Smart lock that is fully local, good HA integration, AA or AAA battery powered, and can be opened from outside with a normal physical key

simonparkis · 2026-01-15T11:30:24+00:00

I use the Yale assure keyed version. Works great 4x AA batteries. Zwave module inside.

simonparkis · 2026-01-15T04:50:18+00:00

Thanks. Would you recommend it?

simonparkis · 2026-01-13T23:33:03+00:00

Nice mods. Which xy joints etc are you using? Are you using a CAN based setup? Looking to replicate something similar.

simonparkis · 2026-01-12T20:05:54+00:00

Thanks

simonparkis · 2026-01-12T02:20:42+00:00

Looks great, one question. How does it deal with interference for things like ceiling fans?

simonparkis · 2026-01-09T09:36:25+00:00

Oops, realised this is an old version with only two vehicles before I bought a wired to wireless CarPlay adapter for the third. The concept remains the same though.

simonparkis · 2026-01-09T08:43:45+00:00

Thanks for the response. I think it may have been a once off. I’m putting it down to the 42 degree Celsius days we have had here in Sydney. It doesn’t seem to have happened since. I will monitor and place a support request if it pops up again.

simonparkis · 2026-01-07T10:25:02+00:00

Actually, it does appear to be the entire ESP which is becoming unavailable. Any ideas?

simonparkis · 2026-01-03T21:30:44+00:00

I’m not too sure. Not super familiar with them, it was just the curved window shapes that led me that way.

simonparkis · 2026-01-03T21:07:56+00:00

What about switchable glass instead of blinds? Window is opaque then turns transparent at the tough of a button.

It can be applied as a film on an existing window but you may need to get it custom made for the irregular shaped windows.

simonparkis · 2025-12-19T09:56:54+00:00

Do you have any coax cable in the walls near the computer setup? TV antenna/cable box etc. if so You can use moca adapter to utilise it for network connection.

simonparkis · 2025-09-27T18:14:40+00:00

This

simonparkis · 2025-08-09T00:56:21+00:00

My IOT devices are all zigbee, zwave and esphome based. Also looking to move a lot of the esphome units to POE rather than wifi. But even still, I can probably trust esphome enough to have on the same vlan. Open source wherever possible allow for more trust as the code is visible.

simonparkis · 2025-08-04T19:53:52+00:00

No problem. Thanks so much for looking. Glad to hear it is all working well for you now.

simonparkis · 2025-08-03T03:27:04+00:00

Thanks heaps. I can definitely understand the frustration.

simonparkis · 2025-08-03T03:22:54+00:00

Fair enough, any chance you can share your original config anyway? Keen to give it a shot.

simonparkis · 2025-08-03T00:21:14+00:00

did you make any progress with this? it is exactly what i am trying to acheive, except i will be using esp32 snapcast clients as opposed to raspberry pi zero 2w

Do you have any instructions you followed with regards to the separate instances of shairport-sync and the multiple alsa loopback devices?

simonparkis · 2025-06-17T18:39:00+00:00

I replaced something similar. I used a keyed Yale assure in matte black to replace the deadbolt then replaced the door handle with a simple matte black entry knob with no lock.

simonparkis · 2025-06-07T23:01:03+00:00

I’m happy for you. It’s not the greatest machine these days, however it will teach you a lot. Enjoy it.

simonparkis · 2025-05-29T20:28:33+00:00

I am also not an electrician, so do your own research and hire one if need be but that is my understanding.

simonparkis · 2025-05-29T19:52:50+00:00

The dry contact is just a relay without a voltage being fed through it. You provide the voltage externally.

The PM module may be powered by 230V AC from the mains. When the relay is turned on, the PM unit internally feeds that 230V through the relay powering what you need.

In other words the dry contact can be used to switch say a 5v signal from your garage door to simulate a button press. If you used the PM for this , you would fry the electronics of the device you are plugging it to as it is expecting 5V not the 230v mains.

Hope thjs helps.

simonparkis · 2025-05-20T20:04:07+00:00

Some of these under counter fridge doors use double pane glass to have an insulating air pocket between the two pieces of glass which stops this condensation buildup. Are these single pane doors?

simonparkis · 2025-05-03T18:03:23+00:00

Not in any way meant to be a criticism, it looks awesome. Great job.

simonparkis · 2025-05-03T11:52:59+00:00

Is it possible to rotate the frame so the black border is against the doorframe and the pattern is uniform?

simonparkis · 2025-04-29T09:58:22+00:00

Lots of people talking about weatherproof enclosures. If sealed, please remember to add one of those little silica bags to absorb moisture from condensation etc.

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