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Ikea's new Grillplats smart plug
$7.99 only. Support matter (default) and Zigbee (press the button 8 times quickly).
u/AmeriChino — 3 hours ago
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Electric Valve automation
Hi! I want to automate this valve where the middle conector is the neutral, right is open and left is close. I want to know which smart switch can achieve this, currently I'm thinking in the SONOFF ZBMINIR2 but I'm not sure if can do this. The device handles 220v without issue (last image is from other).
u/Mission_Tackle1490 — 8 hours ago
New Home build - Cat6a/Speaker wiring Highway robbery quote WTF?????
Context - new home build thru builder where they control everything. I can't supply Unifi Cat6 cable, which is $179 for a spool. You get the idea. Everything has to go through their contractor for high voltage, low voltage, etc. I understand every builder/GC if you go through with them, there is 15% markup for their time for what their vendor charge them.
Anyone can review these plan to see if I'm doing overkill for Cat6a + Speaker wiring.
The quote came back in excess of $50K. Is it reasonable? Location PNW.
u/Proof-One-2407 — 12 hours ago
ADC-T25 thermostat thoughts?
Hi all,
I'm considering installing the subject ADC thermostat in a 2-story condo with pretty simple remote management needs. I can't seem to find any reviews, so would welcome observations vs. the T40K or Honeywell T6 Pro.
u/Jaded_Disaster1282 — 4 hours ago
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Wolskill for Alexa is Dead. Any Suggestions?
The PC Wake-On-Lan/remote power control Alexa skill, "WOLskill" was shutdown and replaced with something requiring a subscription. I paid for the original skill (and used it frequently) so this is very upsetting. I will not be subscribing for functionality that was artificially shut down with the sole intent of getting more money out of users. Does anyone know of any alternative options? I mean ones that integrate with alexa, not just WOL in general.
u/ExpensiveCorn — 8 hours ago
My wanted a Skylight, I said I’d build one. It actually worked well.
My wife started asking me to buy a commercially available E-calendar devices — you know those dedicated family display devices. I looked into it, seemed decent, but then I saw the monthly subscription fee on top of the hardware cost and just... nope.
Since we had a Facebook Portal sitting in the kitchen doing nothing, thought if I can make use of it.
Fast forward, after spending few weeks with help of AI, I've somehow built a whole family dashboard. Calendar, kids chores, weather, today's meals, grocery list, notes, a music player, news headlines — all on one screen. It pulls from Google Calendar, works on the Portal, on an old iPad mounted on the wall, or on any screen really, you just open a URL.
I called it DashCal. We've been using it daily for months. My wife actually likes it more than the Skylight would have been, which I'm choosing to count as a win.
Anyway I cleaned it up and put it online. It's completely free — no subscription, no credit card, nothing. Felt wrong to charge for something that literally started because I didn't want to pay a subscription fee.
dash-cal.com if anyone wants to try it.
Would love to hear feedback, feature ideas, or if anyone else has gone down this same rabbit hole. Drop a comment or just try it and let me know what breaks.
u/Puzzled-Walk3796 — 1 day ago
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Servo operated, temp controlled, vent window opener - Sun Room
Hello all…
Wondering if I could get some expertise / advice, regarding an auto window opening project I hope to install in our (recently installed) sun room. The off the shelf units (greenhouse) are quite big and bulky.
I am by no means very knowledgeable here but am a curious type and seeing a servo with 180˚ movement would possibly work as opening to a max 8 inch (20cm) only . Window weight (push) 5lbs (2kg) no more than that ……
Background info:
Windows - 2 small single pane triangle shape. Hinge on the long top side of both. Opens on the bottom.
Servo’s located bottom middle of each window and connected to one controller.
Controller to be activated by a temperature sensor (open / close)
Location - windows are south facing so solar powered system would be preferred if possible..
** If that isn't enough of a wish list, That the system could be Smart home app connected...
Appreciate any Help
Paul - Norway
u/No_Aspect9113 — 18 hours ago
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Shelly Energy Analyzer
Liveansicht zu verbundenen Shellys
u/Clean_Big_1930 — 9 hours ago
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Best robot lawn mower in 2026?
I considered getting one in 2025 but I was tight on money and I was a bit shocked by the pricing on these. It's been a year and I'm curious if maybe new robot lawn mower models were released and what you've used in the past and how it's been working during this time.
When I looked at these in 2025, most of the good ones were $3000+ which felt like a huge investment. I'm hoping that either prices have come down or newer models offer better value now. I also was following a few Kickstarter projects but I felt to risky to pledge. Have there been any significant releases or improvements in 2026 that make robot mowers more affordable or better performing? For those who bought robot mowers in the past year or two, which model did you go with and how has it held up? Are you still happy with it or have you run into issues? I'm especially curious about reliability over time since these are expensive machines I'd be leaving outside constantly.
u/Ok_Athlete_670 — 4 hours ago
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Gemini is now on my home hubs in the UK
It might be 10 days later than it told me for a year*, but I now have Gemini on my home hubs here in the UK
I got a prompt on my phone and after a few questions it was enabled on my devices.
That is all.
*So it wasn't a hallucination.
u/ziplock9000 — 20 hours ago
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Automatic gate trouble
just moved into a new apartment complex and we have an automatic gate to the underground parking. the remote that the Real estate agent gave us doesn't work, the light blinks and everything but the gate won't open. tried our neighbors remote and theirs seem to be working fine. anybody know how I can sync a new remote to the automatic gate? called up a technician today, paid a 200$ call out fee but he couldn't fix it. I really don't want call another guy just to pay him for doing nothing. any body know a solution for this? please help!
u/Specific-Head725 — 20 hours ago
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My thoughts on budget & simplicity automation for my home
My wife and I will start building our own home soon. I want to add some automation to it, but don't want to pay too much and make it more complicated (in terms of money, but also wiring effort and time), so I'm not planning on installing a KNX system.
Regarding IoT connectivity of lighting in the kitchen & living room areas, I'm thinking to instead install bigger wall boxes (for the typical light switches) and just add IoT modules (such as Shelly or Sonoff) to then connect them to Home Assistant.
This is my current plan, although I've not given it much thought so far. Do you have any suggestions in favour or against this setup?
u/KokosCY — 14 hours ago
Sonoff TRVZB
I need help with advice for automating the heating system in a three-room apartment, where I have a total of 7 radiators: two radiators in the living room, one radiator in the kitchen, one radiator in the hallway, one radiator in the master bedroom, one radiator in the small bedroom, and one radiator in the bathroom.
I have purchased a heating boiler that is equipped with WiFi, and I have aluminum radiators.
I have a single main pipe circuit that starts from the boiler and branches out to each radiator independently.
Is it possible to implement automation using Sonoff thermostatic valves so that I can control the temperature independently for each radiator through the eWeLink app, and that it would still function even if the WiFi network stops working at some point?
If possible, please also help me with the components I would need.
u/Iulian1909 — 22 hours ago
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ESP32 Macro Deck with PC Control (Stream Deck DIY)
ESP32-powered touchscreen macro deck that controls your PC — a DIY alternative to Elgato Stream Deck.
MacroTouch is an open-source hardware + software system that turns an ESP32-S3 touchscreen device into a fully customizable macro controller for your computer.
It allows you to create profiles, assign actions, control media, manage applications, adjust system volume, and monitor system performance — all from a dedicated physical touchscreen interface.
LINK: https://github.com/ChewyBacca3629/ESP32-Macro-Deck-with-PC-Control-Stream-Deck-DIY
u/DemandAshamed4504 — 19 hours ago
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offline digital photo frame - no cloud!
Hello, I am looking for a digital photo frame, with USB drive or SD card slot as I do not want my photos on the cloud. AI suggested "aluratek" without the wifi, reviews are mixed. Is this a safe choice? I am being paranoid about using a wifi and clouded based system such as Aura frames? I just don't want a third party to have control over my photos per se. Any suggestions? Thanks.
u/smarties_007 — 19 hours ago
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Used ComfortClick Colibri smart home controller with BOS Pro (installer) license
I hope this can stay up. I planned to start a business but home automation did not spread here.
For sale with shipping across Europe:
• one Colibri industrial smart home / building automation controller
• active BOS Pro (installer) license + Modbus/BACnet adapter
Original list price (HW + license): gross 1,300 EUR. The set was used only for a few days.
Price: 650 EUR, including EU shipping. I offer a 2-week trial guarantee. DM for my phone number or any questions.
For license transfer, you need to create a registered user account on the ComfortClick website and install the ComfortClick software on a Windows machine. After that, the manufacturer transfers the license.
The transfer fee is 55 EUR, which is included in the price.
Comfortclick
The real power of the device comes out if you understand protocols and logic. It’s a documented, industrial-grade platform.
Colibri device
Colibri is a professional controller capable of integrating multiple protocols and subsystems into a single logical system. The logic runs locally (not cloud-dependent), designed for stable operation.
Supported protocols / integrations: KNX, Modbus (RTU / TCP), BACnet, Z-Wave, IP / HTTP / TCP integrations, external systems, controllers, HVAC, lighting, relays.
Supports complex logic, scheduling, conditions, and system-level automation.
BOS Pro (installer) license for 2 users
The package includes a BOS Pro (installer) license.
The Pro license enables: full logic editing, building user interfaces, creating complex automations, advanced configuration (not just end-user level), and handling multiple systems/projects.
u/Zestyclose_Fig_6683 — 21 hours ago
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LG washing machine remote control
I have a brand new front-loading lg washing machine. To be able to launch it from the app I first have to click the remote launch button. I click it in the morning at 7 before leaving the house, at 10 after the photovoltaic panels have charged the batteries well, I would like to start it. Unfortunately, it's not possible for me because the washing machine turns off in the meantime, and if I turn it back on from the app, it tells me I have to click the remote start button... but I'm at work now... so remote start seems a bit useless. Is it possible that this is really the case?
u/WonderfulHawk1449 — 22 hours ago
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Maybe got ripped off mmmmm not sure ??
Just curious has any one ever heard or bought any items from Smart Home Gadgets ?
u/Hard_Water_Fishing — 7 hours ago
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Was this worth losing sleep over?
Not shilling anything before the mob come for me, but I built something over the last few months that took way longer to get right than I'd like to admit, and before I do anything with it I just want to know if I've wasted precious sleep or not.
Originally built for my mate struggling with quoting, so if that's not a problem you have then ignore me completely. If it is, then this might be worth a few minutes:
https://www.loom.com/share/61a45cf0c45e4e8c97197423a79a966c
Brutal answers more useful than polite ones right now.
u/George2464 — 22 hours ago
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Speaker identification
Hi all, I'm hoping some of the more veteran peeps on this sub can help me out. I pulled these from a customers house but they have nothing I can figure to identity a brand or wattage. They're from the 90s, and definitely have a solid magnet and cone material so I know they weren't cheap.
If anyone knows anything that'd be super helpful! thanks
u/therealmrsleeves — 14 hours ago
Week