G+_Mikael Eidsvaag Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There are some people on YouTube that shows how to make DIY smart houses with raspberry pi and relays. This means messing with mains voltage, which is not a particular smart thing to do or legal. But is it legal/safe to use a Wireless Remote Control Socket Switch for Home Mains and just modify the remote instead. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Remote-Control-Socket-Switch-Home-Mains-EU-Plug-AC-Power-Outlet-4-Pack-/131247826891?hash=item1e8efae7cb:g:VbYAAOSwEK9TzNIh Perhaps a good show idea? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Remote-Control-Socket-Switch-Home-Mains-EU-Plug-AC-Power-Outlet-4-Pack-/131247826891?hash=item1e8efae7cb:g:VbYAAOSwEK9TzNIh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 What's legal and safe depends on where you live and what skills you have. In most American states, it's legal for home owners to do their own electrical work. As for your question, I suspect there would be little to no danger in hacking the remote. I don't know what the laws are in Europe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Except for new construction, I don't think I've ever heard of a building inspector coming out for electrical work. I'm sure some counties require it though. Those things seem a bit thick, but I guess that's required for what they're doing. I'd much rather have something integrated into the outlet itself - though that would require a little more attention to safety for installation. Also, this seems a bit redundant: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61IIuJ2tgqL._SL1500_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Perry Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Mikael Eidsvaag, I would check with your local building department about the legal aspect of it. I am pretty sure, as long as I get a permit it is fine, at least in Canada. I know it differs from country to country. I am curious at to what the case is in the US. SuperHouseTV is a great example of a system in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mikael Eidsvaag Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I my country they change this lows all the time. I still think it will be easier to do it this way, especially sins I am not renovating the house. Actually, my plan is just to do my own rom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Perry Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Ben Reese, it is up to the descression of the building department. If you walk in and dont have your ducks in a row, you'll hear of the inspector comimg out. If you go in and dont give them reason to doubt you, chances are they wont. Electrical companies in my area also have the ability to apply for the ability to not need an inspector come out for most of their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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