Smart Home

Cameras

EZVIZ Security Cameras

Robot

Anki Vector

Thermometer

Decdeal Smart Plug, Wireless APP Remote Control Plug Socket Thermostat Humidistat Timer Plug Socket

Sonoff

Main Page

Specifications and Certificate of Compliance

Doorbell

Google Nest Hello

Google Nest Store

How to Install (Video)

Set Up Google Home Mini as Google Nest Hello Chime

Google Nest Hello Help

Google Nest Aware Cloud AI

Google Support - Control your cameras and doorbells

Google Support - Explore Features

Google Nest - Home

How To Change Doorbell Chime Sounds

open Nest app
select doorbell video
click settings cog
scroll down to device options
choose Doorbell theme
select Seasonal Theme
select Back 3 times

UK 3-Pin Sockets, 3-Pin Plugs & Extension Gangs

Orbecco Smart Plug

TP-Link Tapo P100 smart plug

TP-Link KP303 smart extension gang

British General double smart sockets - Available from Amazon & Screwfix

British General double socket 10mm spacer

Smart Life app by Tuya

This is the best app to use for all your smart plugs and light bulbs etc.

Amazon Alexa Skill

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

Light Bulbs

Joso WiFi Smart Bulb, Voice Control with Amazon Alexa & Google Home/Mini/Max, E27

TP-Link KL110B

Shelly Europe

Thermostat

Google Nest

NEST PRO Installer
Pro ID 300-A02
Eng. Catalin Dan
UTR: 4738987106
Contact: 07469 207 801

Compatibility Checker

Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest Installation Guide PDF

How To Install The Nest Thermostat - Tom's Guide

HOME Login

Official API

Unofficial API - github PHP Script

How To Restart Or Reset Nest Thermostat

Learn about the lights on Heat Link and what they mean

How to manually turn heating on or off when your Nest thermostat can’t connect to Heat Link

Curtains and Blinds

SOMA

SOMA Smart Shades

Setting Up Google Home Integration - NEW

Google Assistant - SOMA Connect

SOMA Support

Controlling Devices Using Google Voice Commands

SOMA Connect Raspberry Pi Software

Access

Local

You can access the SOMA Connect locally by attaching HDMI monitor and USB keyboard. The monitor has to be attached before the SOMA Connect is powered on, otherwise it will not be identified.

SSH access is disabled by default.

Username: pi
Password: SOMAConnect1

SSH

Then, run raspi-config > Interfacing Options > Enable SSH Server

For headless setup, SSH can be enabled by placing a file named ssh, without any extension, onto the boot partition of the SD card from another computer. When the Pi boots, it looks for the ssh file. If it is found, SSH is enabled and the file is deleted. The content of the file does not matter; it could contain text, or nothing at all.

If you have loaded Raspberry Pi OS onto a blank SD card, you will have two partitions. The first one, which is the smaller one, is the boot partition. Place the file into this one.

API

In order to use your blinds with various Smart technology, you will need to buy or set up the SOMA Connect Raspberry Pi.

Install SOMA Connect software on SOMA Connect / Raspberry Pi

SOMA HTTP API - use a web browser to view device information (such as battery level)

http://ip.address.of.soma.connect:3000/list_devices

{"result":"success","version":"2.0.6","shades":[{"name":"Left 1","mac":"df:67:80:0c:6b:66"},{"name":"Right 1","mac":"de:2f:72:c4:e1:88"}]}

http://192.168.0.119:3000/get_battery_level/de:2f:72:c4:e1:c3

{"result":"success","version":"2.0.12","mac":"de:2f:72:c4:e1:c3","battery_level":406}

http://192.168.0.119:3000/get_shade_state/de:2f:72:c4:e1:c3

{"result":"success","version":"2.0.12","mac":"de:2f:72:c4:e1:c3","position":0}

Home Assistant Integration

https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/soma/

Google Home

"Hey Google, are the blinds open?"

"Hey Google, open the blinds."

https://support.somasmarthome.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001067893-SOMA-Connect

AXIS

AXIS Smart Shades

IKEA

KADRILJ

FYRTUR

TRADFRI

Hardware Manufacturers/Suppliers

BG Electrical

BG Electrical 3-Pin UK Sockets with USB fast charging (up to 45W)

Chosry

Chosry supply smart fused spurs, light switches and wall mounted toothbrush chargers (not smart, but really nice).

Loxone

Loxone intelligent automation and intuitive control of lighting, multi-room audio, heating, security, shading, energy management and more…

My Homeware

My Homeware Generic 13A Tuya Enabled Fused Spur Connection Unit.

TIMEGUARD

TIMEGUARD - Various smart switches and sockets.

Ring

Chime 2nd Gen - Model 5AT1S2

To teardown the chime the label on the back of the device needs to be removed (do this carefully as to preserve the details/QR code etc) which allows access to a single Philips head screws. Then there are two clips on either side & one each top and bottom that need to be spudgered open.