Home Automation - Smartkit

SAguy said:
Has anyone seen any integrations between Bixby (Samsung Voice) and Sonoff/EweLink/Tasmota?
Loving the idea of the Samsung smartwatch, but annoyingly google assistant doesn't work on the newer ones.
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Buy a non samsung smartwatch.
 
calypso said:
Buy a non samsung smartwatch.
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Yip, been looking around - some of the better (non-mainstream brand) ones just aren't in SA though.

TicWatch looks decent, even Fossil smartwatch.
 
Anybody else having problems with the Efergy energy monitor? Was working fine for about 3 weeks since I got it, but started missing more and more readings since about 8 Nov and now it is not getting any readings anymore. I tried all the suggested fixes (new batteries in transmitter, fastest transmission timing mode, etc.), but still not working. Hub status in the App stays on big red X with "No Sensors".
 
KobusL said:
Anybody else having problems with the Efergy energy monitor? Was working fine for about 3 weeks since I got it, but started missing more and more readings since about 8 Nov and now it is not getting any readings anymore. I tried all the suggested fixes (new batteries in transmitter, fastest transmission timing mode, etc.), but still not working. Hub status in the App stays on big red X with "No Sensors".
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No issues my side.
 
KobusL said:
Anybody else having problems with the Efergy energy monitor? Was working fine for about 3 weeks since I got it, but started missing more and more readings since about 8 Nov and now it is not getting any readings anymore. I tried all the suggested fixes (new batteries in transmitter, fastest transmission timing mode, etc.), but still not working. Hub status in the App stays on big red X with "No Sensors".
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Just checked mine - stopped working 10 November :/

This is why I don't like this cloud based crap.
 
Calling all Sonoff experts. I want to do something with a Sonoff switch and I don't know if this is possible

My borehole fills my water tank until a float switch turns it off based on how high the water level inside the tank is. It works 99.9% of the time. In that other 0.1% of the time it doesn't switch it off and the tank overflows.

I was thinking to rig something up at the overflow where the outflowing water will bridge two copper contacts and that triggers an action in a Sonoff which then pushes a notification to me and/or switch off power to the submersible pump. I could probably replace the float switch but this seems like a nice December holiday project.

I googled around and found this post about a guy who managed to create an input on a Sonoff (not sure which model that is), so it should be possible:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Sonoff-Garage-Door-Opener/

I was wondering if the Sonoff TH models might work better for integration with the eWeLink app (which I use for all my other sonoffs). Seeing as it already has an input sensor which could probably be cut to register an open or closed contact (which the water will create). I would really like it if a notification could be pushed to an app.

Would love to hear some ideas on this, even if you think Sonoff is not the way to go. I like tinkering and know how to solder so I am open to a challenge

thanks
 
Goobie said:
Calling all Sonoff experts. I want to do something with a Sonoff switch and I don't know if this is possible

My borehole fills my water tank until a float switch turns it off based on how high the water level inside the tank is. It works 99.9% of the time. In that other 0.1% of the time it doesn't switch it off and the tank overflows.

I was thinking to rig something up at the overflow where the outflowing water will bridge two copper contacts and that triggers an action in a Sonoff which then pushes a notification to me and/or switch off power to the submersible pump. I could probably replace the float switch but this seems like a nice December holiday project.

I googled around and found this post about a guy who managed to create an input on a Sonoff (not sure which model that is), so it should be possible:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Sonoff-Garage-Door-Opener/

I was wondering if the Sonoff TH models might work better for integration with the eWeLink app (which I use for all my other sonoffs). Seeing as it already has an input sensor which could probably be cut to register an open or closed contact (which the water will create). I would really like it if a notification could be pushed to an app.

Would love to hear some ideas on this, even if you think Sonoff is not the way to go. I like tinkering and know how to solder so I am open to a challenge

thanks
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You could get hold of a mercury switch and glue it inside a small plastic bottle. This can hang in your tank, and when it reaches the required level, it will go sideways, activating the switch.
Connect this to Pin 4 (Ground) and Pin 5 (GPIO14).
Configure the Sonoff-Tasmota basic unit as attached:

PoolSensorConfig.PNG
It is now a simple matter to set it up in Home Assistant.
YAML: 
#In my sensors.yaml file, I added:
# MQTT binary sensors
  - platform: mqtt
    name: Pool Alarm
    state_topic: "cmnd/poolfence/POWER2"
    payload_on: “ON”
    payload_off: “OFF”

#switch on alarm if switch2 (GPIO14) is toggled.
- id: pool_alarm_triggered
  alias: Pool Alarm Triggered
  trigger:
    platform: state
    entity_id: sensor.pool_alarm
    to: 'ON'
  condition:
  - condition: state
    entity_id: input_boolean.pool_alarm_active
    state: 'on'
  action:
    entity_id: switch.pool_siren
    service: switch.turn_on

#switch off alarm and reset Switch2 state.
- id: pool_alarm_reset
  alias: Pool Alarm Reset
  trigger:
    platform: state
    entity_id: sensor.pool_alarm
    to: 'ON'
    for:
      minutes: 10
  action:    
    - service: switch.turn_off
      entity_id: switch.pool_siren
    - service: mqtt.publish
      data:
        topic: 'cmnd/poolfence/POWER2'
        payload: 'OFF'
        retain: 'true'
 
ipodmusicman said:
That is why I am going the QwikSwitch route.
- wall switch - tick
- automation of lights - tick
- dimmable lighting - big tick

Yes, QS relays are more expensive than Sonoff (about R500 per relay) , but there is currently no equivalent product that I have found on the market that matches what QS has - unless I’ve been living under a rock. LOL
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Bought a new Qwikswitch bridge some months back. It's a bit erratic in that it keeps losing signal so on/off triggers aren't actioned.

BTW don't expect patience from the staff in Cape Town, unless you speak electronics they aren't interested. I posted a comment/query on their FB page when I experienced problems. For some very odd reason all comments are passed through the moderators - no prize for guessing who the moderator is :)

Bwhahahahahaha my comment was denied :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:. Makes you wonder what other comments have been edited out and why they find it necessary to moderated the page.

Anyway you seem very tech orientated so all should be good.
 
maumau said:
Bought a new Qwikswitch bridge some months back. It's a bit erratic in that it keeps losing signal so on/off triggers aren't actioned.

BTW don't expect patience from the staff in Cape Town, unless you speak electronics they aren't interested. I posted a comment/query on their FB page when I experienced problems. For some very odd reason all comments are passed through the moderators - no prize for guessing who the moderator is :)

Bwhahahahahaha my comment was denied :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:. Makes you wonder what other comments have been edited out and why they find it necessary to moderated the page.

Anyway you seem very tech orientated so all should be good.
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And the Sonoff dimmer and wall sockets will be released soon! :)
 
phaktza said:
And the Sonoff dimmer and wall sockets will be released soon! :)
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This is very interesting. Do you have any more details around these items? I could not find any info on the dimmer, but did find the socket - is it the Sonoff S85?
 
Oh and has the SmartKit site been hacked? I am being redirected multiple times to other sites when I try browse to the site.

Edit: Seems to be fixed now, no more redirects.
 
newb5000 said:
Oh and has the SmartKit site been hacked? I am being redirected multiple times to other sites when I try browse to the site.

Edit: Seems to be fixed now, no more redirects.
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Thanks, one of the plugins is playing havoc. Trying to tie it down.
 
newb5000 said:
This is very interesting. Do you have any more details around these items? I could not find any info on the dimmer, but did find the socket - is it the Sonoff S85?
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I'll post some more info tomorrow, nothing has been released yet.
 
xrapidx said:
Just checked mine - stopped working 10 November :/

This is why I don't like this cloud based crap.
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KobusL said:
Anybody else having problems with the Efergy energy monitor? Was working fine for about 3 weeks since I got it, but started missing more and more readings since about 8 Nov and now it is not getting any readings anymore. I tried all the suggested fixes (new batteries in transmitter, fastest transmission timing mode, etc.), but still not working. Hub status in the App stays on big red X with "No Sensors".
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If you guys don't come right, give me a shout and I'll check with techies at Ellies.
 
@phaktza - did you guys do something to your shipping? Seems much cheaper now - might order a POW2 nearer the end of the month, just want to make sure my geyser can handle it.
 
Goobie said:
Calling all Sonoff experts. I want to do something with a Sonoff switch and I don't know if this is possible

My borehole fills my water tank until a float switch turns it off based on how high the water level inside the tank is. It works 99.9% of the time. In that other 0.1% of the time it doesn't switch it off and the tank overflows.

I was thinking to rig something up at the overflow where the outflowing water will bridge two copper contacts and that triggers an action in a Sonoff which then pushes a notification to me and/or switch off power to the submersible pump. I could probably replace the float switch but this seems like a nice December holiday project.

I googled around and found this post about a guy who managed to create an input on a Sonoff (not sure which model that is), so it should be possible:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Sonoff-Garage-Door-Opener/

I was wondering if the Sonoff TH models might work better for integration with the eWeLink app (which I use for all my other sonoffs). Seeing as it already has an input sensor which could probably be cut to register an open or closed contact (which the water will create). I would really like it if a notification could be pushed to an app.

Would love to hear some ideas on this, even if you think Sonoff is not the way to go. I like tinkering and know how to solder so I am open to a challenge

thanks
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I was planning to set up this exact thing. But I was going to use a wifi arduino thing with a water sensor. The arduino arrived from China but the sensor didn't yet...

Planning to hook it into my home assistant setup.
 
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