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Hive/Nest and other such smart home tech

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    #31
    Originally posted by filthy1980 View Post
    interesting point if you automate your home security with IoT devices,

    how long before the criminals realise that all they need to do is cut your incoming internet connection and your home is no longer protected
    Mr Robot season 2!

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      #32
      FYI Peeps

      Philips Hue bulbs and LED strips currently selling at about 25% discount on Amazon

      there was a stand at Grand Designs last week, with 10% discount I spent about £250 then

      just spent another £220

      think this take me to 9 bulbs, 9 metres of LED and a switch thingy

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        #33
        Originally posted by d000hg View Post
        Does the tech exist for one to do this themself if they're into that... e.g. buy light fittings and radiator valves, etc, which have facility for low voltage control and then build a rig using RaspPi/Arduino?

        Not that I've looked in detail into the stuff available but it seems you have to buy into one ecosystem or another, and you're paying for branding and sleek design when possibly you just want a way to control everything over WiFi?

        Building your own smart-home, writing your own software could be a really fun project for a real nerd.
        Have a look at EQ3 Max! and the honeywell ones they have support of a number of open source projects (I like Domoticz).

        Conrad are a good supplier.

        eQ-3 MAX! Affordable Wireless Heating Control with your Smartphone or Raspberry Pi | Automated Home

        When Wink gets over here

        Wink | Buy and View Smart Home Products

        And Smartthings

        if you want to tinker then Vera system. Plenty of support & plug ins.

        Vera3 Advanced Smart Home Controller ▾ Vera™
        Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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          #34
          Bulbs down to £30 on Amazon £20 off rrp

          https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LVUZQ...986871_TE_item

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            #35
            Philips Hue LED Light strips 50% off if you use code HOME25 at checkout

            Buy Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus 2m LED Light Strips Kit at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Light bulbs, Lighting, Home and garden.

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              #36
              Aerotec multisensor 6 - wow

              £42, tiddly and awesome.
              Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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                #37
                Originally posted by vetran View Post
                Aerotec multisensor 6 - wow

                £42, tiddly and awesome.
                +1 regret buying a nest

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                  #38
                  Automatic /remote controlled TVRs seem to be key

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