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Smart TV is easy fix, just set up pi hole/separate dnsmasq with whitelist (docker with bridged network on router?) or do something like this on a rp2040 or esp3

Smart TV is easy fix, just set up pi hole/separate dnsmasq with whitelist (docker with bridged network on router?) or do something like this on a rp2040 or esp32 https://github.com/AdrianCX/pico_hole https://github.com/AdrianCX/pico_hole > Wifi-enabled washer/dryer/dishwasher? I'm working out how to retrofit that onto my existing devices! Shelly smart plug - set up an app somewhere to poll it and when power usage goes up - washing machine is on, power usage reaches idle for a while - its finished. For other sensors, you mentioned zwave, curious what you're using.

technofiend 4y ago
Since I'm already in the Google ecosystem, I purchased a chromecast instead. CC's sport apps for most major streaming services, a decent ten foot interface and if you don't mind telling Google what you're up to, a voice search option. Although I wish it spoke wifi 6e just to get the device out of congested frequencies, many chromecasts also support ethernet. And you can of course dedicate a network segment or vlan to IOT devices and lock down their access however you like.
nunez 4y ago
Apparently some smart TVs will hardcode a DNS server IP into some services to work around that.
- adriancr 4y ago
  blocked by firewall, on my samsung it defaults to 8.8.8.8 if it cannot lookup via lan dns server
yjftsjthsd-h 4y ago
> For other sensors, you mentioned zwave, curious what you're using. I'm not using it for sensors, and probably won't; I like zwave because it lets me use commercially produced UL certified devices with wall current - I don't trust myself to DIY a smart plug and not burn down the building. Sensors are safer in my mind, so for those DIY ESP8266 projects win.
- adriancr 4y ago
  > I don't trust myself to DIY a smart plug and not burn down the building. I share this sentiment, last I looked it would also be more expensive and off-the-shelf plugs with HTTP interface work just fine.

technofiend 4y ago

Since I'm already in the Google ecosystem, I purchased a chromecast instead. CC's sport apps for most major streaming services, a decent ten foot interface and if you don't mind telling Google what you're up to, a voice search option. Although I wish it spoke wifi 6e just to get the device out of congested frequencies, many chromecasts also support ethernet. And you can of course dedicate a network segment or vlan to IOT devices and lock down their access however you like.

nunez 4y ago

Apparently some smart TVs will hardcode a DNS server IP into some services to work around that.

adriancr 4y ago
blocked by firewall, on my samsung it defaults to 8.8.8.8 if it cannot lookup via lan dns server

yjftsjthsd-h 4y ago

> For other sensors, you mentioned zwave, curious what you're using. I'm not using it for sensors, and probably won't; I like zwave because it lets me use commercially produced UL certified devices with wall current - I don't trust myself to DIY a smart plug and not burn down the building. Sensors are safer in my mind, so for those DIY ESP8266 projects win.

adriancr 4y ago
> I don't trust myself to DIY a smart plug and not burn down the building. I share this sentiment, last I looked it would also be more expensive and off-the-shelf plugs with HTTP interface work just fine.