Well those issues are for HKSV cameras no? I am using 24/7 recorded Hikvision cameras which Scrypted uses the substream to detect motion and tell HomeKit, so now it records in two places, i like the face recognition which is decent.

Interesting, I assumed any paired zigbee device would show up.
Probably can use zigbee2mqtt addon with homebridge

Anyone have solar system linked to HA, thinking of getting solar but not sure which vendor can be linked to HA

Yep, wondering if people have integrated the inverter or something to get data in HA

Search for E-cactus they uses Tuya cloud but I think no local vendor yet. And seems Huawei inverter can, many local NEM proposing Huawei now. My customer also just apply to TNB for NEM licence & they are also Huawei authorized distributor for inverter. Sun2000

Test control by using handphone. (zigbee version)
My house got no internet yet. Juz started the renovation.

Hmm... sounds complicated, but will try. Btw, I bought a zigbee hub without phone cable port/wifi, can i still control the switch (zigbee version) when im outside?
I planning to get smart door lock (zigbee) and door sensor (zigbee) some day, will they send notification to me while im outside when someone opened the door?

Zemismart Curtains review

Just received Zemismart’s Matter curtains not too long back. Managed to unbox it and had a first impressions of the device.

1. The unboxing experience was good, no fluff. All the items inside the box were laid out in a presentable manner.

2. I got the 3 meter length curtain rails. In the Box, you will get 3 rails, one of which is the rail that mounts to your curtain motor. The other 2 are the extension rails. Theres one rail that is partitioned to short lengths that are tied together with clips. This allows you to fine tune the length that you need for the curtains. I found that the materials used for the rails to be solid and firm. Definitely not flimsy at all. Thumbs up for that.

3. The other items were the motor itself, which has an AC 2 prong input for power, which is connected to (in my case) a 3 pin 13A plug top. There’s also some screws with wall inserts, clips, a remote (CR2032 battery not included for shipping purposes), and an instruction manual. Theres a matter QR code on the motor, and also a QR code in the manual. Definitely take a photo of the QR code for safekeeping, and better yet, put it into a 3rd party app for posterity.

4. The installation was dead simple. Clip the extensions together to the desired length, and then twist the motor into its socket. Plug in the 13A supply to the motor, and your set. Once its powered up, just press the little button on the motor (named Set) and then click on the remote to pair. Note: prior to using the remote, make sure that you unclip the curtain lock latch, and pull both sides to the extreme ends of the rail, then lock it. This will ensure that the curtain motor will recognize the length of the curtains.

5. Pairing to your Home ecosystem. This being matter, it’s dead simple. You must have a Thread Border Router in your home, so in my case, it was a Apple Homepod Mini. To pair, just triple click the SET button on the motor, and then use your iPhone to scan the QR code. Note that you should update your iPhone’s software to the latest software at the time of this first look review, which is 16.6. The Homepod should also be updated to the latest firmware. I’m also on Homekit’s new architecture. Once i scanned the QR code, Apple Home app launched, and it showed the Zemismart as blinds. Then it just takes a minute or 2, and you’re able to select the room that you want to put it into, and rename the device. So so simple.

6. Once setup, you’re ready to use it. So simple. It’s like any other remote, but it operates without a 3rd party hub. So, click the remote, to open, close or to stop. Correspondingly, drag the slider in the Home app to whatever position you want it to open or close to. Couldn’t be simpler.

All in all, I’m pretty happy with these curtains. A must buy for the price that they’re charging, which is around a little over USD100. Recommended.

Hey peeps,

Anyone here using smart home speakers? Multi rooms for music and possible PA style also? Want to double up to yell at my kids remotely.

Any ideas or anyone using multi room speakers?

I’m impatiently waiting for my Zemismart M1 hub

Tryna hit few birds with one stone

Features:-
1. Matter Hub - brings all child-devices over to google. (Some of my tuya smart devices dont work in google, only amazon)
2. Zigbee Hub - can connect to tuya zigbee devices
3. Thread border router - apparently it works as one. So, it can extend the thread network - im looking to add more thread coverage too - currently have 2 zemismart matter over thread curtain motors.

I notice that thread devices may go offline in homekit from time to time. The remedy is to reboot the curtains. But with the M1 hub, it will allow me to control the curtains (thread devices) in Tuya app, so if it goes offline in Homekit, then i can still have another option.

Will post up a short first impression once i get it and set it up

Yup

Hey man, I'd very much like to add a smart control system to my Autogate to control it preferably within the Aqara ecosystem.
Would you mind sharing exactly what I will need to do for that?

There's this product from Aqara the T2 Relay Module but not sure how to even wire it as I'm new to Smarthome systems and have basic understanding for electrical wiring only.
https://www.aqara.com/en/dual-relay-module-t2/

have to use tuya compatible camera?

I have a very weird situation. I owned an ASUS TUF AX5400 router, and LG Puricare water purifier + LG TV in my previous house. They are connected in ThinQ app, and always online.

But when I moved to new house with the same router, with more smart devices, eg: Aqara E1 hub, S1E panel, LG washer and dryer, Samsung Bespoke fridge. LG and Samsung devices started act weird and offline in ThinQ and Smarthing App until I reboot the router.

After reboot, all LG appliances show online, but after some random period, from 15-30mins, maybe more, they started go offline. Same goes to Samsung fridge.

The router have the same setting like my previous house. I tried to remove the Smart Connect, to separate 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, disable 802.11ax mode, set static IP, none of them help.

I even remove all appliances from ThinQ and Smarthings App, and leave the Puricare in the ThinQ app, it still show offline where it work flawlessly in my previous house.

Aqara E1 hub and S1E always online though.

I wonder what is missing in my troubleshooting.

Wah quite advance can share link which one can do like this?

I’m using homeassistant so can just integrate anything
Since you’re using aqara ecosystem, might need to grab matter hub

Pair with aqara hub and tuya zigbee devices added on the matter hub should be exposed to aqara via matter, epicure might need to confirm this first

Or can just grab device with native matter support from this shop

https://m.tb.cn/h.5pLQ8lGaLNFsSMU?tk=N9a5WSYmeaO

https://m.tb.cn/h.5pL9hysIN1pGGjq?tk=b6xqWSYnOa0

Before this, I thought of using contact sensors, but the gap between the two gate tips after closing is quite wide (e.g., 5 to 10mm). This, coupled with outdoor heat and humidity, may cause the sensor to randomly send out a false signal or not send it when we expect it to do so.

I think your suggestion will work for an indoor door or gate, but not for an outdoor gate that is subject to strong wind, thunder, and shocking waves.

i might just encounter my first smart switch issue.... actually not sure is it the smart switch, wiring or the light itself

I have a downlight at my balcony controlled by a single gang zigbee smart switch, been using fine for 1 year+. today when I try to off it, the switch shows off (LED indicator is off and in app status is off as well) but the light continues to be on and its flickering slightly. What's the problem? I suspect it might not be the switch since it seems to still have control and the status are all correct?