Nice! thanks for the links
I'm already running a few picos in place of switches - absolutely love that.
Welcome! You may want to check the high end trim on the switch. There's advanced info to check it or adjust it here http://www.casetawireless.com/Documents/0301710a_Caseta Advanced Inst.pdf Basically these switches can set an artificially lower "full on" level (and the same for the low end).
Here's a page with the dimensions of the dimmer: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/369831_ENG.pdf
Lastly, one benefit of the Pico switches is that they sit at the front of the box. I had a 3 way switch where one of the boxes was crammed full of wires. I put the Caseta on the other box, which allowed me to easily install the thin Pico on the full box. If you don't know what I'm talking about, search for PICO-WBX-ADAPT. That's an adapter plate that a Pico switch goes into - no device inside the box needed.
I know the Linear WD500z have wires coming out that you have to terminate with wire nuts, so they take up a good bit of space. But the leviton's that I got have terminals instead of pigtails so that might work better for you: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...ite-Ivory-Lite-Almond-R02-DZR15-1LZ/205298666
No way I'd pay for that.
Buy a $100 android tablet (or phone) and stick it on the wall. Does Wink and so much more.
Mine is my wink interface, weather station, camera monitor, and harmony remote. Works great.
It looks like this forum has really picked up since Christmas! Perhaps a sign that critical mass has been achieved: Big(ger) use base -> More profit to Wink -> better support -> Repeat.
The support issue is going to be critical. As has been noted here (kudos to Kaido), this seems to be the preeminent forum, but is there anything else? For instance, in the video posted by ramblinwreck001 I just happened to learn by watching that the dimmer level could be controlled by the yellow ring of the light or group. Never knew that! And certainly didn't see it documented. Is there a better source of continuing documentation?
What measures do you take to keep Wink secure?
Wink uses similar security technology as online banking and includes certification encryption, two factor authentication for all system administrators, and regular security audits. Additionally, we follow various standards depending on the protocol. We also encourage customers to practice smart security practices, like securing their wireless network and using strong passwords.
What does Wink do with my data and information?
All that is needed to create a Wink account is an email address and password. Since Wink is free to use, we dont ask for your address or credit card information. Wink does not sell or share personal data about our users. Our data is aggregated and anonymized to determine collective group patterns that help us improve the app based on how people are using it.
I am using UBISlate 7Ci to control my WINK hub BETA. I paid 45$ CDN for it.
the only drawback is it does not work with GooglePlay because they use proprietary app.
To go around this I just use App Backup and Restore on my cell to get the Wink apk or any other apps ask I need and move it to 7Ci with USB key (USB dongle cable include with 7Ci) or I use WiFi file transfer apps.
Yep, it would be nice to have a time stamp in the app for the trippers. I have a robot for each of my doors that sends a notification to my phone when they are opened and I get a time stamp on the notification.
I have a couple of updates on the Tripper:
1. The Wink application on my Nexus 7 (Android 4.4) DOES show Tripper activity logs. I would think you'd see two entries for each event (one OPEN event and one CLOSE event), but that doesn't seem to be the case. It is only logging one of the events (not sure which; I'll have to test more). I do not see this same log information on the iOS version (iPad 4 running iOS 8.1), however.
2. One Tripper is showing low battery already (what the heck?!?!). I've had it in use only for a few days. For those of you who don't know, I have the Trippers mounted to monitor two of my garage doors. With testing and normal use, it may have seen 20 - 30 open/close cycles. The report is either faulty or I'll have to swap batteries soon; I think I'll keep an eye on it to see if the battery really does die. I find it really hard to believe it is really low. I did drop that Tripper a couple of times during testing but it still reports accurately.
I also have a concern about server-side security, in terms of who is watching what in my system, which is why I refuse to connect my webcams to the system. In the post-Snowden era where we know exactly how much access the government has to our digital lives & what abuses have gone on with people who have access behind closed doors, I for one would like a little more explanation than the sparse two paragraphs in their FAQ:
http://www.wink.com/help/faq/#security
One Tripper is showing low battery already (what the heck?!?!). I've had it in use only for a few days. For those of you who don't know, I have the Trippers mounted to monitor two of my garage doors. With testing and normal use, it may have seen 20 - 30 open/close cycles. The report is either faulty or I'll have to swap batteries soon; I think I'll keep an eye on it to see if the battery really does die. I find it really hard to believe it is really low. I did drop that Tripper a couple of times during testing but it still reports accurately.
Yeah, that's one reason why I am really reluctant to implement door locks, garage door openers, and cameras with this system. I know I sound paranoid, but I'm afraid that a breach could expose garage door openers, door locks, etc. to exploits.
Hey guys first post here. I just ordered a wink hub and some other goodies on Monday from Wink. I have not gotten a shipping email or anything. I emailed them a few days ago inquiring if it had shipped yet and have yet to get a response. Thanks!
Nice! thanks for the links
I'm already running a few picos in place of switches - absolutely love that.
Also, is there any official word about homekit certification, I thought all homekit devices had to have a certain chip with pre-loaded apple homekit firmware?
Anyone running the Relay without a Wink hub? I took my hub back after reading that the Relay could take its place, but now Wink support is telling me I should get a hub becuase the Relay easily gets confused as to what on/off state the light is in.
That would be pretty lame, considering a 2-pack of CR2032 batteries is like $6 at Home Depot; the Trippers are $40 for a 2-pack, making them $20 each, and at $3 a pop per battery, you're spending 15% of the original purchase price in a replacement battery right off the bat. Yuck!
When you unboxed them, were they shipped touching each other? Maybe they kept tripping in the box from the factory or something.
I'm trying to stay on the wink bandwagon, but i'm about to jump and go to smartthings if they won't start getting more involved with their customers
Holy crap, is that really $37.99?!
I'd like to buy another set of Trippers and weatherproof at least one for outdoor use, but I think I'll wait a couple of weeks to see how these hold up. FWIW, these are the kinds of devices that Quirky needs to be releasing -- cheap, easy to install, and at least so far, relatively accurate.
I don't know much about SmartThings -- is it completely cloud-based too?
EDIT: NM, it appears to use the cloud as well.