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> but one that can also trigger power on on my computer. Wake on LAN is nice, when it works. For everything else, there's ~ $10 modules you can by from Ali Exp
by baby_souffle 2y ago
> but one that can also trigger power on on my computer.
Wake on LAN is nice, when it works.
For everything else, there's ~ $10 modules you can by from Ali Express. They are essentially a small WiFi radio and a digital switch. You wire it in-line with the power/reset switch on your PC case.
They're very simple devices so either Tasmota or ESPHome or DIY from scratch isn't that difficult.
I have a few PCs in my rack and I can monitor the power LED status and press the power/reset buttons remotely. I used Home Assistant to integrate them with my KVM so just switching to a different bank of ports on the KVM will wake up the matching PC.
- synergy20 2y agodo you have a link
- fragmede 2y agoDo yourself a favor and make sure it's preflashed with ESPHome, eg https://a.co/d/8wh4oEK https://a.co/d/8wh4oEK
- InsideOutSanta 2y agoHere's one: https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005287125116.html https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005287125116.html There are different kinds of options in the related products section.
- baby_souffle 2y agoNot immediately handy, but the two devices that I used are from a few years ago. Maybe these model numbers have been deprecated for newer hardware. Sinilink PCle Computer Remote (XY-WPCE) Sinilink USB Computer Remote (XY-WPCL) If you have the space and a spare PCI Express slot, I suggest going that route just for the slightly tighter integration; if memory serves, there is a always active 3.3 volt supply as well as a way to infer if the PC is awake or not. You still need jumper wires off to the front panel header though for power and reset purposes.