Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design Re: Home Automation 21Jun 11, 2019 3:16 pm What I have found to be effective cost wise, feature rich and very well compatitble is to use Samsung SmartThings hub $300 ish, which supports Z Waze, Zigbee, IFTTT and more.... constantly being updated by an open source community. Then you can build a Wifi Mesh by using something like https://www.amplifi.com/instant/ which is Wifi 6 11.ac and smart switches / locks / security / lights etc..... This way I keep the wifi for net use and other network protocols for smart insights and automation.. I have costed that up as 10-15k for a 360 sqm home Re: Home Automation 22Jul 26, 2019 9:02 pm alexp79 I am looking personally considering Wi-Fi based systems (Google Home/Amazon Alexa compatible) smart light switches and outlets for my home. There many interesting brands out there right now, even Clipsal has some (but uber expensive in Australia). You can go for B.One Hub which supports different protocols like WIfi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, IR. Re: Home Automation 23Aug 19, 2019 2:00 pm I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Re: Home Automation 24Aug 19, 2019 5:48 pm IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Nice 👍 Any ideas how to automate window opening / closing ? Re: Home Automation 25Aug 20, 2019 8:26 am MrChelseaFC IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Nice 👍 Any ideas how to automate window opening / closing ? What type of window? It is only possible to use existing products in the market, thus please check if you have come across any that could fit your need. If it is a z-wave device, ensure that it supports AU Z-wave frequency (so avoid buying in another country to use in AU...this is only for Zwave) Re: Home Automation 26Oct 01, 2019 3:37 pm Hi Magnus Would you like considering putting Ctec smart light switch in. Serving all your smart lighting needs. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Visit www.ctec.com.au for all your smart lighting needs. Re: Home Automation 27Oct 17, 2019 8:01 am IamSAM MrChelseaFC IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Nice 👍 Any ideas how to automate window opening / closing ? What type of window? It is only possible to use existing products in the market, thus please check if you have come across any that could fit your need. If it is a z-wave device, ensure that it supports AU Z-wave frequency (so avoid buying in another country to use in AU...this is only for Zwave) I’m trying to figure out how to automate all my house windows (sliding and tilt) and sliding doors. I haven’t ordered yet, current suppliers don’t have motors that I have been talking to. Re: Home Automation 28Jul 17, 2020 12:06 am IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Hello IamSAM, I’m having little to no luck having the Aeotec GDC work reliably with ST. Are you please able to share which Device Handler you are using for the controller? Thanks Hitesh Re: Home Automation 29Jul 28, 2020 10:22 am hythakkar IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Hello IamSAM, I’m having little to no luck having the Aeotec GDC work reliably with ST. Are you please able to share which Device Handler you are using for the controller? Thanks Hitesh robertvandervoort : Aeon Garage Door - RV v0.1 Re: Home Automation 30Nov 01, 2020 7:26 pm MrChelseaFC IamSAM I have installed Samsung SmartThings Wifi and setup is as below: 1) SmartThings (ST) Wifi Hub is setup as router 2) ST ios app installed. Plume app also installed 3) Z-wave Aeotec Garage Door opener with Tilt sensor 4) Z-wave Aeotec Water Sensor 5) Zigbee Samsung Motion Sensor Happy to answer your questions ! Nice Any ideas how to automate window opening / closing ? We have two highset windows that are operated this way Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28812 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. 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