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For broadlink switch can fit nicely.Not sure, haven't purchased any yet since I'm still browsing for 4 gang switch
Which Z wave wall switch did you get?
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 23 2017, 12:08 PM) QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 23 2017, 02:09 PM) For broadlink switch can fit nicely.Not sure, haven't purchased any yet since I'm still browsing for 4 gang switch Which Z wave wall switch did you get? |
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 23 2017, 11:32 PM) The broadlink TC RF wall plate doesn't require neutral line, just a live wire is good enough. How many did you get and how long have they been working so far?[attachmentid=8432667] I have managed to integrate the broadlink RM Pro and RM Mini 3 to Alexa, the RM tasker app running on Android has feature to bridge Alexa and Broadlink eControl app, now I can use Alexa to voice control all broadlink devicesĀ Also, how long is the command line? Does it sound like 'Alexa, tell broadlink switch to turn/off lights' or is it shorter? Btw, is it a 1 way/2 way communication for switch? Last review I read mentioned that it's 1 way, like if you turn it off the app didn't update the last current on/off condition This post has been edited by alucard89: Jan 24 2017, 08:51 AM |
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 24 2017, 10:54 AM) then have to add postage and taxes, i think better to get from Lazada (no need pay postage, or taxes) No tax, just postage (rm13 for 1st kg, then rm6 for next 0.5kg)sometimes can even get further discounts the switch cannot do dimming right? Not sore about that, mostly on/off |
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 24 2017, 11:00 AM) there is another company that makes switches that can dim - http://www.livolo.com I've read on that one.but it dont have timer function and cannot connect to the Net But the control is a bit different since don't have dedicated on/off button like other normal rf remote control 1 guy tried using with broadlink but it didn't work properly. You can search for it on YouTube, forgot which link |
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 24 2017, 05:30 PM) I bought 2 x two gang switch, each cost ~ RM40, just install recently so I can't confirm it is reliable or not Thanks for the feedbackeach button in the Broadlink e-control app has an entry in the RM tasker, you can create a macro to combine multiple button actions, then, you can create a Alexa device contain the macro, let say I create movie macro which to turn on TV and amplifier, and I create Alexa device name in RM tasker call Watch Movie, then, you can talk to Alexa like "Alexa, turn on Watch Movie", Alexa will automatically execute the movie macro actions Broadlink TC is 1 way communication, just like other IR devices. z-wave, zigbee, wifi are mostly 2 ways communication world.taobao.com or www.aliexpress.com, aliexpress is more expensive but it is English interface and mostly free shipping I thought it was also wifi switch, that explains it Your broadlink also in the same room like switch right? How's the rf signal coverage? |
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 24 2017, 05:50 PM) Since it's only rf, i might consider getting other cheaper rf switch especially for the 4 gang switch.Btw, broadlink tc2 doesn't come with remote right since rm pro already have those commands built in? For wifi switch, itead seems to be the best option since alexa support coming soon after cny. |
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 25 2017, 09:41 AM) I calculated I only need - (TC2 switches) What else you plan to buy with 1k? 3 gang - 2x 2 gang - 2x 1 gang - 1x Not going to change anything for my rooms as my master bedroom I use mostly my LIFX lamps. The rest like dressing room and guest room - no need automate. I think Rm1,000 can kautim Seems like under rm500 should be enough for all switch listed Maybe getting one of those motorized curtains? |
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Do you use alexa/broadlink to control your ceiling fan? Mind sharing the best config to give proper command to adjust fan speed? |
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 28 2017, 01:41 PM) I don't have ceiling fan, I plan to control the towel fan, it is not difficult to control fan speed by asking "Alexa, turn on fast fan" or "Alexa, turn on slow fan" where "fast fan" or "slow fan" refer to the IR macro name which consist of IR command "high speed, medium speed, low speed" Thanks for that, good thing my fan has discrete command for on/off signalBtw, I'm thinking of getting this RF wall switch 4 gang since I couldn't find any 4 gang wifi There's itead wall switch but only up to 3 gang, will see if they include alexa skill update for this too after CNY holiday ends. ![]() https://world.taobao.com/item/45596858861.h...064901.8.dGAqSe Anyone here care to comment what other things to consider for wall switch, like the max load? Since I'm not much of an electrician I'm gonna be using one to turn on 8 led lights (1 switch = 2 led lights) |
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 31 2017, 02:12 PM) Iteads got more than 1 gang? I only see one gang Can't seem to find any, does the chuguan taobao link shows that it comes with capacitors or not?This Chuguan looks nice - do they have a proper website? If you are using LED lights, too much load won't be the problem but not enough load. If the load is too low, some of these switches/ dimmer don't work well. They make your lights flicker. That's why like Broadlink ones comes with capacitors https://world.taobao.com/item/540194306845....96601.96.aOUxly Oh wait, it's not sonoff, it's actually tantech switch which can be controlled by ewelink You can see it listed in the wiki page under device details https://www.itead.cc/wiki/EWeLink_Introduction There's also cheaper wifi switch with normal design (not touch ones) but I'm doubtful about alexa skill for those This post has been edited by alucard89: Jan 31 2017, 03:12 PM |
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Feb 2 2017, 10:49 AM) ok my alexa now can turn on and off my fan, harmony needs to learn from the remote as its not in their spec Maybe you can try this one?and the remote only has off button , no on off did a few research n settings only get it to work turn on = fan speed turn off = off button now is which IR repeater to get so this function is possible in my room fan also, if not i would need another IR blaster for the VERA system in order for the room fan to work http://www.lelong.com.my/200m-wireless-ir-...7-01-Sale-I.htm |
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QUOTE(rx330 @ Feb 4 2017, 08:55 AM) ok, will try n purchase Well it's not exactly like harmony when you have to setup specific numbers of devices that you need to controlbtw im just curious, from its description(its actually copied from another models IR repeater), it says it can link up to 3 different devices does this means max i could control 3 devices only in my bedroom? From what I understand it should transmit any ir signal it receives For me, I'd probably add broadlink rm mini for since it's a cheaper option |
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Very nicely done review and thanks for the neutral wire tip So still no group feature in the app For international shipping service like sweden post/china post they usually past it to pos msia Btw, have you tested with alexa voice command? Assuming they've upgraded the firmware to include alexa skill |
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