Hello everyone! I’ve been diving into the world of smart home devices lately, and I wanted to share some of my experiences and questions with you all.
First off, I’ve been really impressed with my Govee Thermometer. It’s been a great addition to my home, and I love how easy it is to monitor temperatures from my phone. I even got creative and mounted it on a Lego Mercedes F1 Car—it’s a fun way to keep track of the room temperature while adding a bit of personality to my setup!
However, I’ve also encountered some challenges along the way. One thing that’s been on my mind is the energy metering accuracy. I recently set up a GE direct wire 40A Outdoor smart switch, and while it’s working well, I’m noticing that the energy readings are rounded to the nearest kWh. This might not be a big deal for general use, but for monitoring specific devices like my well pump or hot water tank, it’s a bit limiting. I’d love to see more precise readings, like in Wh or with three decimal places. Does anyone have any tips or workarounds for achieving this?
Another issue I’ve come across is with my WLAN Power Outlets. The app readings seem fine, but when I check the data in the Tuya IOT Platform, the values are way off—like 10 times higher than they should be! For example, my TV and receiver in standby are showing 388W instead of 38.8W. It’s a bit frustrating, especially since the device logs confirm the same inflated numbers. I’ve heard that Home Assistant might be able to help by dividing the readings by 10, but I’m not entirely sure how to set that up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
On a lighter note, I wanted to share a fun project I’ve been working on. I’ve been experimenting with GPIO input pins on my Raspberry Pi to control some simple switches. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, especially moving from openHAB 2.5 to 3.4.3, but I’m starting to get the hang of it. I’d love to hear if anyone else has tips or tricks for using GPIO pins effectively.
Lastly, I wanted to say a big thank you to the community for all the support and resources available. It’s amazing how much you can learn and achieve with the right guidance. If anyone has any questions or needs help with their smart home projects, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to share what I’ve learned!
Looking forward to hearing from all of you and learning more about your smart home setups! 