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I just ordered a Switchbot for my new air cleaner. With the added hub it’s compatible with Alexa.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub
Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod and IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_95NRG5J39VSCQC23EZ4B
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod and IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1N23303SM3GZ299JVD4H
Thought about one of these?
I have a fancy keurig that for some reason doesn't have a scheduling function. It takes a good 4 minutes to get ready to make a cup after being powered on. It also doesn't turn on when being plugged in, so a smart outlet wasn't going to work.
I bought this and set it to press the on button a little before I wake up Mondays - Fridays, and a little later Saturdays and Sundays. It's simple, but now the machine is ready to brew as soon as I wake up.
It's a keurig so there's only so much automation I can do without building a robot to add in a new pod lol
The mechanical part of how to design a button pusher reliably can be quite a bit trickier than it looks. Off the shelf "smart" ones that can do standalone poke the button on a timer schedule (but you still need to go through a phone app to set it) exist, https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R , but long term reliability may be dubious and it is running off a battery that'll need replacing occasionally.
If the fan can be set to run whenever power's connected, easiest way to control it would be just use a timer module on its power plug/cable.
For all the Breville machines just get a Switchbot and you can turn it on from your phone. I'll link it below.
I had a barista express for five years. A bambino plus for a few weeks and now a dual boiler. I was very happy with the barista express but eventually wanted a better grinder and my partner wanted to steam milk quicker. So once I upgraded the grinder I got the bambino but didn't like how hard it was to keep things hot with it. Plus the drip tray was small.
The dual boiler has been amazing, I love it. It takes under 10 mins not 20 minutes to warm. Love the programmable pre-infusion, the time based shot setting, the large drip tray and of course the steam power. By the way I still only dose 18-18.5 grams in the dual basket. It's a wider but less deep basket.
You can get 'smart' switchers for normal light switches, so it might work for your case. I'm sure there's cheaper DIY servos but it could be worth a look.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher @ amazon
It appears that I was wrong - I could have sworn that I'd tested this, but I guess not. There is apparently no way to turn off the microphone on any Echo device except by pressing the physical "microphone off" button.
That could be done programmatically by using a switchbot.
My use case is that I am in the process of setting up HA so that I can keep my Echos as speakers, turn off the microphones on all devices (and keep them off), add a cap to each device to hide the red ring, and use only HA to send voice notifications, music etc to individual speakers.
Sorry for the confusion!
Nespresso machines aren’t like espresso machines where there’s a thermal block or boiler tank. The nespresso machines only need to heat up a small amount of water when making a drink hence why you can “pull a shot” in less than a minute after turning it on.
If you want some sort of automation, get a SwitchBot.
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Good luck OP! You’re a good man!
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_YKYPY0WZHYM9DB500MFT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
your thread actually reminded me of this item i saw on amazon a while ago, and i may even get this to try myself.
i know some have suggested a smart switch but at least with my lp60 i have to push the start button for it to start playing, not just power on the unit.
I bet a button pusher robot like this might work. You would probably need a stylus tip on it.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_12AZCT7GFGHQN5DJX6EB
You would probably also want a camera to see the on/off status of whatever button you are pushing.
Dunno if it's relevant to what you're looking for or not, but I just use a SwitchBot https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B7NXV4R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
I've got a clicker in a drawer with a zip tie strapping it down, I've got an alexa auto in the car, (and a separate clicker) but I can program it into routines (currently it auto-closes 45 seconds after I open the door using my alarm sensor on the door as a trigger) but it's a pretty "dumb" device, just pushes the button, but that's exactly what I wanted.
Anyway, was a pretty cheap solution to make my "dumb" door opener into a "smart" one.
I use this Switchbot Button Pusher for the rocker switches in my apartment kitchen (it also works with my Google Home). Unfortunately the kitchen uses fluorescent tubes so this was the easier solution.
For other light fixtures with regular bulbs, I just replaced the bulbs with Philips Hue smart bulbs and stuck the Hue smart switch over the existing rocker switch.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod and IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1BQNCJGNGZ5BV58BCFMH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
quiero comprarme un switchBot que en amazon esta en 30$usd y aca lo venden a 12k en ml, alguien sabe algun lugar donde lo vendan mas barato aca en arg? si no esperar un mes con aerobox tienda mia...
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YRW8Z5RYBJ7CV53ZQ0ND
I’m not tech savvy enough to make wake on lan over the internet work. Spent hours trying to figure it out. I gave up and bought this. $30 for the bot, $40 for the hub. A little pricy but the little bot will push the power button for you. Mission accomplished.
The switch works on a timer that you set. If you want to control it from your phone or Alexa you’ll need to also get a hub.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_7rMWFbZAB76AS
Switchbot is directly supported in HA, probably does what you want, and is available on Amazon. I have one attached to a coffee maker that requires a push button to start.
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R/
And they're on sale today.
It uses Bluetooth to communicate. Switchbot also offers a hub, but I'm not sure how well that works with HA.
If I ever need something to turn on and off that requires an actual button to be pressed, if it's IR and uses a remote... you can buy a Switchbot hub and program your IR remotes with it...and then it can control all IR devices without having to use a remote. Or...I just buy a switchbot button presser and it manually presses the button for me. My projector, for example, did not come with a remote. Also, if I leave it plugged in it blinks because it's charging. Which is annoying at night if you're trying to sleep. To solve this, I bought a button presser and attached it to the projector. I plugged the projector into a smart plug. Then I made a routine that would power on the smart plug and then press the power button when I wanted it to turn on. There's a million uses for IR hubs and/or switch bots. You can check them out here: (Look at the bottom to see the "frequently bought with" section to check out the IR hub.) https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=switchbot+hub&qid=1600044193&sprefix=switxhbot&sr=8-3
Watch the review video. That product can be opened with a strong magnet. You want to utilize the security that’s already in the gate. The wiring to the strike runs through steel tube in the gate and is protected from tampering.
You mention deliveries, do you want the ability to give someone a temp code to open the gate?
What about a switchbot? App controlled and you mount it next to the existing door release button.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher
For a schedule don't yours have built in timers? Just checked and mine do, designed so can time washes for return from work so don't sit wet. I wouldn't have a dryer on unattended, water bad, fire worse.
For washing machine you could use a smart button pusher... I am not joking they are a (bit expensive) thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-mechanically-programmable-Controlled-Compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R/
Not sure partner approval will be high though.
This wouldn't work on my dishwasher, as controls on top of door and activates when closed but as other poster said a smart plug or sonoff (check ratings) should work.
You can probably install something like this: https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R/
It's an internet controlled device that pushes a button for you. You can mount it on your buzzer button so that it doesn't permanently modify anything, and then you can use something like google home or ifttt to press the button when you send an appropriate signal.
I got mine on Amazon, but it seems to be unavailable for now :/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_cSReEbF6GT3WG
Might seem silly but a stupidly simple solution could be:
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R
Don’t need a person then, just push the button remotely :)
> dean's administrative associate person would go checking on people's office lights at 9 am
This would be when I install something like this switchbot,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R
which would automate turning on my lights.
I use a Switchbot bot to operate a few push-button devices in my setup, and have nothing but good things to say. It will take some macgyvering to get it to work perfectly depending on your device though.
Also, it's worth noting that the bot can only be operated via the app (it's a pretty decent app), unless you buy the switchbot hub as well, which allows you to schedule on/off and connect to smart services like alexa/google assistant. I hope this helps!
Don't quiet understand what you mean, but would this be any help?
Maybe something like a Switch Bot? https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R?th=1
I don't have an answer for you issue, but I did notice today that the SwitchBot is on sale for the rest of the day: $19.72 - instant 5% off coupon = $18.73
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R
Morning Routine
- The blinds/shades appear to be HomeKit compatible so no Shortcut required as you can schedule them to open via Home App at the desired time
- Controlling the TV may be possible following this Bravia Controls setup found here. Reddit link here.
- This process or using Shortcuitfy in this process to play your playlist.
- Hue products I believe are HomeKit compatible as well so should be able to go on schedule with Home App.
- As long as Tea kettle is on a Smart Switch or HomeKit Compatible then this is doable. As far as the smart switch, the kettle has to be able to power on automatically when plugged into a power source, if it requires a button to be pressed then you can’t automate this unless you get something like a SwitchBot.
- Unlocking your Mac should be doable by checking out this post.
I use a SwitchBot on a schedule to turn on my machine and it’s been working great for a month so far it’s a little stick on button pusher that connects to an app via Bluetooth. Popular with other Breville owners as well https://imgur.com/a/rcWi5h8 best $30 I’ve spent SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add Hub Mini to Make it Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_VG2JJHBEDNQZB1YQ04E6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Usually it's a little sliding toggle on the base of the fan near the motor. Maybe something like Switchbot could work, but it would be tricky and hacky. https://smile.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R
You can try getting something like this to press the power button on your computer to start it up.
Can you use a Bluetooth SwitchBot for the button pushing part?
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Wow, that's a tough one! I can't see any way to easily automate that and still leave the existing mechanical switches in-place and operational.
Right off the top of my head, the only way I can think of doing this is to put a SwitchBot Bot on each of the two light switches. If the existing light switches are toggle switches then they would have to first be replaced by rocker switches so the Bots would work on them.
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R
If you don't already have something like Home Assistant then you would also have to buy a SwitchBot Hub to interface between the Bots and Wifi to provide control from a smartphone, Alexa, or Google Home
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-Hub-Mini-Smart-Remote/dp/B07TTH5TMW
For example, I live in an apartment and can't change the switches because it's a rental, but as a workaround I use SwitchBot to automate the existing rocker switches: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R.
The SwitchBot app has a terrible UI and is kind of annoying to initially set up. Also I was annoyed that in order for it to work more consistently you have to buy a hub (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTH5TMW) otherwise it uses Bluetooth only. But it's the only solution I found for automating existing rocker switches and it works well with Google Assistant and Siri at least.
The hub does add an additional feature of being an IR blaster which I use to automate my window A/C unit, but since it does have to be within line of sight, sometimes if I leave my desk chair in front of the unit or if my window curtain is blocking the sensor then it's annoying to have to manually fix the problem.
If you have a toggle switch and can install smart light bulbs then I'd try the Lutron Aurora switch (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S2G88XL) which goes on top of the existing switch. I think that this switch was created as a partnership with Philips Hue or something, so you might have to have a Hue hub in order for this to work, but since I don't have any toggle switches I can't attest to this.
If you use something like https://ifttt.com/, and have some other hardware that opens the gate that also integrates with that site, it is Possible, but there would need to be :
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A) A device that is capable of opening your specific gate, either directly or something that can integrate with the Gates control system. IE how do you open this gate? code ? switch? IR remote? RF remote.
B) this "thing" would need to be on Ifttt,com
For instance, my HUE lights flash when my RING stick up cam detects motion.
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IF your gate is IR controlled there are several devices that copy and relay IR commands, if you need a button pressed, there is something called a "switchbot" that is literally an internet controlled finger
If your gate is already internet controlled... perhaps its already on IFTT and its just about linking the action
Yes. It can override everything but getting out of the wire.
You can try them and if they don't work for your case return them with prime. The buttons resist the weather very well:
https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-switch-button-controlled-compatible/dp/B07B7NXV4R/
To avoid it from going out of the wire, I use these in conflictive slopes, adjusted to the minimum height my lawn is cut every year, so they are virtually invisible.
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If you don't want them to be a trip hazard just make sure to leave them tall enough so people can see them or use an alternative barrier. Up to you.
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Not the most elegant, but stick two of these on the to buttons 😉
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-Smart-Switch-Button-Pusher/dp/B07B7NXV4R
You may be talking about the SwitchBot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PE43JVSZMTKNX4Q1TK60
Maybe something like this?
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/
mount a smart physical switch to it, something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwitchBot-Smart-Switch-Button-Pusher/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=asc_df_B07B7NXV4R/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309954504712&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4930224592309023532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044923&hvtargid=pla-449441422020&psc=1
you can even ask google to do it, but you'll need a hub, otherwise it works via bluetooth
Broke down and bought the SwitchBot because I have been forgetting to turn on the machine for warmup...
Hi! I wanted something similar but i quickly realized i don't know anything about wires, so i bought a switchbot and i control it from a raspberry pi that's running home assistant. Not the smartest solution, but it works!
So for me, all I really care about is turning it on. I don't personally adjust the temp. But if you wanted to lower it, you'd just need the code for lowering, and code for raising, and then you could set those up on a timer so it decreases the temp (or increases it as you sleep) X number of degrees, then it raises it back up before shutting off.
Unfortunately, this seems to be a 433 mhz remote that I posted, so it wouldn't work. Damn.
I'm considering just attaching this to a remote, expensive and crappy solution.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B7NXV4R/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AZJMNAZLHZV6F&psc=1
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Edit: Yes, can automate through Alexa pretty easily.
Maybe this? SwitchBot, smart switch button with timer app controlled wifi switch DIY tools (with a Hub compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7NXV4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UBAjCbERNZ23P
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