Recent content by Timoh

Almost 2 years on, and I'm wondering if anyone has come accross any other thermostats that do NOT require a cloud connection?   <rant on> I currently have a CT30, but it's 1/2 brain dead thermostat...  You get what you pay for.  The entire API is in F, so I need to do F to C conversions...

I am across these a few days ago... http://www.miwsn.com   Very similar to wirelessTag & Notion, but can happily exist without a cloud.  It sends data out via email.  There are couple of utilities posted on the site on how to receive the email and transform it into a url.  Presumably which you...

How about a wireless LED bulb such as the milight?   Or it looks like there are some zwave versions now...  http://www.amazon.com/Zipato-Channels-Compatible-Automation-Including/dp/B00KHGRHEY   Tim

Well folks, After a decade+, in the home I built and wired out the wazoo, we have moved into a much larger home with an incredible waterfront view.  Now the fun and games begin as the house is 26 years old and in some serious need of automating.  :D   First up is our original mortise Baldwin...

I hadn't thought about "which side detection".   It's probably true that the rules to unlock, might be a challenge. I was thinking something like a PIR sensor on the outside, combined with BT detection.  But then I had visions of the ex showing up (outside PIR tripped) and me walking to the door...

Hi folks, The Kevo lock got me thinking if there would be a DIY approach to a Bluetooth doorlock.  Every Bluetooth doorlock I've seen to date seems to use BlueTooth LE/Smart.  This is not available on all devices, and only supported Android 4.3+, iOS.   I was wondering about the following DIY...

I just purrchased the CI-300E wifi last week.  Not installed yet. It is rebranded Filtrete 3M-50 or CT30 wifi.  They go under a few different rebrandings I think. I decided to get it because it wasn't pricey the API is well documented. Tim

I'll never miss my opportunity to chime in about OpenHAB.  I use it for zwave lighting primarily, but a wifi t-stat, motion sensors are next to be migrated.  Once that is done, it'll be roll up the sleeves and write my plugin for my Caddx alarm panel and my AP800 audio matrix.   There's lot's in...

I think there is big difference between HA & HA community, and the Nest is a perfect example of something for HA, but not necessarily HA community.   The avg folks that want HA or some inteliigence will go and get the Nest... It just works,  no fuss.  Don't get me wrong I think it's a great...

I pondered the Nest for a while, but then went with a cheapo wifi thermostat with a documented REST API.   I think Nest is a great product...  For none HA DIYers.   I think we like to tinker too much and like to pull all our data easily back to our controllers where we can write rules and...

Can we get the CTVA section of the website updated with the CTVA members listed in the CTVA forum.  The web site section only shows AO, but the forums show AO, Aartech, ASI + few others.   I was in the market for some new dimmers, sensors and few other bits and pieces, but AO didn't have...

It's good to see the Pi being used for all sorts of applications, but on the flipside, just because you can do something with the Pi, doesn't mean you should!  It was developped as an education board for schools, and IMHO is now being over stretched on certain implementations.  I wonder how the...

I second the motion to try several and then decide.  We all have different needs, experiences, setups, + + +   My personal favourite used to be Housebot.  If you like Windows, it was very powerful.  The downside is you still need to design your UI and it will only run on Windows.    My current...

Hi folks, Just a quick note, OpenHAB 1.3 has been released.  I discovered openHAB a little less than a year ago, and the rate at which it has grown has been phenomenal!  I started into HA over 10 years ago and have kicked the tires in several platforms over the years, but always seemed to stick...

Thanks for the feed back guys... I think I'll wait for the UBE to grow up a bit.   As for plugin to OpenHAB, my history is littered with a trail of 3/4 finished software projects, so I really shouldn't even be mentioning about writing a plugin.  Moreso I should put the UBE guys onto OpenHAB and...