeat bluetooth messages? interesting in automating our rollerblinds, and thinking of trying something like this:

Moes Bluetooth Motorized Chain Roller Blinds Shade DIY Tuya Shutter Drive Motor Smart life APP Alexa google Home Voice Control - AliExpress 13

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

This might be better:

NEW Smart Home Motorized Chain Roller Blinds Automation Kit Control with Remote and MOBILE Control Via Alexa/Google/Wifi - AliExpress 13

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Don't think so. Looks like it is encrypted reading http://www.fte.com/WebHelp/BPA600/C...LE/HowEncryptionWorksInBluetoothLowEnergy.htm

 

[hellfire]

Any suggestions on a smart, WiFi temperature monitoring solution?
Would need it to have IFTTT integration as I have a bunch of Sonoff Basics connected to fans in my house, and I want them to turn on/off based on the actual inside temperature.

 

[Neethro]

Any suggestions on a smart, WiFi temperature monitoring solution?
Would need it to have IFTTT integration as I have a bunch of Sonoff Basics connected to fans in my house, and I want them to turn on/off based on the actual inside temperature.

TH10 / TH16?

SONOFF TH10/TH16-Smart WIFI Switch Monitoring Temperature Humidity

In conjunction with TH sensor, SONOFF TH10/TH16 can monitor temperature & humidity, and remotely control home devices and appliances

sonoff.tech

 

[hellfire]

TH10 / TH16?

SONOFF TH10/TH16-Smart WIFI Switch Monitoring Temperature Humidity

In conjunction with TH sensor, SONOFF TH10/TH16 can monitor temperature & humidity, and remotely control home devices and appliances

sonoff.tech

But isn't that inherently a switch itself?

 

[Neethro]

But isn't that inherently a switch itself?

Correct, you can either use as a switch (i.e. in place of your existing sonoffs) or you can leave it unconnected and just have it trigger your other switches via IFTTT or directly within the eWeLink app (scenes) if unflashed

 

[hellfire]

Correct, you can either use as a switch (i.e. in place of your existing sonoffs) or you can leave it unconnected and just have it trigger your other switches via IFTTT or directly within the eWeLink app (scenes) if unflashed

Cool. Can I do both?

 

[Neethro]

Cool. Can I do both?

Yup!

 

[Saba'a]

Yes, the app most likely still required. No issue per se.

Google hub and nest combined so ... one and the same ito compatibility?

I just want be able to stream video and control everything on one hub be it

1. Samsung smartthings (issue of US vs UK frequency)
2. Google
3. Alexa

Bought Wyze cameras plus Sonoffs.

Have thus opted for google nest hub.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Bought Wyze cameras plus Sonoffs.

Have thus opted for google nest hub.

I have never really understood the use of hubs, at some point its not going to to something you want.
I way prefer using Home Assistant which pretty much caters for everything.

 

[Saba'a]

I have never really understood the use of hubs, at some point its not going to to something you want.
I way prefer using Home Assistant which pretty much caters for everything.

Automation should be plug and play. Usable by entire family without issues.

I have simple needs, so I don't need anything complex.

Rasoberry pi? Great for those who like tinkering but not for me a noob.

Things are progrssing so quickly both hubs and HA will be redundant soon.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Automation should be plug and play. Usable by entire family without issues.

I have simple needs, so I don't need anything complex.

Rasoberry pi? Great for those who like tinkering but not for me a noob.

Things are progrssing so quickly both hubs and HA will be redundant soon.

HA isnt going to go away any time soon. You are always reliant on the manufacturer of your hub adding features to support devices.
The other side is that you have to be super picky about which devices you choose.
Sure HA might not be for everyone but its a lot simpler to setup a basic environment than you think.