Your Latest Home Assistant Project

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Uber Geek

#3046020 5-Mar-2023 13:50

My SkyConnect adapter arrived a few weeks ago but since I'm running HA as a VM on Hyper-V, I needed an additional PCI-E USB controller to pass through to the HA VM. That finally arrived last week (I kinda forgot I had the SkyConnect on order until it arrived and hadn't picked up the USB controller ahead of time) so installed it into my host server this morning and added it to the VM via DDA. HA was a little weird on its first boot and I needed to repair the Supervisor but after that it came back to life.

I added the ZHA integration and it immediately found the SkyConnect. I was then able to remove the window/door sensors from the Aqara hub that I had and added them to the ZHA integration. Another cloud connected device removed!

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Silvrav

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#3046160 6-Mar-2023 08:42

Dashboard coming along nicely - temp sensors color and glow adjust according to temp ranges, RBG lights now work according to color of the light and fans etc spin.

Lots of my cards are dynamic, so will change color or flash or go dull depending on state and what needs to be done.

Silvrav

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#3046642 7-Mar-2023 09:12

Just ordered one of these: https://shop.m5stack.com/products/stick-c

so many options with this little thing it seems but my first project will be an EQ sensor to determine and show at home EQ info.

Silvrav

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#3055153 27-Mar-2023 09:12

Next project done - EQ detector:

Will have to wait now and see how accurate it is but the gent who put this together uses it extensively.

mark0x01

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Wannabe Geek

#3064489 17-Apr-2023 12:09

The HA runs in a container on a Pi 3, with it's wifi as an dedicated and isolated HA network, so the IOT devices dont get external internet access.

I use RS485 devices connected via a tcp gateway with cat5 cable and 24v DC for power.

The RS485 bus includes a mains current clamp in the meter box, indoor, outdoor and ceiling temperature sensors and multiple relay boards for the irrigation system.

Wifi connected devices are reflashed with Tasmota using MQTT, and include power plug metering and switches for electric blankets and the Xaiomi vacuum.

Current projects to extend this are home made rs485 temp & moisture sensors for the irrigation system, HRV control and IR controls for heat pumps.

tim0001

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Ultimate Geek

#3072167 4-May-2023 10:44

Does anyone have recommendations for reasonable accurate humidity sensors to connect to ESP32 etc? I've got a BME280 module, but the humidity doesn't seem to be accurate (perhaps its a fake or damaged?)

Found some good reviews of the AHT20 and AHT21, so might try them.

Silvrav

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#3072169 4-May-2023 10:50

tim0001:

Does anyone have recommendations for reasonable accurate humidity sensors to connect to ESP32 etc? I've got a BME280 module, but the humidity doesn't seem to be accurate (perhaps its a fake or damaged?)

Found some good reviews of the AHT20 and AHT21, so might try them.

I used the AM2302 or AM2320 in the past when I still tinkered and made my own boards - about 3-5 years ago.

With more kids and less time, I started buying already-made aqara products 😝

Krispkiwi

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Master Geek

#3074370 9-May-2023 22:16

Other than phillips hue plugs, are there any other zigbee plugs in NZ that are certified here? I couldn't locate any when I did a search on the weekend.

huckster

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#3074371 9-May-2023 22:23

tim0001:

Does anyone have recommendations for reasonable accurate humidity sensors to connect to ESP32 etc? I've got a BME280 module, but the humidity doesn't seem to be accurate (perhaps its a fake or damaged?)

Found some good reviews of the AHT20 and AHT21, so might try them.

I've only dabbled with AM2302 and BME280. I prefer the latter as the former (in sunny Auckland) seem to often get stuck at 99.9%.
Not saying I haven't had problems with them, but I think that was me running them off 5v not 3.3v. ESP32 and ESP8266.

gcorgnet

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Uber Geek

#3074390 10-May-2023 07:08

Krispkiwi:

Other than phillips hue plugs, are there any other zigbee plugs in NZ that are certified here? I couldn't locate any when I did a search on the weekend.

I have these ones and they work great: https://www.amazon.com.au/Required-Function-Supports-Certified-Standard/dp/B09TDCJ2RB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11HNRFEXCJQGJ&keywords=athom+plug&qid=1683659269&sprefix=athom+plu%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

Krispkiwi

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Master Geek

#3074419 10-May-2023 08:58

gcorgnet:

Krispkiwi:

Other than phillips hue plugs, are there any other zigbee plugs in NZ that are certified here? I couldn't locate any when I did a search on the weekend.

I have these ones and they work great: https://www.amazon.com.au/Required-Function-Supports-Certified-Standard/dp/B09TDCJ2RB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11HNRFEXCJQGJ&keywords=athom+plug&qid=1683659269&sprefix=athom+plu%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

The page says they're Wi-Fi rather than Zigbee.

gcorgnet

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Uber Geek

#3074421 10-May-2023 09:00

Damn, you're right. Apologies.

THey're still good though and are pre-flashed with Tasmota so give you easy and full local control and power monitoring.

Krispkiwi

55 posts

Master Geek

#3074452 10-May-2023 11:07

gcorgnet:

Damn, you're right. Apologies.

THey're still good though and are pre-flashed with Tasmota so give you easy and full local control and power monitoring.

How do you tell on the listing that' they're certified here?

pih

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#3074530 10-May-2023 12:44

Krispkiwi:
How do you tell on the listing that' they're certified here?

Uh, my understanding is that they aren't. The older (unsafe) version wasn't compliant with any electrical standards here and had a pretty serious flaw. The newer model is at least C-Tick certified and safer, however I don't think anyone has an SDOC to import and sell them here legally.

EDIT: I might also add that the ones pictured in the Amazon listing are the old model (CE certification mark). Buy at your at your own risk. I'd be purchasing the latest direct from Athom if you're still keen to use them.

Krispkiwi

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Master Geek

#3074531 10-May-2023 12:49

pih:
Krispkiwi:

How do you tell on the listing that' they're certified here?

Uh, my understanding is that they aren't. The older (unsafe) version wasn't compliant with any electrical standards here and had a pretty serious flaw. The newer model is at least C-Tick certified and safer, however I don't think anyone has an SDOC to import and sell them here legally.

EDIT: I might also add that the ones pictured in the Amazon listing are the old model (CE certification mark). Buy at your at your own risk. I'd be purchasing the latest direct from Athom if you're still keen to use them.

Good to know, I'm currently using the Kogan smart plugs with energy monitoring, the older ones and whilst they work and im pretty sure they're certified, the wifi connection on them isn't great so just looking to replace these

https://www.kogan.com/nz/buy/kogan-smarterhome-smart-plug-energy-meter-5v-24a-usb-ports/

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