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Home Automation Bargain Alerts thread - No General Chat

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  • #1772
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭iba


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    My Elite works on the PS4. I wouldn't try playing a game with it but works grand for Netflix.

    Didn't realise the Elite could be used with the Nest though.

    I believe it works on PS4 if you have HDMI CEC on. But that creates conflicts


  • #1773
    sightband
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 670 ✭✭✭sightband


    bk wrote: »
    It sounds like you don't have a complicated Av setup, so you probably right that you didn't particularly need a Harmony remote.

    I on the other hand have about a dozen devices and a dozen remotes:
    - TV, AV, Sat box, Nvidia Shield TV, Now TV, Mac Mini, PS3, PS4, Xbox

    Juggling that many remotes was a pain. The Harmony remote is a life safer for complicated setups.

    For instance, previously, to just "Watch TV" that involved pulling out three different remotes, pressing power on each, and then changing inputs on two. And then you would have to actively use two remotes (AV for sound, Sat box for channels).

    Switch to "Shield TV", pull out another set of remotes!

    It was painful. And my missus would kill me. A single harmony remote is SO much easier for us.

    I agree that not everyone has such complicated setups and thus needs this. But frankly your original comment came across really silly and comments like "harmony remote fan club" certainly aren't helpful.


    sorry, but perhaps your mod 'status' has your own perception of comment behaviour somewhat skewed. a complicated set up? I have a set up with a number of remotes which the harmony remote is designed to cut down on, make life simpler, more convenient, faster...all those things, it doesn't and it doesnt matter how consumed or overconsumed which you seem to be with devices.

    this is not a harmony remote review thread, it is a home automation bargain thread...a user asked for feedback and i commented that it was a useless overpriced gadget, piece of rubbish...which it is.

    i was then subjected to condescending muck like the following, which by the way you thanked...
    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    You were dead right to send it back, being a 12 o'clock flasher this was always going to be too difficult
    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    You did it wrong. It wasn't for you. Same with all the one star reviews on Amazon, people who couldn't figure it out.
    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    No you said it took you longer to turn over to devices. You did it wrong. It wasn't for you. Same with all the one star reviews on Amazon, people who couldn't figure it out.
    bk wrote: »
    It sounds like you don't have a complicated Av setup, so you probably right that you didn't particularly need a Harmony remote.

    I on the other hand have about a dozen devices and a dozen remotes:
    - TV, AV, Sat box, Nvidia Shield TV, Now TV, Mac Mini, PS3, PS4, Xbox

    Juggling that many remotes was a pain. The Harmony remote is a life safer for complicated setups.

    For instance, previously, to just "Watch TV" that involved pulling out three different remotes, pressing power on each, and then changing inputs on two. And then you would have to actively use two remotes (AV for sound, Sat box for channels).

    Switch to "Shield TV", pull out another set of remotes!

    So, there you are...I responded in kind to your own patronising toss and the other very aptly named high horse brigade. I bought one, I set up it up correctly, it wasn't that hard to set up...I found it to be a useless piece of gadgetry unnecessary overpriced sh*t, that ok bud? less of the condescension...you have all this connected "- TV, AV, Sat box, Nvidia Shield TV, Now TV, Mac Mini, PS3, PS4, Xbox"...why in sweet jesus would you want to be connected to all that? a ps3 and a ps4 :) how much spare time do you have? maybe more of the getting outdoors?


  • #1774
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,707 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Errrr.... Ok :rolleyes:


  • #1775
    irishgrover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,348 ✭✭✭irishgrover


    it's amazing what people will argue passionately about !


  • #1776
    sightband
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 670 ✭✭✭sightband


    bk wrote: »
    Errrr.... Ok :rolleyes:

    Aw thanks, you didn’t have it removed this time ;)


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  • #1777
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,292 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    getting back to the point of this thread :

    40% off Hue mini starter kits

    1 hub + 2 x White and Colour Ambiance bulbs - b22 or e27 £79.99


  • #1778
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,418 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    All that for Hue mini starter kits. Disappointed.


  • #1779
    NoeldeBournaix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 309 ✭✭NoeldeBournaix


    Amazon UK. Buy 2, get 30% off on selected Philips hue products.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/promotion/A9YCJD660FHUW?ref_=plp_pc_dp_imp_A9YCJD660FHUW

    2 Phillips hue motion sensors GBP 42 delivered

    4 Philips hue white ambiance bulbs GBP 72 delivered

    Amazon exchange rate: 1.17
    Revolut exchange rate: 1.11


  • #1780
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,292 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    There are 3 of the 2m lightstrip plus back in stock in b&q limerick at €47


  • #1781
    b.gud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,902 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Saw this on the main bargain alerts and it might be of use for some of the more DIY automation setups.

    Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Board €20.80 incl. delivery


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  • #1782
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,119 ✭✭✭opus


    opus wrote: »
    I ordered two of these wifi plugs earlier for $25, claim to be compatible with Google Home so hopefully they are!

    Smart Home Plug Wifi Smart Socket with Energy Monitoring Function
    Big On/Off Switch Button /Smart Alexa Outlet/ Support APP Remote Control /Timing Function Voice Control/ for Amazon Alexa /for Google Home IFTTT/ No Hub Required/ 13A-2800W/ 2 Pack/ UK Plug

    These arrived today, seem to work fine as I can turn the plugs on/off via GHome.


  • #1783
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    I was in Tesco Clearwater last night and they had TP Link Wi-Fi bulbs for 11 euro, I didnt take a picture but there was about 6 of them there.


  • #1784
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


    Damo 2k9 wrote: »
    I was in Tesco Clearwater last night and they had TP Link Wi-Fi bulbs for 11 euro, I didnt take a picture but there was about 6 of them there.

    Thanks for that I bought them all
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




  • #1785
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,780 ✭✭✭degsie


    Blanchy90 wrote: »
    Thanks for that I bought them all

    I'm checking Adverts....


  • #1786
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


    degsie wrote: »
    I'm checking Adverts....

    Haha no I'll be using them all I'm just starting down the home automation route so I need everything
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




  • #1787
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,153 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Cheap Sonoff WiFi plug I've posted in BA.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107801324#post107801324


  • #1788
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Basq wrote: »
    Cheap Sonoff WiFi plug I've posted in BA.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107801324#post107801324

    Looks to be a newer and more compact version of the S20 ones I have at home.

    Here is a teardown of the device with some people mentioning lack of fuse as a safety issue.

    IDK as I'm not technically minded :)

    https://www.cnx-software.com/2018/06/03/sonoff-s26-smart-socket-review-teardown/


  • #1789
    GarIT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,641 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Luckycharms_74 wrote: »
    Looks to be a newer and more compact version of the S20 ones I have at home.

    Here is a teardown of the device with some people mentioning lack of fuse as a safety issue.

    IDK as I'm not technically minded :)

    https://www.cnx-software.com/2018/06/03/sonoff-s26-smart-socket-review-teardown/

    In your link the writer says some people suspected there was no fuse from the outside but it's in there, it's just not a replaceable one.


  • #1790
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


    Anyone ordered from the site before?

    I just ordered 2 and I'd be tempted to order a couple more
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




  • #1791
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    GarIT wrote: »
    In your link the writer says some people suspected there was no fuse from the outside but it's in there, it's just not a replaceable one.

    Ahh ok . I must have missed that skimming the article :)


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  • #1792
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Blanchy90 wrote: »
    Anyone ordered from the site before?

    I just ordered 2 and I'd be tempted to order a couple more

    Never used the site. I think I ordered from Aliexpress the last time


  • #1793
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,153 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Blanchy90 wrote: »
    Anyone ordered from the site before?

    I just ordered 2 and I'd be tempted to order a couple more
    Yeah, I have. Standard Chinese site.. 2 months for delivery but it'll get here eventually.


  • #1794
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


    Basq wrote: »
    Yeah, I have. Standard Chinese site.. 2 months for delivery but it'll get here eventually.

    Cheers for that price its probably worth picking up another few
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




  • #1795
    THE ALM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    Few different deals in Currys UK on different Hue starter kit bundles.


  • #1796
    Metric Tensor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭Metric Tensor


    https://www.vesternet.com/blog/final-summer-sale-2018/?utm_campaign=Vesternet+Mondays+2018+%28week+11%2C+announcement%29+%28LjLBde%29&utm_medium=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJjYXJsY2l2QHlhaG9vLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogImJSUDN6YSJ9&utm_source=All

    Next Monday - 20% off many items on Vesternet's website. Might be a few bargains for people.


  • #1797
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,259 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    UK retailers have the mini back at £39

    https://www.johnlewis.com/search?_requestid=332568&search-term=Google+home+


  • #1798
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    On sale today on Amazon. Logitech elite remote. I love mine. Got for the same price last year during black Friday.

    Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App, Works with Alexa, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014GXQOJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TxsFBb2EW3F10


  • #1799
    Knightridernut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Knightridernut


    BobbyT28 wrote: »
    On sale today on Amazon. Logitech elite remote. I love mine. Got for the same price last year during black Friday.

    Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App, Works with Alexa, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014GXQOJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TxsFBb2EW3F10

    I'm only in the door from An Post, after returning mine!

    I got it on Prime Day this year, for the same price, but after spending the last 5 or so weeks trying to set it up, along with near-constant assistance and suggestions from Logitech customer support, I ran out of patience with it.

    Before people start saying I hadn't it set up correctly - I'm not a computer genius (and I don't think I should have to be for a product such as this) but I have enough of a grasp to link this to that, and connect the whatcha-ma'call-it to the thingy-ma-bob or the yolkie-ma'jig.

    DISCLAIMER - a bit of a rant coming, so stop reading now if you're not bothered.

    Still here? Ok:
    For example, for those who are familiar with the product (and maybe those toying with the idea of getting one) all my devices were controllable individually, and correctly, by the Harmony Elite under the "Devices" tab on both the remote itself and the app.....except turning ON my PS4 - but I'm aware of that being Sonys fault, though Logitech made a bit of a hames of its implementation too, in my opinion!!

    Anywho, when it came to running "Activities" things went pear-shaped, with them only running correctly a small portion of the time. I will point out that all activities I had initially set up revolved around my smart LG tv - we have it about 13 months, but I don't know how old the model itself is? (The original tv remote has dedicated Netflix and Amazon buttons, so it can't be that old, right??!) But, again, I digress: The issues I encountered all appeared to be tv related, with commands I had set up not being carried out correctly most of the time e.g. "Menu" + "Right" + "Right" + "Ok".

    Messing with adding brief delays between commands, changing device power settings, rubbing my belly while patting my head etc. did nothing to remedy the problems. Even the Logitech customer support rep dealing with my issues set up a couple of trial activities remotely, but they didn't work correctly most of the time either.

    So with tomorrow being the final day to return it to Amazon for a refund, I got shot of it.

    I dunno? Maybe my telly is too smart.....like me?! Or not smart enough, like m.....oh, no, wait....


  • #1800
    keane2097
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    I'm a bit confused about what you can do with one of these that can't be done with a €20 IR/RF blaster.


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  • #1801
    Knightridernut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Knightridernut


    keane2097 wrote: »
    I'm a bit confused about what you can do with one of these that can't be done with a €20 IR/RF blaster.

    Well I learned my lesson, anyway! Might give a Broadlink RM Pro or Blackbean a go instead?


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