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I never thought of using a water leak detector like that nor have ever actually used a water leak detector. I can now create my own pressure plate activated doo
by blorenz 3y ago
I never thought of using a water leak detector like that nor have ever actually used a water leak detector. I can now create my own pressure plate activated door or true AFK notifier. Thanks for the write up!
- 1-6 3y agoI thought the Aqara water sensor technique was brilliant. I wish more device makers would build IoT devices that connect directly to sensors.
- tapland 3y agoAqara zigbee devices are the first non-lights I've used and they have been great!
- jcrawfordor 3y agoThe Zooz ZEN16v2 or ZEN17 are also good options for connecting arbitrary sensors via Z-Wave, and the ZEN17 in particular is electrically more flexible (sink or source inputs). That said two water leak sensors will often be cheaper than one ZEN17 with its two inputs. An even cheaper option are door/window contact sensors and desoldering the reed switch to replace it with whatever you want, but it's less convenient for sure. And to wrap it all up, Zigbee devices are often a bit cheaper than Z-Wave.
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- robalfonso 3y agoFibaro makes a similar device in a smaller form factor as well https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/collections/fibaro/products/fibaro-z-wave-plus-smart-implant-fgbs-222 https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/collections/fibaro/products...
- toast0 3y agoWater leak detectors are handy. I've got one under every sink and near every toliet now. Should help prevent a small leak from making a huge mess.