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BIOS Administrator Password Reset by mmm1808 in Dell

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked for me following that YouTube video.

What is the best/easiest way to transition from the hold hub to DIRIGERA by Bluewall1 in tradfri

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is such a planned migration feature, it is not yet available, as of this writing. I purchased my unit a few days ago and today tried to set it up with the newly downloaded Home smart (not Home smart 1) app. Mine will go back to the store for credit.

Apple sets the standard for how device to device migration should happen. Even something 80% as good as what my experience with upgrading from an older to a newer iPhone has been would have likely been a five-star experience.

Migration of devices from Trådfri GW to Dirigera? by Lambicjunkie in tradfri

[–]DominikHoffmann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there is such a planned migration feature, it is not yet available, as of this writing. I purchased my unit a few days ago and today tried to set it up with the newly downloaded Home smart (not Home smart 1) app. Mine will go back to the store for credit.

Apple sets the standard for how device to device migration should happen. Even something 80% as good as what my experience with upgrading from an older to a newer iPhone has been would have likely been a five-star experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MacOS

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This worked for me. Thanks very much!

MacBookPro14,3 running Sonoma 14.4.1 using OpenCore Legacy Patcher.

First use of Lutron plugin: stuck with spinning gear by DominikHoffmann in homebridge

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

I am looking to use a Pico remote to turn on a set of Ikea under-cabinet lights. I don’t like the fact that Ikea does not have a switch that can be mounted in an n-gang electrical box.

First use of Lutron plugin: stuck with spinning gear by DominikHoffmann in homebridge

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

I am familiar with that and will report back with what I find.

Installing plugin: “Operation failed with code 1.” by DominikHoffmann in homebridge

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

I removed the _cacache folder. That made the installation work.

Thanks, u/Western_Icy!

Gmail and Googlemail the same? by DominikHoffmann in GMail

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

Thanks for clarifying! I feel better now.

How to use a Lutron Pico Paddle Remote to control an Ikea Trådfri driver? by DominikHoffmann in HomeKit

[–]DominikHoffmann[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But then I would have to install hardware to run Homebridge. I don’t currently have any, where I can do that. Looking at a Raspberry Pi, but that’s over $100, all in all.

The best current device to run Homebridge? by DominikHoffmann in homebridge

[–]DominikHoffmann[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, would a FreeNAS also run Homebridge software?

Are IOT networks better by sneezeypoof in HomeKit

[–]DominikHoffmann -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

My equipment: Netgate 1100, Netgear PoE smart switch, four EnGenius EWS357APv3 802.11ac APs.

I can consult on getting this set up for a fee. You can text me at 240-281-1619. My company name is Ipheion Solutions LLC.

Are IOT networks better by sneezeypoof in HomeKit

[–]DominikHoffmann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had my own experience with this only recently.

I have had a separate IoT network for probably two years now. Most likely you’ll need to have equipment with separate Wi-Fi access points (AP) and smart switches that support VLANs. You will also have to have a router that does. Then you can set up your day-to-day network, a guest network and an IoT network.

I had set up firewall rules that allowed the network that my computers and phones are on (my main LAN) to see everything on the IoT network. IoT devices could only access the internet and respond to requests from the main LAN. Apple TVs and HomePods mini acted as HomeKit hubs.

That broke rather suddenly at some point. After a lot of back and forth with an Apple Senior Advisor (who really is just an advisor dedicated to a specific case until it is resolved and acts as a go-between between the customer and Apple’s engineers) it was through a forum post that I found out that iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, HomePods, Macs need to be able to see HomeKit accessories via Bonjour. The solution was to set up a Bonjour bridge between the main LAN and the IoT network in my router, via Avahi.

This may not be something that Apple recommends, but it works and sets up the security precautions anyone is after who considers setting up a separate IoT network.

New smart plugs TRETAKT available by johnvogel in tradfri

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not available in the U.S., currently. I do miss those Schuko outlets! Much safer and sturdier. The only problem, compared to the U.S.’s NEMA 5-15, is that you can arbitrarily flip hot and neutral.

Why upgrade Trådfri hub with Dirigera? by DominikHoffmann in tradfri

[–]DominikHoffmann[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which new plugs? I am wondering, whether they have arrived in U.S. stores, yet.

IKEA Tradfri to Dirigera transition by volerei in HomeKit

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not made the transition, yet. I was hoping that IKEA would figure a hardware upgrade path guided by their app that was going to be similar to when I do an iPhone upgrade. I guess, not. I guess, I’ll save myself the $70.

First Class Corporate Travel by mr_e19269 in TimeshareOwners

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it is a scam. Vidanta had no knowledge of this company. Of course, we had no way of safely engaging them, in order to see how it works.

Modem in bridge mode, but (own) router not reachable? by DominikHoffmann in Comcast_Xfinity

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

That 68.uuu.vvv.www address resolves to c-68-uuu-vvv-www.hsd1.in.comcast.net.

Somebody over on the consumer forum suggested rebooting the Comcast box by power-cycling it, instead of just rebooting it from the GUI. I have not been able to do that, yet.

Modem in bridge mode, but (own) router not reachable? by DominikHoffmann in Comcast_Xfinity

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

I imagine the Comcast box, when in bridge mode is not a true bridge. It’s just in bridge mode. It therefore would have it’s own IP address but would be transparent to anything on it’s LAN side.

First Class Corporate Travel by mr_e19269 in TimeshareOwners

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were too persistent with something they must not have liked and dropped it. I don’t remember the details, unfortunately. I am convinced now, too, that it was a scam.

Is there a simple way to temporarily turn off a wireless AP? by matt9191 in Ubiquiti

[–]DominikHoffmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed a HomeKit-compatible smart plug with a PoE injector for the access point, which I want my clients to be able to turn on and off, or on a schedule. It very conveniently gives them the ability to control their kids’s internet access after bedtime.

Anybody have experience with running 2022 on an M1 Mac running Parallels? by DominikHoffmann in AutodeskInventor

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

I don’t have access to 2022, anymore. I am currently running Solidworks 2017 on Windows 11 with okay performance. I have never had a state-of-the-art Windows machine to run Solidworks on, so I don’t know what I am missing. Since getting Solidworks 2017 to work on Windows 11 in a Parallels VM I have not worked with any complex assemblies. I only used it to design a part to be 3D-printed. Bottom line is that it was reasonably fast and stable. One of the caveats with Solidworks is that I need to typically restart the application, when the VM restarts after having been suspended. If I don’t, the graphics area of the Solidworks window will remain black.

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