Does anyone know if either of these devices can be used with a smart app (and which one) to monitor when the Washing machine or dryer for laundry stops, and thus is done? I would like to get a push message when the laundry is done. I have seen some solutions with a multi sensor that senses vibrartions but i just dont think that will be sensitive enough. I would like to rely on power draw for the metric of on/off running/done.
The two devices i am lookign at are:
AEDSB09104ZWUS - Aeon Labs Smart Energy Monitor (1st Gen)
DSC06106-ZWUS - Aeon Labs Smart Energy Switch
I am using the DSC06106-ZWUS with my setup for the washing machine and using Rule Machine with a virtual switch, I can get notifications.
I have it set up so that when my washing machine goes over 4W it will turn on a virtual switch.
Then I have a rule that states if the draw falls under 4W with that virtual switch on, I will get a text message and also have a message spoken over my speaker (as well as turning off the virtual switch as a reset for the next use).
Also, see this thread (below) if you have a washer or dryer with a touchscreen interface, and thus, never quite drop to zero. For best precision in this use case, I had to modify the device handler for the DSC06106-ZWUS to report decimal fractions. Works great now.
I’m struggling to see what the issue is here. I have both a washer and a dryer that fluctuate below 4 watts when off, and occasionally below 4 watts for brief periods during a cycle.
I have automated 100% with 0% false positives by creating virtual switches which switch on when the power usage goes over 4w and then switches off when below 4w with a delay of 4minutes which is cancellable if peaks back over during that time. I use Rule Machine for this automation and I notify on the state of the simulated switch.
Yes it delays the notification by 4m but my laundry room is in the garage and I cant imagine that a delay of 4m is an issue in the wonderful world of laundry!