HOME AUTOMATION WITH SMARTTHINGS a case study [email protected] WHAT KEPT ME FROM AUTOMATING • My house is old - HA used to require special wiring

• expensive, difficult to use, and kind of clunky - Many “solutions” require subscription with monitoring service

• Competing systems confused the issue - Apple HomeKit vs Google Home - Zigbee vs Z-Wave - Vera vs Wink vs SmartThings vs Alexa vs etc. WHY IT’S BETTER NOW

• “” revolution

• No DC wiring requirements anymore

• X10 largely being ignored, and roll-your-own solution fairly inexpensive and much simpler to set up and manage

• Most competing systems can still be made to work together - Many hubs support both ZigBee and Z-Wave simultaneously - Many devices are hub agnostic THE FIRST HIT

• Ring Video Doorbell - “Gateway device” A PENDING REMODEL OF MY HOUSE CREATED THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY PHASE I

• Phase I goals:

• Remotely lock/unlock doors

• Remotely control AC/Heat

• Automation of locks and HVAC (automatically lock the house and adjust the heat/AC when everyone leaves) WHICH HUB?

• Wanted something that was supported by a lot of hardware

• At the time I wanted HomeKit compatibility (don’t care anymore)

• I chose SmartThings HUB

• Samsung SmartThings Starter Kit - Hub - Motion Sensor - Switched Outlet - 2@ Multipurpose Sensors - $250

• Hub: - Zigbee and Z-Wave Simultaneously - Range: 50-130 ft - Around 10hrs backup on AA batteries - Wired connection to network (Zigbee on same frequencies as WiFi, so this is common)

• Outlet: - Switch on/off - Monitor current usage

• Multipurpose sensors: - Magnetic open/close sensor - Temp sensor - Accelerometer THERMOSTAT

• Ecobee 3

• Talks to SmartThings via App integration

• Homekit enabled

• $245

• Was going to buy Nest, but it didn’t have SmartThings support DEADBOLTS

• Schlage Connect Century

• Stores up to five codes

• Z-Wave connection

• 4 AA Batteries

• $199 DECK DOOR

• Kwikset 912

• Stores up to four codes

• Z-Wave connection

• 4 AA Batteries

• $157.27 PRESENCE SENSOR

• Set your family members up on SmartThings

• Install app on their phones

• Setup Geofencing on house PHASE II

• Phase II goals:

• Control lights - New garage not connected to porch light.. no problem

• Ability to “decorate” without getting off the couch

• Automation for night time, away, kids out late, movie night, etc. SWITCHES

• GE 12729 Dimmer $39.98

• GE 12727 Toggle $37.79

• (Both act as Z-Wave repeaters) PORCH/GARAGE LIGHTS

• Phillips 464495 Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

• Hue Bridge can be tied to SmartThings via app integration

• $199.99 BOOKSHELF ACCENT LIGHTS

• Philips Hue Lightstrip

• Requires Hue bridge

• 6’ strip, extendable via 40” Lightstrip Extension ($29.99 each, can extend up to 33 feet)

• $89.99 CONTROLLABLE OUTLETS

• Samsung SmartThings Outlet

• Control power on/off

• Monitor power usage

• Act as Z-Wave repeaters

• $52.99 PHASE III

• Phase III goals:

• Tie garage door system into main control

• Automation in case someone forgets to close the door, or lock the back door

• Get alert if a kid leaves the freezer open

• Get alert if kids forget to feed the dog LINKING THE GARAGE DOOR

• LiftMaster 828LM

• Allows you to use the “Liftmaster” App to control your door

• Use app-integration to connect to SmartThings

• $53.99 GARAGE MOTION SENSOR

• Ecolink Z-Wave PIR Motion Detector

• $33.29 FREEZER DOOR

• SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor

• Notification App DID THE DOG GET FED?

• SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor

• “Has Barkley Been Fed?" app from Marketplace PHASE IV

• Phase IV goals:

• Monitor and receive alerts anywhere in case of fire or flood

• Expand control

• Add voice control MOISTURE SENSOR

• Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor

• $37.99 SMOKE/CO DETECTOR

• First Alert 2-in-1 Z-Wave Alarm

• App can silence alarm if you burn your pizza

• $44.97 ANOTHER SWITCH OPTION

• Aeon Labs DSC26103- ZWUS

• In-wall

• Turns existing wall switch into a Z-Wave switch

• Z-Wave repeater

• $34.95 ADDITIONAL CONTROL

• Amazon Echo

• Can control many, but not all, functions on SmartThings hub

• $179.99 CURRENT SETUP APPS

• Each type of device has a supporting app

• Getting them all connected to SmartThings app simplifies control and allows automation

• “Optional” app: SmartRules PHASE V (FUTURE)

• Phase V goals:

• SmartThings-connected sprinkler system

• Security Camera(s)? POSSIBLE SPRINKLER CONTROLLERS RECOMMENDATIONS

• Start small and add slowly

• Research components, and read reviews PROS

• Fairly reliable

• Mess with kids

• Ability to remotely control and monitor home is awesome

• Automation can save you money CONS

• Requires a fair amount of tweaking (not ready for non-technical people)

• Buy lots of batteries

• Tools still a little “young”