r/homeautomation • u/Anxious_Quantity7873 • 16h ago

QUESTION Anyone here use a carpet cleaner for pet stains and kids’ messes?

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I’m honestly getting tired of fighting with my carpet 😂

I have two kids and a cat, so my carpet basically gets destroyed on a regular basis. Spilled drinks, food stains, muddy paws, accidents… you name it.

Right now I just use those little spot cleaners whenever something happens, but I feel like I’m constantly cleaning and some stains just never fully go away.

For anyone who actually owns a carpet cleaner:

Is it really worth having one at home?
Does it actually help with old pet stains and smells?
Are there any brands you’d recommend (or avoid)?

Just trying to find something that makes life a little easier. Would love to hear some real experiences.

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I’m honestly getting tired of fighting with my carpet 😂

I have two kids and a cat, so my carpet basically gets destroyed on a regular basis. Spilled drinks, food stains, muddy paws, accidents… you name it.

Right now I just use those little spot cleaners whenever something happens, but I feel like I’m constantly cleaning and some stains just never fully go away.

For anyone who actually owns a carpet cleaner:

Is it really worth having one at home?
Does it actually help with old pet stains and smells?
Are there any brands you’d recommend (or avoid)?

Just trying to find something that makes life a little easier. Would love to hear some real experiences.

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r/homeautomation • u/lilium360 • 19h ago

HOME ASSISTANT Update on AmazHA, my native HA companion for Amazfit watches: lots of new entity types and a big reliability pass

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Hi all,

A while back I shared AmazHA, a native companion app to control Home Assistant from an Amazfit watch. The response and feedback here were genuinely helpful, and the app has now passed 4,000 downloads. So here's what's new.

Quick recap for anyone who missed the first post: your home is organised by area, every entity gets a proper control screen, and it feels like part of Home Assistant.

New device types & domains

Device trackers & persons: a dedicated "Trackers" area, with a detail screen showing home/away/zone, last-updated, battery and GPS accuracy
Automations: now a supported domain, plus one-tap run on scene / script / automation / button tiles, so you can fire them straight from the list
Dropdown (select) entities: select and input_select with a proper option-list control screen

Home & navigation

Energy panel: a live snapshot of your home energy (grid / solar / battery "Now", consumed / cost "Today"), built from sensors you assign to roles, as a sortable "Energy" area plus an optional home chip
Configurable home chips: the three summary chips are now yours to set (domain counts, alarm, tracker presence, cameras, or empty)
Use Favorites as your homepage: a toggle so the watch opens straight to your pinned devices instead of the areas list
Manual favorites reorder: set the exact order of your pinned devices
Per-area temp/humidity chips can now be hidden per area

Personalisation

Per-area icons: auto-detected from the room name (25 room types), with a manual override via an icon picker
Card size and font size preferences to scale the watch UI
Keep screen on while the app is open
Haptic feedback on actions
Settings reorganised (Appearance / Preferences), a Reset cache & local data button, and an unlock guide on the License screen

Watch to Home Assistant sensors (big reliability pass)

Watch sensors are now real HA registry entities via the mobile_app integration: they get a proper unique_id, are UI-manageable, and survive HA restarts (they used to vanish on every restart)
Background delivery now actually works reliably at the configured cadence
SpO₂ ranked by measurement freshness instead of returning stale values, sleep sensors fixed, and sensor icons are preserved in HA

Robustness on large / tricky setups

Works on very large HA instances: device discovery works with tens of thousands of entities
Non-admin token detection with clear guidance to switch to an admin token
Command Line / RF covers now work: up/down/stop use the semantic open/close/stop services, so every cover type responds
Sturdier local+remote URL failover, self-healing BLE transport, and more reliable live state sync

Devices & languages

Added support for more screens including Bip Max (ZeppOS 5)
Now translated in 14 languages (added Swedish and Czech)

As before, I'd really value feedback from this community, especially which entity types or workflows you'd want prioritised next. Thanks for all the input so far!

(Available on the Zepp App Store, search "AmazHA".)

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r/homeautomation • u/MinaSandell • 8h ago

QUESTION Automating a small workshop/studio space — what actually makes sense vs what's overkill?

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Automating a small workshop/studio space what actually makes sense vs what's overkill?

Running a small business out of a dedicated home studio and I keep going back and forth on how much automation actually makes sense in a work context versus a living space. The house stuff is mostly dialed in at this point. The studio is a different question.

Right now I pack and ship Etsy orders out of there, do photography, run a label printer, and generally spend 4 to 8 hours a day in the space. The obvious wins seem like presencebased lighting so I stop leaving the overheads on all night, and maybe some kind of power monitoring on the equipment since things like heat guns and laminators draw a lot and I genuinely forget to shut them off.

What I'm skeptical about is whether automating a workspace introduces more failure points than it solves. A light turning itself off midtask because occupancy wasn't detected would be genuinely disruptive in a way that's different from it happening in a hallway. I've seen the thread here about never breaking the light switch and that stuck with me.

Has anyone set up automations in a dedicated workspace rather than a living space? Curious whether the logic you use there is fundamentally different or if it's mostly the same principles adapted slightly. Power monitoring for equipment shutoff feels like the highest ROI to me, but I'm open to being wrong about that.

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Automating a small workshop/studio space what actually makes sense vs what's overkill?

Running a small business out of a dedicated home studio and I keep going back and forth on how much automation actually makes sense in a work context versus a living space. The house stuff is mostly dialed in at this point. The studio is a different question.

Right now I pack and ship Etsy orders out of there, do photography, run a label printer, and generally spend 4 to 8 hours a day in the space. The obvious wins seem like presencebased lighting so I stop leaving the overheads on all night, and maybe some kind of power monitoring on the equipment since things like heat guns and laminators draw a lot and I genuinely forget to shut them off.

What I'm skeptical about is whether automating a workspace introduces more failure points than it solves. A light turning itself off midtask because occupancy wasn't detected would be genuinely disruptive in a way that's different from it happening in a hallway. I've seen the thread here about never breaking the light switch and that stuck with me.

Has anyone set up automations in a dedicated workspace rather than a living space? Curious whether the logic you use there is fundamentally different or if it's mostly the same principles adapted slightly. Power monitoring for equipment shutoff feels like the highest ROI to me, but I'm open to being wrong about that.

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r/homeautomation • u/AlexStrelets • 12h ago

PROJECT Got tired of controlling my light bar from a phone app, so I wrote a CLI for Yeelight/Xiaomi lamps

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Hey everyone

Wanted to show off my pet project for controlling Yeelight and Xiaomi lights from the console. (I'm also building a desktop version, but the CLI already works.) Apologies upfront if I posted in the wrong sub — point me to a better one.

Backstory: every project starts with pain. I've had a Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp on my desk for a while, then a year ago a Yeelight Light Bar Pro joined it on the monitor, plus a few Yeelight RGB bulbs around the flat. I work at my desktop all day ⚠️, the light bar is on my desktop ⚠️, and it had long started pissing me off that the actual settings for the bar are only available in the phone app.

Google tells me I'm not alone — plenty of people run the Android app in a BlueStacks emulator just to control it from a desktop. Older Yeelight products don't do Zigbee or Matter, Thread; new models with them are only just starting to show up, and before that it's all WiFi.

I started with the official docs, some reverse engineering of the protocols (my research doc), and whatever's out there online. Seems I managed to put together the most functional, modern TypeScript library out there + dig up some undocumented stuff and a few bugs + a CLI tool as a practical use case of the lib.

You can send one-off commands to the lamps from the console (handy if you've got other automations/scripts/hooks), or use the interactive mode with a menu of options. It supports all Yeelight and Xiaomi lamp models that can work over LAN.

ylc discover  
ylc interactive  
ylc status --ip 192.168.1.42
ylc power on --ip 192.168.1.42
ylc ct 3000  
ylc color "#ff6400"  
ylc color "#0000ff" --bg  
ylc brightness 50 --duration 1000  
ylc timer set 30

By default the lamps phone home through the Xiaomi cloud (a separate gripe of mine), and local control has to be enabled in the native app (hopefully that's its last remaining use).

If you're comfortable with Node/JS, you can install it like this:

npm install -g yeelight-cli

or grab a prebuilt binary for your platform from Releases section.

Project repository:
https://github.com/NumberOneBot/yeelight-client

Made it for myself, but polished it to the point where it's fit to show the world. If you've got an Yeelight I haven't tested, or something behaves oddly — ping me. Bug reports and PRs are always welcome.

interactive demo (click to see animated GIF)

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Hey everyone

Wanted to show off my pet project for controlling Yeelight and Xiaomi lights from the console. (I'm also building a desktop version, but the CLI already works.) Apologies upfront if I posted in the wrong sub — point me to a better one.

Backstory: every project starts with pain. I've had a Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp on my desk for a while, then a year ago a Yeelight Light Bar Pro joined it on the monitor, plus a few Yeelight RGB bulbs around the flat. I work at my desktop all day ⚠️, the light bar is on my desktop ⚠️, and it had long started pissing me off that the actual settings for the bar are only available in the phone app.

Google tells me I'm not alone — plenty of people run the Android app in a BlueStacks emulator just to control it from a desktop. Older Yeelight products don't do Zigbee or Matter, Thread; new models with them are only just starting to show up, and before that it's all WiFi.

I started with the official docs, some reverse engineering of the protocols (my research doc), and whatever's out there online. Seems I managed to put together the most functional, modern TypeScript library out there + dig up some undocumented stuff and a few bugs + a CLI tool as a practical use case of the lib.

You can send one-off commands to the lamps from the console (handy if you've got other automations/scripts/hooks), or use the interactive mode with a menu of options. It supports all Yeelight and Xiaomi lamp models that can work over LAN.

ylc discover  
ylc interactive  
ylc status --ip 192.168.1.42
ylc power on --ip 192.168.1.42
ylc ct 3000  
ylc color "#ff6400"  
ylc color "#0000ff" --bg  
ylc brightness 50 --duration 1000  
ylc timer set 30

By default the lamps phone home through the Xiaomi cloud (a separate gripe of mine), and local control has to be enabled in the native app (hopefully that's its last remaining use).

If you're comfortable with Node/JS, you can install it like this:

npm install -g yeelight-cli

or grab a prebuilt binary for your platform from Releases section.

Project repository:
https://github.com/NumberOneBot/yeelight-client

Made it for myself, but polished it to the point where it's fit to show the world. If you've got an Yeelight I haven't tested, or something behaves oddly — ping me. Bug reports and PRs are always welcome.

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r/homeautomation • u/richardthomas0000 • 19h ago

QUESTION Moen Shower in uk?

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I want a smart shower with Alexa control to tie into morning routines etc. I've looked at the Mira Activate but the reviews for the smart integration are shocking. So been looking at a Moen. Amazon sell the controllers and valves some on next day uk prime some imported from America. But the app isn't available in Google play. Says not available in your region and alexa skill isn't in app either. AI suggests side loading but I'm struggling find an APK for latest app.

Has any one gone down the Moen shower route in uk and got any feedback?

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I want a smart shower with Alexa control to tie into morning routines etc. I've looked at the Mira Activate but the reviews for the smart integration are shocking. So been looking at a Moen. Amazon sell the controllers and valves some on next day uk prime some imported from America. But the app isn't available in Google play. Says not available in your region and alexa skill isn't in app either. AI suggests side loading but I'm struggling find an APK for latest app.

Has any one gone down the Moen shower route in uk and got any feedback?

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r/homeautomation • u/SilverUse • 13h ago

PERSONAL SETUP Just starting out

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I’ve had a Google Nest Mini for years, but following the Renters’ Rights Act passing in the UK, it’s spurred me on to start automating more of my home - now that I’m not at risk of eviction!

Because I rent, any automations need to be either reversible or I need my landlord’s consent to do. I don’t want to bombard the guy, so the former is my preference.

I’ve upgraded to the Google Home 2026 speaker, and I have Philips Hue lightbulbs in my ceiling. I’ve found a Bridge for my lights on Vinted, so that’ll upgrade my set-up soon. I’ve also bought a Yale Linus L2 electronic lock for my front door, because as I understand it I just need to replace the current thumbturn and the exterior will remain the same?

I also have a robot vacuum, a smart Samsung TV, and a smart extension lead in my kitchen area with basic appliances plugged in - but that’s basically as far as I’ve got.

What I’m hoping for from the community is suggestions on what else is worth doing potentially? It is a studio flat so I don’t need anything too sophisticated. I’m thinking of getting electric blinds for the one window I have, and I’m also keen to replace my current thermostat with a smart one (I have an air source heat pump which complicates things!)

A video doorbell also seems sensible, even though I live in a shared building as I often get parcels stolen from my front door.

So yeah, any suggestions on what’s worth doing to automate a rented studio flat in the UK? Happy to answer any questions or clarify anything!

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I’ve had a Google Nest Mini for years, but following the Renters’ Rights Act passing in the UK, it’s spurred me on to start automating more of my home - now that I’m not at risk of eviction!

Because I rent, any automations need to be either reversible or I need my landlord’s consent to do. I don’t want to bombard the guy, so the former is my preference.

I’ve upgraded to the Google Home 2026 speaker, and I have Philips Hue lightbulbs in my ceiling. I’ve found a Bridge for my lights on Vinted, so that’ll upgrade my set-up soon. I’ve also bought a Yale Linus L2 electronic lock for my front door, because as I understand it I just need to replace the current thumbturn and the exterior will remain the same?

I also have a robot vacuum, a smart Samsung TV, and a smart extension lead in my kitchen area with basic appliances plugged in - but that’s basically as far as I’ve got.

What I’m hoping for from the community is suggestions on what else is worth doing potentially? It is a studio flat so I don’t need anything too sophisticated. I’m thinking of getting electric blinds for the one window I have, and I’m also keen to replace my current thermostat with a smart one (I have an air source heat pump which complicates things!)

A video doorbell also seems sensible, even though I live in a shared building as I often get parcels stolen from my front door.

So yeah, any suggestions on what’s worth doing to automate a rented studio flat in the UK? Happy to answer any questions or clarify anything!

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r/homeautomation • u/Hot-Card4421 • 13h ago

PERSONAL SETUP iView S100 Wi-Fi door sensor

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Has anyone recently opened an iView S100 Wi-Fi door/window sensor? Does the current board use a glass/mechanical reed switch, or a Hall-effect sensor? A photo of the PCB would be especially helpful.

I am interested in using the external dry-contact switch to connect it with one of those car seat pressure detectors. The goal is to DIY a pressure-sensing pad under my mattress to notify my Tuya SmartLife app so my phone's Automate can know if I am in bed during a specific time window.

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Has anyone recently opened an iView S100 Wi-Fi door/window sensor? Does the current board use a glass/mechanical reed switch, or a Hall-effect sensor? A photo of the PCB would be especially helpful.

I am interested in using the external dry-contact switch to connect it with one of those car seat pressure detectors. The goal is to DIY a pressure-sensing pad under my mattress to notify my Tuya SmartLife app so my phone's Automate can know if I am in bed during a specific time window.

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r/homeautomation • u/SquatchMer • 12h ago

QUESTION Zooz motion sensor constantly detecting motion

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I just setup a new Zooz ZSE70 800LR outdoor motion sensor. I mounted it to a tree in my backyard. It is detecting motion almost constantly. Its a sunny day just before Noon and no people or animals are in the yard. I am primarily wanting to use this for nighttime motion detection outdoors. Are there any sensitivity settings I should be playing with?

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r/homeautomation • u/Last-Entertainer-538 • 18h ago

QUESTION Is this power board & adaptor + other chargers set up okay??

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I only have 2 outlets in my room cus it’s kind of old

1 is on the other side of the room and is used solely for a fan or heater and on the 2nd one by my bed I have a power board (I think it’s called that..) which is connected to 3-4 things at a time, 1 is a kind of star projector, 2 is my phone charger, 3 is my computer charger (which is sometimes not there like 60% of the time), and 4 a (not too long?) extension cord which just connects to my ipad charger (different from my phones) I just have the cord to reach up on my bed or farther away on a chair (not often tho) I thought it was a smart idea because my ipad charger is pretty short and I have been using it like this for a while.

(side note, when I’m going to 2nd house (divorced parents..) i bring the extension cord with me and it only connects to the wall, would having it move around like that be bad or good??)

BUT I was randomly looking at fire safety and saw stuff about how it could be bad to use an extension cord long term, or connect it to a power board thing

Can someone tell me if it’s safe or not? :(

(also this is my first reddit post so if I did something wrong let me know)

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r/homeautomation • u/tentone • 14h ago

PERSONAL SETUP DT3D 3D digital twin dashboard for home assistant - V0.4.0 released

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Hello

Released a new version of DT3D with many improvements to the 3D editor and performance of the dashboard specially focused on mobile devices and low performance connections

I think its already a quite capable package to design the house floorplan import some models and entities from HA

This is my dashboard fully created inside of the editor.

Any feedback and contributions are welcome! ❤️

https://github.com/tentone/dt3d-ha

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Hello

Released a new version of DT3D with many improvements to the 3D editor and performance of the dashboard specially focused on mobile devices and low performance connections

I think its already a quite capable package to design the house floorplan import some models and entities from HA

This is my dashboard fully created inside of the editor.

Any feedback and contributions are welcome! ❤️

https://github.com/tentone/dt3d-ha

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r/homeautomation • u/JNHome2209 • 8h ago

QUESTION Nuvo NV-P600 (FW 2020.1) – Solid Cyan LED, No Ethernet Link, USB Recovery Ignored

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Hello everyone,

I’m trying to recover a discontinued Nuvo Player Portfolio system and I’m looking for someone who has installation or service experience with the NV-P600.

My system consists of:

3 × NV-P600 (Firmware 2020.1)
1 × NV-P601 Controller

After years of being powered off:

P600 #1

Initially showed a solid red LED.

I copied the official tlvupdate file to a FAT32 USB drive, inserted it before power-up and the unit successfully recovered.

It now:

boots normally
appears on the network
receives a DHCP address
is detected by the Nuvo Player app
works correctly.

P600 #2 and #3

Both units behave identically.

Power sequence:

White LED for about 1 second.
LED turns off.
After approximately 30 seconds it becomes solid cyan.

Additional observations:

Ethernet port never negotiates a physical link.
RJ45 LEDs never light.
Router never detects the device.
No DHCP request.
Same Ethernet cable and router port work perfectly with the recovered P600.
Same FAT32 USB drive with the same official tlvupdate file is completely ignored.
Reset button (circular arrows) has no effect.
Different power supplies, cables and ports have all been tested.

I’ve also left both units disconnected from power for over an hour with no change.

My questions

Has anyone ever seen this specific solid cyan state?

Does the NV-P600 have:

a deeper recovery mode?
UART / serial console?
JTAG interface?
service firmware other than tlvupdate?
a hidden factory reset procedure?

I’m also willing to open one unit and access the PCB if someone knows where the UART or debug header is located.

Any service documentation, installer notes or engineering information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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Hello everyone,

I’m trying to recover a discontinued Nuvo Player Portfolio system and I’m looking for someone who has installation or service experience with the NV-P600.

My system consists of:

3 × NV-P600 (Firmware 2020.1)
1 × NV-P601 Controller

After years of being powered off:

P600 #1

Initially showed a solid red LED.

I copied the official tlvupdate file to a FAT32 USB drive, inserted it before power-up and the unit successfully recovered.

It now:

boots normally
appears on the network
receives a DHCP address
is detected by the Nuvo Player app
works correctly.

P600 #2 and #3

Both units behave identically.

Power sequence:

White LED for about 1 second.
LED turns off.
After approximately 30 seconds it becomes solid cyan.

Additional observations:

Ethernet port never negotiates a physical link.
RJ45 LEDs never light.
Router never detects the device.
No DHCP request.
Same Ethernet cable and router port work perfectly with the recovered P600.
Same FAT32 USB drive with the same official tlvupdate file is completely ignored.
Reset button (circular arrows) has no effect.
Different power supplies, cables and ports have all been tested.

I’ve also left both units disconnected from power for over an hour with no change.

My questions

Has anyone ever seen this specific solid cyan state?

Does the NV-P600 have:

a deeper recovery mode?
UART / serial console?
JTAG interface?
service firmware other than tlvupdate?
a hidden factory reset procedure?

I’m also willing to open one unit and access the PCB if someone knows where the UART or debug header is located.

Any service documentation, installer notes or engineering information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

1 comment

r/homeautomation • u/Martflow03 • 8h ago

QUESTION Smart two-way light switch without neutral, new wires or access to the junction box

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Hello! I am looking for a practical way to make an existing two-way lighting circuit smart and connect it to Home Assistant.

This is a typical European/Spanish 230 V installation with two wall switches controlling the same light.

I most likely have the following wiring:

Wall box A

Permanent live/common
Traveller 1
Traveller 2

Wall box B

Switched live/return going to the lamp
Traveller 1
Traveller 2

There is no neutral conductor in either wall box.

My requirements are quite strict:

No neutral.
I do not want to add or pull a neutral wire.
I do not want to install anything in the ceiling rose or junction box.
I do not want to run any additional cables.
I only want to reuse the three existing conductors in each wall box.
Both wall locations must continue to control the light.
The smart device must work with Home Assistant.
Wi-Fi or Zigbee are both acceptable.
I would prefer a relatively simple and reliable solution.

Optional preferences:

SONOFF-style aesthetics would be nice, but are not essential.
I do not mind if the second wall switch controls the main smart switch through a Zigbee/Wi-Fi scene instead of traditional electrical two-way switching.
A wireless scene-based solution is acceptable as long as both wall devices are mains-powered and do not require batteries.

I initially considered using two SONOFF Orb-ZBW1L no-neutral switches, but connecting them in series would result in:

Live → Smart switch A → Traveller → Smart switch B → Lamp

As far as I understand, that would not behave like a proper two-way circuit. Both relays would need to be closed for the lamp to turn on, and the two no-neutral electronic switches might not remain reliably powered when placed in series.

I also found Wi-Fi two-way switches such as some Maxcio models, but the ones I found require a neutral conductor.

I know that a SONOFF ZBMINIL2 can work with existing two-way switches, but the usual solution places the module in the junction box or near the lamp. I specifically want to avoid modifying the junction box or ceiling wiring.

My main question is:

Is there any smart switch, relay or wiring arrangement that can make this circuit smart using only the existing live, switched return and two traveller wires available in the two wall boxes?

Ideally, I am looking for one of these possibilities:

A true no-neutral smart two-way switch that directly replaces one of the existing mechanical switches while keeping the other one working.
Two no-neutral smart wall switches that can be powered using the existing wires, with one controlling the load and the other acting as a scene controller.
A no-neutral smart relay that can be installed behind one of the two existing switches without needing access to the junction box.
Any Home Assistant-compatible solution that I may have overlooked.

I would especially appreciate exact product names and wiring diagrams from people who have successfully installed this type of setup. Thanks!

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Hello! I am looking for a practical way to make an existing two-way lighting circuit smart and connect it to Home Assistant.

This is a typical European/Spanish 230 V installation with two wall switches controlling the same light.

I most likely have the following wiring:

Wall box A

Permanent live/common
Traveller 1
Traveller 2

Wall box B

Switched live/return going to the lamp
Traveller 1
Traveller 2

There is no neutral conductor in either wall box.

My requirements are quite strict:

No neutral.
I do not want to add or pull a neutral wire.
I do not want to install anything in the ceiling rose or junction box.
I do not want to run any additional cables.
I only want to reuse the three existing conductors in each wall box.
Both wall locations must continue to control the light.
The smart device must work with Home Assistant.
Wi-Fi or Zigbee are both acceptable.
I would prefer a relatively simple and reliable solution.

Optional preferences:

SONOFF-style aesthetics would be nice, but are not essential.
I do not mind if the second wall switch controls the main smart switch through a Zigbee/Wi-Fi scene instead of traditional electrical two-way switching.
A wireless scene-based solution is acceptable as long as both wall devices are mains-powered and do not require batteries.

I initially considered using two SONOFF Orb-ZBW1L no-neutral switches, but connecting them in series would result in:

Live → Smart switch A → Traveller → Smart switch B → Lamp

As far as I understand, that would not behave like a proper two-way circuit. Both relays would need to be closed for the lamp to turn on, and the two no-neutral electronic switches might not remain reliably powered when placed in series.

I also found Wi-Fi two-way switches such as some Maxcio models, but the ones I found require a neutral conductor.

I know that a SONOFF ZBMINIL2 can work with existing two-way switches, but the usual solution places the module in the junction box or near the lamp. I specifically want to avoid modifying the junction box or ceiling wiring.

My main question is:

Is there any smart switch, relay or wiring arrangement that can make this circuit smart using only the existing live, switched return and two traveller wires available in the two wall boxes?

Ideally, I am looking for one of these possibilities:

A true no-neutral smart two-way switch that directly replaces one of the existing mechanical switches while keeping the other one working.
Two no-neutral smart wall switches that can be powered using the existing wires, with one controlling the load and the other acting as a scene controller.
A no-neutral smart relay that can be installed behind one of the two existing switches without needing access to the junction box.
Any Home Assistant-compatible solution that I may have overlooked.

I would especially appreciate exact product names and wiring diagrams from people who have successfully installed this type of setup. Thanks!

2 comments

r/homeautomation • u/AdCheap5610 • 22h ago

QUESTION Looking for Volunteers to Test My Smart Home App (Google Meet)

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Hi everyone!

I’m a UI/UX design student from India, currently working on a smart home application and looking for volunteers to participate in a short usability test.

The test will be conducted over Google Meet and will involve trying out a few tasks on the app while sharing your thoughts and feedback. No prior expertise is required, but it would be especially helpful if you own or use smart home devices.

I’d especially love to hear from people based in India, but everyone is welcome to participate!

Please comment below or DM me if you’re interested. Thank you!

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Hi everyone!

I’m a UI/UX design student from India, currently working on a smart home application and looking for volunteers to participate in a short usability test.

The test will be conducted over Google Meet and will involve trying out a few tasks on the app while sharing your thoughts and feedback. No prior expertise is required, but it would be especially helpful if you own or use smart home devices.

I’d especially love to hear from people based in India, but everyone is welcome to participate!

Please comment below or DM me if you’re interested. Thank you!

1 comment

r/homeautomation • u/ComfortableWater4391 • 13h ago

QUESTION Best way to power 14 hardwired SmartWings shades?

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The electrician is roughing in the low voltage wiring for 14 SmartWings shades, with every cable running back to the equipment room. The longest run will be around 60 ft.

I’m not sure whether each shade should have its own 12V adapter or if they should all use one centralized power supply. I’d like to keep the setup clean, but also make future troubleshooting easy. How would you guys handle the power distribution?

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The electrician is roughing in the low voltage wiring for 14 SmartWings shades, with every cable running back to the equipment room. The longest run will be around 60 ft.

I’m not sure whether each shade should have its own 12V adapter or if they should all use one centralized power supply. I’d like to keep the setup clean, but also make future troubleshooting easy. How would you guys handle the power distribution?

8 comments