Tuya-Convert is relatively easy - but you need a linux device that has both Wi-Fi and LAN. Also 2nd device to also connect to the Wifi (Any phone/tablet/pc etc). I have an old mini pc (Acer Revo) that I can use just for that. I’ve used a Pi 2B in the past aswell (with USB WifI dongle). Plenty of youtube walkthroughs - DigiBlur is usually spot on.Tuya Convert 2.3 Flash Tuya Smartlife Devices | No Soldering! | Remove the cloud | Custom Firmware - YouTube
As I have a known good config for ESPHome for these plugs, I create the config for each (unique IP + Name) and choose the download option from ESPHome. I can the load the files onto my tuya-convert machine - and they appear in the options when flashing. Once flashed and rebooted - they show up as new devices within HA.
If its a new device I go for Tasmota first as its easier to experiment with pin outs etc.
Thanks have purchased some of these today and will have a go at flashing them when they arrive, the video looks straight forward and have a spare Raspberry-Pi, also purchased the WeMos D1 mini from the video too, finger crossed
Hi folks, as a newbie to home automation I’ve found this whole thread very useful. I’ve pretty much settled on trying the Gosund UP111s for most things, but I’ve also got a 3kW device I’d like to use with a smart plug.
Finding actual specs for the UP111s is quite hard – various other sources report anything from 1100W to 3600W for their max load, which leaves me skeptical. In the absence of hard facts, is there an alternative UK smart plug people might recommend for high-watt use cases?
My latest UP111s have “230v 16A 3680W” on them. However I’m not sure I’d trust any smart plug for sustained high current loads. I’ve used them happily on my 3KW Compressor but that only ever operates for reasonably short bursts of a few mins. For our outdoor 2.8KW pool heater I have I smart relay trigger a proper full 20A contactor (relay) as that can stay on for many hours at a time.
We’ve got some new stock arriving this week!
The new batch has a few upgrades, including raising the rated current to 13A (in line with the socket standards), and accurate calibrations at the factory.
Unfortunately, we’ll be raising the price in January in response to some economic pressures, so be sure to pre-order now for the lower price (of £9.50)
Hi @AAllport. I ordered some over the christmas period (some before they came into stock, and then a couple more once I got the in stock notification) at the original £9.50 price. Do you know when these might be sent out at all? I also noticed a couple of days ago that the price had gone up to £10 like you said. I have now just noticed that the link in your previous post now no longer works, but there is a new product page (Tasmota Smart Plug (UK) | Power Monitoring | Local Bytes) which has them at £9. Is there a difference between this new one and the old one? Curious as to the price decrease after your mention of an increase, as it seems like the same product!
There were a few delays from our fulfilment partner, so, the majority of preorders have now been picked and packed, and will be dispatched Tomorrow
if you send us an email/chat on the site, we can send over your tracking details (for some reason, they haven’t synchronised from the fulfilment team)
In regards to the £9 product, thanks for bringing this to my attention!
In short, we only have 1 plug at the moment, and it’s being sold for £12.50. The link should not have broken, and the price should not have been reduced.
I’m in communication with Shopify as to why this change occurred!
Unfortunately, due to Brexit, the Climate Crisis, and the Holiday period; we received some unexpected bills getting the plugs into the country.
As such, we’ve made the difficult decision to raise the price again, to remain a sustainable business.
Whilst this is not ideal, I hope you can understand!
We still believe our pricing is very competitive, especially when other sites do not account for import & duty, etc!
If you’ve got any other questions, please do let me know!
I got a 4-pack of Gosunds from eBay. In the box were two types – 16A/3680W and 10A/2300W. The 16A ones flashed fine, the 10W ones failed. Since the listing was for four 13A plugs I’m trying to decide if it’s worth arguing for a refund or such.
I have some strange on goings with Tasmota, the plugs all get reset on a system reboot, the plug itself stays on it just seems to be the status of the plug that reset (Looks like a possible mqtt issue) checked all retain settings ect but cannot seem to find the issue.
I then decided to move to ESP Home, I have managed to build config for the 2Nice Gosound plugs and they have come into ESP Home and are online but I cannot seem to access the web page for them, was wondering if your config allowed you to access the web page?
Hi @DamianFlynn - just used your code to flash onto a new Local Bytes plug I received today - and works a charm. I was just wondering if you have had any issues with the push button on the side of the plug? - as I’m not seeing anything happen when you manually push the button - although the relay switch in home assistant works just fine.
I also have some local bytes plug, I managed to figure out that the GPIO pins 1 & 13 need swapped in the config, I am using this as my local bytes config and it seems to be working well.
---
# Localbytes
# Substitutions
substitutions:
# Device Names
device_name: "Localbytes"
friendly_name: "Localbytes"
# Icon
main_icon: "power-socket-uk"
# Default Relay State
# Aka: `restore_mode` in documentation
# Options: `RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF`, `RESTORE_DEFAULT_ON`, `ALWAYS_ON` & `ALWAYS_OFF`
default_state: "RESTORE_DEFAULT_OFF"
# Activity State Threshold
# Threshold (number) that the device will change from `Idle` to `Active` if power is greater than or equal to
activity_threshold: "5"
# Basic Config
esphome:
name: "${device_name}"
platform: ESP8266
board: esp01_1m
wifi:
ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
password: !secret wifi_password
# Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
ap:
ssid: "${device_name} Fallback Hotspot"
password: !secret hotspot_wifi_password
captive_portal:
logger:
api:
ota:
web_server:
port: 80
time:
- platform: homeassistant
# Device Specific Config
binary_sensor:
# Push Button (Toggles Relay When Pressed)
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: GPIO3
mode: INPUT_PULLUP
inverted: true
name: "${friendly_name} Button"
on_press:
- switch.toggle: relay
- platform: status
name: "${friendly_name} Server Status"
switch:
# Relay (As Switch)
- platform: gpio
name: "${friendly_name}"
icon: "mdi:${main_icon}"
pin: GPIO14
id: relay
restore_mode: "${default_state}"
on_turn_on:
- light.turn_on:
id: led
brightness: 100%
transition_length: 0s
on_turn_off:
- light.turn_off:
id: led
transition_length: 0s
sensor:
# WiFi Signal Sensor
- platform: wifi_signal
name: "${friendly_name} WiFi Status"
update_interval: 60s
# Power Monitoring
- platform: hlw8012
sel_pin:
number: GPIO12
inverted: true
cf_pin: GPIO4
cf1_pin: GPIO05
change_mode_every: 3
update_interval: 3s
voltage:
name: "${friendly_name} Voltage"
id: voltage
unit_of_measurement: V
accuracy_decimals: 1
filters:
# Map from sensor -> measured value
- calibrate_linear:
- 0.0 -> 0.0
- 602.87506 -> 229.9
- 609.8 -> 232.8
power:
name: "${friendly_name} Power"
id: power
unit_of_measurement: W
accuracy_decimals: 0
filters:
# Map from sensor -> measured value
- calibrate_linear:
- 0.0 -> 1.14
- 62.06167 -> 10.93
- 1503.27161 -> 247.6
- 1599.81213 -> 263.7
- 3923.67700 -> 631.4
- 7109.50928 -> 1148.0
- 7237.0857 -> 1193.0
- 7426.71338 -> 1217.0
current:
name: "${friendly_name} Current"
id: current
unit_of_measurement: A
accuracy_decimals: 3
filters:
# Map from sensor -> measured value
- calibrate_linear:
- 0.0 -> 0.013
- 0.08208 -> 0.071
- 1.34223 -> 1.066
- 5.57170 -> 4.408
- 6.69184 -> 5.259
- 6.97187 -> 5.540
# Total daily energy sensor
- platform: total_daily_energy
name: "${friendly_name} Daily Energy"
power_id: power
filters:
# Multiplication factor from W to kW is 0.001
- multiply: 0.001
unit_of_measurement: kWh
text_sensor:
# Device Activity State
# e.g. shows as active if power reading above a certain threshold
- platform: template
name: "${friendly_name} Activity State"
icon: "mdi:${main_icon}"
lambda: |-
if (id(power).state >= $activity_threshold) {
return {"Active"};
} else {
return {"Idle"};
}
update_interval: 5s
# Relay State LED
output:
- platform: esp8266_pwm
id: state_led
pin:
number: GPIO13
inverted: true
light:
- platform: monochromatic
output: state_led
id: led
status_led:
pin:
number: GPIO1
inverted: True
button:
- platform: restart
id: restart_button
name: "${friendly_name} Restart"
I’m in the UK and now buy all my smart plugs direct from https://www.athom.tech
They are Pre flashed and you can get either Tasmota which I do or ESPHome.
Saves any splitting or messing about to be honest and they arent that expensive when bought direct.
I’ve had 3 orders delivered in good time with no issues.
Same here, work great. A bonus for me is the integrated fuse. I did have one fail but they replaced it no questions asked within a week from China, and I ordered through Aliexpress !
EDIT: now all 4 of mine have failed and they won’t replaced them after only 9 months, they want me to buy some more at half price !
Me and a buddy brought 2 packs of these. Absolute bargin! Arrive fast, Flashed first time using Tuya Convert - Uploaded ESPHome config, integrated no issues!! Might buy 4 more!
