Right I have a spare pi 3 actually so that could also be an option…
I think I’ll try these cheaper options before I go off replacing routers just because of one feature limitation.
Hi everyone,
Looking for some advice regarding smart light switches. I have a 3-gang wall plate at the front of my house that has rocker switches for my hall light, veranda light and my garden path lights. I have put wifi bulbs in the veranda and hall so it’s controlling the garden lighting I need some help with.
Looking for options to be able to control turning the garden path lights on/off - no dimming. There is no neutral wires in any of the 3 switches. I have z-wave, zigbee and HomeKit devices in my home so I dont have a preference about the technology used. Have also used Aeotec Nano Dimmer in some rooms - not sure how that would work on the garden lights?
Thanks,
Mark
that is awesome, is it a simple on and off or can it read power consumption? I have a house full of clipsal iconic power points and switches, have shelly’s behind all the switches though now.
No power sensors unfortunately - only control of each outlet.
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Hiya - anyone know if these can be tasmotoized?
https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/kogan-smarterhome-smart-touch-light-1-switch-gang/
https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/kogan-smarterhome-smart-touch-light-2-switch-gang/
They are half the price of the Deta 1 & 2 gangs which can be for sure Tasmotized (but it requires a usb-to-serial)
All,
Re. Trader Powermesh. I have some of their switches plus the Zimi hub and I was hoping to integrate to Home Assistant so I have logged a Feature Request in the forum. If I can get people to vote for that, perhaps there is a chance that someone can make the integration. I have the API document from Trader but it needs someone clever to write the code.
I have spoken to Trader and they are not interested.
Integration to Zimi / Powermesh - Feature Requests - Home Assistant Community (home-assistant.io)
Any chance you could help and and vote for it?
If not, I probably have to try and offload the Powermesh gear and start again with something else.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, could someone please share a pic or link for an electrical junction box for the IoTaWatt they are using? Thanks 
Hey guys,
Anyone know if these power boards are comparable with Home Assistant and/or the Tuya integration? I find it difficult to figure out what is compatible with Tuya and what isn’t.
Brilliant Smart Wifi 4 Outlet Powerboard with 4 USB Charger Ports | 20691/05
looks similar to this on AliExpress
Wifi Smart Power Strip Surge Protector Voice Control 4 AC AU Outlets Plug Socket with USB Charging Ports1.5m Extension Cord|Smart Power Socket Plug| - AliExpress
it states " Voice Control
Plug a device in, connect to your Wi-Fi network and download a free App “Jinvoo smart” or “Smart Life”." so can only assume it is Tuya compatible
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Saw the Ali Express version. I’m never quite sure which apps and devices are tuya compatible. Thanks.
It looks exactly the same as the Brilliant Smart plug board that I spent a lot on. I was able to flash it with tuya convert. Of course things may have changed, either via a firmware change, a chipset change or by this being a totally different but identical looking device.
Here is my firmware write-up. https://www.esphome-devices.com/devices/Brilliant-Smart-Powerboard/
The power board has four individually controllable AC sockets, controllable USB (all controlled together), the push button switch and blue/red led around the button. The small leds next to each socket are not controllable, they follow the state of each socket.
Vivitar also make a physically identical looking device.
I think if tuya convert no longer works, you could easily take it apart and flash the esp from the pins, although I haven’t done that myself.
I actually just answered the post below yours, but my post answers your question I think.
I was hoping that it would work with the Tuya integration without having to flash or use Tuya convert or use new firmware.
I have never used tuya as such. They are developing a local tuya HA integration. I know nothing more. Buggered if I want them to have my info though.
Are there any recommendations for front door locks? Ultimately want to enter the house via smart phone NFC tag
Beware that particular item does not include the zigbee module.
It has a ZB module, as in can connect to a hub. It requires a hub, but who has a RPi without a Conbee right?
Actually you are right. I misread that. But I would contact them to make sure the zigbee module is included as the price is considerably cheaper than available elsewhere - except for ebay sale items I’ve seen that do not include the replaceable zigbee module.
EDIT: Ah! It’s liquidated stock.
I grabbed a couple. Thanks!
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