Smart Home Starter Kit for $199 Including Delivery - Limited Release @ Origin Home HQ

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AssociatedLsaresim on 29/11/2017 - 16:23 originhomehq.com.au (681 clicks)
Last edited 29/11/2017 - 16:27 by 2 other users

Home HQ offers you comfort and control knowing what’s happening at home when you’re away through IOT (Internet of Things) technology. Home HQ uses Bluetooth, wi-fi and Zigbee wireless technology as well as your existing Home wi-fi to connect your compatible smart devices to the Home HQ gateway and app.

The Home HQ Starter Kit is pre-packaged with all the essentials you need bring your home to life. Plus, you can add-in a 360 Robot and buy extra smart devices to enhance the kit.

What’s included?

1 x Gateway
1 x Temperature & Humidity Sensor
1 x Smart Plug
1 x Phillips Hue Light Bulb
1 x Motion Sensor
2 x Entry Sensors

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  reaching on 29/11/2017 - 16:24

  Has anyone used this brand before? Any feedback?

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    Scab on 29/11/2017 - 16:32

    +6

    I've had Spam before, delicious on toast.

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  spackbace on 29/11/2017 - 16:26

  Looks like normal price…?

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  [Deactivated] on 29/11/2017 - 16:28

  +4

  This isnt Xiaomi.

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    King Steuart on 29/11/2017 - 19:43

    -1

    Showme one that is

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  Scab on 29/11/2017 - 16:31

  +2

  https://goo.gl/UMdku5

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  scrimshaw on 29/11/2017 - 16:35

  +2

  Went on live chat, rep says the product is not compatible with Google Home (yet) :(

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  raiseyoursteaks on 29/11/2017 - 16:38

  This kit doesn't have a camera, if not mistaken it utilize a old phone which isn't included in the price

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  dealspider on 29/11/2017 - 16:42

  +2

  You could get a similar packge under $100 from Xiaomi

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    pax on 29/11/2017 - 16:56

    Or… if you don't want everything going off to China, you can get a Vera or Fibaro system which support more protocols, which gives more addons and options.

    Yes, it is more expensive, but has a large developer base (both systems unofficially or semi-officially support Google home and Alexa).

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      [Deactivated] on 29/11/2017 - 17:12

      +2

      Or…. you can setup home assistant (eg. with raspberry pi) and do all the integration yourself
      Home assistant does support many IOT devices, including XiaoMi
      https://home-assistant.io/

      Or…. if you want an easier solution
      Samsung Smartthings Hub is the way to go
      Tho its not available in Australia but you can buy from Amazon (around $150 AUD shipped)

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        pax on 29/11/2017 - 17:44

        Absolutely. Depending on your tinker/technical level there are many ways to get into the HA market.

        I went down the Vera front.

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      dealspider on 29/11/2017 - 17:28

      +1

      You don't have to use Xiaomi servers. You could use:

      Domoticz
      Or HomeAssistant.io

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  Bippz01 on 29/11/2017 - 16:58

  Whats the Deal???
  Limited release???

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  [Deactivated] on 29/11/2017 - 17:08

  Another alternative is to use Telstra Smart Home
  https://www.telstra.com.au/smart-home/devices#household

  Good thing with Telstra Smart Home is its officially supported by Google Home
  But its more expensive so a real OZB might think this is a rip off :)

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  marantz on 29/11/2017 - 17:20

  This would be a decent deal if it included a camera in the package

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  ryanhunt on 29/11/2017 - 17:40

  from the FAQ:

  Do I need to be an Origin Energy customer in order to purchase Home HQ?

  Anyone living in Victoria can purchase Home HQ, you don't need to be a current Origin Energy customer.

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  71monaro on 29/11/2017 - 22:50

  Does this read data from your power meter. And then allow you to turn on a smart outlet when you are exporting from solar PV? this would actually make sense. And why only Victoria??

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  Twilight on 09/12/2017 - 12:03

  Does anyone know what hub/system this is re-branded? I'm looking for an australian certified smart plug that can report on energy usage (live watt usage, nothing fancy) and this one say it does "Track real-time energy usage to help save money".