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WIRED Ethernet network support
AdamBaker
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Hi, will Homey support wired ethernet or will it only support Wifi? From looking at the new modules you're using they have the capability to have ethernet and the 2.4GHz spectrum is really crowded where I am so I try to keep only things with batteries on Wifi.
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If it is not to much work i think it will be a very nice extra for a few euro's extra.
Spotify will be streamed from the spotify servers, to whatever speaker you have connected (line-out, SONOS, etc.)
I have hade serval wifi units where these problems can occur.
Domotica&reliabilityðernet is +1
I use some different devices such as Apple TV's, Raspberry Pi, Smart TV, Gramofon, HTPC etc. but unfortunately WiFi is just not stable and reliable enough. I use them all with a ethernet cable because WiFi couldn't do the trick
A Ethernet connection via the USB would be great and would satisfy my needs
There are a a lot of media players who do a poor job. My experience with steaming Plex, Netflix and Youtube to Chromecast is very good. Several people watching different 1080p content is not a problem on 2.4ghz.
Of course, there are many other factors which can heavily influence wifi performance. In my experience, a reliable router is more important then a fast router. Linksys and Asus have always been good to me but I threw out my Sitecom AC1900 router because it did such a poor job. Generally, I keep all my devices on 2.4ghz even though 5ghz is available. I have the feeling routers have more trouble when working with multiple frequencies simultaneously. Luckily my apartment building isn't too crowded with 12-15 networks in range.
The bottom line for me is that if Chromecast can do 2.4ghz, so can Homey.
In my previous house(big apartment building), my WiFi was very unstable and it took me 2 weeks to find an frequency that was stable.
The next year i need to switch the WiFi frequency every now and then because of moving people in and out the building and new WiFi devices bringing with them.
In my current house i receive somewhere between the 15-20 WiFi networks and i also need to change the frequency of my (very stable and reliable) Draytek router.
My current controller uses various "cloud"/API services to gather information from the internet and my local network and based on these service take action on thing in the house. NetAtmo, Wunderground, WebSolarLog, Philips HUE, creating external backups, push notifications, SmartMeter data, etc.
Also the voice recognition of Homey is depending on internet, and voice is the key/killer feature for me to buy Homey.
But the PCB's are ready so i have no hope that Athom will create an ethernet socket on Homey....
Its most certain that if i move my 2.4ghz network to channel 6/10/11 the network will become unstable. On avarage ther are already 3 strong networks operating on the channels.
As said, the pcb is ready and that mean i need to order an USB<>Ethernet converter.
The OS is our custom built linux distro, but it's based on Raspbian, yeah!
Which OS is Homey using now?
I ask this so i can look for an USB-hub and usb<>Ethernet converter.
My WiFi isn't stable enough to reliable control my house due a lot of neighbor interference.
If I read this topic right, a Linux compatible usb-to-ethernet adapter should work?
Is there a compatible usb-hub on the market to supply the Homey power?
are there some news on this ??? wired ethernet and PoE ;-)
/Anders
did Homey Power Up?
was it the USB Ethernet adapter that is not supported?
I guess you are in the correct direction.
You need something like a USB-On The Go cable with a (by linux) supported Ethernet Dongle and inject the Power....
But everything is untested and not supported.
imho Athom isn't spending time into that....
Have seen some discussion on Slack not so long ago but never heard anything after that.
Will never be a PoE as Homey uses 5 Volt from USB and PoE is 24 Volt or 48 Volt afaik,