Hive/Nest and other such smart home tech

[pr1]

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!

[filthy1980]

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

[vetran]

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™

[filthy1980]

Bulbs down to £30 on Amazon £20 off rrp

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

[filthy1980]

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.

[vetran]

Aerotec multisensor 6 - wow

£42, tiddly and awesome.

[TheBA]

Aerotec multisensor 6 - wow

£42, tiddly and awesome.

+1 regret buying a nest

[TheBA]

Automatic /remote controlled TVRs seem to be key