I No Longer Speak To Alexa | LinknLink Presence Sensor

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @paulhibbert
    @paulhibbert  Год назад +26

    Happy Saturday everyone! RF, IR, Humidity, Temperature, and motion in one hub is insane at a little over £50 and a radar based presence sensor under £20 is insane, get them discounted even further at the links below until November 18th!...
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    • @sworrall
      @sworrall Год назад +4

      Dang it. Sold out already 😂

    • @Haiyami
      @Haiyami Год назад

      Can you program this device as a garage door remote?

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      The garage door remote likely uses rolling codes for security, so the answer is possibly, but probably not. Impossible to know without trying

    • @TheDarker00
      @TheDarker00 Год назад

      Hey Paul. Do you know what is the lowest RF frequency of the device? I bought the Broadlink and couldn’t use it because the fan I have ise a 304.25 RF frequency. Do you know if the LinknLink hub goes down to that range?

    • @ross123540
      @ross123540 Год назад

      Hi Paul, do you know if there is a database of IR codes avalible from that app, I have an A/C unit that ive lost the remote for so cant teach it the codes :(

  • @ralfstahlmann5331
    @ralfstahlmann5331 Год назад +10

    Sonoff has one for 15$ that is Zigbee and works offline, and with everything else and is USB power fed

  • @BadIdeasBureau
    @BadIdeasBureau Год назад +17

    A top I've seen elsewhere is to set your routines up (if your system supports it), so that when no motion has been detected for 5 minutes, the lights fade out over another minute or so - it gives you a more subtle trigger to shift your position without getting plunged into darkness because you're too stealthy

    • @RNMSC
      @RNMSC Год назад +3

      One addition to this if it's an option is to set up the 'turn on' trigger to determine whether the lights are fading off, and fade them back up to reduce the jarring sensation of the lights having faded half way and you suddenly realize you need to move a bit. In HA, you might set a helper as a boolean that gets set if the lights are fading, and then the turn on condition has an option that checks to see if that helper is true or false. The associated automations would clear the fading state as part of their actions.
      Note that I'm not sure if this is something that can be done in Alexa or Google Home.

    • @blissweb
      @blissweb Год назад +1

      Cool idea. 👍

    • @mexicomatt212
      @mexicomatt212 Год назад +1

      I have multiple lights in my office, and I have had them all switch off and need to move. I fixed it by setting 2 routines, first one turns off one light after 2 mins, the second one everything else after 4 mins. And the presence detected turns everything on. So if the one light goes off, I move, it comes back on.

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +2

      I LOVE these ideas!! ❤️

  • @nickstefanisko
    @nickstefanisko Год назад +1

    ModBus is an industrial protocol often used in data center meters and building management system sensors. It's so olde that it used to use RS-485, and sometimes still does.

  • @sierpus
    @sierpus Год назад +4

    Ok, not sure I get it. You were laughing about tcp but actually their page says it supports local tcp connection. You know, cloud based connection is nice as long as… no, it’s not. If company decides to charge you for it or just closes, you can put device in a bin. So local connection for reliable device is a must.
    Any chance to know whether all these devices (especially emotional) can work fully local?
    Yes, I am using home assistant and I want to integrate it with HA (if at all) and ideally not via the app.

    • @videolan
      @videolan Год назад

      Looks like it can be integrated intoi Home Assistant using Modbus without having to ise the Cloud/Alexa/Home

  • @sshethuk
    @sshethuk Год назад +6

    Need one of these, you had me at radar! Always love a Morpheus reference 😂

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      I can’t believe how cheap they are!!

    • @sshethuk
      @sshethuk Год назад +1

      I know you're going to hate this question, but does the temperature and humidity triggers work with Google? 😬

  • @im_just_another_guy
    @im_just_another_guy Год назад +33

    It's still "she that should not be named" to me, so pipe down there with your "Amazon Alexa" utterances, lol. Love your work Paul Hibbert. Hilarious and informative as always. 👍

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +11

      Thanks dude! I started naming her when I realised she ignores me whenever I say "Amazon Alexa". She is a shameful creature though and probably still should not be named 😂

    • @DonoVideoProductions
      @DonoVideoProductions Год назад

      I won't ever have her in the house.

    • @dmo848
      @dmo848 Год назад +1

      N I'm over here with the hey boo boo😂😢😅

    • @PatrickSalsbury
      @PatrickSalsbury Год назад +1

      After reading some articles about how many young women named Alexa were starting to hate/change their names, because of Amazon ruining it, and lots of young men being jerks, issuing sexually harassing "commands" to them, etc., I change my wake word to "computer", like the Star Trek shows that inspired Alexa in the first place.
      For the most part, it works really well, and I can now say Alexa with impunity. The only problem I've really noticed is when I'm watching actual Star Trek, and they are talking to their ship. Thankfully, mine does not know how to engage defensive systems, or ready to warp core, so it's usually pretty benign, and funny. 😂

    • @barygol
      @barygol Год назад

      ​@@DonoVideoProductionswhy not?

  • @greatwhite1958
    @greatwhite1958 Год назад +3

    Hilarious and entertaining as always. What a neat bit of kit and a great discount thanks to you. I’ve ordered the hub and will now think up some uses for it.

    • @David-bl1bt
      @David-bl1bt Год назад +1

      You'd better think quickly before it arrives so you have a credible answer for your partner😂

    • @greatwhite1958
      @greatwhite1958 Год назад

      🤣🤣@@David-bl1bt

  • @darkpharaoh542
    @darkpharaoh542 Год назад

    Man I miss these videos! Haven't been getting alerts. Thanks for the great work, Paul.

  • @AndrewGlasgow2020
    @AndrewGlasgow2020 Год назад +1

    Sounds good, but for me Home Assistant integration is a must. Perhaps a follow-up video? (I never head of Modbus). Can it be linked with Smart Life or some such app ?

  • @achronite
    @achronite Год назад +11

    I would be interested in seeing how their Home Assistant integration works to warrant adding the logo to the listings/website. It can't seriously be via modbus, it is far too technical and you would need to know exactly how they store and use their data within the modbus 'registers'; which could ONLY be achieved by them publishing it somewhere.

    • @BenBlincoe
      @BenBlincoe Год назад +3

      MODBUS details are in their app once you install it, HA setup has been a pain so far!

    • @kerrigreen1897
      @kerrigreen1897 Год назад

      the broadlink integration works with the ehub

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      Thanks Kerri, for clarity if anyone is thinking of buying on this basis, it is only infrared and Rf that the broad link integration will be able to control, it can’t for example react to motion,

    • @kerrigreen1897
      @kerrigreen1897 Год назад

      yes that is true have it turning on my projector no issues with the learn and send services, i am trying to work out the modbus connection but can not seem to get readings from it for presence detection. The temp and humidity do show up in the broadlink integration though. @@paulhibbert

    • @kerrigreen1897
      @kerrigreen1897 Год назад

      have you managed to get a reading from the Modbus? its alluded me so far@@BenBlincoe

  • @whalemonstre
    @whalemonstre Год назад

    "Bespoke configuration .yaml files!" 🤣 I lost it.

  • @ALaModePi
    @ALaModePi Год назад +4

    16 pounds! That is incredible. I've got the Aqara FP2 and it's a costly little beast. It does do zones, so I can check occupancy of particular chairs in the room rather than just occupancy in general, but at 16 pounds, I could see getting a few of these.
    Aside: I'm somewhat embarrassed that I actually understood every word in the word soup the "Actual Home Assistant User" said. That does not, however, mean that I'd have no problem doing all that just to get my little radar box working.
    IR Blaster with temp and humidity sensor: With both of those sensors, this is great for controlling those air conditioner units that have IR remotes. Then you add in radar presence sensing and this is a phenomenal device in a very small package.
    I do like the fact that they also have a separate temp/humidity sensor as it allows you to place a few of these around areas where the temperature and humidity are good to know. (The bathroom, the enclosed porch, etc.)
    "Just use the Link n Link app to set it up..." Agreed, it's a bit less annoying to not have to use the app once it's set up, but I do wish they'd done something so it was just discoverable by Google Home or something.
    It is good that these devices can be plugged in. The only problem with using "any USB port" is that you do have to go out and get a wall wart to power them. They're cheap, but it's still one more thing to do.
    433 MHz (on the blaster): This is also great. I have some Sonoff 433 MHz controlled devices (fan/light controls mostly) and I could use this as another way to set those without the remote or Home Assistant dashboard.
    "I can't wait to see more from this company." Agreed.
    Thanks again for a great review of some really compelling products. I'll be checking those links out.

  • @packetgeek
    @packetgeek Год назад

    Modbus means it can be used in industrial applications (think ICS) or some interesting stuff for those of us weird enough to run modbus at home.

  • @crimsdings
    @crimsdings Год назад

    this looks exaclty like the simplistic and cheap option of presence detection i was looking for. ordered two with the promo code - thx.

    • @johnkildea2872
      @johnkildea2872 Год назад

      Are you using Amazon UK? When I enter the code it says "The promotional code you entered is not valid"

  • @matthewjenkins1161
    @matthewjenkins1161 Год назад +1

    I'm watching 14 hours after the upload and both UK and US Amazon out of stock on the presence sensor.

  • @Sparky_D
    @Sparky_D Год назад +1

    Yeah, over got a few ZigBee mmWave sensors that are crazy actuate for presence sensing, and they don't need any cloud crap.... Home Assistant!!!

  • @peterking2794
    @peterking2794 Год назад +1

    As a valve (vacuum tube) orientated Luddite who has no interest whatsoever in home automation, 'Smart' devices, Alexa (I refuse to talk to technology), etc, I find your videos entertaining, very witty and informative. I must have saved quite a few bob not installing any of that stuff. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

  • @tbrdoescinema
    @tbrdoescinema Год назад +3

    Sometimes I giggle so much at these videos I forget entirely what you've reviewed. I now have to watch it again.

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +2

      A gambit I have been running for some time! 🤣 Thanks man!!

    • @jasonpupparo6418
      @jasonpupparo6418 10 месяцев назад

      I have the same issue

  • @Josh-kr1cc
    @Josh-kr1cc Год назад

    I didnt expect the emotional damage meme there.. You got me lol.
    Thanks for the weekly laughs..

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 Год назад +1

    The LinknLink app displays the motion data with a timestamp of GMT minus 8 hours. I was detected moving before I had even installed the device.

    • @tda2806
      @tda2806 Год назад

      Contacted LinknLink, cleared cache on the app and time now follows the phone. They also changed the Chinese characters on the history selection to D M Y.

  • @TechWithMarc
    @TechWithMarc Год назад

    Never seen your channel before, glad I stumbled upon it! You've gained a new subscriber!

  • @MakeitZUPER
    @MakeitZUPER Год назад +4

    Great video as always with even more humor it seemed. Although I won't use an Amazon device in my home until I can block their access to my property, this looks like it might be worth a try.
    In all honesty though, Aqara gets to be the primary component provider for me. Lighting will probably be GoVee. Non-internet-based automation and security systems are what I need since internet is sketchy during extreme weather around 8-10 times per year. Happy Saturday to you too.

    • @dmo848
      @dmo848 Год назад

      Same here.

  • @clive4500
    @clive4500 Год назад

    Really useful product must give it some thought but it looks like it could control the heating in your house and switch it down perhaps when you have gone out.. Paul also explains all parts of it very well.

  • @PostcardEscape
    @PostcardEscape Год назад

    Can’t get the e-hub to work with Somfy RF Shades, I think it may be proprietary. Does the basics on my 2017 LG TV but not the part i wanted ie: changing inputs through Alexa

  • @RealWizardry
    @RealWizardry Год назад +10

    I was gonna buy a few of these radar detectors but the link says they’re currently unavailable. Shame. I hope they’ve sold out from your link… but it’s unlikely in such a short time.
    Great reviews as always.
    If the temp / humidity worked as a trigger, I’d totally buy the more expensive one but it’s not currently worth it for me otherwise.

    • @mediaserver8265
      @mediaserver8265 Год назад +4

      They were available this morning, I had one in my basket. Went unavailable sometime thereafter.

    • @David-bl1bt
      @David-bl1bt Год назад

      ​@@mediaserver8265 such is the popularity of Paul's excellent videos.

    • @rmiles7721
      @rmiles7721 Год назад +2

      Same unfortunately.

    • @RealWizardry
      @RealWizardry Год назад

      I’ll keep trying then.

    • @dylantrisciuzzi9479
      @dylantrisciuzzi9479 Год назад +1

      Still unavailable unfortunately....I was already making plans for them too lol

  • @PaulPhillipsIndy
    @PaulPhillipsIndy Год назад

    Pau, not sure if you got 'a good one' and I got the one's made at end of shift on Friday before a holiday or what, but the two emotion sensors that I bought from Amazon were trash. Horribly laggy, tons of false alarms, and not reading my presence when I'm literally 1 foot from them. Back to Amazon they go.

  • @davidw717
    @davidw717 Год назад

    I'm going to buy this, thank you Paul for bringing this to my attention.

  • @LadyoftheSmartHouse
    @LadyoftheSmartHouse Год назад +1

    I mean, as a woman, I can confirm that I do want a bespoke config YAML file!

  • @nikthefix8918
    @nikthefix8918 5 месяцев назад

    The inclusion of Modbus TCP is great as it means you could control / monitor all the devices from a bespoke DIY esp32-s3 setup (for example) using an industry standard, open and very tried and tested protocol. Writing standalone Windows / Linux utilities is also trivial as there are so many Modbus example projects online. You just need to Mod your Bus...
    Please LinknLink, start using USB C receptacles on all your products. When we see a MicroUSB it makes the product feel out-of-date.

  • @mikef3324
    @mikef3324 Год назад +1

    You got me. Already ordered one and it will be here tomorrow

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад

      Nice! At that price you’re getting a ridiculous bargain

  • @TheKhirocks
    @TheKhirocks Год назад

    Great vid as always. Wasnt gonna buy one but then i spied the discount code and gave in. 😂

  • @SnoDawg
    @SnoDawg Год назад +1

    So they are unavailable on Amazon US. Thanks a lot Paul you created a shortage.

  • @Tony92851
    @Tony92851 Год назад

    Ordered the eMotion, looks interesting. Will be playing with it next week. Thanks for the tip

  • @GaryBarry-z1n
    @GaryBarry-z1n 10 месяцев назад

    You introduced me to the Smart Home around 10yrs ago with the Broadlink RM. The video showed how to copy a Remote Controlled Plug into the RM (storing it as a lamp). These were much cheaper than Smart Plugs at the time. 5 plugs controlled but a 10 button remote. I have tried many other brands of IR/RF Controller but none will copy these remote codes. Will this Linknlink?

  • @jamesfleming1710
    @jamesfleming1710 Год назад

    Great video as usual, Paul. Always give me a smile after a day of dealing with the public at work. I'd love to set you free on some of them...
    Anyway, was looking to buy but the promo code is refusing to work for me. Too many folk used it already, maybe? What a powerful tool you are.
    Sales tool! Sales tool! Not...

  • @martinkeatings7126
    @martinkeatings7126 Год назад

    I think paul is single-handedly responsible for wiping out all of the UK's stock of this product.

  • @stuartwaudby3543
    @stuartwaudby3543 Год назад

    Looks great but out of stock in the US and UK Amazon doesn't have them.

  • @mil3k
    @mil3k Год назад +2

    Modbus is prehistiric industrial protocol 😂

  • @TheRealXyzven
    @TheRealXyzven Год назад

    Paul you WANKER, Brilliant!
    1:14 - Love how your bread creeps slowly into your mouth and then suddenly doesn't. LOL
    1:48 - Spot on mate!
    2:07 - DAMN! With this type of editing, I'm going to have to up my Patreon cause I'm getting value for my money.
    4:14 - This is where you got it wrong. Dad jokes ARE meant to be "terrible jokes". The value is in the amount of groans and "DAADDDDD" noises you solicit from the joke. And your Dad jokes are on point!
    Love it all PH, your pH value is going up. ;-) (see what I did there... I did there was... dad joke mixed with science)

  • @sierpus
    @sierpus Год назад +2

    And how it compares to aqara fp2? I know video is sponsored but would be good to compare 2 devices. I know it will not tell the zone, and I know it is cheaper, and that’s all, but how about reliability, accuracy, false/positives?
    In the 2nd question I asked for a local support as well :) it’s really needed

    • @LinknLinkSmart
      @LinknLinkSmart Год назад +1

      This is Andy from LinknLink :) FP2 from Aqara can measure the target distance so it has a zone concept. Ours is also designed by radar tech so if you are in the same range the detection accuracy is almost same but just we don't have distance measurement. But we also have some features Aqara doesn't have like downloading data for up to 3 years and the support of Modbus protocol.

  • @adamnelson5056
    @adamnelson5056 Год назад

    Modbus is a commercial grade automation language commonly used in manufacturing and BAS

  • @PhilM82
    @PhilM82 Год назад

    How did u get this to select a certain to station etc? Want to make it open certain apps etc on Apple TV if possible

  • @jewkilla0
    @jewkilla0 Год назад

    You know what.. it finally happened.. I Laughed at a Paul Hibbert joke. I feel dirty now.

  • @DavidMeggers
    @DavidMeggers Год назад

    The Amazon listing (motion detector) states the power source is AC/DC, I was Thunderstruck by this.

  • @LifeWithMatthew
    @LifeWithMatthew Год назад +2

    I'm legit surprised these use modbus. I use modbus with industrial controllers. As far as I know we're the only people who still use modbus. I use it in my personal projects because of familiarity and how easy it getting data back and forth between stuff (because I'm familiar with it) but to see it in an automation environment is just weird 🤣

  • @WillsWorkshop
    @WillsWorkshop Год назад

    No suprise out of stock and unavailable 😢

  • @blackmanxrjc
    @blackmanxrjc Год назад

    nice..but....Currently unavailable.
    We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

  • @mexicomatt212
    @mexicomatt212 Год назад

    So I hadn’t even finished the video, and went and ordered 2 emotions, so quickly as I figured they would sell out, I forgot to use the discount code! I just tried to go and order 2 more using the code and they are “Currently Unavailable”!! I think I understood correctly that they don’t need a hub, right? Cheers Paul, great video as always .

  • @myutube6422
    @myutube6422 Год назад

    Hi Paul, I've bought one of the ehub units and a number of the motion ones. In my testing, I have found that the motion/radar ones detects motion when there is no way it could have. Since you have had these for awhile, have you also seen this?

  • @JoshsSmartHome
    @JoshsSmartHome Год назад

    Great video, it’s crazy how cheap this is given the features!

  • @mexicomatt212
    @mexicomatt212 Год назад

    These are now back in stock, and Paul’s discount is still working!!

  • @ShahinFard
    @ShahinFard Год назад

    Great video, shame none are available on Amazon UK

    • @LinknLinkSmart
      @LinknLinkSmart Год назад

      Update! eMotion is back in stock, and Paul's code is still active. Thanks for your support!

  • @cyclemadkiwi
    @cyclemadkiwi Год назад

    I have been using the RM4 Pro for many years, I've now bought this linknlink blaster and a presence sensor, my question is, does this linknlink blaster need line of sight to operate the Aircon?
    My Broadlink one did need line of sight. I'm in the process of moving into a brand new house and I am going all out to automate everything, curtains and blinds as well, and soon, the Govee TV backlight and camera. Love your work.....and the humour lol

    • @wasper17
      @wasper17 Год назад

      Infrared (IR) is a line-of-sight usage (think about things like tv remotes)

    • @zephsmith3499
      @zephsmith3499 8 месяцев назад

      @@wasper17 Actually, it often bounces off walls and objects pretty well. Apparently, the link budget is pretty generous in some cases (that is, only a very tiny portion of the transmitted IR needs to hit some receivers in order to control them).
      Also penetrates many plastics; I had 8 IR controlled rope lights, and to control each separately I not only had to use a paper roll between the IR transmitter and the particular controller, I wound up having to paint all the controllers with an opaque black, because the IR signal was entering one case from the front (other end of the tube), and diffusing through two plastic box wall into the adjacent controllers.

  • @devinhedge
    @devinhedge Год назад

    I appreciated the sarcasm around ModBus. Which flavor ModBus are they using?

  • @myutube6422
    @myutube6422 Год назад

    I picked up the bridge, the others are unavailable. Could you do a video on the broadlink intergration?

  • @markw365
    @markw365 Год назад

    The specs for the RF portion only mention the ISM 433mhz frequency. If you have 315mhz or other rf controls this will not work.

  • @robertseelen2175
    @robertseelen2175 Год назад

    Please test also Homey, I would like your opinion about that.

  • @bmichael103
    @bmichael103 Год назад

    You know Paul's wife loves it when he mentions his X's in his outros. I can see the red eyes glowing and the music blaring now.

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo Год назад +4

    i laughed so hard when you used the word "trollop." i 100% agree with that label in the case context. it's a british word that has no precise english equivalent.

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +3

      I love the idea of a BBC newsreader just uttering the word trollop after a long pause 😂

  • @connclissmann6514
    @connclissmann6514 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. I'm still looking for a RF controller for 866Mhz, used by a curtain controller from Italy. Any ideas?

  • @evel2706
    @evel2706 Год назад +2

    If u are using Homeassistent with a ZigBee Stick just get a Tuya MM Wave Sensor for 14$ its plug and play.

  • @fabriglas
    @fabriglas Год назад

    How accurate out of the box is it for temperature? I am sick of the others they are great a data gathering but shit at temperature reading

  • @ReadyMixtureSequence
    @ReadyMixtureSequence Год назад

    And my apologies I've just seen the discount code !!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh😅 head down in shame !!!!! Keep up the good work (head blown up)

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Год назад

    Happy Saturday Paul, thanks.

  • @icarossavvides2641
    @icarossavvides2641 Год назад

    ModBus is a historic control bus protocol.

  • @rizzyknows
    @rizzyknows Год назад +1

    Motion sensor not available?

  • @jamesbrittain9564
    @jamesbrittain9564 Год назад +1

    Would love to purchase Paul, but the links state they are no longer available :(

    • @LinknLinkSmart
      @LinknLinkSmart Год назад +1

      We're working diligently to address this issue, and we're aiming to have them back in stock within the next 3-4 weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

  • @shaesghostboo
    @shaesghostboo Год назад

    You had me at Steven He! LOL

  • @martinbower2915
    @martinbower2915 Год назад

    mine arrived today, it asked me to update the firmware and then it worked just fine. I'm not sure how to test the presence sensor, the app just shows "motion detected". The motion sensor is out of stock now

  • @imranghafoor7639
    @imranghafoor7639 Год назад

    Looks promising. I've been in touch with linknlink and they said this can work through wood or plastic. Could you test to see how it would work hidden in a kitchen unit. I was thinking to mount it on the inside of the door as I have a power supply there and it would keep it hidden. Got to keep the missus happy!!

  • @valitocardoso4643
    @valitocardoso4643 Год назад

    Bossman, I plan to buy two big Echo 4th Gen and one Amazon Echo Sub. Could you please help me with the reviews and how it will sound? Thanks 👍👊

  • @troyg1337
    @troyg1337 Год назад

    Just curious....if you use this to save electricity and they do stuff that quickly....why have it set to 5 minutes of no presence....save more electricity and change it to like 30 second's

  • @shaunbostock769
    @shaunbostock769 Год назад +1

    Just bought the ehub thanks for the discount code saved £10.80. Ir blaster and rf blaster for £43. Bang on

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +2

      AND radar presence detection!!

  • @xmacleodx
    @xmacleodx Год назад

    I purchased two of the hubs, but I find they are slow to report occupancy. Paul did you find this? I have set them up near the kids bed rooms to turn on hall lights and most of the time it misses the trigger due them not seeing anyone (adults or children)

  • @laurentweisgerber3846
    @laurentweisgerber3846 7 дней назад

    I think the biggest let down is the micro USB or is it even mini like they write on th homepage?

  • @ALoulie
    @ALoulie Год назад

    Doesn't work with Google Home automations atm but then again what does...

  • @mikerolfe5100
    @mikerolfe5100 Год назад +1

    Has anyone managed to get the temp sensor to work with routines? I snapped one up as soon as I saw this video but it doesn't seem to work with either scenes or routines. Sadly if you want to trigger anything with the temp sensor it seems it's pretty much useless, at least it wasn't expensive, oh well.

    • @pretor706
      @pretor706 Год назад

      Same here

    • @LinknLinkSmart
      @LinknLinkSmart Год назад +1

      I'm really sorry for the delayed response. You might want to check out our RUclips video where we demonstrate how to use the temp sensor with Alexa routines. It provides a step-by-step guide that could be helpful for you. Thanks for your patience!

    • @LinknLinkSmart
      @LinknLinkSmart Год назад

      I'm really sorry for the delayed response. You might want to check out our RUclips video where we demonstrate how to use the temp sensor with Alexa routines. It provides a step-by-step guide that could be helpful for you. Thanks for your patience!@@pretor706

    • @mikerolfe5100
      @mikerolfe5100 Год назад

      @@LinknLinkSmart I was lucky enough to work with Andy from your team who was amazing, so helpful. It's all working fine now, I've just been through some fine tuning :-)

  • @nefariou5
    @nefariou5 Год назад

    i previously bought the switchbot temperature meters you reviewed in the past and love them, they also work with alexa and you can ask for the temperature with those. So don't really need the linknlink's for temperature, but I am going to get these for the motion sensors as I previously Bought the Shelly motion you reviewed, but it turned out you couldnt do anything smart with the motion sensor so couldnt use it for anything.
    My only concern is using them for any automation will probably fail if you don't move much (such as watching tv on the sofa), or sleeping. it would be nice to be able to detect if no one's home and turn on a security camera and turn off any lights left on etc, but we'll see.
    Edit: as expected these motion sensors don't detect motion when you're not moving much such as sitting on the sofa watching tv, or sleeping in bed, so it's not great for enabling an alarm system etc.
    You do have the option to set routine time periods. So you can perform an alexa action when no motion for 30 minutes etc. But even at 30 minutes it fires as no motion if we're just watching tv or sleeping. I think the only real option is the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 but recent reviews state that is extremely buggy and unreliable, unfortunately.

    • @David-bl1bt
      @David-bl1bt Год назад

      For the price it's well worth buying one and then experiment.

  • @johnnybegoode13
    @johnnybegoode13 Год назад +1

    Love the HA joke!😂

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      That took soooooo long to try to memorise and I STILL had to separate it up! 🤣

  • @Jaw0lf
    @Jaw0lf Год назад +1

    I live near Lincoln, so ity could be a Lincoln LinknLink!!!

  • @randbaldwin
    @randbaldwin Год назад

    That logo though. You didn't comment on it? Yeah, THAT one.

  • @dave6426
    @dave6426 Год назад +2

    hi I bought the person sensor, I cannot connect to alexa, opened the alexa app, and follow the instructions, get a 404 error when trying to enable the skill, also alexa app can't find the skill either. it does work the person detected is very reliable, just can't connect to alexa to turn lights off.

    • @etsgayemay
      @etsgayemay Год назад +2

      Same here

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад

      Doesn’t sound like you’re using the same method I did. In the LinknLink app click the me tab, then third party service, then Alexa and then click link now. I just did it, works fine.

    • @etsgayemay
      @etsgayemay Год назад +1

      I am using the same method. Spent some time talking to LinknLink. They're having problems with the skill for users in UK, Ireland and Canada and are hoping to have the situation sorted within 3 days.

    • @dave6426
      @dave6426 Год назад

      @@paulhibbert yeah did exactly that 404 not found everytime 😞

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      I messaged LinknLink to ask them about it this morning and they say they were aware of an issue affecting some people in the uk. It’s fixed now apparently!

  • @Dazza2292
    @Dazza2292 Год назад +1

    You can pick them up 37 quid for the three of them, now im debating as i don't actually need them 😂🤷

  • @eldaria
    @eldaria Год назад

    You don't touch on this subject, but with all the various devices with their own app, does this only work using their cloud? Also with such a low price point what is their long term income strategy. Will that said cloud all of a sudden have a monthly cost to be used? Or will they go bust and then the device will stop working?

  • @jaishpuri7001
    @jaishpuri7001 Год назад +2

    Can’t seem to get the promo code to work on Amazon uk

    • @HXtunes
      @HXtunes Год назад +1

      Me neither?

    • @ricstanden
      @ricstanden Год назад +1

      Me too! Says code is not valid

    • @jaishpuri7001
      @jaishpuri7001 Год назад

      Now doesn’t seem to be available

  • @David-bl1bt
    @David-bl1bt Год назад

    Paul, is there a sensitivity adjustment? Necessary to prevent false triggers such as a curtain blowing in the breeze or the moving blades of a fan perhaps.
    Do you have any idea of the detection range, im thonking of in a long hallway to turn on lights perhaps

  • @gazzasb5
    @gazzasb5 Год назад +1

    Love the videos Paul have been a long time sub but can you do more of these affordable tech videos cheers

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +4

      There are so few affordable technology products that I can only really do them now and then. I’ll try though dude!

  • @christopherschulz6381
    @christopherschulz6381 Год назад

    Is there any talk in regards to adding HomeKit capability?

  • @ctjohnk
    @ctjohnk Год назад

    Paul, you get me all excited, but then I find out it's unavailable from Amazon. Such a tease.

  • @chrisweaver41
    @chrisweaver41 Год назад

    Seems only eTHS available in US

  • @keithjohnston1981
    @keithjohnston1981 Год назад +2

    Excellent video as always. I suppose the only bit missing is ambient light based routines on the e-motion as I would only want the lights to come on if the ambient light wasn’t enough. Can it do this are you aware?

    • @paulhibbert
      @paulhibbert  Год назад +1

      You could add a condition to the Alexa routine to only run between certain hours, but that's as clever as it gets for now. If you were using the linknlink ecosystem then that has more conditions for routines than Alexa does. If you can brave the modbus thing it's all pretty open and then obviously home assistant could then use conditions

  • @tallman431
    @tallman431 Год назад

    Careful Paul Will Smith may come around and slap your face for calling his wife a “trollop”😂😂

  • @iainlroy
    @iainlroy Год назад

    Hi Paul, great video as usual, you talk about your tv and set top box, is that a Sky Q box ?

  • @geek-geek
    @geek-geek Год назад

    would love to see homebridge support for these devices

  • @ericapelz260
    @ericapelz260 Год назад

    Node Red also speaks ModBus--though I've yet to do it, so I can't say how terrible it might be.

  • @EdwardEnglish91
    @EdwardEnglish91 Год назад

    is there a source on how to make that thing work wit home assistant? actually google didn't dig up anything...

  • @CharlFasching
    @CharlFasching Год назад

    Thanks for another great gem Paul, a smart gem. I recently bought a switchBot Hub2, it also does Temp/Humidity and IR. Granted It does not do Radar, that's cool. My question is, would it be worth getting too.

  • @tannermorris8956
    @tannermorris8956 Год назад

    Great video! I’m assuming they work off of the wifi? Not zigbee or zwave? You may have mentioned it in the video and I missed it.

  • @HXtunes
    @HXtunes Год назад

    Just seen the subtle promotion of your book on Automate Your Life 😂 Discount code not working in UK😢