• Wink Smart Home Controller

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    @black3dynamite said in Wink Smart Home Controller:

    The only open source alternative is called Things Gateway.
    https://iot.mozilla.org/gateway/

    They also have a list of supported hardware too.
    https://github.com/mozilla-iot/wiki/wiki/Supported-Hardware

    @black3dynamite This is very neat, i like the extend-ability it seems to offer. The problem with all this IoT stuff to me seems like there is no standards. Every company has their own implementation and their stuff only works with their stuff. This project from Mozilla seems to be trying to expand interoperability and compatibility across manufacturers/brand names.

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    As for TP-LInk, I have always been a fan of their managed switches as they work well and when in need to buy switches in a pinch, I buy them from Microcenter same day, although now Microcenter sells Ubiquiti now.

  • New Thermostat

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    I have had the 3M-50 for almost 4 years, which is pretty rudimentary in terms of features. It does, however, have a plugin for my vera lite, so I do like that. It uses the Radio Thermostat servers while you are not on your WiFi/network and there is a polling interval of 5 minutes, so there is a delay of up to 5 minutes in terms of interaction with it. They have a nice android app interface and widgets to add to your home screen. I would say my only real problem with it is that it is a little temperamental when detecting if you are on your WiFi network. Sometimes it takes several refreshes on the app to get it to detect. Sometimes, I have to close the app and reload.

    That being said, I am looking at the Ecobee 3 with a couple of sensors. I did read about some issues with the thermostat generating too much heat and causing the thermostat's reported temp to be much higher than the ambient temp actually was. I don't know if that was resolved or limited to a specific batch.

    I looked at the Nest and decided it wasn't for me. The adaptive schedule thing isn't that big of a deal for me. Also, at that time, the swing temp was either not adjustable or was not adjustable below ~2 degrees F. I like to roll with a .5 degree F swing temp so the thing turns on and off when it hits the temp I set.

    A coworker just got the Sensi from Emerson and he likes it. It seems cool from what I can tell. It also has dual schedules, which is nice if you are like me and have a need for 2 schedules. Other than that, I don't know much else about it.

  • Hi Tech House Idea: Replacing Old Intercoms

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    @wirestyle22 said in Hi Tech House Idea: Replacing Old Intercoms:

    As far as pi screens go it depends on the type. I always buy capacitative and they are pricey. I would totally do that though. It would be great.

    Thanks for the reminder! I've got everything working, just need to daemonize the video recording bit.

  • Are Smart Homes A Risk

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