[Official] Home Automation Thread

[kt]

i just check with a digital lock company, they told me samsung smart cannot control samsumg digital door. lol. they recommended me zipato. the hub quite cheap but the super chio zipatile is a boomzzz but still im saving up for one.

Thanks for the advice.
That's strange, because according to this site http://products.z-wavealliance.org/products/1373 at least this model is zwave compliant...

 

[NeonX]

Hey guys, check out the Zipato smart home system. Compatible with many brands and ultimately we don't have to choose between Z-wave or Zigbee as their controller can do both and more. Automated my whole house at a very affordable price

where u do yours? recommendation please. Am renovating my new place soon

 

[eggeater87]

@neonX, did mine with Zipato Singapore, their office number is 63841151

 

[confucius87]

The lock company ownself say one, not stable. He showed me a demo, the lock and unlock is of opposite. example lock is unlock den unlock is lock. Den he sent me a demo video of zipato controlling. stable no lag and accurate.

 

[confucius87]

neonx can share your quote with me? cause im skouting for the best price. hehehe

 

[NeonX]

Not so fast leh, cause my Reno probably starting Feb, I still sourcing and considering haha

neonx can share your quote with me? cause im skouting for the best price. hehehe

 

[confucius87]

haha ok bro no worries! i jus visited zipato show room at ubi. first impression they like haven reno finish. but their demo is quite comprehensive. waiting for their quote. den i will compare again.

 

[Tuakong]

Bookmarked!!
I bought LIFX and Hue bulbs to be integrated with Samsung Smartthings (UK version) and Echo
Also bought the harmony hub for devices
For AC, I bought Tado and Sensibo

Smartthings compatible devices like door/light/window sensors

All ready to roll but haven't had time to start

 

[Uramasa]

guys,

Anyone bought Fibaro Home center lite or home center 2?
any review on this item? I'm thinking to get Fibaro Starter Kit + Amazon Echo (for voice command) to test around.

Any similar setup?


One more thing guys, now Samsung SmartThings is having Thanksgiving promo
https://shop.smartthings.com/#!/kits/samsung-smartthings-home-monitoring-kit

so it will become $149 for the Monitoring Kit, is it worth to get?
The downside is they are using Z-wave (US Frequency) thus need to get any additional gadget from US to work with this.

 

[bloodwater]

Huat arh!

Anyone using google home or plan to use it?

Walmart having promo now leh. USD$99 instead of USD$129.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Google-Home/54742302

Sibei gian, but anyone using?

 

[NeonX]

if i use philips hue, if i switch it off via the wall switch then i can't switch it on with the app already right?

then if like that everytime i wanna switch off the lights while ensuring usability i have to switch it off via the app?

another thing, can't even find samsung refrigerators and washing machine that works with smartthings locally.. sian..

maybe should just give up haha

 

[lvlaTr1X]

Currently still thinking to do home automation or not for my BTO..

Mainly is interested to link up the light switches for things like "Door open and its night time, turn on light in front of main door".

A rough calculation is as below,
Samsung smartthing starter kit - $420
Z-Wave switch - $85 (no diff between 1 - 3 gang) x 6 = $510
Installation of the switch plus pulling of neutral wire - $60 each x 6 = $360
Google Home - $250

In total its about $1.6k investment.. Haven't count in if need to rewire to the same spot for the light switches..

 

[-73H_64M3R-]

For mine its timing but light sensor is no issue too. Can add on for $100-200. Theres also a light sensor that adjusts blinds position according to light direction and intensity.

If u live in a 24/7 aircon house, the thermostat can use this change in blinds to help maintain comfortable house temp

Are you in a 24/7 air con house?

 

[bullfrog]

Guys just remember if u are replacing your light switches with an intelligent switch, u need to pull a neutral wire to it. Anything electrical to function needs both a live and neutral wire. Our regular switches only open and close the live wire circuit so there's no neutral wire to your switch.
If you wanna avoid cabling, u need an intelligent light bulb. But each bulb costs nearly the price of a switch. Also your regular switch should always be in the 'on' position if u wanna go the smart bulb approach.
Cos if u off ur main switch, the bulb has no power so u lose control of it.

Sent from under a rock using GAGT

 

[NeonX]

thinking of doing motorize blinds. Anyone knows of any vendor that can do this?

Probably link to samsung smartthings.

My planned setup currently is

Amazon echo
Samsung smartthings
Tado aircon controller
Logitech harmony
Philips light hue

 

[Yureak]

thinking of doing motorize blinds. Anyone knows of any vendor that can do this?

Probably link to samsung smartthings.

My planned setup currently is

Amazon echo
Samsung smartthings
Tado aircon controller
Logitech harmony
Philips light hue

What's your budget? You want branded like Lutron/Somfy or any brand also ok?

Motorised blinds pricey tell u first

 

[Yureak]

Are you in a 24/7 air con house?

Nope but my blinds are integrated

 

[nomoreliaola]

First post here ... Wanted to use Wi-Fi controlled glass film by sone by Damn ex.. Anyone has Wi-Fi film to sic?

Sent from Samsung SM-N910G using GAGT

 

[Yureak]

First post here ... Wanted to use Wi-Fi controlled glass film by sone by Damn ex.. Anyone has Wi-Fi film to sic?

Sent from Samsung SM-N910G using GAGT

Tiagong local dealers is $1000/sq m not kidding

 

[nomoreliaola]

Tiagong local dealers is $1000/sq m not kidding

wtf ... and i tot sonte is expensive le ... looks like i need to live with naked glass door