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Home Automation – Xiaomi Smoke Alarm (Sensor)

Hi there, here is a video and some pictures of how the Xiaomi Smoke Alarm works and how you can mount it. It is a photoelectric sensor and it is quite sensitive. I have another post where you can see how sensitive it is.

To add the smoke alarm into your Xiaomi app, have a look at the pictures below.

Remember that you can configure the sensor sensitivity by setting it to “smoke free zone” by default Chinese smoke a lot so this sensor is in default “little smoke zone”.

 

As usual I got this item from Banggood in one of my shopping sprees.
https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-MiHome-Honeywell-Fire-Smoke-Alarm-Detector-Remote-Alert-Photoelectric-Smoke-Sensor-p-1148105.html?rmmds=search

The alarm works on ZigBee and you need the Xiaomi Gateway in order to get a notification or trigger any automated actions.
SORRY FOR THE WRONG ORIENTATION IN THE VIDEO
All haters please comment below and let me know how bad it is 😦

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Home Automation – Xiaomi ZigBee max range

Hi there, today I made a video to show how far you can place a sensor in the ZigBee network and still be in touch with the Xiaomi Gateway.

I am using this Xiaomi Gateway:

https://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Upgrade-Smart-Home-WiFi-Remote-Control-Multi-functional-Gateway-p-1047282.html?rmmds=detail-top-buytogether-auto__3

And this door sensor:

https://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Intelligent-Door-Window-Sensor-Control-Smart-Home-Suit-Kit-Accessory-p-1017541.html?rmmds=detail-top-buytogether-auto__2&cur_warehouse=CN

I have the gateway placed in the middle of my house so to say, right in the staircase.

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Fresh opp vinduene, bytt vinduventiler – Howie’s Home

Har du de samme kjedelige vinduventilene I aluminium som ser stygt ut I de pene hvite vinduene? Det hadde jeg. Det merkelige er at markedet for vindusventiler ikke er så veldig stort og det er egentlig bare to typer (den tredje er teit og riktig gammeldags).

Type 1:

 

Type 2 – Spilvent, norsk patent.

 

Type 2 skal være best fordi den kaster luften inn I rommet og ikke bare ned ved vinduet. Jeg vet ikke helt hvor sant dette er da vi vet at kald luft synker uansett.

Vet du noe om disse ventilene, skriv det gjerne i kommentarfeltet nedenfor!

 

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Howie’s Tesla Troubles – Side Mirror not folding out

Hi and welcome to this series where I blog one post for every issue I have had and how it was resolved

This time it is the right side mirror. They did replace the mirror motor (or so they said) but the problem is still persistent. The service technician said he will try to fix it next time he comes.

The problem is tricky to prove since every other time I get into the car my right mirror does not fold out entirely, sometimes it looks folded out since I am reversing out but once I start driving I notice that the mirror is not folded out. I then have to pull over and open/close the mirrors manually since it is not possible to close the mirrors during drive.

It is really uncomfortable to not have the right mirror especially when I need to pull over as I can not see properly the cars on my right side. Se a video below the images.

Tesla Model X Right side mirror not folded out
Tesla Model X Right side mirror not folded out

Tesla Model X Right side mirror folded out

Tesla Model X Left mirror
Tesla Model X Left mirror folded out properly
Tesla Model X Right side mirror not folded out
Tesla Model X Right side mirror not folded out

Do you think I am overreacting? Let me know in the comment field below.

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Howie’s Tesla Troubles – Chrome details comes off

Hi and welcome to this series where I blog one post for every issue I have had and how it was resolved

This time it is the chrome decals on the rear trunk. This has happened twice now and the first time I had to come in to the service center, this time they are sending a mobile technician to my house. The reason this happens is because it is fastened only by a double sided adhesive tape. The tape is obviously of sub par quality.

Tesla Chrome details comming off in 2017
06. September 2017 Right side lose
Tesla Chrome details comming off in 2018
2nd August 20180 Left side

Check out the video below if you want to see it live.

 

 

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Howie’s Tesla Troubles – Rear camera is broken

Hi and welcome to this series where I blog one post for every issue I have had and how it was resolved

This time it is the rear view camera that keeps breaking down. On a car this size it I really need it for parking. The only way to fix the camera was to reboot the car. I was hoping that this was a software issue but eventually I emailed tesla and requested a service appointment. They did replace the camera (or so they say). Works fine now.

Have you had a similar experience, let me know in the comment field below!

 

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Howie’s Tesla Troubles – Front Plastic decals not fitted

Hi and welcome to this series where I blog one post for every issue I have had and how it was resolved

This time it is the black plastic decals over the front left and right wheelbase. This is something I have seen on almost all other Tesla’s as well. The fitting is really poor. I have asked them twice to fix it but the for got it the first time. It is fixed now and tightly fitted.

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Here you see the plastic decals not fitted
Tesla Model X wheel plastic screen fitted
The black plastic decal is fitted neatly

Of course I had to have the car in the service shop for 1 day. Hope it stays this way now.

What do you think, something you have seen on other Teslas? Comment below and let me know.

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Howie’s Tesla Troubles – Screws are rusting

Hi and welcome to this series where I blog one post for every issue I have had and how it was resolved

This time it is the screw that holds the rear camera in place. It is full of rust. Tesla explains that the whole car is made of aluminium so it should not rust, but the screws are subject to corosion. They also claim that this is normal and not covered by warranty.

I find  that hard to believe, use proper screws. Seriously. And why is only on screw rusting? This would not happen on a BMW or am I wrong? Please comment below if you think so.

Tesla has not yet fixed this, it has been on their list to fix twice and they forget it each time. Now they promised to fix it when a service technician comes to my house.

Video Below the images for live view!

Tesla rear camera screw rusting February 2018
February 2018 before sending the car to the service center
Tesla rear camera screw rusting August 2018
2nd August 2018, they forgot to fix it and now the service technician promised to do it.
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Home automation with Xiaomi Yeelight and Motion sensor.

Hi there. On one of my regular shopping sprees on https://banggood.com I came across these really nice Xiaomi Yeelight Ceiling lights

They are really good looking and super easy to mount. They also have a powerful light with multiple white color temperatures.

I can not express enough how well made this product is. Even if you just want a plain ceiling lamp, get this one. There is a quick connector to remove the lamp unit. The power connector unit does not require any screws for power and there are plenty of holes to fasten it to the roof or a power-socket box using standard lamp screws.

Anyhow, I connected three of these lamps to two motion sensors and thought the Xiaomi Gateway I set up an automation.

“Once you enter the room, turn on the lights” 

and

“Once there is no motion within 2 minutes, turn off the lights”

Really simple, here is how it works:

 

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