As I delve deeper into the world of smart home automation, I’ve been experimenting with InfluxDB and Z-Wave sensors to optimize my setup. One challenge I’ve encountered is managing data storage efficiently. I’ve heard about using zram to improve performance, but I’m unsure whether to leave OpenHABian running on zram or migrate everything to an SSD. I’ve considered creating a custom directory for InfluxDB, but I’m not confident about the best approach. Does Grafana need any special configuration for zram? I’ve read that adding the InfluxDB folder to zram might help, but I’m leaning towards option 3 mentioned earlier. Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Another area I’m exploring is Z-Wave security. I recently switched from IP-Symcon to OpenHAB and am struggling with including a Danalock V3-BTZE door module. Despite resetting the Z-Wave stick and trying a second one, the security class isn’t working. The logs show initialization but no successful inclusion. I’m running out of ideas—has anyone encountered this issue and found a solution?
On a more positive note, I’ve been impressed by the integration of Nest x Yale locks with Google Assistant. Using the Google Assistant Relay driver, I can now lock my doors automatically after they close, which is a huge improvement over the stock Nest feature-set. It’s fantastic to see such a seamless workaround, especially for handling multiple doors with contact sensors. I’m eager to explore more automation possibilities like this.
I’m also looking into creating an automation to notify me if a door is left open for too long. I’ve searched the forums but haven’t found a clear, up-to-date solution. Is this something that’s easily achievable with the current OpenHAB setup? Any advice or pointers would be invaluable.
Lastly, I’ve been migrating rules from OH2.5 to OH3 and stumbled upon an issue calculating days between two DateTime objects. The old code used Joda time, but I need to switch to Java ZonedDateTime. I’ve tried adjusting the code based on online resources, but it hasn’t worked yet. If anyone has experience with this migration or can offer a solution, I’d be extremely grateful.
Overall, while there are challenges, the potential for advanced automation and integration keeps me motivated. I’m excited to continue learning and refining my smart home setup!