Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into the world of PWM fan control and smart lighting integration, and I wanted to share my experiences and insights with you all.
Starting with PWM fans, I’ve found that controlling them through ESPHome and Home Assistant has been a fantastic way to manage airflow in my setup. I’ve successfully integrated an 80mm Arctic fan, which works perfectly with the PWM controller. However, when I tried switching to a 120mm fan like the F12PWM or Xilence 120PWM, I encountered some unexpected behavior—the fan would run continuously regardless of temperature settings, and manual shutdown wasn’t possible.
After some research and troubleshooting, I realized the issue might lie in the fan’s firmware or how the PWM signals were being interpreted. I reached out to the community for advice, and some members suggested checking the fan’s compatibility with the PWM controller or adjusting the signal frequency. While I’m still working on resolving this, it’s been a valuable learning experience in understanding PWM fan control nuances.
Moving on to smart lighting, I’ve been exploring how to integrate motion sensors with my Philips Hue exterior lights to enhance home security. My goal is to have the interior lights turn on automatically when the exterior lights are triggered by motion, along with receiving a notification on my phone. While I’ve managed to set up the automation within SmartThings, it only works when I manually activate the exterior lights. I’m curious if anyone has successfully achieved this without manual intervention and would love to hear your tips or workaround solutions.
Another interesting project I’ve been working on is integrating a Xiaomi smart power strip with Google Home. Although it’s not natively compatible with SmartThings, I’ve managed to create a seamless setup using virtual switches and IFTTT. This has allowed me to voice-control the power strip and monitor its state through ActionTiles. It’s been a fun challenge, and I’m excited to explore more automation possibilities with this setup.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on these projects or if you’ve encountered similar challenges and how you overcame them. Let’s keep the discussion going and share our experiences to help each other out!
Cheers,
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