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alucard89
post Dec 28 2016, 06:45 PM

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QUOTE(prasys @ Dec 24 2016, 02:18 PM)
Bought all xiaomi stuff

Managed to get it up and running ! Now it works with Siri as well and it can control

The app is in Engrish , but its a lousy app. Good for pairing and enabling developer mode. After that you can use homebridge + homekit + Siri to control and automate it

Now I need to replace the light switch
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Hi, can you provide links or some guide how you configure them to work with siri?
Also, did you manage to get google now working with xiaomi hub?
Just starting to have interest on getting voice commands to work with automated device after seeing some videos people using tasker app and combo with harmony hub
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post Jan 12 2017, 02:29 PM

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Anyone using amazon echo dot here?
Thinking about buying one and getting it work to with broadlink rm like in this video



Sonoff seems to be a low cost alternative to smart plugs, curious to know how long it can last hmm.gif



My friend bought broadlink tc2 smart switch but it stopped working after a few months
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post Jan 12 2017, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 12 2017, 08:53 PM)
I'm going to get Echo dot to integrate with my smartthings home automation, actually I ordered it Nov last year through ezbuy, but they fxxx out and waste my 1.5 months waiting, very bad service for ezbuy US store.

I also just got the broadlink tc2 and RM Pro, now integrating with smartthings, so that I can use echo dot to voice control all my smart devices

I bought the xiaomi temperature/humidity sensor lately to monitor my drybox humidity, the sensor is dirt cheap which costs < RM35, and it can work with smartthings, I'm going to buy more xiaomi zigbee plug/motion sensor/door & windows contact sensors since it is much cheaper and able to work with smartthings hub
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I plan to buy one from taobao instead, faster to get from there.
Still no sales on echo dot for now. I notice for ezbuy you have to push them a bit, last time i tried to buy amazon fire tv stick during black friday sales and they only order it a week after that promo ended. Obviously it goes back to full price and I cancelled that order.
What's the shipping fee for ezbuy us? I mostly use it for prime shipping now, can't go wrong with rm16 for a single checkout for any items.

For the broadlink rm pro, how do you extend to other rooms?
Do you have to use rf extender cable like with logitech harmony or get multiple rm pro and place it various room like the kitchen/living room?
Can you share how you configure smartthings with xiaomi home suit system?
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post Jan 13 2017, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 13 2017, 12:22 PM)
so this is where u guys discuss this things

hi idoblu, its me again biggrin.gif

setting up mine as well, currently, linking echo with hue and vera, still waiting for harmony hub to arrive

so far problem encounter is when 2nd dot( in master room) cant connect to wifi
other than that need the dot to really recognize your english n sentence structure
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I think should be no problem, saw an echo demo with a guy with thick chinese accent and still can get recognized

Do you plan to extend to other areas in your house with rf extender cables?

How long was the delivery from amazon?
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post Jan 13 2017, 05:40 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 13 2017, 04:25 PM)
i use 3rd party, the one we using for years

amazon deliver to sg la, no?

, me stay small apt, did gotten another wifi extender, everything seems ok now, so far alexa did not turn red color in the bedroom

delivery to my usa address quite fast, then consolidation cos waiting other items, then ship back here, ard 3 days bah, DHL
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Oh I meant for the harmony hub, did you buy more than one unit or just get one unit and extend to other rooms using rf cable?
DHL ar, sounds expensive for shipping, which service you're using & what's the overall price including postage?
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post Jan 16 2017, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 14 2017, 11:18 AM)
Are there wifi controlled switches that can be hidden behind wall switches like those from Fibaro but not needing a controller hub?

I asked Sonoff but their reply is a bit strange
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One of their staff confirmed they'll be adding support to alexa next month, good to know since i don't see any tasker integration with sonoff yet.

http://support.iteadstudio.com/support/dis...ics/11000009015
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post Jan 16 2017, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 14 2017, 10:36 AM)
no, i dont use ezbuy

the service i use is MYUS.com
it has options for me to pick to use dhl or fedex, but all these while im used to DHL, easier access for me to pick up

@alu, i just bought one unit of the harmony hub, havent reach me yet
still thinking how can i link it so i can voice control in my room as well, any ideas? the hub itself will be in the living room for sure, it comes with an ir blaster too
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From what I've read, you can configure it directly using the alexa app.
I'm just wondering what's the best way to control rf/ir devices in other rooms.
Either getting extra rm pro or rf extender device

Now I'm still looking for low cost wifi/rf wall switch that be controlled using tasker/alexa. If anyone has any suggestions, please do recommend
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post Jan 16 2017, 01:32 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 16 2017, 01:21 PM)
i bought 4  rclxms.gif
thanks for intro here
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How are you using them so far? Easy to install?
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post Jan 16 2017, 07:55 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 16 2017, 01:39 PM)
I just ordered after seeing your post
Dunno takes how long to get here
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I see, will be waiting for your review then
Are you using any wifi wall switch now also that's still in working condition now?
I'm a bit doubtful with broadlink wall switch since it didn't last long when my friend had one
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post Jan 16 2017, 08:26 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 16 2017, 08:06 PM)
Nope but wanted to buy the tp link smart plug. Now no need liao
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There's that but I do wonder how sonoff works if there's more than 1 switch on 1 wall socket.
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post Jan 16 2017, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 16 2017, 08:32 PM)
Don't understand
You want to use 1 Sonoff to control many ?
Or do you have say an extension power outlet but you only want to control one something
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Something like that, if there's like 3 switch on one wall socket like for nightlight, led light and fan.
So it turns on/off all at once?

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post Jan 16 2017, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 16 2017, 08:43 PM)
Depends how you wire it. If you put the Sonoff at the extension wire then it will control all three. If put say at the fan wire then it controls the fan

Oops...maybe I misunderstood you. You said wall switch? This is not for wall switch
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Ok, understood
It's specific to control one device, or whatever elss at the end of the wire
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post Jan 17 2017, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 17 2017, 12:47 PM)
im using aeotec and fibaro to switch off items
they shud be fixing it this weekend if they can make it

bought a tp link to extend the home wifi, not very stable

@ alucard, here is the problem im facing, since the harmony home would be at the living hall, im thinking wat other way can i use it to voice control the tv/appletv in my room as well

any ideas? the RF extender need to be wired from the hub
another thing i read is the remote that comes to it, can be used to send out IR, not too sure how it works
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Seems like wireless option would be all the devices listed here

https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-ir-remote-exten...CFVcSHwodousEYw

Btw, how many devices can you add with your hamony hub?
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post Jan 20 2017, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 20 2017, 01:02 PM)
alamak my Sonoff left Shenzhen --->HK----> now landed in Sweden hahahaha......

shipped via SF-Express
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Aliexpress? How much did you buy from there?
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post Jan 20 2017, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 20 2017, 03:48 PM)
not aliexpress but iteads - https://www.itead.cc
$4.85 each
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Free shipping right? Looks like they're using sweden post if pass thru sweden, like when I bought stuff from aliexpress
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post Jan 20 2017, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 20 2017, 03:52 PM)
have to pay, there are a few selections to choose from. the cheapest was registerer airmail i think which was just little bit less than the SF-Express I chose
SF Express is a Chinese company -= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SF_Express
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Oh, ok
I estimate around 3 usd for shipping those 3 units?
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post Jan 20 2017, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jan 20 2017, 03:58 PM)
I paid $8.45 for shipping
i should have say something to them when I saw they put "Europe Distribution Center"
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Better to buy from taobao, those 3 units should be under 1kg @ rm13 using dex
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post Jan 20 2017, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 18 2017, 11:36 AM)

the hub can connect till 8, unless if u buy the elite, then can go till 15
how does the IR repeater work? i connect one unit to the hub, and the other just put in another room? they will connect wirelessly?
each of these IR unit needs to have a power source right?


my current house 1.2k sqf nia, not those 6k sqf penthouse
Tried IFTTT, couldnt really get it to work wat i need
need to experiment more
the speed of it quite fast, i send a trigger from alexa to ifttt from there to philips hue, about 1 second or so
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Only thing I don't like is the device limitation with harmony hubs
Not too sure if they would connect wirelessly automatically since I've just recently started reading about them
And for that reason I also bought broadlink rm pro since there's no limits to devices added

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jan 19 2017, 12:43 AM)
There are many smart home devices are running locally without connecting to cloud, and managed by smart phone, especially china brand wifi smart devices like tp-link, home automation solutions like wemo, openhab, home assitant, control4, vera all can work without cloud.
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Hi, which one are you using now?
Openhab or home assistant easier to setup?
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post Jan 23 2017, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jan 23 2017, 10:59 AM)
mine has just arrive, dont think will have time to fiddle with it

personally i do not have that really many device, but if it could work ideally in this manner i would be happy (all thru voice command)
living
1. tv
2. soundbar
3. exposure amp
4. PS4 (which doesnt work now i think) or wall mount fan
5. Kodi (if its possible)

room
1. tv
2. apple tv
3. wall mount fan

so max out about 8 items or so for my setup

broadlink seems interesting, may ask my fren to consider if he wanna set up smart home
the hub itself doesnt seem very expensive
and it seems like one for all instead of my setup
mine i need the pc to run 24/7 just to act as  bridge to link alexa and vera
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I'm not sure about vera, but with alexa you can install tasker on any android box and it can act as bridge and control broadlink

There's also home assistant app that you can install on raspberry pi board but it does require a bit more tinkering to configure properly with your existing devices.

If you only have ir devices (mostly with aircon/fan) you can just get the cheaper broadlink mini 3 (no rf).
I'm getting the broadlink pro since I might be planning to also get rf wall switches.
Particularly for 4 gang wall switch, since most wifi switch only has 1/2 gang only.

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