Mastodawn

I am half minded to begin the switch of our smart home stuff to Matter for future proofing, but a decent hub is a bit beyond my budget right now, so needing a smart plug for the fan in the studio, got the £6 SmartLife one from Amazon

#SmartHome #SmartPlug #HomeAssistant

AllTheThingsBest Mar 19

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug Review
https://www.allthethings.best/thirdreality-zigbee-smart-plug-review
If you are looking at smart plugs and came across the THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug, you might be wondering if it is worth adding to your home. There are a lot of smart plugs out there, and many of them look the same on the surface.
#reviews #smartplug #zigbee

Arnd Layer Mar 7

RE: https://mastodon.social/@iamlayer8/115208626947170109

So it looks like the #AnkerSolarBank3 can only use about 6 #SmartPlug|s in smart plug mode. That drastically limits my ability to consume my solar power production directly. Last night my battery was already only down to 50%.
This is due to bad documentation and the missing ability to invert the signal from the #SmartMeter in the system configuration.

#L8goesSolarElectric #PluginSolar #BalkonSolar

Earth Notes Feb 13

On the LIME Energy Saving Plug: Review (2011) - Read how this simple helpful gadget chopped the watts to save cash and carbon! #smartPlug #frugal #cutCarbon - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-LIME-energy-saving-plug-REVIEW.html

On the LIME Energy Saving Plug: Review (2011)

Read how this simple helpful gadget chopped the watts to save cash and carbon! #smartPlug #frugal #cutCarbon

Hackaday [Unofficial]Feb 7

A Failed SwitchBot Plug Mini and Cooking Electrolytics

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/07/a-failed-switchbot-plug-mini-and-cooking-electrolytics/

13 Feb 7

A Failed SwitchBot Plug Mini and Cooking Electrolytics https://hackaday.com/2026/02/07/a-failed-switchbot-plug-mini-and-cooking-electrolytics/
#RepairHacks #Autopsy #Internetofthings #Smartplug

A Failed SwitchBot Plug Mini And Cooking Electrolytics

Poorly designed PCBs and enclosures that slowly cook the electrolytic capacitors within are a common failure scenario in general, but they seem especially prevalent in so-called Internet-of-Things …

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Marcus | Storage Expert 🇺🇸Jan 25

Storage Fault Analysis: SolarEdge

SolarEdge Smart Plug Logic Conflict Troubleshooting

#SolarEdge #SmartPlug #LogicConflict

🔍 Full Report: https://www.storagefaults.com/solaredge/smart-plug/solaredge-smart-plug-logic-conflict

SolarEdge Smart Plug Logic Conflict Troubleshooting -... | storagefaults.com

Troubleshoot Logic Conflict errors between SolarEdge Smart Plugs and batteries in hybrid inverter systems. Expert diagnostics and solutions for residential users.

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AllTheThingsBest Dec 11

Shelly Launches New Smart Plug with Professional Grade Smart Tech
https://www.allthethings.best/shelly-launches-new-smart-plug-with-professional-grade-smart-tech
Shelly Group has announced the release of its new Shelly Plug Gen4 smart plug. The company, which works in home automation and smart building products, says this plug is now available in the United States.
#news #shelly #smartplug