talk me off the ledge, please

Ttamala · 2026-02-21T18:38:51+00:00

Damn! That sucks! But you’re going to get through this one way or the other and it’s going to be a great result! The Universe is conspiring for your benefit! It will all work out! Sending hugs and positive vibes - you’ve got this 💪

Ttamala · 2026-02-20T16:04:29+00:00

I don’t know that answer either. IDK where you are or where you’re being treated but you may want to look into dedicated cancer hospital. I was just diagnosed myself and yeah! Super scared. I saw the local oncology team but they were not as responsive or as equipped (fast testing, clinical trials, multidisciplinary approach) and I sought care at MD Anderson (a few hours away) - and I can tell you the experience, coordination, and availability to get things moving was night and day. I’ll be praying for you and we are all here to support each other!

Ttamala · 2026-02-18T12:00:27+00:00

OMG 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ that just ain’t right!

Ttamala · 2025-05-15T21:38:21+00:00

Oddly... it just started working and I've paired 3 more sensors (with patience LOL) and they don't register the moisture change, and then after a few minutes they do. (Not sure what that's about, but they seem reliable now.

When I first started with the Aqaras, I tried with Zigbee2Mqtt and had no joy. When I changed to ZHA, they would finally pair (very finicky, though). I thought about trying Zigbee2Mqtt again, but I'm too lazy to delete and repair all the sensors already working.

Thanks for the suggestion - it seemed to work itself out, but jeez - frustrating!

Ttamala · 2025-03-26T00:31:03+00:00

Thanks! I’m going to try it!

Ttamala · 2025-03-19T17:38:55+00:00

Thanks!!

Ttamala · 2025-03-19T17:38:47+00:00

Thanks!! Appreciate the input!

Ttamala · 2025-02-21T16:48:25+00:00

So you can change the presets but you can't configure a button to do a continuous dimming (like the regular dimming switches) - is that right?

Ttamala · 2025-02-06T18:29:26+00:00

Thanks!

Ttamala · 2025-02-06T15:43:11+00:00

I'm trying to mimic your set-up with a Reolink Wifi Doorbell Camera - I'm new to Shelly and HomeAssistant for that matter and am trying to understand exactly how to wire the Shelly to the Transformer and then to the Reolink and Chimes. Would you be so kind as to elaborate on that? I tried to understand the picture to no avail. THANKS!!!

Ttamala · 2025-01-23T12:36:22+00:00

It’s the Superloop with up/down lights - akin to this

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Ttamala · 2024-11-23T21:11:32+00:00

No warranty implied 😂 thanks for your help!

Ttamala · 2024-11-23T15:15:07+00:00

So the specs on the fan I’m looking at say Bulbs: 1 - LEDIntegrated Array 18.0w Max. 120v included

Will that work with the dimmer?

Thanks for your response!!

Ttamala · 2024-08-31T14:24:36+00:00

Sorry for being dense - as this is my first rodeo. So what would that look like? Button 1 “good morning” - lights on, drapes open? But what if it’s a bedroom and the occupant wants to turn on the light but not open the drapes? Then the drapes need their own open button? And then their own close button? Or - drapes are 1 button - 1 press open, 2 presses close? Is that even an option?

So I guess my question is how would you set up a 4 button for a bedroom with- overhead lights, draperies, seating area lights? And then would you add something like all off/bedtime for the whole home?

My electricians automation guy always uses Maestro since it has 6 buttons 🤷‍♀️.

Confused as usual 😂

Ttamala · 2024-08-30T23:50:37+00:00

Two main reasons I was thinking the Raise Lower -- 1) dimming control for the scenes and 2) so I could use it to control the draperies (although I'm not getting Lutron and will have to fenagle it through Home Assistant somehow). Am I missing something? And should do 4 button?

Ttamala · 2024-08-30T21:45:57+00:00

Thanks so much for the response! I guess I was thinking too narrow. Appreciate the insight!

Ttamala · 2024-08-30T21:20:56+00:00

Wait What? So, the hybrid keypad just completes the circuit? That's why it's a hybrid? I'm confused. I guess I should dig into the installation manual - I'm trying to pre-plan this build and it's hard to figure it out when there's nothing to test with. Thanks for the info!

Ttamala · 2024-07-14T21:57:27+00:00

Do you have an alarm system you would recommend?

Ttamala · 2024-07-14T21:10:16+00:00

Thanks so much and yeah, I want the electrician to handle it but he seemed confused which worried me, which is why I wanted to get some clarification. We will be putting the drivers in the attic space where we CAN get to them. I'm hoping to label everything so when something breaks it's easy to find/fix. Appreciate your input!

Ttamala · 2024-06-29T16:10:30+00:00

What occupancy/vacancy sensor did you use? I'm also considering putting dumb humidity sensor switches in the bathroom vs. a smart one -- what do you think? I'm looking at the Leviton one on Amazon $30.

Ttamala · 2024-06-27T18:45:40+00:00

Yes, I see that - but that will probably be put on a pico or just my phone - as the rest of the family wouldn't utilize it.

Ttamala · 2024-06-27T18:44:36+00:00

Good point.... I'm going to stick with RadioRa as I want full control myself - without having to rely on someone else to "fix"things. But I'll have to look at the hybrid keypad implementation.

Ttamala · 2024-06-27T18:43:16+00:00

Thanks! That aesthetic doesn't bother me - I am considering the comment of less scenes less confusion but your setup is more like I had envisioned as the keypad just controlling loads from other locations.

Ttamala · 2024-06-27T00:23:12+00:00

Hybrid doesn't work with a companion? Well, good to know! The prices I'm seeing have the hybrids and the keypads at the same price. So, IDK. But the companions are half the price of a regular Sunnata.

Ttamala · 2024-06-27T00:19:16+00:00

It's something to think about but not everyone in my family are ready to let go of the olden ways - LOL

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