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These zigbee plugs are weird. Red light when off and green when on
Is that not a normal combination of on and off indication for colours lol?
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Is that not a normal combination of on and off indication for colours lol?
Has anyone purchased/using a switchbot or similar device?
I've got a device that has a button that needs to be pressed in for a few seconds to activate, from what I've seen from the likes of these devices they can push down on a button, but they don't really say if they'll push and hold or just push.
I've got a device that has a button that needs to be pressed in for a few seconds to activate, from what I've seen from the likes of these devices they can push down on a button, but they don't really say if they'll push and hold or just push.
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I'd try and hack it electrically TBH
If it was a small cheapy device then I'd probably give it a bash. This is for our HVAC/ventilation system so it's a bit expensive for a DIY hack
.With tax added on, those button pressing devices are about £20, so I'm tempted to take the punt and see how well it works. If it's not suitable I'm sure I can find something else it could automate for me.
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What HVAC system is it out of interest?
I’ve moved all my hive gear over to z2m. Only thing I had a problem with was a window/door sensor. It would add ok and work but then randomly not work every now an again and in z2m it never seemed to fully complete the interview process no matter how many times it was re-added.
With the hive thermostat a receiver, I’ve used the scheduler card to create heating schedules. If my HA did go down, it still works fine using the thermostat itself to change the temp, boost etc.
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That makes sense. When the temp reaches the set temp during the schedule, does the heating cut off?
Must have had an electrician on the design team (green = safe = off).Sorry wrote that the wrong way
Red when on green when off
Looking at the model it's actually a MVHR rather than a HVAC. It's a vent axia sentinel.
The one I've got with my esp32 is an OV2640.
I have discovered Tapo Control which seems like an excellent way to integrate energy monitoring plugs - the P110s specifically.
I'd like to make the energy cost "in your face" though, is there a simple way to multiply energy cost today by the unit cost?
I'd like to make the energy cost "in your face" though, is there a simple way to multiply energy cost today by the unit cost?
If I follow you, then you can create a template to multiply this or you could just use a component like this:I have discovered Tapo Control which seems like an excellent way to integrate energy monitoring plugs - the P110s specifically.
I'd like to make the energy cost "in your face" though, is there a simple way to multiply energy cost today by the unit cost?
Utility Meter
Instructions on how to integrate the Utility Meter into Home Assistant.
www.home-assistant.io
Latter has some extra bits likes tariffs built in to deal with cheap periods, expensive periods etc
This what you meant?
I hacked some code together yesterday which worked great for about 7 hours and then stopped for some reason. This approach looks much simpler. Thank you, will give it a go!If I follow you, then you can create a template to multiply this or you could just use a component like this:
Utility Meter
Instructions on how to integrate the Utility Meter into Home Assistant.
Latter has some extra bits likes tariffs built in to deal with cheap periods, expensive periods etc
This what you meant?
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Having had a bit of a tinker with HA in recent weeks, I've now got various services and devices hooked up to it which is great, and I'm looking forward to the summer when I finish my diploma and will have more spare time to tinker with it. But I'm also thinking about what else I can integrate...
So far I have:
Lighting (hue and ikea)
Various smart plug sockets for fans, electric blankets, lights etc
Google Home Minis
Wiser Heating
Plex
various media players
Tile key fob
Garmin Connect (sort of)
The only automation I've had time set up is a motion sensor to turn the landing light on and off based on movement and the time which is working pretty great. I will probably get more motion sensors to have this functionality in other areas like the kitchen etc.
I'd like to get something like Google Fit or Fitbit integrated as I'm trying to get my weight back down (a few years ago I lost 6st and through bad mental health, medication and a lack of time/motivation it's crept back on) and I like the idea of being able to see charts etc on Home Assistant to remind me and show me how I'm doing!
I'd also like to try to get some sort of automation working to get my heating to go to away mode when my Tile key fob is not at home...
But beyond those two ideas I'm now trying to think what else I can add to my set up to tinker with. I don't have smart meters so anything relating to that is out but I'm open to other ideas if anyone has any?
So far I have:
Lighting (hue and ikea)
Various smart plug sockets for fans, electric blankets, lights etc
Google Home Minis
Wiser Heating
Plex
various media players
Tile key fob
Garmin Connect (sort of)
The only automation I've had time set up is a motion sensor to turn the landing light on and off based on movement and the time which is working pretty great. I will probably get more motion sensors to have this functionality in other areas like the kitchen etc.
I'd like to get something like Google Fit or Fitbit integrated as I'm trying to get my weight back down (a few years ago I lost 6st and through bad mental health, medication and a lack of time/motivation it's crept back on) and I like the idea of being able to see charts etc on Home Assistant to remind me and show me how I'm doing!
I'd also like to try to get some sort of automation working to get my heating to go to away mode when my Tile key fob is not at home...
But beyond those two ideas I'm now trying to think what else I can add to my set up to tinker with. I don't have smart meters so anything relating to that is out but I'm open to other ideas if anyone has any?
I approach automation in a few different ways for new ideas:
- repetitive chores around the house/garden
- energy saving
- security
- something just because it's cool
If electronics is a bit of an interest, I'd suggest having a play around with esp modules and esphome.
I'm working on a smart irrigation system for the greenhouse for when I start to grow things this year. It's a repetitive chore having to water plants, I sometimes forget, or I sometimes overwater them. The idea of a smart irrigation system takes all that away and will only water the plants based on their moisture levels.
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That's a good approach, my issues with a lot of automation stuff is that my life has a two week cycle (different work pattern depending on when I have my son etc) but also I'm a little disorganised and chaotic myself and don't tend to do very many repetitive tasks on a regular schedule (things tend to get get forgotten or not cared about); the kinds of repetitive tasks I could do with automating therefor tend to be bigger things like putting the bins out (something I regularly forget to do)
I find electronics interesting but anything beyond the very simple I struggle with as I don't have the time (nor headspace at present - training as a counsellor means a lot of deep thinking and exploration and coursework which leaves little brain power for anything too intellectual at the moment). I've seen lots of mentions of esphome but thus far haven't really got any understanding of what it actually is or what it can be useful for.
Irrigation is something which I have automated. Not as smart as the system you are working on but I have one of those timer systems which does a minute or two morning and evening and keeps my plants looks good in the summer without me having to remember to do anything.
I find electronics interesting but anything beyond the very simple I struggle with as I don't have the time (nor headspace at present - training as a counsellor means a lot of deep thinking and exploration and coursework which leaves little brain power for anything too intellectual at the moment). I've seen lots of mentions of esphome but thus far haven't really got any understanding of what it actually is or what it can be useful for.
Irrigation is something which I have automated. Not as smart as the system you are working on but I have one of those timer systems which does a minute or two morning and evening and keeps my plants looks good in the summer without me having to remember to do anything.
It does indeed and then comes back on if the temp drops below that in the time it is set to that temperature.
Ooh, I'm plotting the same - thinking of using ESPHome to control the water and this'll then integrate nicely with HA scheduling.
What's your thinking for this?