Hello everyone! I’ve been diving into the world of smart home integration lately and wanted to share some of my experiences and questions with the community.
First off, I’ve been working on integrating my Wyze cameras into a more seamless system. The video quality and ease of use have been fantastic, but I’ve noticed some quirks with event recordings. Specifically, I’ve been trying to share these recordings via WhatsApp, but I keep getting a popup saying, “Can’t send this video. Choose a different video and try again.” This works perfectly on my iPhone, so I’m curious if anyone else has encountered this Android-specific issue and how they’ve resolved it.
Another project I’ve been tackling involves my Philips Hue lights. I’ve been using the Hue Bridge with openHAB for a while now, but I recently ran into an issue where the bridge wouldn’t connect after pressing the pairing button. The error message “The application key is not authorized” kept popping up, and deleting the existing key didn’t seem to help. After some digging, I realized it might be related to how openHAB handles legacy bridges. Has anyone else encountered this and found a reliable workaround?
On a more positive note, I’ve been absolutely thrilled with my Wyze locks. They’ve been incredibly reliable, and the integration with my smart home system has been smooth. However, I’ve been hoping for Airbnb integration for Wyze locks, similar to what’s available with August locks. This would allow for automated key generation for guests, which would be a huge plus for anyone managing short-term rentals.
I’d also love to hear from anyone who’s successfully integrated CCTV cameras with their smart home system. I have a few Qvis-Eye5mp cameras connected to my NVR, and I’d love to trigger specific actions, like changing the TV input, when motion is detected. I’ve looked into using IFTTT as a workaround, but I’m concerned about the potential lag. Are there more direct methods or integrations that could make this more seamless?
Lastly, I want to give a shoutout to the Hubitat community. Their support and willingness to help troubleshoot issues have been invaluable. For example, I recently had trouble getting my smart plugs to reboot on a schedule without causing downtime. With some guidance, I figured out a way to stagger the reboots so that each plug comes back online without overlapping, which has been a lifesaver for maintaining consistent camera uptime.
If anyone has tips or tricks for optimizing smart home integrations, I’d love to hear them! Happy tinkering everyone! 