Can you post the config for ESPHome for the dimmer mech. Thanks.
Many Thanks,
If it is a newer model without the ESP chipset 8266. Can you still use these with HASS via cloud.
Some Aus certified stuff for auction here:
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Purchased a few Clipsal Wiser Iconic power points about two months ago as they were supposed to be Zigbee & bluetooth compatible. Discovered that the Zigbee side had not been activated and when I spoke to Clipsal, they said that it was in final testing stages and should be released soon.
The Wiser app updated last week with the new firmware for the outlets which activates the Zigbee mode. Added the power points to ZHA and they work perfectly (Using the Texas Instruments CC2531 USB). Now have individual control of each outlet with manual override.
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Unfortunately no, my ESPhome container died, and I hadnāt backup up the YAML config files!
(lights till work fine though)
From memory, I used the Tasmota settings as a reference for the configuration, and other ESPhome dimmer and BrilliantSmart templates as reference for the Syntax. A little tricky, but not so difficult to be memorable.
If you set up your container properly the yaml files are not stored in the container.
Recommend me a router for lots of IoT devices please!
Hey guys I know this is a bit off topic but Iām having a hard time finding answers and I figure some of you bunch should have this sorted.
I need a solid NBN router that can do circa 50 reserved IP addresses.
My entry level tp-link Archer VR1600v V2 that came with my NBN package is fine but Iāve exceeded the 32 reserved IP address limit. Thatās the key thing for me.
Or is there some other recommended way to deal with this (I use the Adgurad add-on?).
Thank you.
Turns out this was due to overheating.
The socket for the fridge is in a small cupboard and these smart plugs run hot. Only takes a few hours to heat the whole space up to a temperature where the plug starts misbehaving and dropping wifi. Putting it outside the cupboard on a small extension cord has solved the issue.
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I use pfsense with ubqiuti switches and AP which has been rock solid.
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I use and recommend a ubiquiti UniFi setup for my router, switches and access points. A bit more pricey to setup if you want the switches but it is rock solid for me. You probably donāt need the switches if your not going to do vlans.
There is no limit on how many devices that can be assigned an ip.
There are options out there such as microtik that are cheaper and have more options but I like the single config interface that UniFi gives me. Tp link omada is very quickly catching/coping the UniFi range and is worth a look as well.
If you are thinking about going UniFi the usg is the cheapest router, alternatively you could go the dream machine (why the name???) which is an ap as well.
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Why not use adguardās dhcp server, which does not have that limit. No new hardware needed
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I am quite keen on this option and might Google around a bit and see if I can find peoples experiences.
I think when I looked at it a while back it was in Beta and I was worried about reliability.
Cheers.
Edit 2021-07-26:
- This has solved my issue of a finite number of IP reservations available on my router. I used DHCP server in Adguard add-on instead of my routers DHCP server. Seems pretty solid.
- Had some hassles with DHCP settings > Enable DHCP server being greyed out, but got it working in the end. I think it was adding my home assistant ip to the Bootstrap DNS servers section (amongst other changes) that did it (saw that online somewhere), but not 100% sure.
Edit: 2021-08-12
Set-up is solid, no issues.
I use pi-hole and its dhcp on a pi3 that has no other function. Just turned dhcp on my isp router off. Never fails.
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Right I have a spare pi 3 actually so that could also be an optionā¦
I think Iāll 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 itās 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 shellyās 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 