Not so sure. For now I have no good argument to stand for that Z-Wave will make any revolution, have noen so far. I still think that a good Zigbee mesh is crutial, but that will also be the case for Zigbee, as far as i know. So for now, I really do not see any preference regarding either or.
I feel that the Fibaro stuff is a bit overpriced, even though they looki like great products, for now.
But where do you buy their products? From AliX, they are overpriced copies, I guess...?
It all adds up to save a few bucks on electricity, so the devices have to be able to pay for itselves within 6-12 months, in my head.
With the low powerbills we have, under âŹ120 uro a month, I bet I will not make it anytime soon, if I like some cool stuff to play with as well.. Hahaha.
All this automation stuff, for now, have a higher cool/wow/hobby factor, than saving huge amounts of money on the bill, for many of us, right...? Hihi But we all know we have to pay something for the wow and fun factor., as far as I have seen so far in life... Hehe
That is just what I start to be aware of! Hahaha
Even told my wife the truth today.. Hahaha.
She loves the stuff too, and said, «... but, do not care too much on the cost, this â â â â is cool»!!! IÂŽm safe, for now... hahaha
Just turn off that Sonos messaging that is soo crappy and screws up the volume and input after an announcement... hihi. (Deleted)
But honestly, to be a good ambassador for this product at home, we need it working! The non tecky users will win the game and we can try to argue that it will work in the future, until we go green. We still have created enemies inhouse. Maybe something to have in mind along the path to complete automation...
RogerThat
Back from my holidays, here another Italian Barcelona guy
I received my Hubitat just few days ago, besides the 117$ paid for the hub and shipment(lead time around 2 weeks) I paid 37⏠for the custom.
I am refurbishing an old house therefore cannot play yet with Hubitat, nevertheless I started to buy some component to put into the new electricity network.
I have some questions and ask your opinion:
Shutters: I think will go with Fibaro shutter v3. Any other option to this?
Inner wall switches and dimmers: I gave up to buy zigbee/Z-Wave wall switches since there are not so many options and also I donât like the design. Do you have any suggestions on zigbee inner switches and dimmers? Do aqara ones(single and double) work with Hubitat?
Door sensors: I bought from Ali one Aqara just for fun, I saw there are two types, one with stilo battery and another one with a smaller type. Letâs see, what I am worries is the duration of the battery. For this reason and for entrance door I am thinking to install a cabled sensor, this will be a part of my cabled alarm which will include also cabled motion sensors, cables cameras and cables sirens. By using Konnect I will use those signals also with Hubitat for other strategies.
Thermostat: which one are you using? Is it wired or wireless?
One option for the door sensor would be a Sensative strip. They claim 10 year battery life, who knows
This is the one I mean: Sensative Strips Family (strips guard)
They also have a water/moisture sensor and a light/temp sensor.
Not sure where they could be bought in Spain though. In Sweden we can buy them at kjell.com (sensative) or m.nu (sensative - m.nu)
Today I got, and paid, billed for the toll, tax and extra handling. So the package is in Sweden.
Letâs hope PostNord doesn't loose the package like they tend to do from time to time...
So I will focus on aqara sensors and zigbee lights to start with the HE software.
Now that I am searching the forum I have a doubt does HE connects and work with WiFi elements?
For instance, if I buy any WiFi led bulb/strip will HE recognise it natively so I could create automations mixing zigbee sensors and WiFi bulbs?
As an example I may want to do: if an aqara Zigbee motion sensor detects movement in a room and the luminosity is below X, then turn on the WiFi lIght at 20%.
I bought a Sensative Strips Guard today and put it on my front door where I have a Danalock (Z-wave). Before the Strips Guard the lock would auto lock after 60 sec which sometimes made the lock lock itself even if the door was open.
Now I have setup flows in my Homey (will of course convert the flows to HE as soon as I get it) that lock the lock 10 sec after the door closes. Works really well and fun to setup.
Can absolutely recommend the Strips Guard. Havenât tested the other Strips though...
What puzzles me is that they state: Install & forget (10 years battery life)
Sounds impressive, and it looks rally neat. One do not even see it when installed, if you can hide it between the frame and door/window. Cool product, if this is the case, I have to admit!
I'll try to order one to check it out, but if it really is this good, I'll bet I end up with one on each and every window and door. Very cool to implement to turn off any heat in a room if a window is open, and can also eliminate a motion sensor in a room that is not uses so often, like a shed/storage a.s.o. 10 year battery, wow...
For the thermostat and valve radiators what did you buy? For the thermostat I am looking for something wired so that I don't have to think about battery replacement.
Changing topic, in the profile how to put the european union flag is the small profile icon?
For thermostat I choose Ecobee with voice control (ordered from US) - very happy with it. It requires some extra wiring and transformer for 24V. Daily heating routines are managed by thermostat, and HE "takes over" when I am travelling.
For radiators I chose Eurotronic Spirit (Z-Wave). Only one installed for now for testing purposes.
The main goal is HE actively to manage valves based on daily routines, presence and occupancy of rooms. My "project" still in quite early stage.
Hi, just ordered my Hubitat elevation and recently installed a Yale Doorman. (Also in Sweden) I just want to clarify that the Yale module works with Verisure's micro box (or do you need to by the smart module from Verisure)? And then you have to use Verisure's app in order to be able to connect the lock to hubitat?
Kind Regards,
Nicole
You need the Verisure micro box (can be considered as a hub) AND the Verisure module that you put inside the Yale lock so that the lock can communicate with the micro box.
After that your register for a free account at Verisure My Pages and register the lock.
When this is done you can use your Verisure credentials to control the lock via Verisure's unoffical API's (which my driver does) and don't need the app anymore.
This is the ONLY way for us in Sweden to control the Yale Doorman outside of the alarm companies.
But we all know we have to pay something for the wow and fun factor., as far as I have seen so far in life... Hehe
does HE connects and work with WiFi elements?
