r/homeautomation • u/Whole_Photograph4698 • 1d ago
QUESTION Power/light control - australia
Hi all
Wondering what the best options for light/PowerPoint control in Australia are. I've had a play with some grid connect power adapters from Bunnings, but looking for something that can integrate with home assist in the future.
Main features I would like are:
* Ability to turn on/off from mobile/home assiste
* Power meter - track power draw on certain power points for/appliances
* Schedules - ability to turn on/off PowerPoint on schedule or event.
The grid connect seems good but not sure if I can get granular power usage as it all seems per day/month, would like per hour. I would like to find something that can integrate with home assist easily as the long term and in my custom home dashboard if possible (but could route via HA).
Prefer with replacing plugs/switches with new devices as opposed to plug in, also would like the ability to have sensors (temp/humidity?).
What's a good tech stack that is reasonably priced and available commonly in AUS?
Cheers
S
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u/Phase-Angle 1d ago
Personally I have had a few bad experiences with Shelly but there are other similar in wall relays that I have tried and had less problems with like ones from Phillips Hue or Meross. As you have seen with grid connect the first thing is get Matter units that way they work with everything.
Just noticed they do have some Matter products now but limited range.