http://forum.yeelight.com/t/finally-mihome...ore-server/2470

yeelight staffs are very responsive. kudos to them.
based on them all xiaomi servers outside of china will support google home, alexa and IFTTT soon.
china server will support xiaomi own voice
some users who are installed pre release version of mi home app already reported they can see mi gateway is on the list of device we can add for singapore server but it's not working yet.

if most of xiaomi devices are supported by google home, home assistant is not really useful for me now, for automation logic i can just use mi home app since i mostly use mi home ecosystem at home, for door lock most likely i will buy august smart lock, amazon can ship to malaysia.
for those devices supported by google home like switch, light, remote etc, can setup command in google home.

I have almost all the xiaomi smart home stuff...From smoke / gas / cam / yeelight / kettle / mitu / aqara / purifiers / sockets , also broadlink rm2, Google home and some other diy smart stuff.

One thing about gas detector is China and Malaysia are using different gas type. Xiaomi gas detector is for detecting nature gas ch4 while Malaysia have more luxury in using lpg ( liquid petroleum gas). I had tested to leak my lpg gas directly to xiaomi gas detector, and nothing happens.

The second thing, smoke detector, it is kind of slow. It only trigger when you got really alot of smoke.

Aqara socket sometimes will missing in my xiaomi apps. I have to reset it to get it back into my list.
Yeelight + Google home only support in xiaomi Singapore server, but all my setup was in mainland server. I had tested create another account in sg and share to my mainland account, it won't work.

Hope this will help and here is my latest intergration Google home and my diy kitchen system demo.

https://youtu.be/N1L8ACgKWB4

And this going to be my next project for my living room light system.

https://youtu.be/KOSnmYO2iT4

It's actually easier than it sounds. Once you add gateway hub into home assistant, all the aqara sensors/switch connected will be listed.
Then can start customize automation with google assistant

Kiding
Can you add aqara wall switch to smartthings?

Can i use this aqara to replace auto gate switch ?

too expensive. i bought xiaomi aircon companion instead - havent install yet

This morning I noticed Mi Home app now shows my location's temperature. But still no humidity or air quality
The ones you see here (underlined red) are from my own sensors
Never seen it work previously.....another step forward....

I want something that can control both ir and rf. Want it to control my autogate.

Need to verify the RF signal for autogate
Another way is just connect sonoff to your autogate system so you can just control with ewelink.

Can use this sonoff

https://www.itead.cc/smart-home/inching-sel...ess-switch.html

aw.. this is hard.. all chinese.

The switch is just like grounding a button on the control board placed outside the house, I believe. It is more like signal level power, probably 6V. I never check 

So, you will need something to power the remote switch

Hi All,

How many Xiaomi Gateway needed for 2 storey house ?

Only got Dafang so I dunno about aqara cam.

The Aqara cam has 180º view where the Dafang is 120º. Some people like the fish eye view, some people dont so its up to you. It also cost more. PQ wise, I think the Dafang is really good with nice and sharp images. It can detect and track motion. Pans around on its on, etc. For about Rm100, you cannot ask for more.

One thing, of all the Xiaomi products, I think their IP Cams are the most unreliable but for the cheap price, cannot complain. Having said that, their IP Cams also gets the most firmware updates which means they are always improving it.

Motion detection cams are not meant to be place at high traffic areas. Try adjusting the angle so you only aim it at nearer objects. The Dafang does not have zones where you can mark out where you want the motion detection to target on. Not sure about the Aqara Cam but I think should be same

Yes, Smarthing can do it.  

Smarthing can also integrate the xiaomi sensors and aqara Smart Switches.

I have try the autogate by presence, but have to be careful because the autogate will turn on when i still far away.  

Yes, I'm using geofence

It is not as scary as what you think. But you must know the safety way to handle it.

I did get short some cell when handle it. Spark and get hot the cell. But nothing much happen when I intervene it fast. From there, I learn how to handle it and design a safety way to protect.

18650 cell are much more safer than polymer type. Because of the 18650 steel casing which you can abuse handling it. (till certain degree)

I m still at beginning stage. Collecting parts and cells. Still a long way to go. 

For cells, surprising most of the qty, I can get it from here lowyat. Cheaper too. The rest from US. Which the cost is abit higher due to tax and shipping. Don't try online like lazada, lelong, shopee etc. Alot of fake cells.  I try it and all is fake. Throw away. This online shop is like swimming in a infected shark pool.

You have to patient to hunt for good price. As long as the price is staying low, it is cheaper than the lead acid battery.

The beginning...

Panasonic ? Very expensive boss. I wish I have it. But can't afford it. 

This are mix non protective LG and Lishen battery. Protective battery is very expensive. Not worth to DIY.

You can design your own safety protector.

To stay at low cost, decide not to use weld. Just Solder it. Welding unit can cost almost 1k. 

Btw, not annoying meh put PIR and motion sensor to activate light or anything ?

If you put in the toilet, 1/2 way shit, shiok2 surfing phone, than light off. It won't detect if you only slight move. Unless install near to you.

I hate this my back yard pir/motion light. I have to keep constant to move or wave the sensor when it OFF. Sensor is only 1-1.5m away from me.