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Phibsboro

deezell wrote: »

Subscription is optional, its for the geofencing and window open gimmick. You can get around it if you need it as you still get away alerts, you can use other smart apps to trigger homecoming, or just do it manually.

One major problem with Tado is that you can't manually set away/home. It is an absolute pain in the arse if you have underfloor heating. You can set your phone to be the geo fence trigger and you get a text (or email, I've never used it) when you move away from your home (or it will happen automatically if you have the subscription). The problem is you can't turn it back to "Home" without the phone being back in range. For underfloor heating that might take 12 hours to get back up to speed it is completely useless. I actually couldn't believe it didn't have a simple home/away switch from within the app. I had to reset all of my schedules for each zone to an away temp and then reset then them all back to normal the day before I came home. Not good!

AstraMonti

Phibsboro wrote: »

One major problem with Tado is that you can't manually set away/home. It is an absolute pain in the arse if you have underfloor heating. You can set your phone to be the geo fence trigger and you get a text (or email, I've never used it) when you move away from your home (or it will happen automatically if you have the subscription). The problem is you can't turn it back to "Home" without the phone being back in range. For underfloor heating that might take 12 hours to get back up to speed it is completely useless. I actually couldn't believe it didn't have a simple home/away switch from within the app. I had to reset all of my schedules for each zone to an away temp and then reset then them all back to normal the day before I came home. Not good!

You can add an IFTTT applet to run the zones on/off by hand regardless of where you are.

ablelocks

may be store specific, but philips hue gu10 single packs were marked €24.97 in Currys waterford but scanned at €19.97 + 30% discount = €13.98. None left now though!

Hue e27 - marked €24.97 + 30% discount - about 7 left

a few Hue e27/b22 starter kits are either 119.97 or 149.99 + 30% discount

eusap

whats the 30% discount about? i see online they have gu10 colour starter kit for 120

NoeldeBournaix

Curry's have the older version E27 White & Colour Ambiance (Non-bluetooth enabled) bulbs for 25 euro.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/smart-tech/smart-tech/smart-home/smart-lighting/philips-hue-white-colour-smart-wireless-bulb-e27-10152878-pdt.html

Already posted above sorry.

deezell

Smart robot lawnmower, German AlKo brand, quarter acre (500m2) capacity, £699
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AL-KO-Robolinho%C2%AE-Robotic-Lawn-Mower/dp/B078ZNFQXF
These are Smart mowers, you can control them with IFTTT etc. See here.
https://ifttt.com/alko_smart_garden

Fireball81

2 Teckin smart sockets for £21.99 on Amazon - then has a £5 off promo voucher so £16.99

Decoda

Fireball81 wrote: »

2 Teckin smart sockets for £21.99 on Amazon - then has a £5 off promo voucher so £16.99

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JFJQ3ZP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the above, I was holding off for a while waiting for a price drop. For anyone looking for 4, I got them for £27.99 as there was a 30% off voucher from Teckin applied at the checkout.

D.

Decoda

Any idea why my post regarding the deal on amazon for 4 Teckin smart plugs has been deleted? It was here this morning but is gone now.

Thanks

D.

WHL

Decoda wrote: »

Any idea why my post regarding the deal on amazon for 4 Teckin smart plugs has been deleted? It was here this morning but is gone now.

Thanks

D.

I don’t know the answer but I saw your earlier post and placed an order. Thanks for the heads up

Fireball81

Decoda wrote: »

Any idea why my post regarding the deal on amazon for 4 Teckin smart plugs has been deleted? It was here this morning but is gone now.

Thanks

D.

Yep I saw it earlier- bizarre.

ablelocks

eusap wrote: »

whats the 30% discount about? i see online they have gu10 colour starter kit for 120

curry's have a promo of 30% discount on some of their clearance product, but it varies from store to store and i don't think it's available online (sometimes it goes to 50% off the clearance price).

ablelocks

ablelocks wrote: »

may be store specific, but philips hue gu10 single packs were marked €24.97 in Currys waterford but scanned at €19.97 + 30% discount = €13.98. None left now though!

Hue e27 - marked €24.97 + 30% discount - about 7 left

a few Hue e27/b22 starter kits are either 119.97 or 149.99 + 30% discount

the gu10 bulbs are the older range by the way, which i only just realised after taking them out to put them in gu10 lights that they are too bloody big for.

luckily, i have a differnt place for them.

KilOit

2 Yi home cameras for €40
https://www.amazon.co.uk/YI-Wireless-Security-Detection-Surveillance/dp/B07CPRK6C5/

i have 1 of these along with 2 outdoor Yi cameras, very good for the price.

Alkers

KilOit wrote: »

2 Yi home cameras for €40
https://www.amazon.co.uk/YI-Wireless-Security-Detection-Surveillance/dp/B07CPRK6C5/

i have 1 of these along with 2 outdoor Yi cameras, very good for the price.

These need individual plugs I assume?

How is the app etc? Do you need to pay for the cloud storage to have any of the functionality?

KilOit

Alkers wrote: »

These need individual plugs I assume?

How is the app etc? Do you need to pay for the cloud storage to have any of the functionality?

Plug or usb, app is clunky but ok.

Don't use cloud as you get a free 6 second clip when motion is detected and i have a SD card in each camera so i'm able to view the entire event which is 2 mins unless motion is detected again, windy day would have continuous recording that you can see without paying if you have a sd card in the camera, you can adjust the setting so it doesn't easily activate by a leaf blowing.

For €40 for 2 i'd buy it just to test it out, the alternative cameras is mad money, in the hundreds on top of having to get a subscription, if i was throwing that money at it i'd get a real wired camera system and cut out that subscription crap

rambunctious1

KilOit wrote: »

2 Yi home cameras for €40
https://www.amazon.co.uk/YI-Wireless-Security-Detection-Surveillance/dp/B07CPRK6C5/

i have 1 of these along with 2 outdoor Yi cameras, very good for the price.

I have one of these too. Great wee camera especially for that price. I’m using it with custom firmware, to stop it calling home. Integrates with HomeKit via Homebridge also. Really handy.

Phibsboro

rambunctious1 wrote: »

I have one of these too. Great wee camera especially for that price. I’m using it with custom firmware, to stop it calling home. Integrates with HomeKit via Homebridge also. Really handy.

Do you lose the ability to review the video then?

tnegun

rambunctious1 wrote: »

I have one of these too. Great wee camera especially for that price. I’m using it with custom firmware, to stop it calling home. Integrates with HomeKit via Homebridge also. Really handy.

I bought one of these a couple of years ago and couldn't get the custom f/w to run what model no is yours?

ted1

Alkers wrote: »

These need individual plugs I assume?

How is the app etc? Do you need to pay for the cloud storage to have any of the functionality?

No need to use the cloud. They have local storage. Full functionality in the app regardless of cloud or not.
They have changed the app to try a hard sale of the storage.

Mickeroo

Not really a bargain as such but if you're with Energia for electricity and you switch to another provider they will offer you via email a free Google Home (not a mini) and a discount to stay with them.

deezell

Good deal on Drayton wiser smart stat 3 zone kit, two wall stats and HW control, £166.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drayton-Wiser-Thermostat-Heating-Control/dp/B075GNJ7ZN

OU812

Mickeroo wrote: »

Not really a bargain as such but if you're with Energia for electricity and you switch to another provider they will offer you via email a free Google Home (not a mini) and a discount to stay with them.

How so? Do you have to physically sign up with someone or just threaten to leave?

Also does it renew your contract?

Mickeroo

OU812 wrote: »

How so? Do you have to physically sign up with someone or just threaten to leave?

Also does it renew your contract?

We had just switched to Electric ireland. I didn't pursue it but I would think you will be saddled with another 12 month contract if you avail of it.

You could chance ringing them and threatening to leave and they might give you the offer.

eusap

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance GU10 LED lamp starter set, three lamps, hub, switch £99

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambience-Wireless-Lighting-Starter/dp/B0748NQ1KF/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=hue+gu10&qid=1583940465&refinements=p_89%3APhilips%7CPhilips+Hue&rnid=1632651031&sr=8-8

Shefwedfan

KilOit wrote: »

Plug or usb, app is clunky but ok.

Don't use cloud as you get a free 6 second clip when motion is detected and i have a SD card in each camera so i'm able to view the entire event which is 2 mins unless motion is detected again, windy day would have continuous recording that you can see without paying if you have a sd card in the camera, you can adjust the setting so it doesn't easily activate by a leaf blowing.

For €40 for 2 i'd buy it just to test it out, the alternative cameras is mad money, in the hundreds on top of having to get a subscription, if i was throwing that money at it i'd get a real wired camera system and cut out that subscription crap

Which app do you use? i have on of the original ones, 720p and its all in chinese, was trying to get it to convert to english but doesnt seem to....using the Xiaomi Home app

Sherfin

Imagine it's this one

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ants360.yicamera.international&hl=en

Agree with others that they're great esp for the price.
I've 2 of the dome type with SD cards in and no need for cloud

Fireball81

In these days of social distancing especially with older family, down to €129 for an 8" smart screen and free delivery.

https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/connected-home-en/home-automation/lenovo-8-smart-display-with-google-assistant-grey.html

DavyD_83

Fireball81 wrote: »

In these days of social distancing especially with older family, down to €129 for an 8" smart screen and free delivery.

https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/connected-home-en/home-automation/lenovo-8-smart-display-with-google-assistant-grey.html

Was checking for reviews and just found out for €89.99 on Komplett

https://www.komplett.ie/lenovo-smart-display-8-za3r0013de/80055731/product?channable=e38727.ODAwNTU3MzE&gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AvB1l8ocEUR203cQUuZLjj-wkUPL39GYp4iASpM4_1Cf3xLNGyU3eRoCT_AQAvD_BwE

Or am I not seeing a crucial difference?

Edit: different model numbers
HN: ZA3R0007GB
Komplett: ZA3R0013DE

Still looking for reviews...

Sheep Shagger

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Was checking for reviews and just found out for €89.99 on Komplett

https://www.komplett.ie/lenovo-smart-display-8-za3r0013de/80055731/product?channable=e38727.ODAwNTU3MzE&gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AvB1l8ocEUR203cQUuZLjj-wkUPL39GYp4iASpM4_1Cf3xLNGyU3eRoCT_AQAvD_BwE

Or am I not seeing a crucial difference?

Still looking for reviews...

Mmmm looks the same....€10 delivery.