The CCTV system is new and not actually installed yet, I’ve just set it up to check its working and fitted the HDD. I’ll have a look at the settings regarding RSTP. What does that give me if it does?
Like the look of BlueIris, but not keen on having a PC running 24/7. I’m hoping that I can find out a better way of connecting to the cameras than via this mobile app and then figure out a way to hook it into SmartThings
I’ll dig out the Generic Camera SmartApp, thanks for the heads up
Glad someone else is benefitting from my experimentation.
I also use Smartthings motion sensors and door contacts to trigger alerts in blueiris to record. Also, another cool thing I’ve done in relation, is that I use scripts in blueiris to trigger the switching on/off of heatmiser underfloor thermostats. So they will only warm the floors to a higher temperature when the cameras see motion in the same room or when ST sends and alert to blueiris. This saved me a lot of kwh last winter!
Well perhaps I am being stupid now, but I still don’t undertand how to install it on a UK account.
I can install it on what I assume is a US account, but that says I don’t have any devices or hubs.
If I click on locations it takes me to my account, and I can see all my devices, but then I can’t access Core!
cheers for pointing to my Device Type. depending what you want to achieve with the UBS i have a wealth of experience, and in regards to others having issues with the the Temp sensor not workng this is because you need to have the temp sensor installed prior to pairing the device. if you install the temp sensor after pairing you will never get the temp sensor working
Outdoor lighting.
I haven’t found the time to do this yet but my intention is to use a motion sensor as described below to trigger Hue bulbs
Echo ordered and being and integrated with the Ask Alexa app. Works well.
Acceptance factor of the house is important for me so as little manual control as possible is what I aim for. Lights are either on a timers or triggered by motion and are the biggest aspect of my ST implementation, Heating is on timers but dependant on house mode as are the small number of rad valves I utilise. I use Harmony and Alexa but they are not essential (primarily for turning AV kit on when I walk in the room by voice).
Personally I’ve learnt that trying to automate absolutely everything is expensive, a hard sell with the wife and difficult to implement perfectly. I use it where it makes sense. Notifications when the tumble drier has finished, automation of the garage door, turning lights on and off in heavily used areas, to control the heating, etc. etc.
I have a switch next to my front door which switches on lights along the front of my house, so I’ve just put a fibaro dimmer switch in which controls that.
Works quite well - when I arrive home after sunset, the lights automatically switch on.