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After a significant upgrade to my smarthome devices, I'm excited to share my experience and the seamless integration it brings. Let me walk you through the devices and platforms I'm utilizing along with the automation scenarios that make life a breeze.
Before the upgrade, my home was still reliant on traditional downlight bulbs controlled by smart switches. Now, with Philips Hue installed in the living room and bedroom, I'm treated to a symphony of colors blending harmoniously at night. The soft, ambient glow creates the perfect atmosphere.
In this recent upgrade, I've revamped my home with a smart switch, WiFi socket, electric blinds, security camera, and several sensors from Vconnex. As mentioned earlier, the smart home scene in Vietnam is thriving with comprehensive solutions, offering everything one needs in a single package. With numerous local companies specializing in smart home technology, there's no need to resort to solutions from Chinese companies like Aqara, Xiaomi, or Tuya anymore.
Touch-sensitive Switch
The greatest advantage of glass surfaces is their easy maintenance and resistance to dirt, akin to smartphone screens or glass tabletops. Cleaning is a breeze with a simple wipe, restoring the switch to its pristine shine. In various tests, even with wet hands, it consistently responds to commands. The switch provides both visual and auditory feedback; however, I opted to disable the sound as it became bothersome, leaving only the light indicators. These lights can also be customized via the app, emitting a gentle glow around the circular button at night, ensuring a comfortable ambiance, particularly in bedrooms.Socket and Sensor Hub
I've installed Wi-Fi sockets for the indoor plant lights and the coffee machine in my workspace. I'm a big fan of smart homes because of their automation capabilities. I can set up different scenarios for them to run autonomously. For example, with the indoor plant lights, I have them set to turn on/off automatically in the morning and evening without needing my attention. Or with the coffee machine, I have it ready to brew espresso by the time I get to my workspace.
As for sensors, I use door and motion sensors. I'm currently configuring it so that when the main door opens in the evening, the hallway lights will stay on for two minutes before turning off. This way, when I come home in the evening, the house will automatically light up, allowing me to figure out what needs to be done next. The Vconnex sockets have a safety feature; they automatically shut off and send a notification if they detect any electrical leaks. This feature is particularly important when using it with appliances like hot/cold water dispensers, for instance.
Excellent compatibility platform
To connect all devices, you need a central control hub, or you can individually purchase Wi-Fi-enabled touch switches or sockets for connection. However, for full functionality and integration of multiple devices, a hub is necessary, preferably through mesh networking. Vconnex's platform demonstrates excellent compatibility. I've personally tested it, and it seamlessly integrates even with Aqara motion sensors that I currently use, allowing utilization without the need for new sensors. What I appreciate about smart homes is the ability to set up scenarios for automated functioning, rather than merely controlling them via smartphones or voice commands (which I rarely use). Through these scenarios, I can configure devices to operate autonomously or group them based on specific contexts, as mentioned earlier. Compatibility between platforms remains a significant concern, and I hope the Matter standard will soon become widespread and extensively supported. At that point, we can seamlessly use devices across different platforms like Apple, Google, and Amazon.
