The Wink home automation thread

[IndyColtsFan]

So, in my office, I have a light switch with two switches:

1. First switch controls the light on the ceiling fan.
2. Second switch controls the ceiling fan.

What are my options to replace that switch with a smart switch that can handle both the light and the ceiling fan? I'd prefer something that is SmartThings compatible as well. I've looked at TAPT but so far can't tell if it can handle the fan portion. GE does have a Z-Wave fan controller but it won't handle the light too.

 

[big rob]

Does anybody have the wink Overflow sensors, yet? Do the work well?
Thank you again

Wink is sending me two to beta test next week, once I see how well/fast/accurate they are I will report back.

 

[MjnMixael]

So, in my office, I have a light switch with two switches:

1. First switch controls the light on the ceiling fan.
2. Second switch controls the ceiling fan.

What are my options to replace that switch with a smart switch that can handle both the light and the ceiling fan? I'd prefer something that is SmartThings compatible as well. I've looked at TAPT but so far can't tell if it can handle the fan portion. GE does have a Z-Wave fan controller but it won't handle the light too.

Honestly, if you were even a little handy, I would remove that single-gang box completely and put in a 2-gang. The hardest part about that job is removing the old switch box.

 

[FreddieT]

Honestly, if you were even a little handy, I would remove that single-gang box completely and put in a 2-gang. The hardest part about that job is removing the old switch box.

Might be a little challenging, but the use of a reciprocating saw adds the touch of fun!

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Honestly, if you were even a little handy, I would remove that single-gang box completely and put in a 2-gang. The hardest part about that job is removing the old switch box.

It is a double -- two switches side-by-side.

 

[MjnMixael]

It is a double -- two switches side-by-side.

That's easy then! Just install two separate switches, one for the light, one for the fan side by side. I say this because I have not seen any thing like Tapt that has two buttons but is rated to run a fan.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

That's easy then! Just install two separate switches, one for the light, one for the fan side by side. I say this because I have not seen any thing like Tapt that has two buttons but is rated to run a fan.

Yeah, I was hoping to replace them with one switch. I see GE has a Z-wave fan controller. Any others?

 

[JFHughes08088]

Any electrician PLEASE comment here but I believe he can wirenut the neutral (white) wires from each switch together. Both black LINE wires to one terminal, both black LOAD wires to the other terminal on the tapt. It should work so long as he doesn't attempt to install a dimmable switch. The fan won't respond well to a dimmer.

 

[Patel Electric]

JFHughes08088 is correct about the two blk lines and two black loads ( if they are in fact blk, One could be red ). The white wires will most probably already be marretted together. I am an electrician, however this is my opinion based on typical home wiring. I would defintly test wires yourself or have someone qualified come check it.

If you do end up combining both switches into one, then yes, don't use a dimmer.
However, then your fan will be running at full tilt, not ideal in some cases.

I too am looking to replace my fan switch with something that's works with Wink/STv2. Haven't found anything with a 3 speed setting, yet.

 

[smhawkes]

Any news on when Smart Things 2 will be out? As it is with Wink I usually have to repeatedly open and close my front door when I get home from work to get my lights to turn on. Some times it is more than 30 seconds before I get a notification from the tripper and still no lights turning on. I feel like an idiot just trying to turn on my lights without pulling my phone out.

 

[MjnMixael]

JFHughes08088 is correct about the two blk lines and two black loads ( if they are in fact blk, One could be red ). The white wires will most probably already be marretted together. I am an electrician, however this is my opinion based on typical home wiring. I would defintly test wires yourself or have someone qualified come check it.

If you do end up combining both switches into one, then yes, don't use a dimmer.
However, then your fan will be running at full tilt, not ideal in some cases.

I too am looking to replace my fan switch with something that's works with Wink/STv2. Haven't found anything with a 3 speed setting, yet.

You should really make sure Tapt or whatever switch you are choosing is rated for fan loads... Smart switches have many more sensitive electronic parts than your generic switch. Long term use at non-rated levels could cause damage and failure. I'd hate to have to replace a $60 switch because I didn't care to check the details.

 

[quagga]

You should really make sure Tapt or whatever switch you are choosing is rated for fan loads... Smart switches have many more sensitive electronic parts than your generic switch. Long term use at non-rated levels could cause damage and failure. I'd hate to have to replace a $60 switch because I didn't care to check the details.

The Quirky site lists the Tapt as supporting 15A so would be ok I'd think. However, my understanding is that a tapt is one physical switch and one smart button. The second button doesn't flip a physical circuit.

I think the GE, leviton, or aeotec would be options for physical smart switches (but you'd need 2). The lutron work with Wink but not ST (yet as far as I know).

 

[JFHughes08088]

15 amp should be fine. The romex to the switch (assuming its been built to recent code) is most likely rated to 15 amps

 

[IndyColtsFan]

JFHughes08088 is correct about the two blk lines and two black loads ( if they are in fact blk, One could be red ). The white wires will most probably already be marretted together. I am an electrician, however this is my opinion based on typical home wiring. I would defintly test wires yourself or have someone qualified come check it.

If you do end up combining both switches into one, then yes, don't use a dimmer.
However, then your fan will be running at full tilt, not ideal in some cases.

I too am looking to replace my fan switch with something that's works with Wink/STv2. Haven't found anything with a 3 speed setting, yet.

This GE Z-wave, 3 speed fan switch is Wink compatible:

http://www.amazon.com/12730-Z-Wave-3-Speed-In-Wall-Control/dp/B00PYMGVVQ

 

[IndyColtsFan]

You should really make sure Tapt or whatever switch you are choosing is rated for fan loads... Smart switches have many more sensitive electronic parts than your generic switch. Long term use at non-rated levels could cause damage and failure. I'd hate to have to replace a $60 switch because I didn't care to check the details.

Yeah, that's what I was getting at -- the motor load of the fan and a switch certified to handle it for small-medium fans.

 

[quagga]

Any news on when Smart Things 2 will be out?

I think you are better off scrolling through their community site to see what news you can get from there. Many of us are waiting as well. This is the most recent news I've seen.

 

[CAL7]

At least ST has some kind of plan. It'd be nice to hear something from Wink. Has there been ANY discussion of a Wv2?

 

[big rob]

3.0 of the ios/android app will support schedules/robots with sunset/sunrise.

 

[JFHughes08088]

Source?

 

[tsuprano]

Well, looks like I will be adding a Rheem hot water heater to the mix...came home last night to find my current unit leaking....does anyone have and experience with the Rheem unit and wink?

 

[Kaido]

I think you are better off scrolling through their community site to see what news you can get from there. Many of us are waiting as well. This is the most recent news I've seen.

First post:

The hub v2, is in beta right now. The reason we have pushed it back is to minimize the aches for v1 owners and to test it in a ton of different environments before it's out. We've sneaked peaked it before at a developer discussion in the past, and so we did again, yesterday. I personally just got my hub to beta test last night. Is it far behind on launch? Probably not. We're rather do it right, then try to make the April deadline that we once speculated for it to come. I think it's safe to say, most people would like a better experience out the box, than it being half baked. We understand that, so we're doing our best to iron out and test them in our own environments before releasing it out to the public

Yes times a million :thumbsup:

 

[quagga]

Well, looks like I will be adding a Rheem hot water heater to the mix...came home last night to find my current unit leaking....does anyone have and experience with the Rheem unit and wink?

I have no experience with it, but I thought I read somewhere that it only worked with the electric water heater. Someone bought a gas one and it wasn't supported. So if you're in that boat, I'd check with Wink first to make sure what you're going to buy is supported.

 

[Delfian]

Is it me, or are the WD500Z/WT00Z ridiculously slow?

I have them both paired to the Wink, and used the Minimote to associate them, but the entire system is slow as heck.

How did you get the minimote to join the Wink zwave network?
I went out and bought a Smartthings hub so I could get all my Linear switches paired.

Smartthings is way too complicated, I'd love to switch back to wink if I could figure this out.

 

[BillinGlendale]

So thank you for this! I made a few changes to your v2 version - case sensitivity issues and I optimized all of the images. I was going to keep a copy up on github, but I was wondering if that was alright. The zip file didn't have a license and I don't want to redistribute the code if that's not alright with you.

That's not a problem, I consider it public domain.

 

[tsuprano]

Well, it works with only certain models. I did install it last night but am very disappointed with the functionality. It is a weak integration between the manufacturer App and Wink and provides very limited data. In essence I can only see and manipulate the setpoint and nothing more. I was expecting to be able to tell the temp of the water, when it's firing and other bits of into but sadly none exist. I wouldn't recommend spending a penny on the integration at this point.