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  • 13-12-2019 03:01PM
    #1
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    Recently got a Hive heating system installed in the house and really like the convenience and functionality of it. It's now forced me to rethink smart home items which I had dismissed before as a little, well, gimmicky.

    I'd like to have a couple of smart lights around the place, and know the most convenient thing to do would be to buy a couple of Hive bulbs but I'm familiar with Xiaomi phones (have had many) and like the look of their home kit. I've also looked into Sonoff wifi light switches which sound like a really nice idea.

    The first thing I'd like is for the bedroom light to come on gradually at a certain time in the morning to make the dark mornings that bit easier. Next thing would be, maybe, the hall light to come on when it's dark outside and a motion sensor triggered. Smart bulbs can do a lot but how does it work the physical light switch then?!

    So, given the above, where does one begin?

    Thanks all!


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  • #2
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,719 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Fabio wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Recently got a Hive heating system installed in the house and really like the convenience and functionality of it. It's now forced me to rethink smart home items which I had dismissed before as a little, well, gimmicky.

    I'd like to have a couple of smart lights around the place, and know the most convenient thing to do would be to buy a couple of Hive bulbs but I'm familiar with Xiaomi phones (have had many) and like the look of their home kit. I've also looked into Sonoff wifi light switches which sound like a really nice idea.

    The first thing I'd like is for the bedroom light to come on gradually at a certain time in the morning to make the dark mornings that bit easier. Next thing would be, maybe, the hall light to come on when it's dark outside and a motion sensor triggered. Smart bulbs can do a lot but how does it work the physical light switch then?!

    So, given the above, where does one begin?

    Thanks all!

    I have those functions set up with Hue lights... The sensors are great, and really gives lots of options to set them up in creative ways. Hue are slightly more expensive than some other systems, but relatively stable, easy to get your hands on and lots of options.


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