Venetian blinds and roller shutter motors - can a wireless remote control be retrofitted?

  • Erstellt am 2020-01-16 11:08:03

Golfi90

2020-01-19 17:22:01
  • #1
Our blinds have these double switches. One for up and one for down. Do the Shellys also work there?
 

danixf

2020-01-19 19:39:24
  • #2

99% yes. It depends on the motor as described.
Otherwise, dismantle it and send a photo here.
 

knalltüte

2020-02-22 05:53:34
  • #3


Hi, do you use the Shellys with original firmware or Tasmota?

Using Shellys is also my plan so far for implementing smart home in our new build. However, I want to remain independent of any provider's cloud (although so far I haven't found a good one for voice control with Amazon/Alexa :-( )
 

brotpeter

2020-02-22 06:16:51
  • #4
I use the original firmware as well as the manufacturer's cloud because the native app does not run externally otherwise.

Through an iOBroker (which I additionally use on a Raspberry), you can easily connect the Shellys to Alexa and others.

You are not necessarily tied to the cloud; everything also works locally.

Make sure you have access to L and N in every flush-mounted box, then the Shellys are fun to use!
I currently have over 40 units in use (shutters, lights) and no problems.
 

knalltüte

2020-02-22 06:27:49
  • #5


Great, thanks for the quick reply. Early riser or different time zone as well?

No time delay noticed so far with the manufacturer's cloud?

And what about data protection? (yes sure, but using Alexa ... I know, a dilemma...)

What about alternatives with port forwarding(s) or VPN to be able to use the app (does it also work with Tasmota?)

I just ordered a test package to play around with what is possible... So far almost no experience with electricity and smart home
 

brotpeter

2020-02-22 06:56:18
  • #6

Small children



Almost zero. The Shelly Cloud runs great.



What do you want to hear


Port forwarding to where? To each individual Shelly?
VPN to where?
So far I have seen no advantage in Tasmota ... so why flash?


Always remove the fuse when connecting. If you have questions, there’s a great community via F***book or various forums. Feel free to ask here as well

I can tell you right away that you really won’t get around an iOBroker with the appropriate adapters if you want to use Alexa and co.
The good news is:
The time investment in iOBroker (setting up Raspberry or similar, installing and administering iOBroker) is worth it! Alone the scripting is great. Combined with weather data etc., you can implement nice little projects and run “smart home manufacturer”-crossing projects.
 

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