Smart Home & Home Automation discussion thread

[Kaido]

It looks like Matter is really starting to take off. Support from all the major players:

A realistic roundup of what today’s Matter launch means for your smart home

190 devices are certified, but few are available just yet.

arstechnica.com

Sad that it took until 2022 for this to happen! I think Wink is really what kickstarted this all & showed the potential of DIY smarthomes! Over 200 companies have signed up for Matter, including Apple, Samsung, and Amazon & more than 190 devices are currently finalizing certification this quarter. Really really neat stuff & VERY good news for smarthome DIY'ers!

 

[Kaido]

Aqara FP2 presence sensor:

Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara

Reinvent your space

www.aqara.com

Detects up to 3 people (can stretch to 5 people). Overhead placement for fall detection. No wearables or cameras required. Multi-ecosystem support (Aqara, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Alice). Also does light sensing.