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Convict45

@ Mpeach45 @lemmy.world

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Just an old retired guy who's still a leftist.

  • PIR sensors that HA insists are lights

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  • Wildly unhelpful. And yes, the integration INSISTS that my device is a light. Yes, I can change how they report, but there's still some dumb ass slider for dimming associated with my PIRs.

    Expecting new adopters to be editing YAML (or whatever) in order to make a newly added but years old device to HASS is one hell of a bar to entry.

  • PIR sensors that HA insists are lights

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  • I get that, but being new to HASS (but not to home automation) I can't help but be surprised that z-wave devices are so oddly partially supported. Sure, most people go with zigbee because of cost. I can't help but think that if every single zigbee motion sensor showed up in HASS as a light, there's be a big stink about it.

  • (re)Using old cellphones

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  • I went this route a while ago using old cellphones and ultimately found them not worth the "savings" over even thirty dollar IP cams. There are just too many fiddly things that interfere with their reliable operation:

    • updates
    • app crashes
    • awkward placement and power delivery
    • overheating

  • Best way to trigger automation with my return home?

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  • I'm new to HA so let me make sure I understand. Are you saying that setting up zones in the UI isn't enough to get them to work?

  • homeassistant @lemmy.world
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    Anyboard integration with HA?

  • PIR sensors that HA insists are lights

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  • Sorry, I don’t really understand your question. They’re just simply is no MQTT involved in Z wave.

    From my perspective, the “solution” would be for Home Assistant to properly recognize the device type.

  • PIR sensors that HA insists are lights

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  • Thanks. I did finally figure it out. But it’s still pretty weird to have to hide these “basic” “Lights” from the rest of the UI.

    FYI to my knowledge there’s no MQTT involved either directly or optionally with z-wave.

  • Featured

    Show off your dashboards!

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  • I'd post the AppleHome dashboard here, because it's amazing, but I don't want to take any credit for the work the programmer did. Also nothing unique about mine, but it looks amazing.

  • Why is the SLZB Ultima so Cheap? is there a catch?

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  • Also on point, does anyone here HAVE a SLZB Ultima and is it good/reliable?

  • homeassistant @lemmy.world
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    PIR sensors that HA insists are lights

  • From Locked‑In to Loosened‑Up: The Fediverse’s Great Escape - Trailer 2

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  • Stalls immediately for me. And the page says the video has 17 views.

  • New PieFed instance: MULTIVERSE

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  • So gravity is something you consider unjust?

  • New PieFed instance: MULTIVERSE

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  • WTH is a “soulist”?

  • Trump announces plans for new navy warships to be known as ‘Trump-class’

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  • Design highlights of the new #Trump class #battleships:

    1. Very wide amidships
    2. Capable of wrecking entire countries
    3. Loudest engines ever
    4. Largely funded by Saudis
    5. Solid gold toilets
    6. Totally full of bilge water.

  • Threads alternative

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  • I’m frankly mystified by anyone who thinks Mastodon is “too technical.”

    Please explain. Because the steps as far as I know are:

    1. Want a mastodon account
    2. Search for “join mastodon”
    3. Pick a server
    4. Create an account
    5. Enjoy mastodon

  • Trump Shocks With Earnest Praise of Zohran Mamdani: He’s Going to ‘Surprise’ Conservatives

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  • There is no Twitter that is not shitty.

  • How billionaires took over American politics

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  • Imagine how much more thought provoking and hard hitting this article would be if the Post wasn’t owned by a billionaire.

  • Progressive Chi Ossé considers primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries: 'Dire situation'

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  • Also your account smells like a Tankie driving in to Tienamen.

  • Progressive Chi Ossé considers primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries: 'Dire situation'

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  • I’ve got no idea about BS but that’s just patently untrue about Mastodon.

  • The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements

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  • Your swasticar’s resale value is not primarily affected by the battery status.

  • It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives

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  • Our HVAC is not on the “battery only” sub panel but that’s a matter of making decisions about the amount of time the batteries can power critical loads vs. cost.

  • Photography @lemmy.world
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    @everydayhiker@lemmy.world this is what balsam looks like

  • Warframe @dormi.zone
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    Some days, it seems like half of Tenno want a frame with…

  • Warframe @dormi.zone
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    Does anyone else see this?

  • Warframe @dormi.zone
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    I knew 75% coupons were a thing, but….

  • Lemmy Be Wholesome @lemmy.world
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    Such a brave, sweet boy

    mastodon.social /@VeroniqueB99/112932038958535062
  • [Dormant] Electric Vehicles (Moved to !electricvehicles@slrpnk.net) @lemmy.world
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    V2H in the US??

  • Photos @lemmy.world
    Convict45 @lemmy.world

    Evening by the fire