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    • How to reset kwh

      B

      Aften some testing I watt to clear KWH how ?

      Regards Bjarne

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    • ChatGPT - finally I can now retyre in piece and quite, knowing everting is in goof hands.

      A

      ChatGPT samples:

      Me:

      Tell me about an iot program called openLuup.

      It:

      OpenLuup is an open source home automation system that is built on the VeraLuup platform. It is designed to be easy to install and configure, and provides users with a powerful and versatile way to control their home automation devices. OpenLuup offers a wide range of features, including support for many popular home automation devices, scheduling, scripting, and integration with other services. OpenLuup is designed to be customizable, allowing users to create their own home automation systems. It is an excellent choice for those looking to create their own home automation system without spending a lot of money.

      Me:

      Write an iot program using openLuup.

      It:

      --openLuup IoT Program-- -- Initialize Variables -- local device_id = "MyHomeDevice" local temperature_sensor_id = "MyTemperatureSensor" local temperature_threshold = 75 -- Create Devices -- luup.create_device("OpenLuup Temperature Sensor", 0, device_id, "D_GenericSensor1.xml", "I_GenericSensor1.xml", "S_TemperatureSensor1.xml", "") luup.variable_set("urn:upnp-org:serviceId:TemperatureSensor1", "CurrentTemperature", 0, device_id) -- Start Timer -- luup.call_delay("check_temperature", 10, "", false) --Function to Check Temperature-- function check_temperature() local current_temperature = luup.variable_get(temperature_sensor_id, "CurrentTemperature", 0) --Check Temperature Threshold-- if current_temperature >= temperature_threshold then --Send Alert-- luup.call_action("urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:HomeAutomationGateway1", "SendTextMessage", {PhoneNumber="1234567890", Message="ALERT! Temperature exceeded threshold!"}, 0) end --Reset Timer-- luup.call_delay("check_temperature", 10, "", false) end

      Me:

      Write an iot program using openLuup.

      It:

      Write an iot program using openLuup. -- openLuup IOT Program -- -- Variables local lampState = false local lampTime = 0 -- Functions function lampTimer() if lampTime > 0 then lampTime = lampTime - 1 if lampTime == 0 then luup.variable_set('urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1', 'Status', 0, lampDeviceID) lampState = false end end end -- Setup luup.call_delay('lampTimer', 60, 0) -- Main Loop while true do -- Check for motion if luup.variable_get('urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:MotionSensor1', 'Tripped', motionSensorDeviceID) == '1' then if not lampState then luup.variable_set('urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1', 'Status', 1, lampDeviceID) lampState = true -- Set lamp timer to 5 minutes lampTime = 300 end end luup.sleep(1) end

      What??

      luup.sleep(1)

      Not good - looks like I still have some semblance of a job to fulfill.

      Me:

      An iot program called openLuup was written by akbooer. Who is akbooer?

      It: (note: answer redacted and as I understand it, also incorrect re: AltUI):

      akbooer is the pseudonym of the software developer and home automation enthusiast. He is the creator of the openLuup home automation software, which is an open-source version of the Vera home automation system. He is also the creator of the AltUI graphical user interface for openLuup.

      Me:

      Who created of the AltUI graphical user interface for openLuup.

      and

      Me:

      Who created of the AltUI graphical user interface for the home automation system Vera.

      Names two different people - mmmm.

      Regardless very impressive - give it a few more years.

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    • Short survey

      P

      Hi,
      I am a student and recently i am working on smart home project and writing a seminar paper about the way users handle and manage IoT devices. I you have 3 min, please fill below survey. Its really short.
      Thank you in advance, I really appreciate everyone's help.

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    • Need help in finding the right smart switch for my kitchen lights

      M

      Hello,
      I have a kitchen light that can be controlled by two switches, using either to turn it off or on. I have been slowly changing things over to be a smart home but this is the first switch I am attempting to install.
      I am in a double wide modular home (mobile) that was built in 1994.
      At first I thought I would need a 3 way switch but when taking the normal switches apart I realized that was incorrect because the wiring on my switches are different than anything I could find online.
      For one a 3 way smart switch requires 5 wires and there are only 2 wires going into the primary switch with 3 wires going into the secondary switch from the primary switch (at least I think the 3 wires connect the two switches together). Images will be attached of the wiring.
      There are two wires (one black and one white) going into the first switch and 3 wires (black, white, and red) going out of that and into the second switch (I assume). The odd thing is the red wire going to the second switch is connected to the white wire going into the first switch and the white wire going into the second switch seems to be a bridge wire or a traveler wire. Not exactly sure. You will see what I mean in the images.
      I need to know what kind of smart switch I can use in this set up with one remaining a normal switch.
      Note that for some reason the images got switched around when uploading them. The image with 2 wires on one side and 3 on the other is what I think is the primary and the image with just 3 wires is the secondary.
      Primary.jpg Secondary.jpg

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    • OT: Universal Remote

      CatmanV2

      You lot are more likely to have a view than most I know. Our much used Logitech Harmony is (not so) slowly dying.

      And Logitech have discontinued the entire line.

      And no one else appears to be making something similar.

      Was going for a Sofabaton X1, but no numeric keypad. Sofabaton U1, but no favourites.

      Anyone got suggestions?
      Needs to have those features, oh and not be only a phone app.....

      C

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    • The Home Automation Controller Pyramid

      rafale77

      Since one member asked at one point about the "front end" and "back end", I drew this showing the controller from the base to the tip along with what I have found to be the best options from my testing. Almost every controller will try to integrate all elements, especially commercial ones but... they all have strengths and weaknesses so if one can have a medley of the best ones...

      Screen Shot 2020-05-14 at 07.11.06.png

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    • Thread removed - why?

      Black Cat

      I was just going to add my support for a Update Button for the bare bones version of MSR and find the thread has been removed.
      I'm wondering what was so provocative that required it's removal?
      Have we become as paranoid as an owner of another forum?

      Anyway +1 for an Update Button.

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    • 3-way smart switches in separate buildings.

      D

      So, I think I'm in a bit of an unusual situation. I work at a camp & retreat center that has wifi throughout. I want to put a few switches in the office that can control outdoor lighting throughout the camp. We currently have switches in each of the buildings, but it is a particularly frustrating job to get all the lights on in the evening when it is brutally cold out or we are short staffed.

      Most of our staff is not very tech savvy (my boss literally has his wife print out his emails for him each day!!!) so, I'd love to avoid having to set up any sort of raspberry pi or new phone app.

      Is there type of 3-way switch that can connect to the wifi, turn on a light in another building AND turn on an indicator light in the office, without having any sort of wire running between the buildings? Hopefully looking for a simple solution without breaking the bank too.

      I greatly appreciate any input that you can give. Thank you!

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    • X-10 replacement for a new wall switch (HomeKit)

      G

      I have a X10 wall switch system and I want to get rid of it. What would be the easiest transition to something more modern and easy to use with either wifi/homekit capabilities? My current X10 controls 3 zones in my bedroom. All zones are dimmable.
      Zone 1 is 4 canister ceiling lights. LED bulbs
      Zone 2 is 1 canister ceiling lights. Halogen Bulb
      Zone 3 is 1 canister ceiling lights. Halogen Bulb
      I have an old plug-in remote from Radio Shack and a wall switch with 3 buttons, each controlling one zone. (images attached)
      My wall switch has one two wires from the wall. One black, one white.

      Is there any solution easy to install without the need of an electrician? Thanks for any feedback.

      ij455pd333061.jpg.jpeg ttsjhpd333061.jpg.jpeg

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    New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta"

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    • cw-kid
      cw-kid last edited by cw-kid

      Ezlo have made an announcement about their new web GUI.

      Apr 26, 2021

      EZLO WEB UI in Beta

      EZLO WEB UI in Beta

      Ezlo WEB UI Beta release notes: We are releasing ability to do backup of all user data for Linux controllers with Ezlo WEB UI. It will be possible to: Create a backup. Restore from the backup Have the visibility for backup creation progress Settings Ezlo mobile apps already have support for...

      Its very alpha however. Hopefully their dev's can get it in to shape and add our feature requests ?

      Can you banned guys still see the screen shots on the threads?

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      • Crille
        Crille last edited by

        @cw-kid Yes, it's all public to read even when not logged in.

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        • Crille
          Crille last edited by

          Getting a 404 when trying to sign in to the ezlogic with either https/http with my Vera credentials though.

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          • cw-kid
            cw-kid @Crille last edited by

            @crille

            Another guy has reported that 404 as well.

            Are you on a PC rather than phone?

            Look at the screen shot I just posted off my phone the site is not dynamic and all messed up on a small screen.

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            • Crille
              Crille @cw-kid last edited by

              @cw-kid I tried Windows 10 Chrome/Edge and iPhone Safari, same error message.

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              • cw-kid
                cw-kid last edited by

                Strange then, me and another guy have logged in OK and you and one other guy have the same 404 error so far.

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                • LibraSun
                  LibraSun last edited by

                  I tried both "Login" and "Sign Up" from both an Android as well as PC browser, and that sh*t is completely borked.

                  Not even going to grace it with another attempt. Is that how alpha those guys are going these days?

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                    mrFarmer last edited by

                    My account with Ezlo hubs does not work, the one with Vera's does. So not Beta ready imo.

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                    • CatmanV2
                      CatmanV2 last edited by

                      Bloody hell. That looks like a typical train wreck. And they then ask you to re-submit all your comments 🙂

                      C

                      The Ex-Vera abuser know as CatmanV2.....

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                      • cw-kid
                        cw-kid last edited by

                        Its bare bones for sure. Too soon to have been announced to the community.

                        It needed more work and testing first for sure.

                        Several users saying they can't login. I've had zero issues however logging in.

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                        • CatmanV2
                          CatmanV2 @cw-kid last edited by

                          @cw-kid said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                          Its bare bones for sure. Too soon to have been announced to the community.

                          It needed more work and testing first for sure.

                          Several users saying they can't login. I've had zero issues however logging in.

                          A lot of those issues you point out were very very basic, and should never (IMHO) have made it past QA to a public audience. YMMV obviously

                          C

                          The Ex-Vera abuser know as CatmanV2.....

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                          • cw-kid
                            cw-kid @mrFarmer last edited by

                            @mrfarmer said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                            My account with Ezlo hubs does not work, the one with Vera's does

                            Your the second person I've seen say that.

                            I just have one Vera account and all my Vera and Ezlo controllers are all on the same account etc.

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                            • cw-kid
                              cw-kid @CatmanV2 last edited by

                              @catmanv2 said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                              And they then ask you to re-submit all your comments

                              Who me ? LOL

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                              • LibraSun
                                LibraSun last edited by

                                ezlo is sinking or swimming (mostly the former) without the benefit of many highly knowledgeable beta testers due to Forum banning. I would not let my dog's dog submit Feedback reports at this stage. At least their employees are (by necessity!) being a lot more responsive, seeing as all the "free labor" has been evicted.

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                                • cw-kid
                                  cw-kid @CatmanV2 last edited by

                                  @catmanv2 said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                                  A lot of those issues you point out were very very basic, and should never (IMHO) have made it past QA to a public audience

                                  I know and totally agree, I don't think they have any QA.

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                                  • CatmanV2
                                    CatmanV2 @cw-kid last edited by CatmanV2

                                    @cw-kid said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                                    @catmanv2 said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                                    A lot of those issues you point out were very very basic, and should never (IMHO) have made it past QA to a public audience

                                    I know and totally agree, I don't think they have any QA.

                                    Well the used to, but they banned them all 😉 And me 😉

                                    C

                                    The Ex-Vera abuser know as CatmanV2.....

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                                    • cw-kid
                                      cw-kid last edited by

                                      Yes LOL that's true.

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                                      • cw-kid
                                        cw-kid last edited by

                                        I'm sure they will improve it given time, its an alpha release now, despite the post title of beta.

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                                        • LibraSun
                                          LibraSun last edited by

                                          I prefer the term "Vaporware" until a pitched product at least becomes accessible to a portion of its target audience. The silence from ezlo's team -- aside from acknowledging customer complaints and new Jira tickets -- is deafening.

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                                          • CatmanV2
                                            CatmanV2 @LibraSun last edited by

                                            @librasun said in New Ezlo Web GUI now in "beta":

                                            I prefer the term "Vaporware" until a pitched product at least becomes accessible to a portion of its target audience. The silence from ezlo's team -- aside from acknowledging customer complaints and new Jira tickets -- is deafening.

                                            Plus ca change....

                                            C

                                            The Ex-Vera abuser know as CatmanV2.....

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