Sorry for the noob question but for HA on QNAP, can i just buy any zigbee / zwave usb stick and i'll work? or only from a certain brand??

The usual places, 11street, Lazada, Shopee... Aqara is also by Xiaomi. It's their brand that's compatible with Apple Homekit. So, yeah, can control by Siri (phone or Mac or HomePod).

I'm guessing you're an Android user. The Aqara stuff also works with their Mijia Hub. There're many many more devices that will work with Mijia. However I don't know much about that as I'm only interested in the ones that work with Homekit.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 15 2019, 02:25 AM

Better to get the ones already tested and working from the HA forum.
For z-wave stick, just make sure it's on the same frequency for your z-wave devices since they vary based on region.

I got mine around RM 60 at Lazada. RGBWW Yeelight.
Aqara need a hub if you want to use it. Only if u want to spend in the Aqara ecosystem

Lucky to be an Android/Google/Alexa user. You have many more and cheaper options. For Apple Homekit, Aqara seems to be the cheapest at the moment.

Thanks.... will any zwave stick work as in compatible with HA? or must be from a few brands only....

You can check the list here

https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/z-wave/controllers/

Thanks...

Can use Siri control from Mi Home app somemore.

hi all

anyone knows how to track monthly electricity usage thru DB? device like ELCB(rccb) that can be mounted on DIN rail with feature u can track with apps?

thanks

The video is pretty old and not sure if available here. U can google around.

https://maevi.my/product/energy-meter-1-phase/
https://maevi.my/product/energy-meter-3-phase/
https://maevi.my/product/maevi-gateway/

Need to buy a ZigBee dimmer switch urgently, any idea any physical shops that carry this item in Klang Valley?

Any sifu here able to identify are these wall switches with or without Neutral? Please help

2 gang


1 gang

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This post has been edited by idoblu: Jan 22 2019, 06:25 PM

These are lisht switches with no Neutral obviously. The switch just cut off the L wire circuit. The N are looped at light point on ceiling.

Thanks for ur replied. Sifu can u pls explain more? I’m totally no idea about it.
May I know which type of Aqara should I purchase?

This.

Sifu can u pls guide me on how to connect each wire to this aqara 2 gang switch? Do I need to remove the existing loop wire?

I'm not sure if you have mentioned what you intend to do before. I can't find it. If have not mentioned what you planned to do, please brief other experts here (obviously I'm no familiar with these Aqara switches).

It seems to me that the switch is not a dual gang switch in a sense similar to normal dual gang switch that you shown before. It looks to me that this Aqara switch is more suitable to act like single pole dual way switch, not dual gang single pole switches (expert out there, correct me if I'm wrong )

The looping wire (L) should be kept looping. I believe the loop is to provide power to other light switches. In usual practice, the L wire in looped to power 6 other lighting points.