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Originally posted by macromark View Post
Jeff - maybe this would work? https://shop.homeseer.com/products/s...plugin-for-hs4
Looking it over.. I can do all that plugin does now with just google. If I ever get to the point of wanting those color changing devices or voice announcements..then I see a need. I have a feeling I will, but later..
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HS - HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.435
Plugins - BLRF 2.0.94.0 | Concord 4 3.1.13.10 | HSBuddy 3.9.605.5 | HSTouch Server 3.0.0.68 | RFXCOM 30.0.0.36 | X10 3.0.0.36 | Z-Wave 3.0.1.190
Hardware - EdgePort/4 DB9 Serial | RFXCOM 433MHz USB Transceiver | Superbus 2000 for Concord 4 | TI103 X-10 Interface | WGL Designs W800 RF | Z-Net Z-Wave Interface
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HSTouch has been the 'coolest' hit in my house - I'm up to 4 tablets now: weather forecast, TV channel changing, basic lighting control, etc.
Before HSTouch, motion detection coupled with lighting control was big. https://vidmateapp.win | bluestacks 3 | hdmoviearea
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Not really cool, but very useful.... I use the HS-WD200+ dimmer switches to provide status for certain aspects of the home. Mainly for when I go to sleep. I can look over at the switch panel and determine if everything in the house is off, closed and secured.
During the day, the LEDs will be GREEN if status is OK, solid BLUE (if a certain light is ON), flash YELLOW (if a door is open or unlocked) or flash RED (if motion detected) for abnormal status of devices. Each indicator (up to seven) has a different meaning associated with one or more devices. During the evening, because the LEDs are bright when sleeping, I reduce/combine the status indicators to a single LED which is either GREEN, solid BLUE if light is ON, flash RED for motion, or flash YELLOW if doors or locks are not secured.
Nothing like waking up, nervous, to a noise in the middle of the night with the LED flashing RED, to find out the cat is up!
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Originally posted by KBF100 View PostNot really cool, but very useful.... I use the HS-WD200+ dimmer switches to provide status for certain aspects of the home......
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I really like the disabling of the alarm via the schalge link keypad. makes life a bit easier.
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Originally posted by ipsummedicare View PostI really like the disabling of the alarm via the schalge link keypad. makes life a bit easier.
Best Diagnostic Centre in LucknowHS4Pro Running on a Raspberry Pi4
67 Z-Wave Nodes, 111 Events, 422 Devices
Z-Wave, UPB, WiFi
Plugins: EasyTrigger, weatherXML, OMNI, Z-Wave, Tuya, Device History
HSTouch Clients: 3 Android, 1 Joggler
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Originally posted by outbackrob View Post
I think it's VERY cool! We do very similar here. There are a number of things I either must keep track of or hate keeping track of. Doors/Locks, gates, windows, batteries, ...and rodents. If a door is not closed and/or locked numbers 7 or 6 blink the color for the door. 5 is for gates. Before letting the dogs out I can check to be sure the gates are closed. 4 is for windows. Different color for different section of the house. 3 is for groups of device batteries when they report being low. 2 is open now but is slated for outdoor motion. 1 is for rodent traps. New neighbors brought several cats so the bottom light might free up soon! I agree that 7 green status lights are a bit bright! :-) I turn the OK status off when we turn in at night. I absolutely LOVE this addition to the switches/dimmers!
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Originally posted by avpman View Post
What do you use and how connected to monitor the gates? I am also looking for a way to monitor my gates. Thanks!Karl S
HS4Pro on Windows 10
1070 Devices
56 Z-Wave Nodes
104 Events
HSTouch Clients: 3 Android, 1 iOS
Google Home: 3 Mini units, 1 Pair Audios, 2 Displays
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Originally posted by ksum View Post
I helped someone with a Node-RED flow who simply used Door/Window Sensors to tell if their gates were open. The flow then closed the gates after it was open for a given amount of time, depending on what was used to open the gate. In their case the gates worked on a simple momentary push button type switch and they had automated them with a dry contact closure which was closed for a second.
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Originally posted by avpman View Post
What do you use and how connected to monitor the gates? I am also looking for a way to monitor my gates. Thanks!.
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outbackrob I agree the Aqara sesnors are great. I'm in downstate NY with extreme cold, heat and humidity. I'm also facing sea water so salt corrosion affects everything here. I have one attached to an outside gate not even sealed and it's on its third year without changing or replacing anything. I have the same sensors on a freezer door and on the refrigerator doors. They're indoors but it seems the batteries last forever.
Just my luck, now that I mention it they will probably all need new batteries soon enough.
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Originally posted by outbackrob View Post
... I have tried nearly EVERY sensor out there. .A computer's attention span is as long
as it's powercord.
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