There’s a couple of things here.
Once it is flashed with tasmota, it comes up with its own AP (Access Point) tasmota-XXXX using a wifi Manager.
At this point to you connect to this ssid, and tell it the ssid and password of the wifi you want it to connected too.
Now once it is saved, your device could be bricked if these were incorrect.
I believe there is some setoptions/command to tell it to go back to the AP is it fail to connect, but I don’t know these off the top on my head and can’t locate them at this hour…
If you actually have mistyped the ssid or password, and you know how you mistype it, you can alway set your wifi router to match these settings.
If you have your device working on a wifi network, and want it move it to another, before you move tell it the new ssid/password, or tell it to use the wifi manage on next reboot wificonfig 2
Alright friends I need a new split system air con, what are people using??
Does it have wifi? Is there a wifi module available for it?
What do you recommend?
My current unit is a 1kw gree unit, looking for at least 2.5-5kw because the previous owner was a cheap ass
I have two Daikin split systems that the previous owner installed 20 years ago. Still going strong.
Both dumb as a box of hammers. I do control them with IP2IR modules (Global Cache) but am sure you could do better nowadays (e.g. https://au.sensibo.com/ if no wifi built in).
Just though I’d chime in with the reliability. Though I suppose there’s no guarantee that they are still making them this good.
I installed myself a full ducted daikin.
I had only one issue so far with a sensor in the outdoor unit that was causing the system to think it was low on charge. Which was probable there since day dot.
Daikin fixed it as soon as I called them.
I’d recommend Daikin as it all built here .
Well I know there ducted systems are. Can’t confirm if the split systems are as well.
Mitsubishi have a wifi system that has an integration (custom at this point). The wifi hardware is not cheap and is cloud. Instead you can use a esp8266 and have entirely local control. https://github.com/SwiCago/HeatPump
My system is a Skyzone which is great but they made the mistake of using cheap stripped out wifi android tablets as the wall controller. I use a custom component for that. The old Skyfi app has been replace with a new Airbase that seems to be much better. daikin airbase is supported by HA.
It’s local control.
So best advise pick a system that you know you can control locally via HA.
Can you confirm if the Kogan plugs with the USB ports have a local on/off button (like the gen1 version) It’s not overly clear from the photos or specs
@kanga_who, @sparkydave - not sure if you guys have any of these also who might be able to confirm?
Hi @oscill8ory this is awesome. I was looking into the same.
How is it working on your wall? Does this supports a 2way switch (eg: I have a traditional clipsal 2 way switch off/on stairs light from downstairs and upstairs. Can I do the same using Deta 6912HA Switch?) Which tasmota bin file did you use? Can I use esphome instead to flash? What I understood is VCC is the top hole and GRD in the bottom hole. Which ones are TX and RX?
The electrician I called to hookup a sonoff mini to a normal switch fried 2 devices due to not understanding L-in and L-out properly. So I would like to find out things my self first then call electrician (just because they are certified) and if he/she can’t figure out (I am not very optimistic in this case) I can inform him exactly how.
Traditional electricians are not really uptodate with smart home devices yet (hopefully in near future it will be a norm).
One of my best friends is an electrician. He was around here yesterday afternoon for a seasonal beer etc. He looked at HA on my laptop browser and started to ask what it was. He looked harder and realised it was some sort of home automation. “Oh, you’re one of those people” he said. My wife laughed…
Hi Ali, I’ve actually only just had it installed in the last few weeks. I’m not sure if it would work as a two way switch, although I suspect it would if your electrician knew what they were doing. You might need to do something clever with Tasmota rules or in Home Assistant to make it understand the two-way switch though. I haven’t experimented with ESPHome so am not sure if it would work, but again, I suspect it would. You can find the schematic of the TYWE3S module here to see which pin is which.
Currently mine is running Tasmota 6.6.0. I actually have it configured with a couple of light sockets that have Brilliant Smart globes which are also running Tasmota. I have the switch configured to send an MQTT command to the globes to turn them on in response to short press, rather than switching the relay. On a long press, the relay is toggled. This gives me a bit more flexibility. I’ll try to write a blog post about that at some point.
My electrician knew what he needed to do, and set them up correctly first try. As I had already flashed them with Tasmota and configured them, they instantly connected to my WiFi and were functional. He was pretty impressed with how quickly they were up and running. I set them up in Home Assistant over the following few days.
I’ve been pretty happy with it so far. From an ergonomic and aesthetic point of view I think I prefer the Brilliant Switches, but as they have a separate MCU I’m not sure if I can set it up the way I have done with the DETA switch. I plan to do some more experimentation, but that’s a job for another day…
I’m looking at (been requested) to replace some existing Osram Zigbee downlights at my parents house, so will have approx 12-14 GU10 bulbs and an Osram gateway to get rid off. The bulbs do work with the Zigbee2mqtt gateway if that is of any interest.
All working perfectly well, so if someone may want them, send me a PM with an offer. I think I have about 4-6 extra bulbs stashed as well, so more if needed.
Very good build quality I am planing on getting some for my place soon.
Not sure when the fan controller will be out but was told they are working on it.
Like many Zigbee products they use the hue bridge instead of producing their own.
Price is good for Zigbee, about 50% more than brilliant smart products.
