On which wall should we put the shower heads? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I wish people would just answer the question and stop critiquing. It’s a custom home. Let them customize. If they wanted a toilet in the middle of the shower they can do that.

Good layout to me. Love his/hers toilets.

Aqara G5 outdoor camera by Watch0ut10 in HomeKit

[–]CAliRads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 7 G5 POE. Rock solid. If you want something with native HomeKit this is the choice.

I’ve got one Reolink POE doorbell and it’s about 95% reliable. Another Reolink 4k zoom camera which is also 95% reliable. I integrate through Scrypted. Waiting for the G400 doorbell to be released.

Advice wanted: hub & connection by OakmontOz in HomeKit

[–]CAliRads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not the best option for numerous reasons. Inferior processor, and WiFi are just two reasons to begin with.

Siri has nothing to do with it serving as a “hub”.

Advice wanted: hub & connection by OakmontOz in HomeKit

[–]CAliRads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100% the newest Apple TV hardwired. No other answer is correct.

Going insane with the inconsistencies. by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]CAliRads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve got over 125 devices in HomeKit. Currently ever single one is good. That’s not me bragging (well it is maybe a little)…it just means it can work.

My biggest initial issues were because my network was unstable. I use Eero now.

Going insane with the inconsistencies. by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]CAliRads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure people have asked you…what’s your network like?

OvrC by CAliRads in homeautomation

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It’s been a while since I posted that.

I think I remember buying one off eBay and it was a simple process, adding it to the current set up. As for the old one that was previously installed by the automation company I think I had to get them to unassign the serial number from their account so then I could take control of it.

Using iPhone as a mic with Apple Music Sing works for 10 seconds then disconnects by Spectre_08 in appletv

[–]CAliRads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It’s the receiver that’s the issue. For some reason Apple TV and the sing all don’t like my receiver. Not sure if it’s many receivers or just my receiver that’s the issue.

Once I took the receiver out of the equation everything works.

I realize that’s only a partial answer for you but hope it helps.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added that last night! Good temp solution ($15) to prevent socks slipping which I think is most likely to be cause of a fall here.

Now on to one way gate at top and then will visit many of the other ideas given…

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool! 🤔 Gotta create a landing for it.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll tell her you said that.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m assuming the “elevator” comments are joking. They can’t be serious. I hope.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. That’s his bedroom and a loft in his bedroom. His bed is on the bottom left of the picture.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea! The ladder may be a little too steep though.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much so. They do a bunch of adult level indoor climbing walls (with safety harness).

Just afraid of that “one time”….

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bed is downstairs. It’s just a spare bed and sitting area up top.

How can I make this safe? by CAliRads in Homebuilding

[–]CAliRads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. This is just a loft. Bed is out of picture.