Aqara water sensor is "on sale" for USD $12.99 at Gear Best.rvs007 wrote: ↑ I've been waiting for their leak sensors to go on sale so I will finally pick up a couple for the basement and laundry room. I've been using Xiaomi leak sensors but one of them keeps crapping out. Hopefully the ST brand will be better.
These are also on sale for the same discounted price at Lowe's:
https://www.lowes.ca/articles/samsung-s ... martthings
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Samsung Smartthings Hub V3 and Sensors 20% off
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- vkizzle
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Yes, I'm using the multipurpose sensors with the MyQ hub. There is a Smartapp called MyQLite that will integrate the MyQ hub along with the multipurpose sensor into SmartThings to allow you to control the garage door and give you the actual open/close status. Integrating just the MyQ hub into SmartThings (without a door sensor) would only give you the ability to open & close the door, but you will not be able to tell whether the door is actually in the open or close position. The multipurpose sensor will give the SmartApp that ability.Lush78 wrote: ↑ Thanks. I purchased an extra multipurpose for this this function. Is it the MyQ hub that you are using to control the opener itself? I was thinking of just getting a wifi inching relay, but looking at other options if it can be integrated better. Not looking for the cheapest solution...
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Ya, that's the one I am using now at two locations (laundry room upstairs and basement). The basement one keeps disconnecting (red dot in ST app with a message "unavailable"). The other one works fine. So I'm willing to pay a bit more to replace the one in the basement so that I don't have to reconnect/replace the battery constantly.
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If you need more and want to save some money, the Xiaomi door/window sensors are USD $8.50 on Ali Express.Lush78 wrote: ↑ Thanks. I purchased an extra multipurpose for this this function. Is it the MyQ hub that you are using to control the opener itself? I was thinking of just getting a wifi inching relay, but looking at other options if it can be integrated better. Not looking for the cheapest solution...
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Yes, the MyQ hub has its own door sensor but you can't integrate that sensor into ST. So on my garage doors I have two sensors installed, the one that comes with the MyQ hub, and the Samsung multipurpose sensor for ST integration.eugene_2005 wrote: ↑ Doesn't MyQ hub come with it's own sensor?
Also is it true that "Linking your MyQ account to Google Assistant and IFTTT requires a $1 monthly or $10 annual subscription fee Easy to install in the garage"?
And yes, if you want Google Assistant/IFTTT integration within the MyQ app, there is a subscription fee. If you want to use a 3rd party DH and an additional sensor to integrate into ST, it's free.
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I'm not really interested in any monthly fees, but I would like google assistant integration... Anyone have any experience using a wifi inching relay with their garage door?
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I just purchased another 3 motion sensors. I think my total in the past 2 weeks is 17 motion sensors, 4 multipurpose, and 2 buttons.
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Many thanks. I will check it out. Do have any experience with it or heard any feedback?vkizzle wrote: ↑ Have you looked at Meross's product?
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I don't have any experience with it, but several other RFD members were happy with the product.
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/amazon- ... e-2262658/
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Out of curiosity, what are you using all the motion sensors for? The online reviews say it's not consistent on sensing and hence I haven't bought any. Maybe you can change my mind...
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I've been putting them in every room. Some examples would include one under my dining room table to turn on the chandelier when I sit to the table only and not walking past it. My bathroom alone has 4, including a separate sensor for my closet and toilet room. and shower.
Entrance, hallways, stairs, basement, play room, office, garage, deck, living room, kids room, it adds up fast. My goal is to never manually operate a light switch again and program automation based on the time of the day. For example, my bathroom lights only come on at 30% during the night and early morning. Outside lights only after sunset and before sunrise.
Entrance, hallways, stairs, basement, play room, office, garage, deck, living room, kids room, it adds up fast. My goal is to never manually operate a light switch again and program automation based on the time of the day. For example, my bathroom lights only come on at 30% during the night and early morning. Outside lights only after sunset and before sunrise.
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I'm currently using some to automatically turn off lights in specific rooms, where there's no motion after (X)mins.
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I've currently got racoons in my attic. Maybe a few of these to let me know when they have left so that I can then try to close up their entry/exit points. Oh, or maybe someone can suggest something it could trigger in the attic to scare the beejesus out of those f'n rodents, lol.
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Best to call pest control for your issue
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Wow, @Lush78, thats a lot of sensors. I admire what you are going to accomplish and I'm sure they'll all eventually pay for themselves over the longer haul. There's a reason many newer commercial spaces use motion sensors to save on their hydro bill.
Might want to think about picking up some water leak sensors if appropriate. I keep one behind all my toilets on the floor, under the pipes beneath all my sinks and one under the dishwasher and laundry washer. I actually had a leak in my roof this winter in the air stack above the exhaust in my master bathroom and the sensor alerted me to it immediately. Probably saved a huge amount of money not having to replace any flooring. Take care.
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Thank you. I have a sensor in my sump after my pump failed a couple of years ago. I may add some of these water sensors to locations like you described. I fear the end of the battery life cycle for all these sensors lol.Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Wow, @Lush78, thats a lot of sensors. I admire what you are going to accomplish and I'm sure they'll all eventually pay for themselves over the longer haul. There's a reason many newer commercial spaces use motion sensors to save on their hydro bill.
Might want to think about picking up some water leak sensors if appropriate. I keep one behind all my toilets on the floor, under the pipes beneath all my sinks and one under the dishwasher and laundry washer. I actually had a leak in my roof this winter in the air stack above the exhaust in my master bathroom and the sensor alerted me to it immediately. Probably saved a huge amount of money not having to replace any flooring. Take care.
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Water sensors are good for warning, but what are you doing to prevent the flooding?Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Wow, @Lush78, thats a lot of sensors. I admire what you are going to accomplish and I'm sure they'll all eventually pay for themselves over the longer haul. There's a reason many newer commercial spaces use motion sensors to save on their hydro bill.
Might want to think about picking up some water leak sensors if appropriate. I keep one behind all my toilets on the floor, under the pipes beneath all my sinks and one under the dishwasher and laundry washer. I actually had a leak in my roof this winter in the air stack above the exhaust in my master bathroom and the sensor alerted me to it immediately. Probably saved a huge amount of money not having to replace any flooring. Take care.
I plan to buy and install a z-wave main water shutoff adapter and use the water sensors as triggers.
https://www.amazon.ca/Dome-Automation-W ... B01LX3JFR8
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That would be the ideal setup. I may look into this next for any appliance or plumbing failures.vkizzle wrote: ↑ Water sensors are good for warning, but what are you doing to prevent the flooding?
I plan to buy and install a z-wave main water shutoff adapter and use the water sensors as triggers.
https://www.amazon.ca/Dome-Automation-W ... B01LX3JFR8
I have my water sensor located down inside my sump above the float switch limit. Nothing I can do to turn off that water supply though. But I should have enough time with a warning to deal with it before any flooding.
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