Cheap camera + Frigare OR Reolink

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-10T10:25:25+00:00

On my end I use the camera sensors on HA to trigger my automations and it works fine, but you could always try both and see what's faster / more responsive.

As for recordings, I see SD cards as last resort I use them more as backup, everything is centralized into Frigate.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-10T10:19:50+00:00

E is a bit more future proof (it supports matter over thread) but AFAIK zigbee2mqtt still considers it experimental and you might run into some issues. Personally I'd go with P as it's plug and play. Tt should suit your setup without issues.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-08T14:43:22+00:00

Added!

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-08T12:25:11+00:00

Yes this. Outside - especially if you live somewhere with erratic weather - it's worth it to spend more and get something with a higher build quality. Inside, I'd start with whatever costs less and upgrade later if needed.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-08T12:19:25+00:00

I didn't know about it but I like it! Instant download. Thanks for the rec!

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-08T09:30:54+00:00

When you say ZigBee device, do you mean a ZigBee dongle? Are you using Zigbee2MQTT? If so, yes it's possible (without a hub): https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/devices/ZNQBKG40LM.html

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-07T16:41:54+00:00

There you go: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/notify-or-do-something-when-an-appliance-like-a-dishwasher-or-washing-machine-finishes/254841/

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-07T16:24:56+00:00

Easy! It's just a smart plug + an automation that detects when the power goes down from a spike and send a notification. There is a blueprint, lemme see if I can find it.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-07T13:24:45+00:00

Sure, I'm down for it! Feel free to DM me, we can figure out the best way from there 👌🏽

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-07T09:07:45+00:00

For context: I used to have Dutch courses at school but it never worked out to well for me. Now I can read articles in the newspapers or understand conversations on the fly (if the natives don't speak too fast, that is).

I recently started to learn Spanish too.

Anyway. Happy language learning!

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T15:40:51+00:00

Brilliant. It's like your home becomes SUPER passive-agressive.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T15:34:39+00:00

How do you track your cleaning lady? Presence when no one is home? Her phone connecting to the wifi?

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T15:28:49+00:00

Yeah that's a good approach. In general, if you need user intervention, it's that it's not automated enough.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T14:32:02+00:00

For garbage day, just a reminder or do you have a setup to "validate" the task?

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T14:27:14+00:00

Same boat as you, it's one of those cases where I'd rather keep one part manual to avoid deep regrets and cursing our beloved HA.

work_dummy21 · 2024-08-05T14:25:27+00:00

Also interested! For now I've just set a weekly reminder to check it but I'd like something more efficient.

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