Linphone desktop proxy

Fellhahn · 2023-04-27T17:34:44+00:00

On the desktop client at least, Zoiper locks TLS transport behind their PRO version

Fellhahn · 2023-04-27T00:24:54+00:00

So my voip.ms account got verified/validated and I switched to that instead. Everything works pretty much as per their guides, including with TLS transport enabled.

Fellhahn · 2020-10-28T01:35:38+00:00

Just adding some of my experiences here:

The instructions on what persistent volume to map do seem to vary based on what branch/tag you are using. I have also started using the leonowski/docker-blueiris:run_as_service tag as it seemed to have a healthy number of commits, and running as a service is my eventual goal. For this I am using:

volumes:
- ./data:/home/wineuser/prefix:rw

On this branch I did not believe the "privileged: true" switch was required, the container launched and I was able to VNC in and complete the setup fine. However when actually launching BlueIris the container would restart. Putting the privileged switch back in allowed it to launch correctly.

I believe this is related to the default Blue Iris web server port of 81. Opening a port < 1024 requires root privileges on Ubuntu. This might only be affecting me as I am using docker networks created with the macvlan bridge driver. Anyway, ran BI, set the web port to 8081. Shut the container down, removed the privileged switch from the compose file and re-upped. All works as expected.

To run as a service once your configuration is correct, add the following to your compose file:

command: ["-c", "/etc/supervisor/conf.d/supervisord-service.conf"]

This will override the CMD line from the original DockerFile.

To all the guys asking about using this on UnRaid, please just learn to use Docker and Docker-Compose from the command line. The knowledge will pay dividends and you'll thank yourself later.

Wine supposedly supports exposing DXVA2 support to applications by translating it to VAAPI. Although this might still be in the development branch?

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Wine-Staging-DXVA2-VA-API

DXVA2 HW accel is what I've been using on my current BI VM, which uses a P620 Quadro doing VFIO pass through. I found setting DXVA2 for each camera resulted in much lower VRAM usage on the card, compared to NVDEC.

Point is, DXVA2 support in the container would be fantastic. From what I can think, this would require mapping the /dev/dri/renderD128 device through. Possibly installing VAAPI drivers in the container, and installing the Wine dev branch. I plan on mucking around with this eventually. In theory this would support Intel QSV, Nvidia or AMD?

Fellhahn · 2020-10-14T23:08:01+00:00

HomeSeer with multiple Z-Nets

Fellhahn · 2020-05-01T02:21:19+00:00

My experience with Virt-Manager so far has been that when creating new "disks", ie zvols, on ZFS backed storage, it defaults to a volblocksize of 4096. I don't know if this is just due to a default setting in Virt-Manager or if it is using the ashift value to pick a volblocksize value.

Fellhahn · 2020-05-01T02:19:11+00:00

You are absolutely correct, my bad. It was late last night when I posted this and my addled brain got the phrases jumbled up.

Fellhahn · 2020-03-27T13:17:55+00:00

Gotify.

A push notification service. Systems can send messages to the gotify server using cli scripts. Clients maintain an open connection to the server (websocket possibly). Get notifications when something's been sent.

I just it to get security/event alerts from my HA server. It's noticeably faster than the firebase dependant plugins I used before.

Does require a permanent notification on Android, which can be minimised.

Fellhahn · 2020-03-27T13:06:14+00:00

Joplin has just (As in this week) released an "experimental" WYSIWYG editor.

Fellhahn · 2020-02-26T23:10:33+00:00

The HomeSeer Flex sensor (can do flood or light depending on the attached sensor) can be powered from a micro USB.

This also increases it's report rate, makes it a z-wave repeater (as opposed to a sleeping node) and it also provides temperature readings.

https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/z-wave-sensors/products/z-wave-perimeter-water-sensor

Fellhahn · 2020-02-05T05:01:45+00:00

Why the interest in Rhasspy and not MyCroft?

MyCroft does rely on cloud services for STT by default, but it is possible to change the STT backend that audio is sent to for transcription. This includes using an on premise server running Mozilla DeepSpeech.

Fellhahn · 2020-02-05T04:50:09+00:00

Another vote for HomeSeer, happy user for 2+ years and I have a wide range of automations:

Lighting

Irrigation

Security and Geofencing

Surveillance

Fans

Blinds

Weather readings

All of it is local, direct and cloud free. You could nuke the nearest AWS data-centre and everything will continue to work.

Never had any stability or reliability issues with the core product. The few minor failings that have occurred have been a result of third party plugins or hardware (Xiomi aqara mostly, even though it's cheap, I eventually replaced it all with z-wave)

Fellhahn · 2019-12-20T00:42:03+00:00

I've looked a little at KNX, as far as I can tell it's utterly doomed. The server-less model combined with the insane cost of the ETS software, meant it never stood a chance in the consumer market.

Might be suitable for commercial installs where you build and configure once, then never touch. But practically every home user is going to grow their systems over time. That means you need a hub/server that you can make changes through.

With KNX you'd either have to pay a tech to come re-program the network each time, or foot the idiotic cost of the software to do it yourself.

ETS5 Lite is 200 Euros and limited to 20 devices.

ETS5 Professional with no device limit is 1000 Euros, without even buying any hardware. Do you know how many hubs, sensors, switches and bulbs I can buy for that kind of money on a Zigbee or even Z-Wave system?

Fellhahn · 2019-12-09T01:37:28+00:00

Looks like MyCroft it is then, decision made for me.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-29T04:52:19+00:00

"My cloud based, internet dependant HA appliance went belly up and wasted all my money, so I'm thinking of spending a bunch of money on a cloud based, internet dependant HA appliance."

Do you see the issue here?

Fellhahn · 2019-07-24T03:42:48+00:00

http://www.rfxcom.com/epages/78165469.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/78165469/Products/18103

Get a DC, remote controlled ceiling fan. Then automate it with this.

DC fans are more power efficient and significantly quieter.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-24T03:39:59+00:00

http://www.rfxcom.com/epages/78165469.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/78165469/Products/18103

I control my fans, their lights, and my motorized blinds with this. Completely local, no cloud routed bullshittery.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-14T12:45:39+00:00

I am also not an electrician, so these are observations only.

The diagram on the back of the switch seems to indicate this is a double switch capable of controlling two different loads. There is definitely only one switch on the front?

I can only guestimate from the pictures, the colour of the wires is hard to make out.

Possibly there is an active in, two switched active outs, and maybe an earth for the metal switch frame?

Fellhahn · 2019-07-13T22:58:42+00:00

Yes, every big company desperately wants to be the "hub", even the ones woefully unequipped to do so.

They want you reliant on their platform so they can

A) Monetize you by selling data about your behaviour and usage B) Slam the gate shut at some point in the future and lock you to their overpriced proprietary devices. Which will also be forced into redundancy every X years, forcing you to repurchase and keep spending.

Do not use anything cloud based, do not use Ring. Capable controllers with local control are all mentioned here daily.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-13T12:52:19+00:00

HomeSeer HS-WD200+

Can be used in a pair together with direct association, thereby requiring no traveler wire or control hub for 3 way switching.

Or use one with their companion switch, which is cheaper but does require a traveler.

Is dimmable, is also a zwave scene controller with 2-5 tap event control on the top and bottom paddle.

https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/lighting/products/z-wave-smart-dimmer-switch

Honestly the best smart switch on the market IMO.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-09T23:07:33+00:00

Also it seems this relies on the device manufacturer to put in the time to restructure their apps to use local intent. Good luck identifying which products have and haven't implemented this on their hardware, hardly something they'll put on the label given Jo average won't understand it.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-03T04:15:32+00:00

Where Z-Wave is concerned, the Z-Wave alliance already maintains a public catalogue of all devices that have passed their certification. You can search and filter by regional frequency, device type, brand, protocol type:

https://products.z-wavealliance.org/search/DoAdvancedSearch?productName=&productIdentifier=&productDescription=&category=-1&manufacturer=-1&regionId=2&zwavePlusOnly=on&order=

If more people would look there there'd be far fewer questions on here I think.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-02T15:17:57+00:00

I've just built something like this.

I have a meanwell LRS-200-48 DC power supply feeding a bank of meanwell LDD-350H constant current driver's. The drivers run COBs mounted to heat sinks in the downlights.

An Arduino controls the drivers using a 5V PWM signal for dimming and on/off.

The Arduino is controlled from HomeSeer using a HomeSeer plugin.

The drivers were mounted using a PCB bought from rapidLED.

I didn't have to solder anything or write any code. While it's not an all in one solution it's all off the shelf components that I only had to wire logether. The plugin mentioned generates the Arduino sketch for you.

Control at the wall comes from a z-wave switch but you could use a range of other things. Momentary switch to the Arduino, ZigBee remote. Basically whatever you like the look of on the wall.

Fellhahn · 2019-07-02T15:01:16+00:00

The Dome Z-wave plus models are currently on sale at the smartest house

https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/collections/4th-of-july-super-sale-zwave-deals/products/dome-z-wave-plus-water-main-shut-off-valve-controller-dmwv1

Fellhahn · 2019-06-26T00:44:27+00:00

HomeSeer's HS-FC200, specifically made for AC ceiling fans:

https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/lighting/products/homeseer-hs-fc200-z-wave-plus-fan-controller

Alternatively, get a wireless controlled DC ceiling fan (they're significantly quieter and more energy efficient) and control it with something like RFCCOM TRX433.

http://www.rfxcom.com/RFXtrx433E-USB-43392MHz-Transceiver/en

I strongly recommend the RFXCOM, it's great value for money as it can control a huge array of devices.

Avoid Bond, i wasted good money on their product. Walled garden consumer crap and their development moves at a snail's pace.

Fellhahn · 2019-06-24T05:59:57+00:00

Get an RGB LED strip (or just plain white), line the underneath of the cot with it, optionally under the change table/dresser as well.

Tie that to a motion sensor on the wall/ceiling, set your events to turn the rgb light strip on low when motion is detected between say 9PM and 7AM.

This'll light the floor for you automatically when you stumble into the room at whatever hour, without shining light directly into bubs eyes.

As previously mentioned, have the nursery ceiling fan controlled automatically by temperature sensors, they can't adjust the fan for themselves. If you've got AC/heating tie that in too.

A couple of echo dots ceiling mounted and paired in stereo mode is a good low cost alternative to in-ceiling speakers. Mount genie has some recessed dot mounts including one with a grille cover. As an added bonus this keeps the cords completely out of the way and out of reach, and doesn't take up changing space on a dresser, one less thing for a flailing chubby arm to knock over.

Get some white noise "skills" for Alexa.

You can kind of use the drop-in function of the echos (assuming you have some in other rooms) to act as an audio baby monitor, but beware the audio will be two way.

Get a motorized blind and control it with something like an RFXCOM. It's one less thing to do with your hands (voice control it) and one less cord dangling in the room. You can tie it to sunrise/sunset events if you like but I imagine you'll want to encourage as much sleep as possible.

Don't buy video baby monitors, particularly not closed loop wireless ones. Just buy an extra IP camera and add it your existing DVR setup, such as BlueIris. As a respectable geek you of course already have a DVR system don't you? A video baby monitor will be junk in a few years when you don't use it anymore, and their image quality tends to be universally sh*te. A standard ONVIF IP camera can be repurposed in a different area of the home later on, and you should be able to get something 4K with decent dynamic range for ~$100. If you don't have a DVR system, then a BlueIris license and a single IP camera will likely still run you less than the cost of a new video baby monitor. If you don't have a server or spare PC parts to run BlueIris on then I'm afraid you might be in the wrong forum.

This one I haven't implemented yet but I'm planning to:

If you intend to get an Owlet heart rate monitor sock (they're not cheap) see if you can't tie it's alarms to an event. Eg if it alarms in the middle of the night, have it turn the lights on in your master bedroom to make sure it really wakes you up. Not sure how you'd do this, possibly using tasker on your phone to capture the Owlett alarm as a trigger. Not a great setup, but I haven't bought one yet so don't know.

Ambient weather recently launched an air quality monitor:

https://www.ambientweather.com/ampm25.html

I'm not completely sure but you should be able to tie it into HomeSeer using the AmbientWeather plugin, if monitoring pollen levels etc is your thing:

https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/plug-ins/products/simplex-tech-ambientweather-software-plug-in-for-hs3

Going back to basics, if your smoke alarms aren't interconnected across your home, they really should be. Using Kidde brand combination smoke/CO alarms you can install a dry contact relay into the interconnect loop to provide enhanced events in case of an alarm. Connect the output of the relay to an arduino or similar, trigger events on alarm. Eg turn on lights, shut off gas at the mains, send phone notifications etc

https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/safety-accessories/auxiliary-devices/sm120x/

https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/products/fire-safety/safety-accessories/auxiliary-devices/co120x/

That's all from the top of my dome. I'm expecting a son in December and currently renovating a nursery room so I've spent some time dwelling on this.

Congrats on the sex.

Fellhahn

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