[Official] Home Automation Thread

[Elon Jobs]

the eTouch works with broadlink and can be added to the econtrol/IHC app ?

I have Broadlink TC switches but they cannot be controlled by Google Home. Was thinking of eTouch panels for my heaters.

How did u get eTouch to work with Google Home ?

Hi,

Can you share how to link eTouch switches to RM Pro+?

Voice > GHM > IHC > RM Pro > eTouch
The problem here is the integration between IHC and GHM- both TC2 and eTouch are RF switches, but the tiny and crucial difference is TC2 is manufactured by Broadlink and hence, when added into IHC it gets recognised and appears automatically as a Wall Light Switch RF, which is the problem here- GHM ONLY RECOGNISES LAMPS (and scenes).

Since eTouch is not produced by Broadlink, what happens when I add it into IHC is it won’t be recognised as a Wall Light Switch RF. I will pair it first with a physical RF remote (80 key, enough for a few hundred frequencies) and set each individual frequency for on and off. Then I will go to the IHC and create the usual User Define Remote (which we have to do for all RF remotes), let RM Pro learn the on/off frequencies and then create a scene using IHC for on/off. It may sound like a lot of work, but by the third switch, I could do it all in slightly under two minutes for each individual gang on each switch.

So by choosing eTouch over TC2, I had to pay more (about $10 each) and a bit more time setting it up, but right now I can control all the switches in my home using voice commands to my GHM. By the way the RF is quite strong, I only need one RM Pro to control all the wall switches in my 5 room BTO.

Anyway, for those price sensitive guys, there is a new alternative- Funry RF switches. About $5 cheaper than TC2 ($15 cheaper than eTouch!), most importantly, can use voice to control via GHM/AED. I was told specs slightly lower than eTouch but okay for those lower wattage stuff like lights and fans. Just to be clear, I have not used Funry before, I just saw it on Carousell and spoke to the seller and that’s what she told me. When my eTouch expires, I’ll consider Funry.

 

[Elon Jobs]

I'm surprise..Was looking at lowyat smart home thread, nobody saying anything about non-neutral one failing thou..

I asked my seller before- for Broadlink TC2 is 100,000 clicks or 2 years, whichever comes first. eTouch doesn’t have an official specs but it’s of better quality and she said it will have a slightly lifespan than TC2.

 

[Vulpix]

I've been recommending xiaomi robot vacuums to friends and so far everyone who bought it thanked me. Can't wait to get my own home and do automation.

 

[JackDulouz]

U neber ask me inside Telegram mah...

Your switch failure rate high boh??

 

[Elon Jobs]

I've been recommending xiaomi robot vacuums to friends and so far everyone who bought it thanked me. Can't wait to get my own home and do automation.

Yes! Worth every penny of the $320!!

 

[MaoZeDuo]

I saw the burnt pictures abit scared haha... regretted nvr neutral-wire all the wall switch points... i will stick with aqara cos it retains the tactile switch

I'm surprise..Was looking at lowyat smart home thread, nobody saying anything about non-neutral one failing thou..

 

[MaoZeDuo]

Now av day i play abit... this weekend will try xiaomi tong xue lol

I've been recommending xiaomi robot vacuums to friends and so far everyone who bought it thanked me. Can't wait to get my own home and do automation.

 

[MaoZeDuo]

Nice... i plan to stock up next shipment...

I have a full set for replacements

 

[Gixxerfied]

I saw the burnt pictures abit scared haha... regretted nvr neutral-wire all the wall switch points... i will stick with aqara cos it retains the tactile switch

If this is more stable then would be a good investment..

Just fix up Yeelight Ceiling Lamp for the kitchen..Might get a few switches to try..

 

[MaoZeDuo]

Since ur yeelight is smart le can also use wireless switch which is cheaper and can stick anywhere

If this is more stable then would be a good investment..

Just fix up Yeelight Ceiling Lamp for the kitchen..Might get a few switches to try..

 

[Gixxerfied]

Since ur yeelight is smart le can also use wireless switch which is cheaper and can stick anywhere

No issue about the yeelight since i can alexa it..

Switches more for the other lights..

 

[tian800]

Do the RF wall switches provide status feedback? If I want to check whether I forget to turn off the switch when I'm outside, am I able to do so?

 

[saintock]

Im using the sonoff touch.

Can i check with you if there's any way to switch off the wifi indicator light? Thanks

 

[AsusEpoxy]

I saw the burnt pictures abit scared haha... regretted nvr neutral-wire all the wall switch points... i will stick with aqara cos it retains the tactile switch

mine simply died, dont event have burnt. Shows that QC is lacking. 3 dead Aqara switches in 6 months of deployment. Aqara is the best in terms of design, usage, but sucks for QC.

 

[Gixxerfied]

mine simply died, dont event have burnt. Shows that QC is lacking. 3 dead Aqara switches in 6 months of deployment. Aqara is the best in terms of design, usage, but sucks for QC.

Just die like that still better then waking up to burnt smell..

 

[AsusEpoxy]

Just die like that still better then waking up to burnt smell..

but at $40 a pop, 1 dead switch every 2 months is financially stupid

 

[Gixxerfied]

but at $40 a pop, 1 dead switch every 2 months is financially stupid

True also..

Which is why i'm considering if i wana get 1 gang and 2 gang + gateway to try..

 

[Elon Jobs]

Do the RF wall switches provide status feedback? If I want to check whether I forget to turn off the switch when I'm outside, am I able to do so?

Nope, not for my eTouch- I can’t check, so if I want to be sure, I have to press the off switch on my phone a couple of times just to be sure a light/fan is off.

 

[RyanJ]

Voice > GHM > IHC > RM Pro > eTouch
The problem here is the integration between IHC and GHM- both TC2 and eTouch are RF switches, but the tiny and crucial difference is TC2 is manufactured by Broadlink and hence, when added into IHC it gets recognised and appears automatically as a Wall Light Switch RF, which is the problem here- GHM ONLY RECOGNISES LAMPS (and scenes).

Since eTouch is not produced by Broadlink, what happens when I add it into IHC is it won’t be recognised as a Wall Light Switch RF. I will pair it first with a physical RF remote (80 key, enough for a few hundred frequencies) and set each individual frequency for on and off. Then I will go to the IHC and create the usual User Define Remote (which we have to do for all RF remotes), let RM Pro learn the on/off frequencies and then create a scene using IHC for on/off. It may sound like a lot of work, but by the third switch, I could do it all in slightly under two minutes for each individual gang on each switch.

this info is awesome. thanks for sharing. now it makes me feel like switching out all my broadlinks into eTouch switches

 

[94855998]

Anone used Aqara Smart Lock S2 here? Self-install or hire installer? Any recommended contact?