msgreenf Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 very cool idea Riley! I want to set it up at my house as well. would HS105 work or does it not have energy monitoring?Has to be energy monitoring. You actually leave the tp link on 24/7 and use the energy monitoring variablesSent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 3 hours ago, chopedogg88 said: very cool idea Riley! I want to set it up at my house as well. would HS105 work or does it not have energy monitoring? Thanks, Ari! Definitely need energy monitoring for this. This was why I had you switch that plug to my laundry room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I get that you need energy monitoring, the question was really does the hs105 do energy monitoring. Amazon shows it as the newer model of the hs110 that's why I asked. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, chopedogg88 said: I get that you need energy monitoring, the question was really does the hs105 do energy monitoring. Amazon shows it as the newer model of the hs110 that's why I asked. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Ari, sorry for for the lack of clarity there. I can confirm with you that I have HS105s and HS110s and only the HS110s do the energy monitoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 3 hours ago, chopedogg88 said: I get that you need energy monitoring, the question was really does the hs105 do energy monitoring. Amazon shows it as the newer model of the hs110 that's why I asked. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Or you get a HS300 and do your washer, dryer and 4 other devices in your laundry (maybe put your iron on a timer so that if it detects energy for over x minutes it auto turns off the outlet?). Darkimedes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 We actually created the following icons for this reason. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/experience-button-suite turls and msgreenf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, alanchow said: We actually created the following icons for this reason. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/experience-button-suite I am using aeon labs energy meters and a vera hub integrated with those as well as sending notifications when they go off based on the geofence only to the people that are home Lots of Alexa and Google home commands which sound like the Google ones will be dead end of August Zwave sensor in the mailbox Sonos play3s in the kids rooms to activate silent mode when playing because they are sleeping which disables the doorbell chime and family room default volume Experience buttons to show feedback and timer feedback when running Door and motion sensors to kick on lights Experience buttons to enable/disable media scenes Chromecast audios plugged into the audio matrix with programming to turn the zone on/off with signal Custom button on sr260 that saves snapshot in the room, launches the nest app for my doorbell then when I press cancel it restores the snapshot Geofences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrader Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 18 hours ago, rea said: I recently added one of the TP-Link energy monitoring plugs (HS110) to my washing machine. When the cycle finishes, I programmed an announcement telling us the load needs changed and, because we are really good at ignoring things, I have a C4 push notification sent to our phones 15 minutes later to remind us (probably need to send notifications about 3 more times though). I use the Chowmain TP-Link and Advanced Announcements drivers for this. I have done something similar using the power sensing feature on a C4 Wireless Outlet Switch on the dryer. When the dryer finishes an announcement is played throughout the house. rea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBill Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 19 hours ago, rea said: I recently added one of the TP-Link energy monitoring plugs (HS110) to my washing machine. When the cycle finishes, I programmed an announcement telling us the load needs changed and, because we are really good at ignoring things, I have a C4 push notification sent to our phones 15 minutes later to remind us (probably need to send notifications about 3 more times though). I use the Chowmain TP-Link and Advanced Announcements drivers for this. We had the same issue - we resolved it with Alexa - "Alexa set a washer timer for 23 minutes." "Alexa set a dryer timer for 35 minutes." The ability to name your timers is a wonderful thing as you no longer need a reminder why you set the timer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 We had the same issue - we resolved it with Alexa - "Alexa set a washer timer for 23 minutes." "Alexa set a dryer timer for 35 minutes." The ability to name your timers is a wonderful thing as you no longer need a reminder why you set the timer.But that is something else you have to do... Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 2:30 PM, rea said: I recently added one of the TP-Link energy monitoring plugs (HS110) to my washing machine. When the cycle finishes, I programmed an announcement telling us the load needs changed and, because we are really good at ignoring things, I have a C4 push notification sent to our phones 15 minutes later to remind us (probably need to send notifications about 3 more times though). I use the Chowmain TP-Link and Advanced Announcements drivers for this. Ok - I took the bait and ordered a HS110 to try this! What advantages does the Chowman Advanced Announcements driver give you over the normal Announcements agent? Just the text-to-speech? What does your programming look like for the announcement? Do you just look for the VARIABLE reported by the HS110 to fall below a certain number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 3 hours ago, LollerAgent said: Ok - I took the bait and ordered a HS110 to try this! What advantages does the Chowman Advanced Announcements driver give you over the normal Announcements agent? Just the text-to-speech? --Yeah, the text to speech is basically what you're getting as the driver still actually uses the Announcements agent to send the announcement. EDIT: I should add that it does allow you to insert things like current time, temp, date, weather, etc. A couple of other options out there in the announcements driver world, too. What does your programming look like for the announcement? Do you just look for the VARIABLE reported by the HS110 to fall below a certain number? --When you get the HS110 added to your system, you will have to input minimum and max watts in the Properties of the driver for the device. You'll have to test your washer out to see if draws any idle power and then add a proper value in. Once you've got that, the driver has programming based off when the HS110 reaches minimum wattage and you just call your announcement off of that event. @alanchow has a really nice example of how to program off of the HS110 in the driver documentation too. LollerAgent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 and maybe do a push notification too? I do push notifications so I get it even when I am out of the house... rea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, msgreenf said: and maybe do a push notification too? I do push notifications so I get it even when I am out of the house... Oh yeah, definitely agree and I do the same. @LollerAgent, I just setup a timer for this that starts with the HS110 event (minimum power reached) and sends the notification when the timer expires. LollerAgent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I would like to monitor the usage of my in-wall AC/Heater at a remote rental property. However its plugged into a 240v circuit with a 30A breaker. I'm guessing the HS110 won't work with that setup? anything that will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 According to this, the HS110 works up to 240V: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1390/ YMMV... :) RyanE msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 thanks Ryan, I somehow missed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, chopedogg88 said: thanks Ryan, I somehow missed that Ari, looks like max load on the HS110 is 15A (https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-plug-energy-monitoring-hs110). I'm not sure any of the WiFi controlled plugs (from any any brand) will handle anything over 15A. I have seen this Aeotec Zwave switch (https://aeotec.com/outdoor-z-wave-switch/) designed for appliances that will handle up to 40A. Looks much more involved than the simple WiFi plugs, but you could at least pair with a Zwave hub and control/monitor remotely still. RyanE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wattsup Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Saturn south make energy monitoring relays rated up to 40A and chowmein has a c4 driver for intergration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Not sure if this will help but maybe a 240 to 110 relay and monitor the relay? https://www.amazon.com/Elk-Contactor-Lockable-Structured-Enclosure/dp/B004HMZOUS I plan to use this relay to allow C4 to control infared heaters w/out paying for a 2k unit they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Not sure if this will help but maybe a 240 to 110 relay and monitor the relay? https://www.amazon.com/Elk-Contactor-Lockable-Structured-Enclosure/dp/B004HMZOUS I plan to use this relay to allow C4 to control infared heaters w/out paying for a 2k unit they want. How do you plan to use the relay? With dryers you want to monitor the wattage Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4CA Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Can someone post screenshots of the programming for the HS110? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, C4CA said: Can someone post screenshots of the programming for the HS110? Thank you Check the section labelled 'Monitoring and Managing Power with HS110' in the PDF installation guide. PDF Installation Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 7:37 PM, TexasBill said: Alexa to voice control the house. What driver you using for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 11:50 AM, msgreenf said: How do you plan to use the relay? With dryers you want to monitor the wattage Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Yeah was trying to find a cheaper solution. Not sure if you can monitor the 110v for voltage changes to indicate on or off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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