Hi,

i had the same idea of modding my auto gate and even went and bought a Xiaomi Aqara wall switch for this but ended up not working in the end as i only noticed the different voltage involved. My initial plan was to integrate this into my existing xiaomi gateway gen.2 system.

Can i know what automation network are you using together with the z-wave relay? and whether this item works with existing xiaomi network?

don't mind doing some product hacks if necessary.

a reminder. the Aqara switch method doesn't work for me.
interested on the Z-wave relay + xiaomi system, if this is possible.

i know there are some development like using Raspberry Pi method runing Domotiz client or sort, but would be keen on something much simpler first if available.

thanks for the info Kiding. Yeah i know how the relay works.
Mind sharing with us what network are u using to control your z-wave relay? also what brand is your relay?

can it be integrated into existing xiaomi ecosystem?

thanks for sharing the info.
smartthings is from samsung right? the last time i check, it was quite pricey.
i don't think i would switch since i'd invested into a few xiaomi items. would look into way to expand the functions.
they worked quite nicely and quality seems good considering their price point.

speaking of auto gate, is there any way to detect that it is closed properly?
i am planning to attach the xiaomi door sensor to the gate, but scared it is not weather proof.
any 3rd party sensor to do the trick?

yeah, luckily u checked. if not end up with an expensive switch like me.

btw, have you successfully integrate your xiaomi, wink and philips configuration?
does this involve changing the xiaomi gateway system?

i'm thinking of weather proofing the xiaomi door / window sensor to attach it to my auto gate.

anyone has any tips for doing this? the idea at the moment is to spray coat it with rubberized paint, like the one found in Mr. DiY. Wonder this works the prevent water damage to the sensor and at the same time can be cheaply opened up when it is time for battery replacement.

Open to suggestions.

i'm doing that actually.

more zigbee sockets arriving soon.

so far xiaomi system works with basic automation, but if you are looking for advanced features like using voice to control things, then don't think it's possible or as seamless as other platforms.

i guess irrespective of brands, all these part will most like not be getting any local warranty, unless u get them through local official channels. the best option, is to send them to the country of origin should anything happens.

I've actually burned one unit of the first gen. Xiaomi gateway before, but that was my fault as the adapter for its china socket somehow came loose and i didn't noticed that in time. then shit happen and i had since replaced it with a gen 2 version at own cost, as there is no local repair option.

i guess irrespective of brands, all these usage data also get sent back to amazon, broadlink, sonoff or even google, if you are on these platforms.
so in the end, how is xiaomi different for this matter?

agree with your comments.

so which brand is your best bet in terms of low cost and good business ethics?
my plan now is to eventually control all my xiaomi items using raspberry pi running Domoticz server, which is open source. Any one has experience running this?

Yup. that's the only draw back. I can live with it cos they are cheap.

Btw, how much are other compatible hubs / gateways that works with xiaomi zigbees?

all these talk about BEKO, are they smart devices?

what do u mean by "vera skill"

btw, what can we do using Alexa here in Malaysia? is it just mainly for turning switches / devices on and off?

Where you bought this Taobao direct?

any xiaomi users here having the gen. 3 gateway suitable to control the air-cond unit?
would like to know whether their IR signal is suitable for local air cond brands such as Panasonic.

sorry for the confusion. By gen.3, i was actually referring to the square gateway from Aqara. This term "gen. 3" was commonly used on other home automation forums.

i am thinking of investing in that model if it can support Panasonic air cond which i currently use.

did u get the square unit?

it needs to be linked to the xiaomi gateway. not sure whether it must be version 2, but i got both and working fine.

and yes some of the stats are in chinese, although u can read the figures anyways.

i use it to control my chinese cheap dehumidifier which is linked to a xiaomi / aqara wall socket, turning it on / off at preset levels. working well but still need to fine tune the triggering humidity points.

what radio channel were you streaming previously? China stations?

just wondering are you guys somehow using tm?
i have streamyx and also faced the same problem connecting to mihome apps sometimes when on wifi thru phone, but if i switch to mobile, everything works smoothly.

anyone facing same case?

yup, that's why i think tm is blocking connection to china.
but not confirmed since i don't know how to test.

Can you share your source or info regarding the mi home integration with Google home? I am assuming this is the 'official' feature opened up by xiaomi? Or is this done using other workarounds?

I am in the process of building a raspberry server to host either domoticz or home assistance which is widely discussed here, but if xiaomi now enables Google integration then that would be awesome.

This post has been edited by WIS9000: Nov 12 2017, 11:01 AM