YoLink CONTACT SENSOR with ALEXA Routines
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2021
- In this video I show you how to install the YoLink contact sensor (over 1/4 range). I show you how to make an ALEXA Smart Routine to turn on the lights when the YoLink contact sensor is opened.
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Another fantastic demonstration. You are one of the best reviewers. Many just do an unboxing and set up but you give a full demonstration and show the items working. This is what we love it gives us the chance to see if the product is what we need. Many thanks.
I just replayed this video earlier tonight and it helped me solve a very vexing problem trying to link a new Motion Sensor to Alexa. The Alexa Routine was set up properly and YoLink correctly reported Motion Detected in YoLink and Alexa allowed me to include the YoLink Sensor in a Routine but refused to execute it! After exhausting all possibilities I could think of, I looked up and replayed this video…and when I got to about 22:10 in the video, when you said sometimes it was better to Disable and re-Enable the YoLink Skill in Alexa in order to make the link to Alexa pick up newly added YoLink devices, I thought "Wow that's something I never knew about!" and I tried it and Bingo! Alexa immediately found the new YoLink Sensor and began executing its Routine! Ended a lot of frustration and restored my faith in the YoLink system working smoothly with Alexa. And YOU continue to be The Last Word and Final Authority in my book! Thank you once again!
Hi utuber1000, yeah I got some flack about showing people to add devices in this way. They all said you just need to have Alexa "discover new devices"....but sometimes Alexa didn't discover them. If you do it this way, I found Alexa will discover them 100% of the time! Thank you for your comment. -Todd
Very helpful. We don't have a smart home setup yet, but I recently installed a YoLink gate sensor and was so impressed with it I just ordered 2 more gate sensors for our other gates and 6 of the door sensors. We will likely get a Nest setup sometime in the future, but for now just being able to monitor things through the YoLink app is pretty awesome!
Very helpful video mate - cheers
Thank you! You made it so easy . 🍻
Thanks for taking the time to create this video.
I decided I want to get some door sensors to turn on the lights in my living room with Alexa if I come in through the kitchen when it's dark, but I was hoping I could get away without having to buy a hub. It seems like all the door sensors that are worth having require a hub. I was mostly deterred because the hubs are usually a little pricey, but the yolink hub is reasonably cheap, especially if you buy it bundled with a door sensor, so I think it's a pretty decent deal. Glad I found this video!
My only concern is the way my doors are installed. The living room door doesn't have much of a recess, so it should work fine with one part on the door and the other part on the trim. The kitchen door, on the other hand, is recessed by about 3/4" and will require some work to get everything to line up. I'm thinking I can get a 3/4" thick piece of wood to screw to the door and make sensor parts line up. Hopefully everything works as expected!
Awesome got my Garage all set up Thank you
You just won another subscriber.... you sound like a down to Eath person... God bless for your videos
Thanks for some great videos. Your videos are so easy to understand that I just made my first purchase, and I expect I will be purchasing a lot more.
Awesome! Thank you 😀 -Todd
Thank you. 👍
mad cool
Thanks for your hard work. Will it give you some time with the lights on should you close the garage door with you being in the garage?
best way for the routine might be to just CHANGE the state of the light, not time based, so first time you open the door, it turns on the lights, second time you open the door, it turns off the lights...
1:07 Impossible for someone to reach around and turn on a light switch that is right there on the wall, he says. Funny how up until a few years ago it was VERY POSSIBLE. In fact people did it all the time and still do. LOL
Nice but 1 question. What smart device did you use on the lights to work with the yolink door sensors?
Hey Todd, great video. I really appreciate the step by step guidance. For your "Garage Ceiling" group, how are you controlling the lights to come on? I understand the sensors, but are you using smart bulbs or outlets that are also programmed by Alexa or Yo Link? Thanks.
Hey Marc, GREAT Question . . . the simple answer is, it doesn't matter. In my case (in the garage) I have a Smart (zigbee) wall-switch that controls the Recessed lights, then I have a Smart plug that the LED (T5) are plugged-into.....I just create an ALEXA ROUTINE that turns ON ALL of them. -Todd
@@twHomeShow So why a Zigbee wall Switch and not the Yolink light switches?
Hey Todd, can you programme the switch to only come on between certain times. For example if you had a window in your garage you wouldn't want the sensor to turn on the light between say, 8am and 6pm. Can you programme that in ?
I'm sure you can within the Yolink app. The Yolink app is VERY capable of complex automations if using with their own sensors and devices. Sometimes more than ALEXA is capable of performing routines.
I have a detached garage, and have the door sensors acting as an alarm. If someone opens the doors I have a light come on in my house. My question is how can I turn the sensors off so I can work in my garage? The only thing I can think of is to cut the power to the hub but there has to be a better way???
is it possible to have alexa routine, "remind me" if my door has been open for "X" amount of time? My father always forgets to close the door behind him when he leaves for work. Example, if it is pass 12am and the door was left open for 2 hours, I'll get a notification on my phone about this
thanks in advance
I have a metal pole barn. I know the new long range system has good range, but what about interference? Do you think the metal would be a problem?
you would be surprised. LoRa is quite different from the other wireless technologies and we have our devices in metal mailboxes and in metal buildings (sheds, garages, storage buildings, even a private hangar, with the Hub in the customer's nearby home). I don't think I can post links but look for YoLinkbyYoSmart on Facebook for more info and to contact us
Hello, I have added the yolink finger and sensor and in the yolink app I can open the garage door just fine. I have integrated with Alexa, I see the two devices it added however I can't control them by voice. I was wanting my wife to be able to tell Alexa to open the garage door if that is possible? Appreciate any help :)
Hi, according to amazon these door/window sensors uses 2 AAA standard batteries. I wonder if the batteries are easy to replace after installation of the sensor with the double sided tape. Nice videos. Thanks!
Hi Teki TV, It appears the back side is double tape and the front half slides apart for easy battery replacements. ALSO, they advertise that the battery life can be 5+ years! Thanks for watching. -Todd
@@twHomeShow great, thanks!. One more thing i need these to just announce if the door is opened or closed and also an open door reminder in all my alexa devices around home, i watched another video where you set up a motion sensor and made it announce that someone is at the front door in all your alexa devices. That's what i need, will i be able to set this up that way?
@@teki4u You can setup an ALEXA routine to have the contact sensors make the announcement you want (door-opened-or-Door-closed). I haven't been able to figure out how to create a reminder, that a door is STILL open.
Todd thanks for the vlog. Just few questions... Do I definitely need a hub to operate this? Is this wifi or something else? Will this work with Google and/or Smarthings? Sorry if I missed this being mentioned elsewhere. Thank you
Hello ARI, this is LoRa wireless technology which these sensors work wirelessly along with it's hub base (YoLink Hub). I wasn't thrilled adding another hub, but am very impressed with the Long-distance capabilities and quick responsiveness! YoLink is coming out with OUTDOOR sensors this year - as well. -Todd
@@twHomeShow thanks for the quick reply Todd. Keep up the good work. Very muhh appreciate your videos for newbies like me
I too would not want any extra hubs. But if it's cost, the hub is around $22 and almost free if you get a kit. as far as space or open ports on a router type issues, yeah, but I tell people don't think of it as something extra you have to get, but that having the Hub opens you up to a growing ecosystem of great products. Don't forget, crazy-long range, long battery life, devices not on directly on the internet and not on your WiFi. And YoLink "Control" a generically-named but powerful device-to-device protocol that allows for pairing one or more devices to one or more other devices, for functionality without internet and even without power (battery powered devices, of course). sorry about being sales pitchy. but this is valid info when making a purchase decision on any smart home product.
I too try to avoid hubs but I said to myself: "Only about twenty bucks, plug it directly into my router (an option) and I get much longer range than either zigbee or z-wave and a plain English app? How can I pass this up!"
great video...besides the sensor on both doors, did you also change your switches in garage to wireless switches? I can't understand how lights will turn on without having a smart switch!!!
Yes, I have the Treatlife smart wall switches for the lights. -Todd
@@twHomeShow ok...makes sense. Thanks for your reply
The YoLink Motion Sensor I set up yesterday controls a ThirdReality mechanical plate which flips the standard wall switch on and off by my Echo 4th Gen zigbee. No electrical re-wiring which I choose to avoid due to my age and a remotely located breaker box. So yes, you can avoid changing wall switches if you prefer.
And I also avoided re-wiring to open and close my garage door with the YoLink "Finger" - a clever button-pusher. I'm just a satisfied customer by the way.
@@utuber1000 I bought TP Link KASA WL switch and got it working with google home for now. Just trying to figure out what to buy for a hub? There are many opinions out there about Zigbee or Zwave!!!
@@utuber1000 Hey utuber1000, That ThirdReality switch is a great option! I like that it's NOT WiFi, and that it is a Zigbee device. I'm going to do a video on these and I'll mention your name :) -Todd
I've got to quit watching your videos, I end up buying a lot of doodads!!
Bill, nooo...I can't lose you. You're one of my TOP Subscribers and I value your opinions. Just keep watching, but keep your wallet locked-up in your safe 😃 OH, but if you ever decide to do on-line grocery shopping from amazon, just click-onto amazon from one of my links before you start shopping 😆 -Todd
Well after seeing your videos I went and bought a bunch of yolink products, I have one small problem, How do you delete a line in a routine? I tried everything. Sometimes it works and most of the times it doesn't. Right now I delete the whole routine and start again. Thanks JC
Hi JC, You can only change the routine title name or the "and actions". To remove an "add action" there should be a "-" to the left of the actions....this would be how to remove an action. Other than that, you would have to create a new routine. -Todd
So the only way to sound an alarm when the door is open is to buy the siren? Or is there a way your alexa’s announce it?
An Alert in the YoLink app can be an SMS or an email, which can be set to trigger a verbal announcement on Alexa.
Is it possible to have Alexa “chime” every time the door is opened ?
What are you using to turn the lights on? Do you have to have a smart light switch that you're pairing to the Yolink sensors? I have yolink door sensors already installed but I can't figure out how to trigger lights when I walk in a room.
Once you pair the yolink devices, you just have to install the yolink skill to your Alexa. Then create Alexa routines that trigger when yolink devices activate other lights, etc.
@@twHomeShow Hey Tod, did I see you use Eufy locks too? Do you know a way to do a start date and time and an end date and time to grant access to the door? Currently it looks like it's only available to do start date and time and end at end of day on a specific date . For example I can't do start at Feb 24th at 3pm and end at Feb 25th at 11am.
Do you need the yolink router to get the system to interface with alexa?
Yes
didn't hear any notification from Alexa when you opens those doors :(
all i seen was that you provided lights to would be robbers.
I'm thinking of getting this product but now I'm not so sure.
Hey Joey, You can have a Yolink contact sensor trigger several things (like I did). Not only does it trigger my lights to come on, it automatically triggers my Yolink Siren alarm after a certain time of the night (what ever time you set). Hope this info helps you. -Todd
Is there a charge to get a notification when the doors open
NO. You can get text (SMS) or email notifications. I think they may have a charge for excessive SMS messages, but I never reached that limit - and trust me - I have a pretty big property and lots of Yolink sensors and devices.
@@twHomeShow thank you
It appears that there is a wrinkle based on your links. To get the hub, you need to buy the motions first then the door sensors. So you are blowing $75. Still might be worth it.
I fixed the links. Thanks Bill! -Todd
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Can I set yolink window sensor to Alexa to sound an alarm when windows are opened
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@@twHomeShow We are releasing a siren/alarm controller for 12VDC audible and/or visible (strobes, flood lights), should be out 3/2021. we do have our Relay contact closure device that can control any device you furnish (e.g. doorbell chime, piezo sounder, burglar alarm siren, etc.). that has been out for a month or so
The question is not how to turn on the lights but it is how to turn off the lights. What if i have more than 30 minutes business in garage? Should i open the door again? Then it is not smart enough! If i come and leave the garage for 30 seconds, will it light up for 30 minutes again? Then it is not smart enough! A 5$ IR motion sensor relays are also doing the same trick!
Oguz, You're right and I do have a motion sensor on the garage ceiling to back-up any motion after 30 minutes. Thanks for your comment. -Todd
I think that has always been a problem with any sensors, how do they know if you are coming home or leaving?
I deploy both motions and door sensors for most lighting control applications. my own garage has a door sensor trigger the lights on, the motion also triggers them on but is used as an occupancy sensor to lengthen the duration. my door-opening automation turns the lights on only briefly, as it's typically a kid grabbing a popsicle out of the freezer. the motion, which is set just barely out of this pathway, has a longer duration of light activation. I also use the No-Motion trigger to start a Delay function that will turn the lights on after a set period, I forget what it is. I can also in the app us a light turning on to start an automation. this could be but it not used here. this is a great feature for closet lights, for the kids, really. I have no motions in the closets, but I do turn the lights off after 10 minutes after being turned on.
Good material and thanks for the effort but WAY too much wasted time. Needs trimmed down.
"I could feel around for a light switch or something but it would just be impossible". SIR YOU HAVE MISS USED THE WORD IMPOSSIBLE
Thanks for the video. Just a suggestion, don't say the name Alexa in your video's. Every time you did it would activate mine. Use something else to mean Alexa.
This looks great. Fast response times. But, it is not compatible with SmartThings.
I could only watch the first 2 minutes of this and then I got scared. Does anyone know if this guy is a killer bc he really looks and acts like one.
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