Best products from r/openhab
We found 5 comments on r/openhab discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 5 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5 Z-Wave Hub Z-Wave Plus USB to Create Gateway (Ordinary White)
- Works with Windows / Mac / Linux / Raspberry Pi 4 (2020 upgrade) to create a zwave hub for control of Z-Wave plus and Zwave devices, Tiny but powerful
- 1.1 x 0.4 x 3.5 inches in size and capable of controlling up to 232 different Z-Wave devices. package: 1x Z-Stick Gen5, 1x Manual, the others are not included
- Can be used to upgrade the firmware of compatible Z-Wave Plus devices that can accept OTA / wirelss firmware upgrades
- Compatible with Z-Wave enabled, home automation software including Home Assistant, Home Seer, Indigo 7, OpenHab, and OpenHab2. No software included
- Z-Wave Plus certified. Certification number: ZC10-15060006
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2. JANSANE SCT-013-000 100A Non-invasive AC Current Sensor Split-Core Clamp Current Transformer
- This ac current sensor used for measuring alternating current, particularly used for whole building consumption or generation.
- This split core transformer is particularly suitable for DIY use and it works well with arduino and raspberry pi.
- Use this split core current sensor to build your own energy monitor, reducing your power usage, or use it build an over-current protection device for an AC load.
- Input Current: 0~100A AC; Length of Leading Wire: 1m; Two Form of Output: current output or voltage output (burden resistor needed to add); Cable Jack: 3.5mm (like a headphone jack).
- Suitable for lighting equipment, AC motors, air compressors, monitoring, current measurement and over-current protection
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3. Leviton DZPA1-2BW Decora Smart Plug-in Outlet with Z-Wave Technology, White, Repeater/Range Extender
- Z-WAVE PLUS CERTIFIED: requires Z-Wave hub such as SmartThings or Wink
- VOICE CONTROL: works with Alexa (Z-Wave hub required, Alexa device and hub sold separately)
- CONTROL: Provides 15A, 120 VAC NEMA 5-15R grounding receptacle for use with a wide variety of lamps and appliances
- LEVITON: Making your home smarter and safer since 1906. Designed, engineered, and supported in USA with a 5-Year Limited .
- SMART: Protected memory maintains ON/OFF status of loads and during minor power fluctuations
- RATINGS: LED and CFL up to 600W, incandescent/fluorescent/halogen up to 1800W, ½ HP Motor Loads
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4. Aeotec by Aeon Labs ZW095 ZW095-A Home Energy Meter Gen5 Small White
- Keep track of real-time electricity usage with 99% accuracy that reflects how much energy is costing you with this wireless Z-Wave Plus monitor (max 492 feet wireless range).
- Each box comes with 1 monitor and 2 clamps to detect two separate loads, each clamp meters up to 200 amps under 120 voltages.
- The monitor connects to mains power of the 2 phases system in the electricity box, as such a professional electrician may required for installation.
- Compatible with certified Z-Wave gateways including: SmartThings, Indigo 7, Home Seer, Vera, Open Z-Wave, Open HUB, Zipabox, Qolsys IQ Panel, Home Assistant and more.
- Z-Wave Plus certified for quicker response time, better wireless range up to 490 feet in open space, and additional wireless security encryption. Certification number: ZC10-15040002.
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5. Eve Energy - Smart Plug & Power Meter with built-in schedules, switch a connected lamp or device on & off, voice control, no bridge necessary, Bluetooth Low Energy (Apple HomeKit)
Switch your appliances on and off with a simple tap or Siri voice commandUse built-in schedules to automatically switch devicesSee how much power your connected appliances are usingHomeKit-enabled for unparalleled ease of use and advanced securitySet up easily thanks to a direct connection via Bluet...
Welcome to OpenHab! I've been using OpenHabian on a Raspberry PI for over a year and I love it.
Here's a link for steps to install OpenHabian on a Raspberry PI.
I'm not sure if it's the best Zwave stick but I use the Aeotec Z-stick Gen 5. I've been using it for over a year and it works great, I haven't had any problems. Getting my Zwave stuff working was the first thing I did when I started using OpenHab, so I'm a little foggy on the setup steps. I think I referenced this link to setup my Zwave stick with my OpenHabian. I don't remember using a guide to setup the Zwave stick. I'll poke around to see if I can find one.
If you haven't already, I would recommend reading through the Overview section on the OpenHab website before starting to setup the Zwave stick. That will walk you though the main concepts of OpenHab. If you need more help let me know. I would be happy to offer recommendations for different sensors and actuators that have worked well for me.
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Yes I would put a current clamp on the wire like this
JANSANE SCT-013-000 100A Non-invasive AC Current Sensor Split-Core Clamp Current Transformer for Arduino Raspberry pi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8SXQ13/
In an application like this
https://youtu.be/Z3YSHhS39Bc
You will need a burden resistor along with the circuit he describes.
If you don't care about the voltage or watthour consumption then you shouldn't need anything else but the current clamp. I personally use esps which can be programmed with the arduino ide. However just find a nice tutorial you feel is complete(if not video above) and use what they use.
You can ultimately program it to text (via email) when some time period passes and current is still being consumed. Or to turn on another relay which can send power to something else like a light or siren etc
I haven't used that, i have a few of these, i can confirm they work well (with a zwave dongle), but no energy monitoring.