Administrator StereoNET Posted January 28, 2016 Administrator Posted January 28, 2016 Anyone else using these? https://flic.io/ I have three of them in my media room controlling LIFX globes. 1 at each entrance/exit to the room - one click turns all lights on to 100% white, double click turns all off. The 3rd switch is actually stuck to the centre console of the cinema seats. 1 click = all off. 2 clicks = all on. Hold = put lights into music mode (9 lights off, 3 front ones on 25% blue/purple). I must admit after a few firmware updates recently they're working superbly now. Via IFTTT and more platforms however, the possibilities of what you can do with this switch are endless. 1
BaileyAV Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 marc are you a full time gadget hunter? you come out with these weird and wonderful new products ive never seen almost daily! 2
Jventer Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Wow, this thing is really cool. I would like something like this to switch off kids and wife's mobile phones .
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 marc are you a full time gadget hunter? you come out with these weird and wonderful new products ive never seen almost daily! Yeah I guess so. I love tech, and love integration. Sadly, it's all restricted by my small (non-existent) budget
blybo Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Hi Marc, I'm looking for a solution as not happy with my Clipsal IR switches and standard halogen lights. I'm guessing you can have a standard wall switch (or dimmer switch) at the entrance and then flic switch at the seats? Can you also set multiple more elaborate "scenes" as I can use my Logitech Ultimate remote for extra. Also considering the Osram Lightify
Guest Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 It's very universal, and yes you can still have wall overrides. You can integrate it with your LIFX recipes, so the possibilities are endless, although the recipes can get confusing with multiple layers.
BaileyAV Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Hi Marc, I'm looking for a solution as not happy with my Clipsal IR switches and standard halogen lights. I'm guessing you can have a standard wall switch (or dimmer switch) at the entrance and then flic switch at the seats? Can you also set multiple more elaborate "scenes" as I can use my Logitech Ultimate remote for extra. Also considering the Osram Lightify are you looking for a cheap solution or other? i can certainly recommend some options depending on your budget
blybo Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Looking for a very reliable solution without spending fortune. I have 2 Clipsal ir dimmers controlling 6 halogens in my ht room. 2 over the "stage" area and 4 over the seating. I was able to have scenes where stage would be bright so I could see equipment or Bluray library, with seating quite dim. I had 4 variations of these scenes but 1 switch broke (misuse by a baby sitter) and they are no longer available n black. I want idiot proof switches that don't confuse guests, but have options for scenes, Colour variations are a bonus, not a requirement.
BaileyAV Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) how many individual "groups" lights do you actually have? edit - you mentioned you have clipsal IR switches. do you have a central location the lights all go back to? where you have a bunch of relays etc or are they all in the switch plates. Edited February 1, 2016 by BaileyAV
blybo Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) how many individual "groups" lights do you actually have? edit - you mentioned you have clipsal IR switches. do you have a central location the lights all go back to? where you have a bunch of relays etc or are they all in the switch plates. 2 switches, so 2 groups, I guess any relays etc are in the switch body. The 2 halogens in the stages area on 1 switch and 4 halogens over 2 rows of seating on the other. They are basically smart switches, IR on/off + dimming. You can set predetermined "scenes" with specific dimming to the remote or logitech harmony. http://www.avaustralia.com.au/clipsal-ir-theatre-lighting-control-package/ but no longer available as a black switch. Edited February 2, 2016 by blybo
blybo Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Anyone else using these? https://flic.io/ I have three of them in my media room controlling LIFX globes. 1 at each entrance/exit to the room - one click turns all lights on to 100% white, double click turns all off. The 3rd switch is actually stuck to the centre console of the cinema seats. 1 click = all off. 2 clicks = all on. Hold = put lights into music mode (9 lights off, 3 front ones on 25% blue/purple). I must admit after a few firmware updates recently they're working superbly now. Via IFTTT and more platforms however, the possibilities of what you can do with this switch are endless. Interesting that you swapped the function of single and double taps from the exits to the couch. Was that planned? Every mind works differently I guess but I find that counter intuitive. I'm looking into Lifx globes further. I note they suggest to not use metal fittings to place them in. I would of thought most recessed ceiling fittings would be metal. Was this an issue for you or did you already have the globes when fittings were chosen?
BaileyAV Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 i would imagine he swapped the click functions because the one in the centre consoles purpose is to turn the lights off when you sit down to watch a movie. For you - have you ever looked at z-wave lighting? i havent played around with it yet myself as i have full c-bus throughout and its what i use on jobs but you use a Z-wave controller like this: Vera lite http://zwave.com.au/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=61 A remote like this http://zwave.com.au/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=14 You have dimming relays that go inside the switchplate http://zwave.com.au/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=11 Or they have a range of switches and relays together http://zwave.com.au/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=8&page=1 You can then program it like you had it before.
blybo Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Just bough a pack of 4 of these buttons for the HT. Will also use as play/pause remote for my Sonos in the family room and in the kitchen.
automated Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) I'm thinking about picking up a 4 pack of these for controlling my lifx bulbs and perhaps a few other IFTTT recipes, I've got a couple of questions though that I hope you guys can answer. * Will they automatically pair to another device if the device they are paired to leaves the house? * I have an iPad thats always in the house that I could pair them with, what's the range like? * What's the delay for a simple thing like switching a bulb on? I have 100/40 NBN so the connection to the IFTTT shouldn't be an issue. Edited March 21, 2016 by automated
Guest Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 I'm thinking about picking up a 4 pack of these for controlling my lifx bulbs and perhaps a few other IFTTT recipes, I've got a couple of questions though that I hope you guys can answer. 1. Will they automatically pair to another device if the device they are paired to leaves the house? 2. I have an iPad thats always in the house that I could pair them with, what's the range like? 3. What's the delay for a simple thing like switching a bulb on? I have 100/40 NBN so the connection to the IFTTT shouldn't be an issue. 1. I haven't tried this, sorry. 2. I have a dedicated iPad that lives in the media room/adjoining office area. I've never taken it beyond this area so I can't really comment on range. I'll have to test this later. 3. It seems to vary. The delay comes through IFTT which sometimes is nearly instant, other times it's taken as long as 10 seconds (or more).
blybo Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 Just bough a pack of 4 of these buttons for the HT. Will also use as play/pause remote for my Sonos in the family room and in the kitchen.Received these yesterday... Only a 6 week wait for a package slightly larger than a pack of cards.
djb Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 We have a couple set up .You know to solve important first world problems like the Geek warming up the espresso machine from a Uni lecture theatre before he catches the tram home. Or turning off the slow cooker Work perfectly. His claim was he could turn them on from Venice <I declined to finance this experiment. Worked from Cairns We all use it via iPhone apps so iPad would be no worry No delay turn on is instant
djb Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 Oops different brand- Broadlink $15 on eBay Fast delivery We bought the most basic model No problems been in use 2-3 months
djb Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 When we first bought these switches in April I was quisical. Now I use them constantly At the time I grilled the geek as to how reliable they'd be as switching from more distant locations geek claimed he could turn the coffee machine on from any where in the world no luck from Cuba last week there is effectively no wifi there He just turned it on and off several times from Amsterdam. the original promise was from Prague i live in hope of a wifi break down there so I can claim victory 1
blybo Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Big news re Flic https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flic-hub-simplify-home-control-with-smart-buttons#/ a hub so you don't need your phone near by. Hopefully this will fix the lag I sometimes experience. I've just about stopped using mine for this reason, do I spend more to flog a dead horse???
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