@cory.surber,
The Hue Hub REST API supports a call to supply a list of all the bulbs in the system with their room hierarchy plus their current consumption. Sense polls the Hub regularly to look for updates / changes. But the thing that is unique about the Hue Hub, vs. a smart switch based system is that the Hue knows about the status and power characteristics of every single bulb. Hue has each and every model of bulb characterized for consumption vs. dimming level.
This should be pretty predictable. I have 2 identical garage door openers and they appear as the same device. I am fine with that. But with the pattern that they make, it should be discovered pretty soon i would hope.
Our Liftmaster garage door openers haven’t been detected in two+ years, despite a dozen or more uses per day (our garage is effectively our front door and we go in and out ourselves and with the dogs all the time). I was told that’s because these actually run off the battery backup all the time and the built in battery charger doesn’t have a signature Sense can detect. There is also “always on” electronics in each unit, but I don’t know if that contributes to the un-detectability or not. Good luck with your units.
Anyone know of a garage door opening detector that Sense can talk to? They are 110vac plug in, so I suppose I could add a couple of HS110’s
Still new here but it would seem useful to have Sense take advantage of your homes profile when you input all the details of the devices in your home.
For example Sense detected my AC Condenser after a week, when I was notified “AC” was found I had to go in and transfer the previously inputted data like MFG and model to the newly discovered device. What’s the point of inputting all that data if the sense machine learning can’t recognize that user A has labeled their AC unit with details and tie that or suggest the transfer of data? Just a thought.
Keep up the great work!
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I would be overjoyed, if Sense would identify my TVs!
Smart Plugs are the only option if you want accurate readings. Sense found my LG OLED B7 TV and the numbers completely useless.
So true. No way Sense is going to predict or disaggregate power signatures that vary so much based on content and volume. They might get a snapshot of the initial power on power using NDI, but the usage is highly variable after that.
@kevin1 Here is a cord that may help.
Only 6 inches long and cost $3.
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