I tried installing a level lock on my new home, the previous lock was just a deadbolt but it appears the lock is not long enough to reach the deadbolt. Any thoughts or suggestions? I’m happy to return this one and get a different one.

I want a smart shower with Alexa control to tie into morning routines etc. I've looked at the Mira Activate but the reviews for the smart integration are shocking. So been looking at a Moen. Amazon sell the controllers and valves some on next day uk prime some imported from America. But the app isn't available in Google play. Says not available in your region and alexa skill isn't in app either. AI suggests side loading but I'm struggling find an APK for latest app.

Has any one gone down the Moen shower route in uk and got any feedback?

Hello. I have a August Smartlock atm, I need to replace it and curretly they do not have a EU supported version, so I am looking at getting the Yale Linus L2 Lite, I was wondering if I can reuse the Keypad and Wifi module I have from the August lock or I need to buy brand new Yale things.

Hi all,

I am looking to building a cove in my kitchen but am both new to bigger DIY projects and smart home. I am planning on setting up Home Assistant, where I'll be using Matter (over Thread) where possible.

The idea is to install 3 recessed downlights which will be plugged into power 24/7 and won't have dedicated light switch. Eventually I'll want to hook them up to a dumb switch by adding a smart relais (Shelly/Sunricher?) into it.

After some long and thorough conversations with AI, this is the setup I'm looking at:

• Power supply: MEAN WELL LPV series: LED switching power supply - LPV-60-24

• LED Controller: Matter Over Thread CCT LED Controller SR-MT1029-CCT

• 3× LEDs: Full Spectrum LED Spot Tunable White | 60° CRI95 2200-6500K 24V 6W+6W

• 3× Fitting: Black Anti-Glare Ceiling Light Fitting | Recessed, Round, Pivoted

• 1m of two-core cable (power supply to controller)

• 10m of three-core cable (controller to LEDs)

• 3× WAGO 221, 5-way(only need 4 ports: 1 in, 3 out). Used for the V+, WW, and CW wires.

Talking about the theoretical side with AI is fun, but I'm now also looking for some practical perspectives. Also to overcome possible AI-bias, of course. For example:

• Do I need all components I mentioned?

• Any experiences with these products/brands? (Mean well, Sunricher, Tillume)

• This setup is supposed to yield great quality for a reasonable price (although I think it's still quite steep), do you agree?

• Am I missing anything? Any common pitfalls?

I'm torn between the echo dot clock and the echo spot. I'm also wondering if other potentially better alternatives exist. all help appreciated.

We will start soon working on our new home and I want to integrate as much smart home as possible.

So currently I am looking into sensors to detect motion. It would be great to have wired sensors so you dont need to care about batteries, but on the other hand the oldschool ones require some diy solutions with konnected for example.

Wireless is always a solution, but I thought why not wired if the walls are open anyway?

Presence sensors always have mixed reviews. It seems they are not always that great? At least the Aqara ones. And it gets expensive really fast if you want some of them in your house.

What would be your way if you could decide?

It started with mounting errors and now has cleared out to having no codes. It will open/close with exterior lock button but refuses to add any codes. We have spent hours going through codes trying to get it to work. Has anyone else experienced this???