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1 hour ago, psinide said:
From what I've read about Wipro smart bulbs, they are pretty much using Tuya or Tuya licensed bulb & battens, may be you could try using the Tuya Smart or the Smart Life app? Technically it shouldn't make a difference with connectivity, but worth a shot?
PS - I've ordered 1 batten as my kitchen tubelight was on the verge of dying. Will experiment and see if I can add it to my integrator platform. I prefer having one single place to control all my devices instead of having different apps (I know you can do it with Google Home/Alexa, but their routines, scripts and automations are very limited compared to what other integrator platforms offer)
Yea their smart life app is clearly white label, but it's fully functional and has never given me any issues. Plus the Alexa and GA integration means you don't really need to use it for anything more than setup. Let me know how you get on with adding it to the integrator platform. I have 6 of those smart battens, so I've fully bought in
13 hours ago, psinide said:Thanks. That was the idea, to see what all people have setup in their homes, or what they might be looking for. Home Automation is a rabbit hole, and I'm proper sucked in!
I think those Wipro LED battens are using an LED strip, should be straight forward to DIY. The LED 'standing corner lamp' I'm making is similar, but its using a bit more expensive RGB individually addressable LED strip. Its still comes out to be a lot cheaper than the Hue or the Xiomi LED strips, and gives you a lot more flexibility as have a plethora of options with custom firmware to control them. The below link is showing them still in their prototype stage, these are 3 separate LEDs which can be synced to respond to music with a different EQ Visualization effects:
I'm 3d printing a base for them to make them stand, and they will stand facing the corner so the light falls on the wall corner, reducing the harshness further.
I've started DIY-ing 'smart-switches' by splicing nodeMCUs or other ESP8266 boards on power cords to make them wifi capable. For my geyser I've used a Shelly switch which is connected behind the switch-button, in the wall recess, a very clean setup.
Awesome stuff! But isn't adding a smart plug (or behind the switch button as in your case) for an AC or Geyser a bad way to power those things down? It feels like you're just cutting off power which may hurt them in the long run? This probably is less an issue with geysers, though. More so ACs.
3 hours ago, Jigsaw said:Yes all my smart bulbs are Wipro. Reliability wise they are superb. And price wise too. Just the random repairings are annoying.
And they make smart battens too
Yea, those battens are great. I've been recommending them to everyone
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If anyone's looking for a smart outdoor security camera, I recently picked this one up: https://www.amazon.in/Qubo-Detection-Weatherproof-Continuous-Recording/dp/B08NWXZ4N7/
Real easy to set up, and it's just cool pulling a live view up on the OLED via an Echo
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5 hours ago, achilles said:
The TSky box is there because live sport is still best viewed on broadcast with DVR.Have you looked at the Binge+ box? That has bluetooth functionality.
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@HundredProofSam, I think there's actually a hub thing for the smart lightstrip that you need to plug into your TV to get it to sync with the on-screen action.
I like this channel, btw. Plenty of simple automation tips and tricks.
Also, Wipro may not be as outright sexy as Philips Hue, but I highly recommend their bulbs, battens, and switches if you're looking to automate a majority of the lights in your home. Works out super cheap, no hub needed, and they haven't failed on me yet (touch wood). I also don't think anyone else makes smart battens, but that may have changed now.
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4 hours ago, abhi90 said:
Do you folks use any cover for your TV?
How do you protect it from dust? Delhi is pretty dusty :|
Nah, why ruin how good it looks?
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Panasonic sells smart ACs, btw! Just saying!
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Excellent thread! I'm kinda locked into the Wipro ecosystem - multiple smart LED battens, smart switches, and smart bulbs - all controlled, scheduled, and routine-ized over mobile, nest hubs, and echo shows. Unfortunately, I don't think Wipro does smart LED strips. Which ones are you using?
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6 hours ago, abhi90 said:
"They" say that DTS etc is not even allowed as a pass through, that's a bummer.
I'll try and verify this
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2 hours ago, abhi90 said:
CX apparently has subpar HDR brighness (And yes I'm new to HDR
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But CX can't decode DTS
DTS is a minor issue for sure, but remember that it won't be a long term one if you end up getting a soundbar or A/V receiver because they'll process your audio instead. The CX has decent enough audio, but it won't come anywhere close to a dedicated setup.
I'd say the Samsung not having Dolby Vision is a much bigger deal.
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7 hours ago, amigoatul said:
Bought the below Pioneer/Klipsch 5.1.2 Atmos HT setup last week,
NICE! Models and prices?
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54 minutes ago, kunjanp said:
Wasn't this expected?
Also
"The power consumption of the PS5 is surprising not because of how high it can be, but for how close it is to the fastest gaming laptops currently available retailing for at least 5x the price of the console. That's a lot of power per dollar console gamers are getting this generation."
Exactly. It's the most obvious thing ever. That story doesn't even make sense as clickbait.
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29 minutes ago, quixote_1989 said:
I don't care much for those features, since they'll all be 'fake' implementations anyway with a soundbar.
But yes, the vfm factor can't be ignored. Wish there was a way to compare it with the 30-50k ones.
I'd pay 30K, tbh
Also, those codecs are pretty basic if you're watching HQ streaming or blu-rays. Not so much if those are not your specific use cases and if it's just games. And even with games, the new consoles can output bitstream as well as Atmos. Just things to keep in mind.
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2 hours ago, Jigsaw said:
Wait so the upcoming C1 has nothing adding on top of the CX? Apart from a bump in nits?
Might not even have the nit bump based on LG's CES announcements. Only G series is apparently getting the brighter screen, but I suppose things could change late in the process depending on how desperate they are.
Edit: Late
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57 minutes ago, quixote_1989 said:
That is indeed true.
And doesn't get you much either.
No Dolby TrueHD or Atmos, No DTS-HD or DTS-X. I'm sure it'll sound good, but is it 80K good?
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3 hours ago, HundredProofSam said:
Bar 9.1 has the detachable wireless satellites so it’s not an entirely simulated surround sound. This made me tilt towards soundbar over receiver and speaker set up. Did 6 months of research on receivers, bookshelf speakers and satellites. I even did the concealed wiring to prepare, but eventually the Bar 9.1 ticked all the boxes for me (I’m not an audiophile, mind you) with a lot less cable clutter. Clutter is always a major downside for me, so I was willing to sacrifice a bit of sound quality (only a bit though because Bar 9.1 does sound phenomenal) for the convenience.
All true, but then you're veering dangerously close to receiver territory in terms of pricing. And a receiver does go much, much further in terms of features, utility, and modularity (you can upgrade just your center channel, for instance), especially if the concealed wiring provisions are already set up
Yours is really convenient, though.
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1 minute ago, AtheK said:
sold the ps4 few months back, it's a fresh start!!!
Well, the good news is that the downloads are really fast!
Just now, Bird Bird Bird said:There's a USB cable in the box. Works fine with PS5 and DS.
Damn, you're right
It was in some random side compartment. I thought they went full Apple!
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9 minutes ago, AtheK said:
No, it's in some traffic jam I guess, anyway promised delivery is tomorrow, so it's ok. Exactly a week after release.
Use the time to find a Cat6 cable
You'll need it to transfer data from your PS4 to PS5. Takes a couple of hours, but will save you from having to re-download everything.
No Type C cable in the box either, and you'll need one to connect the controller to the console during the initial setup.
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52 minutes ago, Assassins Creed said:
Didn't work, may be a busy Monday at work
I called around this time too. It hit my final delivery station at 4pm yesterday. I waited till 6pm and thought I'll just call them randomly. Might as well try types. Didn't think they would actually come at 9pm to hand it over, so they might actually get to yours later for all we know.
I don't think they were planning to delivery mine yesterday, tbh. The guy who came in the end brought it on his two wheeler. Massive box
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22 minutes ago, Jigsaw said:
The thin white ones just don't like being bent too much. And Airtel does a fab job of ensuring this while laying out. If you're talking about the main thic black sheathed fibre that is eventually splitted per building, that one is built like a tank. I know this because for me this one came from the terrace of an adjacent complex without any supporting cable. The mumbai head assured me the sheathing includes high tensile cabling inside which negates use of support. Amazing tech if you ask me.
Probably easier with ducting in apartments, right? At least the main cable is solid.
How much are you paying for Gigabit, btw? I think ACT wants 5999 (taxes excluded) here in Bangalore
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13 hours ago, adity said:
Nope. Signal degradation kicks in and the speeds drop. That's how they're already doing it anyways. It has to be fibre to the home to get the high speeds.
Can fiber cables withstand a lot of physical stress, though? The way our guys run cables over poles and houses, I don't think fiber would last very long
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35 minutes ago, quixote_1989 said:
Man, with the amount of h/w and s/w complaints, I am kinda hoping now Amazon screws up the delivery, cancels the order and gives me some compensation voucher
You'll walk that back once you give the new controller a try.
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2 minutes ago, quixote_1989 said:
Thanks to the boomer curse, my PS5 has decided to sit back and relax in the final delivery station. No updates since 9 AM.
Might want to call them and get things moving unless you're not in a hurry.
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10 minutes ago, abhi90 said:
The places that I visited were all saying that "Diwali mein company mein offer tha"
Have you tried seeing if there's any burn in with a 40% grey image?
This is just me, but I don't think you should go out looking for trouble if there isn't anything obviously visible. I'm not babying my TV either, leaving it paused as I always do, and I watch a lot of news channels which is apparently also a bad thing. I wouldn't worry. If there eventually are problems, it'll likely pop up when it's time for another upgrade anyway. Just seeing stuff running on these OLEDs is something else, so just proper enjoy it
How much are store quoting for the 65CX now btw?
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45 minutes ago, Crhysis said:
Where was this helpful information yesterday?
I just called them and asked them to prioritize delivery when I saw that it had reached the final delivery station. Seemed like it was worth a try. I didn't expect them to actually come through, especially after the pre-order nonsense everyone had to go though
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Masterpiece is the right word for it.
Check out other Michael Mann movies if you haven't already! They're all amazing.