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Sensors and Home Automation => Where can I buy sensors? => Topic started by: takumi on January 09, 2015, 09:37:59 pm

Title: Peanut
Post by: takumi on January 09, 2015, 09:37:59 pm
I just got my A+ today and it came with a sweet little Peanut plug. Where can I buy more???
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: fillibar on January 10, 2015, 08:31:51 am
Not sure those have been released yet except to beta testers. Count yourself lucky.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: johnnyprivate on January 10, 2015, 11:13:11 am
Got my Almond+ this week also -- very happy.  Using in access point mode with no problems on my Verizon FIOS network.  Wireless N (for multiple laptops) and AC (for multiple android phones) is working like a charm so far.  Got the peanut sensor also.  Having lots of fun turning things on and off remotely.

I notice the Almond+ software has a place to report power, current and voltage for the peanut, but these are all showing 0 even with with the peanut on and powering something.  Does the peanut have the capability to report power, current and voltage of powered devices?  If so, will this W, I, V reporting then be implemented in a future firmware version?

Thanks!

Johnny
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: takumi on January 10, 2015, 12:53:39 pm
Just found out, Feb is release date
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: Ashok on January 10, 2015, 01:09:43 pm
@ johnnyprivate

Peanut plug will report the current, power, and voltage. However, it won't happen with the current firmware, we would release the new firmware which would give you that ability. 
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: johnnyprivate on January 10, 2015, 01:40:06 pm
Thanks @ashok24.  I'm on the beta R069cb firmware at the moment.  Will keep my eye open for future firmware updates.  I think you guys are doing a great job, by the way.  Also, a friendly shout out to Lars who I think is doing a great job at communicating to the best of his ability and within the resource limitations of Securifi regarding the fixing of issues, addressing of concerns and communication in general regarding Securifi products.

Thanks again,

Johnny
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: Mike on January 13, 2015, 03:34:56 pm
Peanut plug? What is that? Sounds like a cool device

Can't help but feel a bit left out? the one-month delayed pre-order gets a free present, but initial backers get a year of delays and lack of functionality for months?

Not to complain, I'm happy where things are going at the moment,
but a nice "buy 2 get one free"-action (for backers) when you open up the sensor shop would be nice ;)
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: LGNilsson on January 13, 2015, 05:00:39 pm
Well, the pre-orders did cost 2x what you had to pay for your Almond+ via Kickstarter so... and the final retail price will be even higher.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: rldreams on January 21, 2015, 04:26:22 pm
Well, the pre-orders did cost 2x what you had to pay for your Almond+ via Kickstarter so... and the final retail price will be even higher.

That's exactly how I took it, a "free" $40/$50 light controller as a "surprise gift" to soften the blow from the drastic price increase.
 It took the SO 2 days before she jumped in ,and the peanut controlling the lamp on her nightstand is the ONLY piece of HA she will use. All the other automated lights in the house, she will just power cycle the switch to turn them on rather than use phone,tablet,computer,remote control etc. She loves turning off her light without having to roll over. The manual button on the peanut is a great feature, tap it as you walk into the room and then turn the light off after you are in bed.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: mparadis on January 21, 2015, 08:29:07 pm
I don't expect them to be that high price and I don't mind that new ones are coming with the peanut, the more people they "rope" into the ecosystem the better long term I believe.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: lmmmmm on January 23, 2015, 05:59:36 pm
Can someone tell me what the Peanut plug is for??  There also werent any instructions on what the buttons on the side of the plug do.

 I searched the Internet but found nothing of substance....
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: dmwyatt on January 23, 2015, 06:18:13 pm
On the Peanut, the small button is for pairing and the large button for manual on/off.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: fillibar on January 23, 2015, 06:41:54 pm
If I remember (I do not own one) the smaller button is for pairing. The larger button is a manual power button.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: mparadis on January 23, 2015, 07:37:47 pm
The peanut plug is a "smart" on/off outlet, it plugs into an existing outlet to provide control from the LCD of the A+, the apps and webUI. The larger button, as mentioned allows local, manual control of the outlet and the smaller button is for pairing with the A+. Note that when you plug in the peanut it should go into pairing mode automatically (flashing red/green), but you can use the pairing button to put it into pairing mode and when removing it from a network should you need to.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: lmmmmm on January 23, 2015, 07:49:36 pm
thanks for the info.

will any 'smart plug' work with the A+??
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: mparadis on January 23, 2015, 09:20:17 pm
No. But there are tons of them that do. You will be looking for zigbee and z wave devices but check out this list for more information about what devices are compatible. http://forum.securifi.com/index.php/topic,1458.0.html

Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: jmschnur on February 04, 2015, 01:53:21 pm
Are there any concerns abut voltage transients that could hurt the unit?
I am thinking of using to to turn on and off a large sub woofer so is a 10 amps draw?
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: j8048188 on February 07, 2015, 12:29:51 am
The Peanut Plug uses a mechanical relay. It is rated at 15 amps.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: LGNilsson on February 07, 2015, 01:55:52 am
Sorry, forgot to reply, but according to our engineers, it should be fine.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: jmschnur on February 07, 2015, 01:51:11 pm
Thanks. Once we get the next firmware I will put this in my system.
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: razzfazz on February 16, 2015, 03:21:27 pm
Peanut plug will report the current, power, and voltage. However, it won't happen with the current firmware, we would release the new firmware which would give you that ability.

Still seeing all of these reported as zero in firmware 070; did that not make it in, or do I have to re-pair to get the reporting to work right?
Title: Re: Peanut
Post by: LGNilsson on February 16, 2015, 11:14:55 pm
It's got nothing to do with the Almond+ firmware, it's the Peanut plug firmware that'll need an update.
I'm not sure when that'll be done, but it's coming.