Home Automation Bargain Alerts thread - No General Chat

denisfarran · 02-09-2020 8:34pm

AngelaRI wrote: »

Only spotting this today, but I've a tracker on this for some time and bought 2 on Monday (I got the Video Doorbell a few weeks back so the single cams were exactly what I needed, no extra hubs required ) They're due to arrive today, super excited!!!

Has anyone had these set up for a while now and can give some feedback on responsiveness of motion detection-to-video? And battery life - seen some posts that's it's closer to 30 days than 180 (my doorbell battery will probably last about 100 days based on current battery level and time it's been up - first cycle)

I got the wireless doorbell on July 25th. It's now at 3/5 bars in the battery monitor.
Added the 2c camera on August 15th. That's on 4/5 bars.
(Bought them from Amazon.fr. Worked out cheaper than UK pricing even after adding shipping)

Both cameras averaging about 20 notifications a day. (I'm still fiddling with sensitivities on both cameras.)

On these numbers, the doorbell should be good for about 17 weeks, & the 2c should get 10 weeks, or more.

Another 2c, ordered from UK at £71.99, Monday, landed in the door this morning.

deezell · 04-09-2020 7:34am

Amazon Alexa Smart plug in Argos reduced to €20.65

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8685111.htm

DanC90 · 04-09-2020 6:09pm

Spotted these in Deals on Moore St for 8e each, packaging claims they work with Alexa & Google Home.

Might be a cheap option for anyone looking to get into home automation.

One More Toy · 04-09-2020 6:16pm

DanC90 wrote: »

Spotted these in Deals on Moore St for 8e each, packaging claims they work with Alexa & Google Home.

Might be a cheap option for anyone looking to get into home automation.

I have a fire TV stick, would that be suitable alexa wise?

(sorry I'm new to all this as we just got broadband for the first time)

DanC90 · 04-09-2020 6:25pm

One More Toy wrote: »

I have a fire TV stick, would that be suitable alexa wise?

(sorry I'm new to all this as we just got broadband for the first time)

If you have the fire stick with the Alexa voice remote then I'd imagine it should be fine but I don't own any Alexa devices so couldn't say for sure.

One More Toy · 04-09-2020 7:10pm

DanC90 wrote: »

If you have the fire stick with the Alexa voice remote then I'd imagine it should be fine but I don't own any Alexa devices so couldn't say for sure.

I'm not sure myself if it's enough or do I need an echo dot etc, maybe someone could enlighten me

DanC90 · 05-09-2020 12:25pm

One More Toy wrote: »

I'm not sure myself if it's enough or do I need an echo dot etc, maybe someone could enlighten me

If you do need one I also just seen an offer of a 3rd Gen Echo dot for 99p when you sign up to Amazon music. The article states you have to be a prime member but new to Amazon music so not quite sure how that all works, I thought Amazon music was free for prime users but again someone use to that ecosystem might be able to explain it better than I can
https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/amazon-prime-echo-dot-deal-a4540601.html

grogi · 08-09-2020 11:27am

DanC90 wrote: »

If you do need one I also just seen an offer of a 3rd Gen Echo dot for 99p when you sign up to Amazon music. The article states you have to be a prime member but new to Amazon music so not quite sure how that all works, I thought Amazon music was free for prime users but again someone use to that ecosystem might be able to explain it better than I can
https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/amazon-prime-echo-dot-deal-a4540601.html

This deal is now gone

Kintarō Hattori · 13-09-2020 10:20am

TP Link Tapo Mini - £19.99

Tapo Pan Tilt - £24.99

Handy as it has Alexa and Google integration. I got rid of two older 'Chinese' IP cameras and replaced them with these. Simple setup and a reasonable picture quality. I got one to cover a blind spot that a Nest outdoor camera doesn't cover and I've just bought another one which I'll find a use for somewhere else.

Well worth the money.

Krusty_Clown · 15-09-2020 8:18am

DanC90 wrote: »

Spotted these in Deals on Moore St for 8e each, packaging claims they work with Alexa & Google Home.

Might be a cheap option for anyone looking to get into home automation.

Decided to give one of these a go as it would be nice to start replacing the engenie/MiHome equipment. Managed to get it into setup mode once (flashing bulb), but wouldn't connect via Bluetooth, and no matter how many times I flick the light switch, cannot get it back into setup mode again. Anyone else try these and have better luck? Certainly seems to be a case of 'you get what you pay for'.

ablelocks · 15-09-2020 3:27pm

eufycam 2c is €168.36 (after €30 voucher applied), delivered cost is 177.78 from Amazon.it
eufy Security Camera with Spotlight is a deal of the day on amazon.de at €120, delivered cost is €135 (shipping and slightly higher vat included)

edit - corrected to amazon.it

comfort · 15-09-2020 10:46pm

ablelocks wrote: »

eufycam 2c is €168.36 (after €30 voucher applied), delivered cost is 177.78 from Amazon.it
eufy Security Camera with Spotlight is a deal of the day on amazon.de at €120, delivered cost is €135 (shipping and slightly higher vat included)

edit - corrected to amazon.it

Many thanks - picked one up just now and looking forward to getting it setup

Sheep Shagger · 22-09-2020 10:03pm

Lads, Amazon Prime day is confirmed for 13 October.

https://newsfilter.io/articles/amazon-signals-prime-day-will-start-oct-13-3f169de7e6491e03a1b530d419e767e3

DeadSkin · 24-09-2020 10:23am

Argos have some Philips Hue Starter Kits;

White: 83 Euro
White & Colour: 84 Euro
https://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pp=20&s=Price%3A+Low+-+High&storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&q=PHILIPS+HUE+STARTER+KIT+WITH&authToken=383447515%252CbAhAO40tVL%252FnfWdjxhrO6oFYiQw%253D

paulbok · 26-09-2020 10:33am

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Lads, Amazon Prime day is confirmed for 13 October.

https://newsfilter.io/articles/amazon-signals-prime-day-will-start-oct-13-3f169de7e6491e03a1b530d419e767e3

Bit of a pain on the wallet with just 6 weeks then to black Friday

John mac · 26-09-2020 1:02pm

tp link plug amazon 8.99

kmart6 · 27-09-2020 12:03am

22% off today (Sunday 27th) only on the Google store..

Enter code: GOOGLEBDAY22 at checkout for a 22% discount on selected devices.

Not valid on Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Aware

T&Cs

Promotional code offer is provided by Google Commerce Limited for use on Google Store only, and subject to the following terms. Offer ends 27th of September 2020. Available only to Ireland residents aged 18 years or older with Ireland shipping addresses. User must have internet access and must have or add a form of payment at checkout, but may not be charged depending on shipping rates in your region. Promotional codes cannot be used with guest checkout, so you must be signed-in to your Google account to redeem the code. To redeem your promotional code, visit store.google.com/ie, add the desired device to your cart, enter the promotional code during checkout to receive 22% off any product on Google Store Ireland. Promotional code offer will be applied at checkout. Promotional code must be redeemed by the 27th of September 2020 or it will expire. Not valid on Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Aware. Unless otherwise stated, the offer cannot be combined with other promotions. Promotional codes are non-transferable and not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Promotional codes may be redeemed only on Google Store Ireland for eligible items as allowed by applicable laws.

ted1 · 27-09-2020 12:23am

kmart6 wrote: »

22% off today (Sunday 27th) only on the Google store..

Not valid on Pixel 4a, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Aware

T&Cs

Is the WiFi worth it ?

Cyrus · 27-09-2020 7:39am

ted1 wrote: »

Is the WiFi worth it ?

Depends on what you are comparing it to ?

To a isp provided router and no other access points , yes absolutely,

To dedicated aps then a mesh system isn’t as good, although you can hardwire each puck instead of using mesh.

Also what speed are you getting from the isp at the router ?

Bluefoam · 27-09-2020 7:53am

I just ordered the WiFi two component mesh...

bren2002 · 27-09-2020 8:54am

Does anyone have any experience with the WiFi and a Virgin box?
I have the Virgin white router, but it's plugged into the Horizon box. The wifi consistently drops a couple of times a day, but I don't know if that's the white router or the horizon box.

If its the router then I imagine this would improve reliability, but if it's the horizon box it won't.

Sheep Shagger · 27-09-2020 8:58am

bren2002 wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience with the WiFi and a Virgin box?
I have the Virgin white router, but it's plugged into the Horizon box. The wifi consistently drops a couple of times a day, but I don't know if that's the white router or the horizon box.

If its the router then I imagine this would improve reliability, but if it's the horizon box it won't.

We have Google WiFi and virgin, works a treat around the house in areas that used to have signal pockets

On a side note the UK site has max hubs down to £170 after the discount- IIRC though Google often cancel orders going to Parcel motel?

Supercell · 27-09-2020 9:06am

bren2002 wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience with the WiFi and a Virgin box?
I have the Virgin white router, but it's plugged into the Horizon box. The wifi consistently drops a couple of times a day, but I don't know if that's the white router or the horizon box.

If its the router then I imagine this would improve reliability, but if it's the horizon box it won't.

The Virgin boxes are notorious for this, once you start getting near 8-10 wifi devices in the house you will get dropouts. Put it into passthrough (bridge) mode and connect another router. I connected mine to a Mikrotik router and no issues since with dropouts.

Krusty_Clown · 27-09-2020 9:13am

Similar experience. I upgraded to their new bundle/router and dropouts are very infrequent now. IIRC the wifi router shouldn't be feeding off the horizon box? You should have a coax- type splitter and a direct feed into the router, but irregardless, the ****ty virgin router is the likely culprit.

championc · 27-09-2020 10:05am

Very often, wireless issues are caused by the old "b" mode on the 2.4ghz band being allowed.

You really want to select "n" or "g/n". You do not want to be using "b/g/n"

Bluefoam · 27-09-2020 10:15am

ted1 wrote: »

Is the WiFi worth it ?

Yes...
I'm getting it for:

Improved reliability over the virgin router
Add a large number of smart home devices
Extra range (I have a number of WiFi cameras outside house & projector in garden)
Some routers struggle with my mesh 7 speaker system (hoping to get improved reliability)
It's Google and works with my chosen platform... Should provide a level of consistency

Sheep Shagger · 27-09-2020 10:28am

Supercell wrote: »

The Virgin boxes are notorious for this, once you start getting near 8-10 wifi devices in the house you will get dropouts. Put it into passthrough (bridge) mode and connect another router. I connected mine to a Mikrotik router and no issues since with dropouts.

This hasn't been my experience.

tusk · 27-09-2020 7:58pm

bren2002 wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience with the WiFi and a Virgin box?
I have the Virgin white router, but it's plugged into the Horizon box. The wifi consistently drops a couple of times a day, but I don't know if that's the white router or the horizon box.

If its the router then I imagine this would improve reliability, but if it's the horizon box it won't.

I specifically got the mesh becase the virgin router is pants. it's made a world of difference. would highly recommend

baldshin · 29-09-2020 11:01pm

2 X e27 white Philips Hue bulbs going in the Amazon warehouse for around €14.60 at the minute. In "like new" condition with damage to the box. I bought 6 of the bayonet version from the warehouse last week with no issues.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SPKSVKH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N46CFb9V0YJDY

Alkers · 29-09-2020 11:26pm

baldshin wrote: »

2 X e27 white Philips Hue bulbs going in the Amazon warehouse for around €14.60 at the minute. In "like new" condition with damage to the box. I bought 6 of the bayonet version from the warehouse last week with no issues.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SPKSVKH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N46CFb9V0YJDY

Anyone know the lumen rating of these bulbs? Have an IKEA 1000 LM bulb in the landing but at its lowest it's too bright as a night-light

boardz · 29-09-2020 11:47pm

Supercell wrote: »

The Virgin boxes are notorious for this, once you start getting near 8-10 wifi devices in the house you will get dropouts. Put it into passthrough (bridge) mode and connect another router. I connected mine to a Mikrotik router and no issues since with dropouts.

This has been my experience. Had the router replaced and still speed issues tech came and called some department and made some channel changes. Much improved speeds since but every 3rd or 4th day speed drops from 280 to 20 and I have to reset the router which brings speed back to normal. I put in an ethernet cable to the firestick so not causing any real issues.

I have 12 devices and he said I was pushing it as the limit is 15 but the Virgin website says connect up to 50 devices!

ThunbergsAreGo · 30-09-2020 8:52am

baldshin wrote: »

2 X e27 white Philips Hue bulbs going in the Amazon warehouse for around €14.60 at the minute. In "like new" condition with damage to the box. I bought 6 of the bayonet version from the warehouse last week with no issues.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SPKSVKH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N46CFb9V0YJDY

Any idea what "Lamp only" means?

Would these not be suitable for main lights?

ted1 · 30-09-2020 10:06am

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Any idea what "Lamp only" means?

Would these not be suitable for main lights?

a lamp is what most people call a bulb. so you are getting the lamp only and not the hub

ThunbergsAreGo · 30-09-2020 11:56am

ted1 wrote: »

a lamp is what most people call a bulb. so you are getting the lamp only and not the hub

Lovely cheers, two sets ordered

Alkers · 30-09-2020 4:16pm

This is a fantastic deal from IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-dimmer-kit-10435926/

E27 warm white dimmable smart bulb and their button switch for a tenner. I've just gone through a bit of a faff to connect the button switch to my 8 gu10s on the kitchen, all working now with the switch, hue app and hey Google commands. Great piece of kit compared to the size and price of the hue switches although it won't change colour or between whites as far as I'm aware. Then throw in the bulb for a tenner makes a great deal

grogi · 01-10-2020 7:46pm

Alkers wrote: »

This is a fantastic deal from IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/tradfri-dimmer-kit-10435926/

E27 warm white dimmable smart bulb and their button switch for a tenner. I've just gone through a bit of a faff to connect the button switch to my 8 gu10s on the kitchen, all working now with the switch, hue app and hey Google commands. Great piece of kit compared to the size and price of the hue switches although it won't change colour or between whites as far as I'm aware. Then throw in the bulb for a tenner makes a great deal

Those switches are brilliant. Recognized by Zigbee2mqtt, so you can easily integrate them into many various workflows around the house.

I use a bigger one as an additional one to control my smart tv...

deezell · 03-10-2020 9:41am

Drayton Wiser Kit3 full 3 zone smart thermostats kit for €207. 2 wireless stats plus hot water control
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/drayton-heating-hot-water-3-channel-wiser-thermostat-control-kit/4081v

Kintarō Hattori · 06-10-2020 1:28pm

Nest Indoor camera down to €97.71 which is the best price I've ever seen it for:

https://store.google.com/product/nest_cam

Pete123456 · 06-10-2020 2:08pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Nest Indoor camera down to €97.71 which is the best price I've ever seen it for:

https://store.google.com/product/nest_cam

I wonder is there a new model coming?

Kintarō Hattori · 06-10-2020 2:10pm

Pete123456 wrote: »

I wonder is there a new model coming?

That's quite possible as it's an old model but I haven't heard anything through the various sites that speculate about new hardware.

n1ck · 06-10-2020 3:41pm

Teckin Smart Plugs 3 Pack is currently on sale with £6 voucher applied at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07YY9NKSF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

bobbyg · 06-10-2020 4:10pm

n1ck wrote: »

Teckin Smart Plugs 3 Pack is currently on sale with £6 voucher applied at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07YY9NKSF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What do people generally use these for?

DelBoy Trotter · 06-10-2020 4:13pm

bobbyg wrote: »

What do people generally use these for?

In my house I have them on chargers, lamps, plugs which are hard to reach (behind the couch), the girlfriends hair straighteners so she can always check the app to make sure she switched them off! You can obviously turn them on and off via the app, either individually or a group of them, you can set times to come on or go off and I also have an Echo Dot which I can tell to turn the plugs on and off

clintondaly · 06-10-2020 4:14pm

bobbyg wrote: »

What do people generally use these for?

Lamps in the sitting room and kids rooms,Christmas lights etc.

Sheep Shagger · 06-10-2020 4:51pm

clintondaly wrote: »

Lamps in the sitting room and kids rooms,Christmas lights etc.

This kind of stuff

ted1 · 06-10-2020 4:56pm

bobbyg wrote: »

What do people generally use these for?

I use them for Christmas lights. Also have them in my shed to turn in and off the lights.

Also have them on some devices to turn on and off

manster · 06-10-2020 4:59pm

n1ck wrote: »

Teckin Smart Plugs 3 Pack is currently on sale with £6 voucher applied at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07YY9NKSF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Long term reviews are not great. What I look for is IFTTT integration. Got caught in the past with eWelink as they started charging when initially free.

If anyone can recommend other WiFi plugs please let me know. Thanks

DelBoy Trotter · 06-10-2020 5:32pm

manster wrote: »

Long term reviews are not great. What I look for is IFTTT integration. Got caught in the past with eWelink as they started charging when initially free.

If anyone can recommend other WiFi plugs please let me know. Thanks

I’ve had 5 of them for over a year and haven’t had any issues

manster · 06-10-2020 5:43pm

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I’ve had 5 of them for over a year and haven’t had any issues

Do you use IFTTT?

ThunbergsAreGo · 06-10-2020 6:52pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

This kind of stuff

Yup and the TV, great for turning it off when moving between rooms with the kids

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