I want to put some Z Wave lights in my basement stairs to show that my washer is done, or the dryer is done, or we left the windows or doors open down there. I'm having trouble, has anyone had success doing this themselves? Has anyone found anything similar that doesn't use wifi or require cloud whatever to get configured?
Thanks!
#Small lights for indicating status
rain mirage
lusty tusk
hi, first of all, you would need a hub: e.g. https://www.home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2/ . this will connect zwave devices with/to home assistant.
Then you have to check if the devices like washer, dryer, open/close sensors are already working in home assistant. If not connected already, check if devices are smart/compatible with ha. If not, you could use a power metering device that checks power of washer and dryer. Choose one without a relais!! They can fry with high loads like heating elements, motors etc.
Don't choose something from Tuya, tp-link etc. to avoid mandatory cloud subscriptions after a while (and fire hazard 😉 .
Once all is running you can start automating: If washer off (or if power is below ... for .. time) , blink light stairs.
On the other hand you could use some tablets to show ha dashboards with all that relevant information..
rain mirage
i have a Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range Q Sensor ZSE11 800LR and a handful of long range open / close on windows and doors and my washing machine already!
i'm just looking for low power lights or something similar that i can light up when the washer is done (based on the input_select helper i've already programmed to estimate my washer's state).
lusty tusk
ah ok, then please tell your country and preferred protocol. given the fact you already have zwave up&running, you could look for a Z-Wave RGBW controller and connect a ledstrip, or use a Z-Wave plug with a built-in LED ring. Both will give you the options to automate and show different colors/patterns for various triggers. I dont have zwave, but it will be the same, just diff protocol 😉
rain mirage
i only have a z-wave hub, so i'm all in on that for now at least.
are you saying that the best way to get controllable LEDs over this protocol would be a DIY job with a RGBW controller? also, do you have a suggestion for a manufacturer for a RGBW controller or an example of a plug with an LED ring?
thank you!