[o_g]

Got an Ioniq 5 RWD for the wifey (replacement for the Highlander). Pick it up tomorrow.

Funky / chunky hatch and I like the drive. Will post pic's when I have it at the house.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

[IMG]https://images.immediate.co.uk/produ...resize=620,413[/IMG]

Hopefully this one won't kick the bucket (too soon). lol

[particulardude]

Originally Posted by Chick Webb

One of my staff saw this in the Lego store and said it was huge and awesome and I should get it. So I did. I'm more of a Honda guy when it comes to two wheels, but this looks like a cool project. Roku remote for scale.

Nice! I'm working on the Ducati right now. Just finished the 911 RSR and Seinfeld set is on order but that BMW bike is quite tempting.

I have most of the Technic motorcycles including the R 1200 GS and while that latest Beemer is completely awesome it slightly bugs me that it is not the same scale as the others.

They do the same scale inconsistency with the top level cars.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Kilabyte

True, but I like pulling up to the house at night, pressing a button on the steering wheel, saying my secret phrase and having the garage open, all outside lights light up and a path from the garage to the living area all lit up, kitchen/ living room etc

Push a button? Say a secret phrase? How 1990's!

When I pull up (or walk up) to my house, HomeKit detects my iPhone coming home and automagically unlocks the front door, turns on the front and garage flood lights, disarms the alarm system, and makes a voice announcement in the house telling my DW's OCD psycho dog to get off of my chair. Ditto for when my DW comes home, except it omits the voice announcement for the dog.

When OCD psycho dog lets himself out after dark, the dog door opening triggers the back yard and garage flood lights to turn on for five minutes so that he can see.

As of Sunday, the sump pump running also triggers a voice alert whenever it starts or stops...and sounds a siren (and sends a critical alert message to my work 24/7 emergency alert pager) if it runs for more than four minutes straight because it is probably jammed/blocked/frozen.

If you think that bicycles are an expensive hobby, home automation is not the hobby for you.....

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Push a button? Say a secret phrase? How 1990's!

When I pull up (or walk up) to my house, HomeKit detects my iPhone coming home and automagically unlocks the front door, turns on the front and garage flood lights, disarms the alarm system, and makes a voice announcement in the house telling my DW's OCD psycho dog to get off of my chair. Ditto for when my DW comes home, except it omits the voice announcement for the dog.

When OCD psycho dog lets himself out after dark, the dog door opening triggers the back yard and garage flood lights to turn on for five minutes so that he can see.

As of Sunday, the sump pump running also triggers a voice alert whenever it starts or stops...and sounds a siren (and sends a critical alert message to my work 24/7 emergency alert pager) if it runs for more than four minutes straight because it is probably jammed/blocked/frozen.

If you think that bicycles are an expensive hobby, home automation is not the hobby for you.....

Stop showing off Mr. Internet inventor!

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

If you think that bicycles are an expensive hobby, home automation is not the hobby for you.....

Oh crap. I already collect bicycles and now home automation is coming around again. I started getting into it a few years ago, but it was clunky and took some programming skills I didn't want to deal with. Now with HomeKit, it's pretty easy.

[Kilabyte]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Push a button? Say a secret phrase? How 1990's!

When I pull up (or walk up) to my house, HomeKit detects my iPhone coming home and automagically unlocks the front door, turns on the front and garage flood lights, disarms the alarm system, and makes a voice announcement in the house telling my DW's OCD psycho dog to get off of my chair. Ditto for when my DW comes home, except it omits the voice announcement for the dog.

When OCD psycho dog lets himself out after dark, the dog door opening triggers the back yard and garage flood lights to turn on for five minutes so that he can see.

As of Sunday, the sump pump running also triggers a voice alert whenever it starts or stops...and sounds a siren (and sends a critical alert message to my work 24/7 emergency alert pager) if it runs for more than four minutes straight because it is probably jammed/blocked/frozen.

If you think that bicycles are an expensive hobby, home automation is not the hobby for you.....

Haha mr showoff.

I turned off geofencing because once I leave my street I drive on another that runs directly below and have had it trigger my system when leaving.

When I open the door leading to the back yard after sunset it turns on my backyard lights and the gazebo, there!

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Push a button? Say a secret phrase? How 1990's!

When I pull up (or walk up) to my house, HomeKit detects my iPhone coming home and automagically unlocks the front door, turns on the front and garage flood lights, disarms the alarm system, and makes a voice announcement in the house telling my DW's OCD psycho dog to get off of my chair. Ditto for when my DW comes home, except it omits the voice announcement for the dog.

When OCD psycho dog lets himself out after dark, the dog door opening triggers the back yard and garage flood lights to turn on for five minutes so that he can see.

As of Sunday, the sump pump running also triggers a voice alert whenever it starts or stops...and sounds a siren (and sends a critical alert message to my work 24/7 emergency alert pager) if it runs for more than four minutes straight because it is probably jammed/blocked/frozen.

If you think that bicycles are an expensive hobby, home automation is not the hobby for you.....

If you think home automation is expensive then you need to meet my wifes fully cared for horses lol.

I've been trying to get my home mostly automated, can already feel my brain melting from all the EMF fields. (I have a gauge for that) I've started even making my own devices. I took a door sensor and made it into a water sensor instead which I also printed the holder. Now if it senses a leak under the sink or basement it sends an alert to my phone. (I know I could already buy that but why not make it more difficult)

32 landscape lights are also fully automated, with rules as well, and have full color control. Cameras (outdoor only) also have triggers. If my garage door opens after 12am, hears smoke detectors, or senses a person the lights turn on, sends alert and activate sirens.

Haven't done the locks yet but planning on it, same with audio. Oh and even my salt water fish tanks are automated...feeding, lights and pumps. I have a tropical plant and citrus sun room, automated lights and fans for those as well. Crap is addicting.

Is there a thread about automation yet? Would love to see one so we could all share ideas!

[M_Six]

We might have the same issue with geofencing. The backroad to campus runs right behind our house, although it's 80-100 feet lower in elevation.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

If you think home automation is expensive then you need to meet my wifes fully cared for horses lol.

I've been trying to get my home mostly automated, can already feel my brain melting from all the EMF fields. (I have a gauge for that) I've started even making my own devices. I took a door sensor and made it into a water sensor instead which I also printed the holder. Now if it senses a leak under the sink or basement it sends an alert to my phone. (I know I could already buy that but why not make it more difficult)

32 landscape lights are also fully automated, with rules as well, and have full color control. Cameras (outdoor only) also have triggers. If my garage door opens after 12am, hears smoke detectors, or senses a person the lights turn on, sends alert and activate sirens.

Haven't done the locks yet but planning on it, same with audio. Oh and even my salt water fish tanks are automated...feeding, lights and pumps. I have a tropical plant and citrus sun room, automated lights and fans for those as well. Crap is addicting.

Is there a thread about automation yet? Would love to see one so we could all share ideas!

This. We need to start one.

[kscarrol]

Just ordered one of these... don't really play myself, it's for the boys when they are home.

[Kilabyte]

Originally Posted by M_Six

We might have the same issue with geofencing. The backroad to campus runs right behind our house, although it's 80-100 feet lower in elevation.

Yea that was my one reason for sticking to my 1990s setup

[rjjr1963]

New exhaust

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Hopefully this one won't kick the bucket (too soon). lol

it better last 5yrs or more

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

If you think home automation is expensive then you need to meet my wifes fully cared for horses lol.

I've been trying to get my home mostly automated, can already feel my brain melting from all the EMF fields. (I have a gauge for that) I've started even making my own devices. I took a door sensor and made it into a water sensor instead which I also printed the holder. Now if it senses a leak under the sink or basement it sends an alert to my phone. (I know I could already buy that but why not make it more difficult)

32 landscape lights are also fully automated, with rules as well, and have full color control. Cameras (outdoor only) also have triggers. If my garage door opens after 12am, hears smoke detectors, or senses a person the lights turn on, sends alert and activate sirens.

Haven't done the locks yet but planning on it, same with audio. Oh and even my salt water fish tanks are automated...feeding, lights and pumps. I have a tropical plant and citrus sun room, automated lights and fans for those as well. Crap is addicting.

Is there a thread about automation yet? Would love to see one so we could all share ideas!

you should have a youtube channel for all this stuff DIY

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

Is there a thread about automation yet? Would love to see one so we could all share ideas!

Originally Posted by M_Six

This. We need to start one.

ASCII, and ye shall receive!

I just created a new home automation thread, with an overview of my environment over the years.....

[JJ 911SC]

Bring in the snow...

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

ASCII, and ye shall receive!

I just created a new home automation thread, with an overview of my environment over the years.....

Fun!!! I'll jump on sometime.

[TXSTYLE]

Finally upgraded my trusty Uniden R3 to the even mightier R7!
Just downloaded and installed the latest Firmware.
I'll give you my impressions after a few days of driving. Which may take a week or so since I don't drive very often.

[o_g]

Originally Posted by o_g

Got an Ioniq 5 RWD for the wifey (replacement for the Highlander). Pick it up tomorrow.

Funky / chunky hatch and I like the drive. Will post pic's when I have it at the house.

I had not seen it prior to purchase. I do love the color. Looks better in person

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by o_g

I had not seen it prior to purchase. I do love the color. Looks better in person

Are you from the future? !

I'll admit, I'm not a fan of matte paint at all, not one bit, but I actually really like this one. I think the funky design looks great in that color/finish.

Many happy safe miles together.

[o_g]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Are you from the future? !

I'll admit, I'm not a fan of matte paint at all, not one bit, but I actually really like this one. I think the funky design looks great in that color/finish.

Many happy safe miles together.

Thanks for the compliments! Got lucky as these are all pre-allocated for 2022 and 2023 allocations are not yet open. My guess is that someone backed out when they got their 2022 delivery. Really interesting car, and such a different driving experience. The Hyundai / Kia twins are priced quite aggressively being full EV's with fairly decent range.

The interior is even more funky!