Home Automation - Smartkit

Juanko said:
You talked and we have listened! Please find the discord link below to the South African Smart Home Automation channel. I will reach out to the online shops and hear if they want to join. Otherwise I can always post their specials and updates to the channel.

discord.gg

Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
discord.gg discord.gg

Facebook

www.facebook.com www.facebook.com
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Only 3 members now. Will take some time to grow.
 
One of the relays on my Sonoff 4Ch R3 Pro seems to have malfunctioned.
Looks like it's relatively easy to remove and solder a new one in.
Any idea where I can source the relay?
 
hellfire said:
One of the relays on my Sonoff 4Ch R3 Pro seems to have malfunctioned.
Looks like it's relatively easy to remove and solder a new one in.
Any idea where I can source the relay?
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Communica? RS Components? You might not find the exact relay but if you can match specs it might be fine (and you might need to do some modifications to the PCB to make it fit)
 
Goobie said:
So I thought I was very bright to use the Sonoff inching switch (https://www.smartkit.co.za/product/1-channel-inching-self-locking-wifi-wireless-switch-5v-12v/?attribute_voltage=5V/12V) to operate my gate motor remotely for visitors. I did this by allowing the sonoff to bridge the remote button on the Centurion D5 gate motor. It works very well. I press the button in the eWelink app and the sonoff "pushes" the button for 1 second and the gate opens. Push it again and it closes.

Little did I know that when the sonoff looses power and powers up again it momentarily latches the relay as part of the booting cycle in the process opening up the gate. (The power on state IS set to OFF in the eWelink software).

Thing is, I had this set up for more than a year and only notices it now. Could this have been introduced via a new firmware update. I am pretty sure it wasn't always like this.

Can somebody else confirm this as normal?

Thanks
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Goobie said:
So I thought I was very bright to use the Sonoff inching switch (https://www.smartkit.co.za/product/1-channel-inching-self-locking-wifi-wireless-switch-5v-12v/?attribute_voltage=5V/12V) to operate my gate motor remotely for visitors. I did this by allowing the sonoff to bridge the remote button on the Centurion D5 gate motor. It works very well. I press the button in the eWelink app and the sonoff "pushes" the button for 1 second and the gate opens. Push it again and it closes.

Little did I know that when the sonoff looses power and powers up again it momentarily latches the relay as part of the booting cycle in the process opening up the gate. (The power on state IS set to OFF in the eWelink software).

Thing is, I had this set up for more than a year and only notices it now. Could this have been introduced via a new firmware update. I am pretty sure it wasn't always like this.

Can somebody else confirm this as normal?

Thanks
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Hi Goobie. I am interested to know how you resolved this issue. I am having this issue with false triggers. I am running Ewelink v4.17.1 and the Sonoff Channel1 is linked to my Centurion A10 (runs on 230V) which I have on my inverter backup. Power on state is Off. I had numerous recent issues then disconnected my beams and redid all the wiring connections. I thought the issue was resolved but a few weeks later (today) I caught it doing this again...
 
Anybody know of a smart outdoor motion detector?

Sonoff or preferably smartlife/tuya wifi options.
 

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SmartKit said:
Hi all, I need some assistance with what is called a "finger plate". Basically we've got some Sonoff TX UK switches and would like them to appear as 120mm x 120mm plates on the wall. Your UK switches are 86mm x 86mm. I require a plate that would fit behind the switch as it is screwed into place and then have an even glossy white surface level with the actual switch.

Similar to this, but flush with the light switch: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Switch-Surround-Colours-Available/dp/B01631TXZ2?th=1


Can anyone provide help or suggestions?
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Hi there, did you come right with this? I want to get the 86mmx86mm but having the same issue of not having a nice back plate.
 
Thought this may be interesting

Use this solderless LED Strip Light connector to join 2 pieces of 60-LED strip lights effortlessly! (Not suitable for 120-LED strips)

www.futurelight.co.za

3528 LED Strip Snap Connector – Back-to-Back | Future Light

Solderless back-to-back snap connector for compatible 3528 LED strip with an 8mm interface. Compact dry-indoor connector for tidy cabinet, display and feature-lighting joins.
www.futurelight.co.za www.futurelight.co.za
 
Will below work in SA?

ConBee II Overview

The ConBee II is a universal Zigbee USB gateway with outstanding range thanks to an integrated signal amplifier. It operates completely cloud-free and is compatible with many major manufacturers and smart home systems. Supports local operation, easy system migration via backup, and versatile...
phoscon.de phoscon.de
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Edit thought that UK and US differs and thus for SA cant use USA devices?
 
Saba'a said:
Will below work in SA?

ConBee II Overview

The ConBee II is a universal Zigbee USB gateway with outstanding range thanks to an integrated signal amplifier. It operates completely cloud-free and is compatible with many major manufacturers and smart home systems. Supports local operation, easy system migration via backup, and versatile...
phoscon.de phoscon.de
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Edit thought that UK and US differs and thus for SA cant use USA devices?
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Zigbee I believe is the same. Zwave is a mess up with regional frequencies.
 
calypso said:
Zigbee I believe is the same. Zwave is a mess up with regional frequencies.
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Thanks, thought that was what I read on wikipedia but recalled being warned of US vs UK/SA frequencies.

I'll try it out from Amazon.
 
Getting a qualitel smart wifi water controller.


Anybody used it? Nothing fancy but smart replacement for my Gardena controller. Now hopefully can set not to irrigate if raining or switch off remotely.

www.qualitel.co.za

Smart Wi-Fi Water Timer with Hub / Smart Plug - QT-WT2 - Qualitel Transmission

Control your lights from anywhere in the world. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Change your lights colour or dim your lights remotely.
www.qualitel.co.za www.qualitel.co.za
 
Saba'a said:
Getting a qualitel smart wifi water controller.


Anybody used it? Nothing fancy but smart replacement for my Gardena controller. Now hopefully can set not to irrigate if raining or switch off remotely.

www.qualitel.co.za

Smart Wi-Fi Water Timer with Hub / Smart Plug - QT-WT2 - Qualitel Transmission

Control your lights from anywhere in the world. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Change your lights colour or dim your lights remotely.
www.qualitel.co.za www.qualitel.co.za
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Is that battery powered? And controlled from the smart plug?

How are you planning to switch off when it rains? Do you have a weather station or are you going to use weather forecasts?
 
furpile said:
Is that battery powered? And controlled from the smart plug?

How are you planning to switch off when it rains? Do you have a weather station or are you going to use weather forecasts?
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Yes battery powered. Controlled by a wifi hub in plug format

One can switch it off via Smart Life or Google Home.

One can link to weather forecast in Smart Life itself unless I'm mistaken.
 
Arrived just now. Qualitel is fast! Ordered yesterday, arrived now!

Need to get a EU plug convertor. Too scared to "force" push into multiplug plug for it.
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Saba'a said:
Getting a qualitel smart wifi water controller.


Anybody used it? Nothing fancy but smart replacement for my Gardena controller. Now hopefully can set not to irrigate if raining or switch off remotely.

www.qualitel.co.za

Smart Wi-Fi Water Timer with Hub / Smart Plug - QT-WT2 - Qualitel Transmission

Control your lights from anywhere in the world. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Change your lights colour or dim your lights remotely.
www.qualitel.co.za www.qualitel.co.za
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Not bad:

The hub is also a smart wifi plug (shuko) and wifi water valve controller.

Can add another 2 devices to hub.
 
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