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simmarjit
post Oct 14 2020, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Oct 14 2020, 05:52 PM)
Quick go buy the GC. No need 48 hours to get 10usd.
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It was the same one earlier right? Or is it another one? Because I already bought the $40 GC, just haven't gotten it yet.
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post Oct 14 2020, 08:29 PM

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If anyone is looking for smart locks there is one for $155 with an echo dot as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B113C8N?tag=sl...fff0bf0INT&th=1
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post Oct 18 2020, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(royalz @ Oct 18 2020, 05:30 PM)
biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif  so meaning i can use 3 gang - 2 of the gang connected to my lights and then the last one just use it to set as an action to turn off all lights? can do like this right? I am going for Aqara D1...please guide me senpai..

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Yea you can do that for D1 also, but I think only for the neutral models. Personally not using it, but you can program even if you have 2 gang and using for 2 gang, you can program double press both to off everything or something like that.
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post Oct 18 2020, 05:37 PM

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Just got my WS2812B strips, quite happy with the integration with HA and HomeKit through ESPHome.
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post Oct 21 2020, 03:34 AM

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QUOTE(th3game @ Oct 20 2020, 10:50 PM)
Have been running $2 smart doorbell for almost 5 months with no issue, follow exactly like the Frenck's blog..spare time during MCO

I just go extra miles by sensing the press and use HA camera snapshot (my CCTV camera) to push the notification to my phone,
I even push the message to google home mini to announce something like "Ting tong...someone pressing your doorbell!"..works great!

really usable when abg pos laju come in or monitoring your gate if someone tries to check if someone not at home
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Nice, easy to use that way if got that separate power source. I haven't implemented mine yet, but my idea was to put a contact sensor into the ding dong box to detect and when there is a press (press magnetizes the coil and will close the contact sensor).
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post Oct 24 2020, 05:03 PM

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You guys using Alexa Actions?

I am actually kinda stuck, I followed all the steps on the wiki and I have also added the skill to Alexa app and login with my HA. But when I say Alexa open custom actions it gives me There was a problem with the requested skill's response. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks.
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post Oct 24 2020, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Oct 24 2020, 08:04 PM)
Do you mean routines? And what do you want to achieve?
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No its a Home Assistant Alexa Media Player integration, the idea is a cool one.

Lets say I configure like this, if my gate is open for x number of time (forgot to close), Alexa asks through targeted Alexa devices (certain echos) if I want to close the gate then I can say yes and it will close or I say no or ignore and it won't do anything.
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post Oct 25 2020, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Oct 24 2020, 09:19 PM)
Very powerful, I always forget to closed my autogate, really useful for me!
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Managed to get it working. Quite happy with the outcome.

Example of the automation for the gate

https://imgur.com/a/iEOrNJF
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post Oct 31 2020, 05:48 PM

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QUOTE(wailing81 @ Oct 31 2020, 10:10 AM)
Last night there is some unstable power, then one of my aqara smart switch with neutral can't switch on the fan anymore. However it still can be detected by the hub and on/off.

Does that mean my switch was fried?
Anyone encounter similar issue and may i know how to rectify it?
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Try and off and on everything from your db box
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post Nov 2 2020, 10:36 AM

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Does anyone know how to access .storage folder on HA? Dont really see anyone explaining properly online. I can ssh and I can see the folder and also the Broadlink folder but how do actually access it in the file editor or even samba share? LOL sorry if this is a dumb question.
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post Nov 2 2020, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(Fubar20 @ Nov 2 2020, 11:06 AM)
Install it at the addons store inside of HA
Why do you want to access the .storage folder?
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I already installed both the samba share and ssh addons, I want to access it because aren't the codes stored in that folder?

https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/broadlink/

The learned codes are stored in the /configuration/.storage folder in a file called broadlink_remote_xxxxxxxxxxx_codes.json. You can open this file with a text editor and copy the codes to set up a custom switch, but beware: the files in the .storage folder should never be edited manually.

I managed to "learn" the codes but I cant see the actual code.
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post Nov 2 2020, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(Fubar20 @ Nov 2 2020, 11:57 AM)
Er, you never used samba before?
With Samba installed, you can access the .storage folder from your PC or Mac.
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I legit don't see it

https://imgur.com/a/7ETNGKJ

If its hidden, how do I change permission?


Nevermind, I cant see it if I just open it like in the pic, but if I put the full address into the network folder, then it opens it. Thanks anyway.


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post Nov 8 2020, 12:34 AM

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QUOTE(TheLegend27 @ Nov 7 2020, 11:14 PM)
wanna ask this yellow thing call what? coz now some switch quite congested. plan to use this to resolve some connection instead of using connector.
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Wire Caps/Nut
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post Nov 8 2020, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(royalz @ Nov 8 2020, 02:18 PM)
hi any zigbee 20A for water heater can use home kit? thanks..im on aqara platform.
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have to use homebridge or home assistant if it isn't natively supported by HomeKit.
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post Nov 9 2020, 01:48 AM

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LOL relax larh, the only asshole is IFTTT
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post Nov 10 2020, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(paanz_rulez @ Nov 10 2020, 09:48 AM)
hi guys,
if plan to replace wall switch in double storey house, which one is better.
Either smart switch for wifi or zigbee?

for zigbee, might need two gateway since need for ground floor and 1st floor.
how about wifi?does it congest?
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Yea you probably will need two gateways unless you put it in between floors with switches that act as relays nearby. I have one for the first floor, and another for second and third floor with switches that act as relays nearby. I had issues with disconnections when I was only using one gateway. Using Aqara BTW with D1 switches.
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post Nov 11 2020, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(wailing81 @ Nov 11 2020, 07:55 AM)
anyone had experience with aqara hub???
i used to off my wifi before sleep, but aqara hub will start blinking blue searching for wifi.
I had been clicking on the button on the hub to switch the light off.
is there a way to set it off and won't blink anymore??
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Why switch the wifi off? Thats not a normal use case
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post Nov 11 2020, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(wailing81 @ Nov 11 2020, 09:43 AM)
but then shouldn't we occasionally reboot the router as well?
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Maybe if you are using an ancient router that is struggling to cope idk.

Unless you have some beliefs of wifi "radiation" is bad for my health or something, there is 0 reason to turn off your wifi.
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post Nov 14 2020, 08:17 PM

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Anyone has IR fan speed slider (control) on HA?
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post Nov 15 2020, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(GrIM @ Nov 14 2020, 01:28 PM)
Hi guys,

I'm new to this and just in the midst of renovating my house, looking at sonoff, aqara and terncy. Is the any  recommended smart home solutions contractor that can help me to do the switches installation and house layout? House location subang Jaya. Thanks a bunch!
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If you're are doing rewiring, make sure you get neutral lines to the switches, later you can decide what switch you want to use.

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