[Official] Home Automation Thread

[batniss]

Thanks batniss. Then it makes sense for me to get the M2 hub since it's the latest and more future proof right? Planning to get the D1 wall switches

yup, its fine.

 

[Specialfeelings]

Hi everyone. Need some expert help. My 2 Broadlink TC2-2 that i have been using for the pass 2 years suddenly started giving me problems couple of days ago. Manual it can be turn on and off, but I'm unable to control it via google or Broadlink app. Below are what i have tried so far.

1) Tried pairing again both TC2-2 using both Android and Apple phone. Encounter sometimes able to pair but will stop working after couple of minutes.

2) Cleared my cache in the broadlink app and move my RM Pro out to the livingroom beside the switches. Pair again the switches, encounter the same intermittent pairing issue and also the switches not working after a couple of mins in the Broadlink app even after successfully pairing. Observe the RM Pro sending signal out when pressing on and off the switches in the app but the switches still not working, and have successfully operated my curtains which uses a RF motor to verify that its not my RM Pro that is faulty.

3) Have tried reinstalling the Broadlink app on both Android and iPhone but issue not resolved.

I3m pretty sure my RM Pro is ok. Now I'm not sure if its the switches, since i feel the odds of both TC2-2 failing on the same day is pretty slim and they do intermittently pairs and work for a couple of mins. Or is it the Broadlink app which from past experience with the IHC app can be quite buggy.

So what do you all think? Isit the switches or the Broadlink app issue?

Anyone encounter the same issue as me and have a solution?

 

[lycanboy]

Just curious. Why would you want to use the Aqara M1S hub when the Aqara M2 hub is available?

I trying to find a M1S for my bedroom as I prefer having the night light function. My ceiling fan is running RF and I am already buying a separate tuya universal IR/RF controller. Hence, having a m2 Hub is a bit "extra" as I only need it to relay zigbee.

 

[chewtl]

Hi guys. I am gg to set up my home automation system. I will prefer wall switches that are able to give a live status feedback and i can view this on my phone app. I have neutral wiring in my home and i am wondering which model is good? I will also like to control aircons and other appliances together.

 

[stam]

anyone using smartthings hub in your house? it can link to zwave and zigbee devices right?

 

[batniss]

anyone using smartthings hub in your house? it can link to zwave and zigbee devices right?

Not as straightforward as you wish it will be.

 

[lycanboy]

Hi guys, I bought an Opple 6 key wireless switch.

I am trying to add it to my M2 Hub(connected to Other region) but I can't find it. I did managed to add the Opple 2 Key wireless switch.

Thank you

Edit: I managed to add it manually. Cheers

 

[stam]

Not as straightforward as you wish it will be.

any reason? difficult to setup?? cause i have mix of z wave and zigbee, seems like only smartthings can do both. Aeotec is the new version right?

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[koohansen]

Not as straightforward as you wish it will be.

keen to know too, as I plan to have both Zigbee and Z-wave devices as well

 

[batniss]

any reason? difficult to setup?? cause i have mix of z wave and zigbee, seems like only smartthings can do both. Aeotec is the new version right?

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It must be part of the lineup in ST listed brands. If it isn't it is not going to be straightforward you will need to set your smartthings device handler. Aqara is definitely not part of ST listed brands. My advice, do your diligence before jumping into it blindly

 

[WoShiPro]

Anyone using xiaomi products connected to mi home and google home?

Some of my devices is connected to SG and some to China server. My Google home only show some of my devices and not all the devices from both sg and china server?

 

[yamashita]

any reason? difficult to setup?? cause i have mix of z wave and zigbee, seems like only smartthings can do both. Aeotec is the new version right?

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You can consider Hubitat as well and it offers zigbee and zwave integration as well. The people who founded Hubitat were previously key contributors in the SmartThings community.

 

[stam]

You can consider Hubitat as well and it offers zigbee and zwave integration as well. The people who founded Hubitat were previously key contributors in the SmartThings community.

oh, thanks, will look into it. Which version should we purchase? UK one? Thanks.

 

[yamashita]

oh, thanks, will look into it. Which version should we purchase? UK one? Thanks.

I am using the UK version. Do note that the version you choose determines the supported zwave frequency. For the UK version, it supports UK zwave frequency, i.e. 868.4 MHz

Singapore was previously using UK zwave frequency but IMDA switched to South Korea zwave frequency (920.90 MHz, 921.70 MHz, 923.10 MHz). Can do some reading over here.

It's easier to get zwave products based on UK zwave frequency as well.

 

[stam]

I am using the UK version. Do note that the version you choose determines the supported zwave frequency. For the UK version, it supports UK zwave frequency, i.e. 868.4 MHz

Singapore was previously using UK zwave frequency but IMDA switched to South Korea zwave frequency (920.90 MHz, 921.70 MHz, 923.10 MHz). Can do some reading over here.

It's easier to get zwave products based on UK zwave frequency as well.

Ordering Hubitat Elevation® for Other Regions​

Hubitat Elevation® can be used in any region of the world. To order a hub for a different region, select the product above that has the power supply that you need. You will be able to set the Z-Wave frequency for your region in the user interface when you set up your hub. All power supplies are USB 5 Volts @ 1 Amp, 100V to 240V. Other available regions/frequencies include:

Does the above mean i can order the UK one and set to korea frequency?

 

[yamashita]

Ordering Hubitat Elevation® for Other Regions​

Hubitat Elevation® can be used in any region of the world. To order a hub for a different region, select the product above that has the power supply that you need. You will be able to set the Z-Wave frequency for your region in the user interface when you set up your hub. All power supplies are USB 5 Volts @ 1 Amp, 100V to 240V. Other available regions/frequencies include:

Does the above mean i can order the UK one and set to korea frequency?

That's interesting - it seems like the current Hubitat supports multiple frequencies. My Hubitat of 3-4 years old has to select the zwave frequency at the time of purchase.

I read the updated zwave documentation, the zwave frequency can be switched in settings.

In this case, just choose the UK variant as it uses the same 3-pin power plug as Singapore.

 

[lycanboy]

Hi guys, anyone faced this issue of Aqara D1 turning itself off?

My D1 1 Gang Non-netural controlling my ceiling fan shut itself off in the middle of the night. The switch is pretty new and the ceiling fan too.

Any idea how to prevent this from happening?

Here is the log if it helps.

 

[stam]

That's interesting - it seems like the current Hubitat supports multiple frequencies. My Hubitat of 3-4 years old has to select the zwave frequency at the time of purchase.

I read the updated zwave documentation, the zwave frequency can be switched in settings.

In this case, just choose the UK variant as it uses the same 3-pin power plug as Singapore.

Hi, may i know how you check if the z-wave devices is compatiable with hubitat?
eg. I have Vida by Fermax z-wave controller to control my aircon units and the dooya motor for ziptrack. How to check if it is able to connect to hubitat? Any specs to look out for?

 

[stam]

anyone able to control normal ceiling fans(with feedback on on/off status/can adjust speed) with either z-wave/zigbee?

 

[lycanboy]

anyone able to control normal ceiling fans(with feedback on on/off status/can adjust speed) with either z-wave/zigbee?

Aqara m2 hub can learn and emit IR.

Is your fan using IR remote?

I can toggle my fan speed and lighting with a wireless aqara opple switch