Wasp In A Box Automation
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Technithusiast Wasp Subflow
I recently discussed the Wasp in a box technique on my channel (see video). I tried using the new Aqara P2 Motion and Light sensor, but Apple Homekit left much to be desired. At the time of writing this, the Aqara’s Matter enabled hub is available so I have no way of loading the motion sensor into the Aqara App where I’ve been able to successfully pull off the Wasp in a box automation. But even if i could it still wouldn’t work because Aqara’s app only lets you control Aqara devices and my guest bathroom has uses a Kasa smart light. My only option is to use HomeKit or Home Assistant.
You already know what i’m picking. (Home assistant)
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There is a blueprint created by AlexanderBabel. This version is different in implementation than my node red version. I admit his version may be more battle-hardened than my own version,
Ben Jones Wasp Subflow
Ben created this subflow to work seamlessly with OXRS System. This subflow will output events that you can use to turn off or on lights based on inputs.
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Doors and windows need to send the property of “topic” with the value of “box” in the message.
Presence sensors doesn’t need to send any topics
The message object needs to have the following properties:
{ type: “security”, event: “alarm” | “normal”, sensor: string}
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