Smart Home, Let's discuss
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 Jan 7 2020, 03:33 PM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak 
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is there any smart plug where i can interrogate / control it directly via IP address instead of downloading a dedicated app on my phone?
i don't really like to use app because things can get obsolete if the app doesn't exist on google play store or apple store in the future. |
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Jan 7 2020, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(Fubar20 @ Jan 7 2020, 03:49 PM) Don't think it is safe using that method. If not safe, all networking devices in the world are not safe.If you are scared the app became obsolete, can flash the plug with open source firmware like Tasmota and connect it through Home Assistant, Alexa, Node Red etc. Can check the Tasmota smart home integration from here  Do the cheap smart plugs in shopee support flashing with custom firmware? Any budget recommendations? |
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Apr 14 2020, 09:30 PM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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What's the difference between oval ewelink controlled Sonoff S26 smart plug (https://shopee.com.my/Sonoff-S26-Smart-Socket-WiFi-Smart-Plug-Google-Home-Amazon-Alexa-Smart-Home-i.94184605.2070994829) and the round Smartlife app controlled smart plug (https://shopee.com.my/-Smart-Life-App-WiFi-Smart-Socket-10A-13A-Malaysia-plug-i.33337179.2358939768)?
any pros and cons? |
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Apr 15 2020, 07:41 AM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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QUOTE(adamw @ Apr 14 2020, 11:08 PM) So many stars still don't know how to attached webpage I know. Just lazy to type. Anyway, if specs is correct, Tuya is cheaper and better since rated 16A and also come with energy monitoring function. I think it was being offer as low as RM20 during online sales before MCO. Just look around Shopee for better price. Just different APP does almost same thing. The cheapest one is 10A only without monitoring. It's big enough for general use, right? |
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Aug 15 2020, 11:24 AM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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hello. i'm noob in smart home devices. just bought the smart power switch and looking to venture more.
what are some common and popular smart electrical appliances that can be controlled with tuya smart life app? |
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Aug 15 2020, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(simmarjit @ Aug 15 2020, 11:35 AM) Well if you get smart switches, you can make your fans. lights etc smart. And like above, you can make your autogate (if you have one) smart too. Right now i have some smart water features, smart water heater, multiple smart switches that have some sort of automation, multiple IR blasters that make devices like my fan AC and tv etc smart ish, right now just planning to make the gates smart. QUOTE(yfyap69 @ Aug 15 2020, 12:45 PM) Not familiar with Tuya but I had done many with Sonoff/ewelink including humidifier, fish feeder, ip cam, security alarm. In fact, u can make any appliances that use tactile switch smart. I'm referring to products that support smartlife app right from the start. It seems most usages are just smart power switches integration which act as middle men.In the app, there are options for adding air con, lighting, cctv, alarm, gas detector. Any example of these products (kindly state the make and model if you know) that I can scan/add using the app? Easiest things that I plan to do: - cooking gas detector that trigger my phone (with the smartlife app) to sound - rgb lighting strip with color control on the app - aircon control with the app. I have an old (not smart) panasonic aircon. This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Aug 15 2020, 01:46 PM |
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Aug 29 2020, 01:17 PM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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Does anyone known whether this mijia MJSXJ02HL CCTV camera is supported by tuya smart life app?
https://shopee.com.my/Xiaomi-Mi-Mijia-Smart...4793.5946443016 |
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Oct 1 2021, 03:10 PM
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does anyone know if there is tuya/smart life app that be run on a computer instead of android/ios devices? if no, can one actually run it on an android emulator virtual machine?
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Oct 1 2021, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Oct 1 2021, 04:12 PM) Do you plan to have a dedicated smart display that shows all the control over your smart devices? no |
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Oct 12 2021, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(Iamfro @ Oct 12 2021, 03:49 PM) use emulator, Bluestack won't work.. MEmu play can MEmuPLAY .. and smart life app can login with multiple devices while ewelink apps if you login to another app the last login device will automatic log out. How about android-x86 ? |
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Apr 8 2022, 11:31 PM
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I'm looking for an infrared to wifi/network device. My ceiling fan is a typical KDK type with basic remote. I want to control it with Android. From my past experience, it can only control on-off. No control of the fan speed which I need most. Can modern devices do that now?
I'm currently using the Smart Life app with my smart switch. Hoping to expand the devices in this eco system. |
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Mar 20 2023, 10:58 PM
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10,478 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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what happen to tuya smart life? it's now tuya smart and smart life?
tuya smart by tuya inc https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuya.smart smart life by volcano technology (i swear this was tuya last time) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...ife&hl=en&gl=US |
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Mar 21 2023, 07:54 AM
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QUOTE(adamw @ Mar 21 2023, 12:16 AM) it's nonsense from tuya.i can login to the volcano app, but cannot login to the tuya app. |
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Jan 25 2024, 02:01 PM
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Anyone use this Smartrul IR blaster? Does it work with Panasonic air cond and KDK fan?
https://shopee.com.my/SMATRUL-Smart-IR-Remo...8373.9119537088 |
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Jan 25 2024, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(simmarjit @ Jan 25 2024, 02:24 PM) It should because if it is not on their preset list of whatever they have on their platform, you should be able to train the thing with your commands. not really.although my honor phone has IR blaster (with learning mode), i can never get it to pick up the signal from my KDK remote. |
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Jan 26 2024, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jan 25 2024, 07:17 PM) Your KDK fan using rf signal probably? infrared because need to point the remote at the fan. |
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Jul 18 2025, 07:34 AM
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what's the difference between these 2 switches? I only see size difference. but big difference in price.
UPDATE: I think I see a difference. the expensive one has 433MHz + wifi while the cheap one has wifi only. is that it? https://shopee.com.my/SMATRUL-Tuya-16A-Mini...8373.3454574803 https://shopee.com.my/SMATRUL-Power-Monitor...373.11465492880 This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jul 18 2025, 07:48 AM |
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