Anyone into home automation/smart homes with integration to Alexa, Google Home, Siri, etc.?

[jut703]

Just discovered na meron Echo Dot embedded sa polk audio soundbar. Very interested especially $299 lang kaso mukhang wala pa sa Philippines. Any tips how can I purchase online with minimal delivery fee?

https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&r...dxUF3WGcmUQCZa

There are equivalent JBL speakers with built in Google Home if you want something available locally. I had both (Alexa and Google Home) and I prefer Google Home so I gave away my Echo Dot.

But if you really want to purchase that, easiest way is to have it hand carried by a friend coming home from overseas.

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[JohnM]

Ganto magiging setup ko....

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[oj88]

You'd be forgiven to assume that the smart home craze only started recently. In fact, it began way back over 40 years ago in the mid-70’s. Granted, they weren’t what they are today and were generally crude compared to the the modern concept of the smart home.

Back in the day, I can only read about smart home from electronics magazines and library literature. They prominently feature various devices that uses the X10 protocol for control using your home’s electrical power lines. But as it was developed in the US, it will only work on 120V AC systems.

The earliest I ever got to starting my smart home "dream" was in 1996. While in HK, I bought an 8-channel “dry-contact” relay board that can be controlled via a PC’s Centronics (aka parallel or printer) port. It came with a floppy disk with the API, drivers, and applications that runs on both DOS and Windows 3.x/95. However, this never left the prototype stage as wiring it to my home was just too much work and very expensive. But even if I can afford it, there’s nothing available in the market that I can use for my specific application (ie. Actuators, solenoids, etc.). The most I can do is use the Windows app to automate (via scheduling) lights and certain appliances. But no. All I was able to do was blink lights and click relays.

Anyway, in one of LGR's episodes, he briefly discussed the history of X10, integration with the PC, along with an early implementation of voice control that pre-dates Alexa and Google Assistant by 20 years. It’s really a good watch. It puts into perspective how much smart home and AI digital assistants in general have progressed.



As it is plainly apparent, smart home devices were no more than a glorified remote control that allowed for centralized control and basic scheduling. It was only when the Amazon Echo got released some 5-6 years ago that it became THE de facto unifying device for smart homes. When I got my first Echo Dot, everything just fell into place.

[jut703]

First crack at installing a Smart Switch is successful! Voice activated bedroom light when you're too lazy to get up.



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[jut703]

Completed my smart home project. My lights, TVs, and aircons are now connected to Google Home.



Setup is pretty straightforward (and not as expensive as I thought):
- Google Home Mini (1.5k)
- 2 x Smart IR remote for aircons (600 each)
- 3 x Smart light switch (1.2k each)
- Chromecast for non-smart TV (2k)
- Electrician labor to install neutral wire for lights (1.5k)

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[ray_noel]

Completed my smart home project. My lights, TVs, and aircons are now connected to Google Home.



Setup is pretty straightforward (and not as expensive as I thought):
- Google Home Mini (1.5k)
- 2 x Smart IR remote for aircons (600 each)
- 3 x Smart light switch (1.2k each)
- Chromecast for non-smart TV (2k)
- Electrician labor to install neutral wire for lights (1.5k)

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Gratz bruh!!!

Plan to have the same set-up sana... esp pag tinamad ka na lumabas sa kwarto just to turn off your sala appliances...

kasi minsan pag antok na antok na ako, nawawala antok ko pag gumalaw like maglakad at makakita ng liwanag hehhe..


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[jut703]

Gratz bruh!!!

Plan to have the same set-up sana... esp pag tinamad ka na lumabas sa kwarto just to turn off your sala appliances...

kasi minsan pag antok na antok na ako, nawawala antok ko pag gumalaw like maglakad at makakita ng liwanag hehhe..


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Yeah that's what started this - para I can turn off everything with just one command, pag tamad na bumabgon. [emoji28]

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[JohnM]

Has anyone tried AC controllers like Sensibo? They're quite expensive at around 5k online. Are they worth it? Are there cheaper alternatives? Or do I just keep buying the programmable remotes at 200 each?

Most of my smart devices are from Tapo which is compatible with Google Home. Got a few plugs that control appliances, some bulbs in strategic areas, and security cams. LG washing machine is also Google Home compatible. All ACs are still dumb.

[boybi]

Has anyone tried AC controllers like Sensibo? They're quite expensive at around 5k online. Are they worth it? Are there cheaper alternatives? Or do I just keep buying the programmable remotes at 200 each?

Most of my smart devices are from Tapo which is compatible with Google Home. Got a few plugs that control appliances, some bulbs in strategic areas, and security cams. LG washing machine is also Google Home compatible. All ACs are still dumb.

May nabili ako sa Lazada na universal IR na wifi controlled sa app sa phone. Less than 1K.

Look for seller Hatsy.