Nice! We do something similar with SmartThings. I have the same door sensor that senses vibration, temp, and door opening except it's being used to turn the laundry light on when opened and turns off when closed. I also have a Samsung push button that's programmed to turn the light on and off (used it before adding the door sensor, plus the door sensor eats batteries so the push button is a good backup.) Since the push button switch measures temperature and sits on the dryer, I have it setup to send a notification if the temperature goes below 87 degrees (so we don't get an instant notification, just more as a reminder that the dryer is done). I just implanted your washing machine trick with the wattage so we'll be trying that out. Thanks for the tip.
I love how versatile the Aeotec sensor is, and considering how much we use our dryer, I'm pleased with the battery life. Nice to hear how you're doing this, and glad it was helpful!
I'm in college and the laundryview is offline for several months now - seems like it won't be fixed. Do you know any resources I can use to monitor them myself? I believe there are blue cables coming out of the combo that can be used for communcation.
How has the vibration sensor been working for you? I have an Aqara Vibration Sensor that I tried on my dryer, but it must not be sensitive enough to pick up the vibration 😕
Recommend that you stop using the Aqara vibration sensor and pick up the one I got, link in the video description. I first setup my laundry automation using the Aqara sensor but it was completely unreliable. I contacted Aqara and they sent me a replacement, but the issues persisted. Once I switched to the Aeotec multipurpose sensor, it’s been 100% reliable.
@@michaelsleenI’ll give that a try. I had heard of other folks having the same issue with the Aqara sensor. I just didn’t want to buy another sensor to have the same issue. I’ve had no issues with Aqara’s other sensors, though! Thanks for the tip!
That is possible. Since the washer may sit still for a while on a soak cycle, you’d have to experiment with the automation conditions. The smart plugs with energy monitoring is a bit more straight forward for the washer I think.
Love the content!!! I have the same matter smart plugs (KP125M) but I've been unsuccessful getting them into HA and to use the energy monitoring. How did you?
Good video, have the same sort of setup, but yours has the time too - good idea. Was wondering if the vibration sensor on the door would make sense, and it could include temperature as well as tilt for if the door hasn't been opened after the dryer is done - then send another reminder. Same thing on the inside of a dishwasher maybe? Keep up the great work!
Thanks! I debated putting the vibration sensor on the door for the reason you mentioned, but put it on the top back corner because 1) I like the cleaner look and 2) our dryer has a wrinkle release setting such that if it sits for 5+ minutes without being opened, it will run again for another few minutes, and that will trigger another notification to us.
For my dryer, I put the vibration sensor on the flexible exhaust duct. That thing vibrates more than the machine, so it triggers reliably. The associated Alexa announcement says to check for dryness, and to clear the lint screen. Often, it is only a clogged lint screen that prevents full drying. So clearing it, and then running the dryer another five minutes, completes the job. The washer with a smart plug used to be completely reliable. But my system (Smartthings) changed about a year ago, and reduced the number of zigbee device reports to something like one every ten minutes, and is not correctly rounding milliwatts. So it requires a balance of device report plus anticipation. Will get it figured out soon
That's a bummer that it was working previously but now is giving you trouble. With the setup I described in the video, both the washer and dryer are rock solid all the time.
Lots of times we are sleeping when dryer finish, is there a way to automate the door opening when finish in order to reduce the annoying sound it makes every few minutes and actually making some of us?
So freaking cool. This is exactly the setup I was looking for. I would just an NFC tag that would set a timer. I never thought about detecting the amount of wattage the washer was using. So simple. Works great! I bought the same Aeotec sensor but I cannot get it to connect to HA. I have Zigbee2MQTT setup. I've researched everything and cannot figure out why. I even replaced the battery. Any ideas or hints that I might be missing? Thanks again.
Thanks! I am also using Zigbee2MQTT in Home Assistant with the Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor, and had no issues connecting the device or maintaining a connection. Do you have other devices connected and working via Zigbee2MQTT, and what Zigbee coordinator are you using? Previously, I used a ConBee II, but it wasn't super reliable. Now, I'm using the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Gateway (amzn.to/3vqQfmP), and it's been a champ.
@@michaelsleen This was the first time setting up Zigbee2MQTT to use with the new Aeotec sensor. I also have the same SONOFF Gateway (I bought because you recommended). I'm sure its user error on my part.
Yes, if I was starting over today, I would go with a local control option over the WiFi smart plug. I had that from years ago before I switched to Home Assistant.
An input boolean in Home Assistant is a virtual switch. In a smart home automation, I can have a condition that if the virtual switch is off, run the automation, but if it’s on, do not run the automation.
Ah ok! I know the virtual switch term. Currently using an automation with Alexa/LinknLink using a virtual switch... Thanks for the knowledge and video!
At 2:40 you said this is a 110volt outlet. My understanding is that in the 1950’s that changed to 120 volts. And there is no longer a 110 standard during my own lifetime in the USA.
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Great video! I love seeing what people come up with for home automation. I'm still learning so keep them coming lol
Thanks! Will do!
Nice! We do something similar with SmartThings. I have the same door sensor that senses vibration, temp, and door opening except it's being used to turn the laundry light on when opened and turns off when closed. I also have a Samsung push button that's programmed to turn the light on and off (used it before adding the door sensor, plus the door sensor eats batteries so the push button is a good backup.) Since the push button switch measures temperature and sits on the dryer, I have it setup to send a notification if the temperature goes below 87 degrees (so we don't get an instant notification, just more as a reminder that the dryer is done). I just implanted your washing machine trick with the wattage so we'll be trying that out. Thanks for the tip.
I love how versatile the Aeotec sensor is, and considering how much we use our dryer, I'm pleased with the battery life. Nice to hear how you're doing this, and glad it was helpful!
I'm in college and the laundryview is offline for several months now - seems like it won't be fixed. Do you know any resources I can use to monitor them myself? I believe there are blue cables coming out of the combo that can be used for communcation.
I can't really advise on laundry machines that are not yours besides setting a timer on your phone and then checking on your laundry.
How has the vibration sensor been working for you? I have an Aqara Vibration Sensor that I tried on my dryer, but it must not be sensitive enough to pick up the vibration 😕
Recommend that you stop using the Aqara vibration sensor and pick up the one I got, link in the video description. I first setup my laundry automation using the Aqara sensor but it was completely unreliable. I contacted Aqara and they sent me a replacement, but the issues persisted. Once I switched to the Aeotec multipurpose sensor, it’s been 100% reliable.
@@michaelsleenI’ll give that a try. I had heard of other folks having the same issue with the Aqara sensor. I just didn’t want to buy another sensor to have the same issue.
I’ve had no issues with Aqara’s other sensors, though!
Thanks for the tip!
Yeah, it's odd. Aqara makes good products, and I even have their hub, but for whatever reason their vibration sensor isn't so reliable.
Could you use the vibration sensor for the washer too instead of the energy monitoring one?
That is possible. Since the washer may sit still for a while on a soak cycle, you’d have to experiment with the automation conditions. The smart plugs with energy monitoring is a bit more straight forward for the washer I think.
Love the content!!! I have the same matter smart plugs (KP125M) but I've been unsuccessful getting them into HA and to use the energy monitoring. How did you?
Thanks! I’m using the TP-Link Kasa Smart integration with HA. This auto-detected the smart plug, and included entities for energy consumption.
Good video, have the same sort of setup, but yours has the time too - good idea. Was wondering if the vibration sensor on the door would make sense, and it could include temperature as well as tilt for if the door hasn't been opened after the dryer is done - then send another reminder. Same thing on the inside of a dishwasher maybe? Keep up the great work!
Thanks! I debated putting the vibration sensor on the door for the reason you mentioned, but put it on the top back corner because 1) I like the cleaner look and 2) our dryer has a wrinkle release setting such that if it sits for 5+ minutes without being opened, it will run again for another few minutes, and that will trigger another notification to us.
For my dryer, I put the vibration sensor on the flexible exhaust duct. That thing vibrates more than the machine, so it triggers reliably. The associated Alexa announcement says to check for dryness, and to clear the lint screen. Often, it is only a clogged lint screen that prevents full drying. So clearing it, and then running the dryer another five minutes, completes the job.
The washer with a smart plug used to be completely reliable. But my system (Smartthings) changed about a year ago, and reduced the number of zigbee device reports to something like one every ten minutes, and is not correctly rounding milliwatts. So it requires a balance of device report plus anticipation. Will get it figured out soon
That's a bummer that it was working previously but now is giving you trouble. With the setup I described in the video, both the washer and dryer are rock solid all the time.
Lots of times we are sleeping when dryer finish, is there a way to automate the door opening when finish in order to reduce the annoying sound it makes every few minutes and actually making some of us?
If you automate your laundry notifications as shown in this video, you can disable the machine's built-in sound alert as we did.
@michaelsleen I want to make it opens as that way the clothes will remain fresher, but still not sure how exactly to do that
You would need a mechanical arm or something to physically open the door. I don’t know of any off-the-solution. Sounds like a DIY project.
So freaking cool. This is exactly the setup I was looking for. I would just an NFC tag that would set a timer. I never thought about detecting the amount of wattage the washer was using. So simple. Works great!
I bought the same Aeotec sensor but I cannot get it to connect to HA. I have Zigbee2MQTT setup. I've researched everything and cannot figure out why. I even replaced the battery. Any ideas or hints that I might be missing? Thanks again.
Thanks! I am also using Zigbee2MQTT in Home Assistant with the Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor, and had no issues connecting the device or maintaining a connection. Do you have other devices connected and working via Zigbee2MQTT, and what Zigbee coordinator are you using? Previously, I used a ConBee II, but it wasn't super reliable. Now, I'm using the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus Gateway (amzn.to/3vqQfmP), and it's been a champ.
@@michaelsleen This was the first time setting up Zigbee2MQTT to use with the new Aeotec sensor. I also have the same SONOFF Gateway (I bought because you recommended). I'm sure its user error on my part.
Happy to say it was user error on my part (I was not using the USB extension). Working great!
So glad to hear that you found this helpful and that it's working great for you!
I’m doing the same thing with the sonoff s40 smart plug. But the plug is less money to buy and controlled locally without cloud.
Yes, if I was starting over today, I would go with a local control option over the WiFi smart plug. I had that from years ago before I switched to Home Assistant.
What is an input boolean
An input boolean in Home Assistant is a virtual switch. In a smart home automation, I can have a condition that if the virtual switch is off, run the automation, but if it’s on, do not run the automation.
Ah ok! I know the virtual switch term. Currently using an automation with Alexa/LinknLink using a virtual switch... Thanks for the knowledge and video!
Sure, and thanks for watching!
At 2:40 you said this is a 110volt outlet. My understanding is that in the 1950’s that changed to 120 volts. And there is no longer a 110 standard during my own lifetime in the USA.
Yes, 120 would be accurate.