Remote control of light via wifi. Setting up light control over Wi-Fi. Best external remote switches

Hello! In this article, we will together get acquainted with one interesting element of the "smart home". It's about the Wi-Fi light switch. This is one of the types of wireless switches. How does it work, how to choose and connect a "smart" gadget? Let's figure it out.

What is it needed for?

Didn't you turn off the light and remember about it when you left the house? Now you don't have to go back or suffer from remorse at work all day. With a slight movement of the hand, we take out the smartphone and it's done - the light is off.

More often there is a need to turn off the light in the next room when you are too lazy to get up from the couch. And not only in the neighboring one. In the same room, you can turn on, turn off and even adjust the light intensity using your smartphone, which is always at hand. Another useful feature is the ability to program the on / off for a specific time or schedule.

You can control such a switch thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi module that connects to your home network. A mobile application is installed on the smartphone, which opens access to lighting control and other functions of the “smart home”.

How to choose?

Wireless switching devices can be with mechanical keys and touch buttons. The last option looks more modern, but it is not always convenient. The touchpad is usually small and you may not hit the button the first time. In addition, dirty and wet fingers reduce the likelihood of successful triggering.

Wi-Fi switches come with one, two or three buttons. Accordingly, a different number of lighting devices can be connected to them. They completely replace the functionality of a conventional switch.

There are not many such devices available on our market. Perhaps the most common are Sonoff models from the Chinese company ITEAD studio.

The most detailed overview of the device Sonoff in the following video:

These are touch devices that can be controlled using the convenient Russian-language Ewelink application. The program is available for both Android and iOS. A conventional switch costs about 1200 rubles, and a triple switch costs 1600 rubles.

Devices from the "smart home" BroadLink are worthy of attention. This manufacturer, along with stylish TC2 series touch panels, offers the TW1 series with mechanical keys for classic lovers. The lighting is controlled by the E-Control application, which also has a Russian interface.

A series of Wi-Fi switches ZDK ZW-1, ZW-2, ZW-3 in light gray with a black stripe cost from 1,600 rubles with one sensor to 2,100 rubles with three. The front panel is protected by tempered glass. But, unlike most similar models, there is no indication of connection to a Wi-Fi network, which is not very convenient.

We can also mention smart switches from well-known manufacturers TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch and Belkin Wemo Light Switch. They can be controlled using Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Push button switch overview fromBroadLink see here:

How to connect?

A gadget with Wi-Fi connects like an ordinary switch. It can be installed instead of the old one. True, there is one nuance here, which we will dwell on below.

Before starting all the manipulations to install a new switch or dismantle the old one, you must disconnect the power supply.

The picture shows the installation diagram.

Neutral wire required. These devices cannot be simply put in phase gap, as usual. The built-in Wi-Fi module needs constant power supply. Therefore, you may have to pull on an additional cable.

Avoid placing the device where metal profiles or other metal structures can shield the Wi-Fi signal. Pay attention to the declared maximum load and do not exceed this value to avoid damage to the device.

After installation, the switch should be connected to a Wi-Fi network, install a mobile application and add a new device. It should be noted that most Wi-Fi switches, unfortunately, cannot be controlled remotely without an Internet connection. For some models, for example, Sonoff, there are alternative firmware that allow using the phone to control the lighting directly, and not through Chinese servers.

The Wi-Fi switch is a very interesting and useful thing. For those who like the idea of \u200b\u200bintroducing automation technologies for personal housing into their lives, there is an opportunity to start moving along this path - to acquire a "smart light". This is easy and inexpensive to do.

Technological advances have brought new, more advanced ways to control light. The old-fashioned switches have been replaced by wireless technologies. The most modern way to transmit signals is via Wi-Fi. The technology implies the transmission of digital data over radio channels. A Wi-Fi switch is used to transmit commands.

Advantages and disadvantages

Wi-Fi devices are characterized by the following positive qualities:

1. There is no need to lay a dedicated branch of electrical wires.
2. Lighting devices can be controlled centrally - from one command post. Smartphones, computers, tablets or remote controls are used as control devices. Smartphones and other electronic devices require special software that can be downloaded from the Internet or installed from an installation disc.
3. Wide coverage area. The digital radio signal penetrates even through walls.
4. System security. In case of damage to the structure, a person is not threatened with a strong electric shock. The strength of the current is too small to harm the human body.

Varieties of devices and manufacturers

The range of Wi-Fi light switches is not very diverse. However, products are classified according to a number of characteristics:

1. The switch is operated by mechanical or electronic keys. In the latter case, we are talking about a touch monitor. The keys are located on the remote control.
2. The switches are available with or without dimmers. This device allows you to adjust the brightness of the light by changing its intensity. Adjustment is carried out by holding or scrolling the corresponding button.
3. The switch can control one, two or three groups of lighting fixtures. The prices of equipment capable of controlling groups of instruments are disproportionately high.

There are several dominant wireless light control manufacturers on the market:

1. Legrand (France). The range of the company includes, in particular, a product line called Celian.
2. Vitrum (Italy). The Italian company uses Z-Wave technology to automate the light control processes in a smart home.
3. Delumo. Products from a Russian company that produces switches, dimmers and thermostats.
4. Noolite. Switches made in Belarus.
5. Livolo (China). The Chinese company produces specialized devices for automation, including for the "smart home". The range includes products for single and double frames for switches.
6. Broadlink. The company from China manufactures a wide range of lighting control products.
7. Kopou. Another company from China offers a dimmer in the form of a key fob.

Connection diagram

Smart light switches are easy to install. If desired, you can assemble them yourself. You just need to strictly adhere to the requirements of the instructions. Installation will take just a few minutes.

The installation process includes two stages:

1. Signal receiver installation.
2. Installation of a control button (that is, the switch itself).

The receiver has two to four wires. To determine which of the wires is the input, you should read the instructions. The other wires are outputs (there will be a pair of these wires in the double switch). Installation involves breaking the phase that supplies power to the lighting fixture. This is followed by the connection to the electrical circuit.

If there is more than one lighting group, the actions are as follows:

1. We supply zero wires for lighting.
2. We branch the phase to Wi-Fi.
3. We direct the phase separately to each group of lamps.

The switch is installed in a series of sequential operations. First, we drill a hole in the wall. Next, install the plastic socket into the recess. The installation process here is no different from the installation of a conventional light switch. The only significant difference is that there is no need for wiring. It is enough to fix the button in the box.

The whole world is gradually moving towards wireless technology. We are no longer satisfied with the usual buttons and switches, because we need to reach for them, and often even get up from the sofa. Why, if you can buy yourself, for example, Wi-Fi remote light switches? This little "stray" will allow you to control the chandelier directly from your smartphone or via the remote control! It turns out that you can finish reading a book and immediately turn off the light to fall asleep - you do not need to get up for this. All that remains is to force yourself to put your phone down without continuing to use it.

What are the remote controlled switches

In the corresponding stores, you can buy a chandelier with a remote control for a long time. Many people believe that this is the only way to get the ability to remotely control light. They do not even suspect that now there are light bulbs with the ability to turn them on and off via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, which we will discuss in the next article. However, you can do without them. There are now special wireless remote switches. Unfortunately, they are rarely sold in ordinary Russian stores. However, no one forbids using the services. And in order not to bother yourself with searches, read this article - below are all the links you need.

The remote light switch is a special unit. It can belong to two modifications:

• External Wi-Fi switch - installed in place of a conventional switch. Instead of a traditional key, it will have a touch button.
• Indoor unit - to install it, you will have to remove the chandelier, as you will need access to the wires inside the ceiling. But with such a device, you can continue to use the traditional rocker switch. But if you turn off the light with it, then the application in the smartphone will be useless, because electricity will not be supplied to the indoor unit.

By the way, not all switches need to be interacted with exclusively using a smartphone. In various online stores, you can easily find kits that also include a remote control. It's actually even more convenient. However, make sure you also include a remote control holder that you can mount on the wall next to a traditional switch.

Best external remote switches

SONOFF T1 Gang

Products distributed under the SONOFF brand serve to create, if not, then at least its likeness. In the article about smart bulbs, we talked about one of the products of this company. Now it's time to talk about the T1 1 Gang. This is a remote light switch that includes a Wi-Fi module. It cannot open the contacts of the wires (otherwise there will be nothing to power the above-named module), so there is no traditional key here. But there is a touch pad. This means that you can turn on the light with a simple touch of your finger.

If we talk about remote control, then it is implemented in two ways. The first is to use a smartphone based on Android and iOS, where a special application must be installed. This way you can not only turn the lights on and off, but also create a timer or even a full-fledged schedule. Interestingly, a voice assistant from Amazon has access to the application. It remains to be regretted that he does not speak Russian yet. The second control method is to use a traditional 433 MHz remote control (you can buy this at many lighting stores).

The switch is capable of withstanding a load of 400 W. It turns out that the chandelier does not have to have LED bulbs - incandescent bulbs will do. And note that there are different types of switches - they differ in the number of contacts (the number of touch keys). The cost of any such accessory will not differ, it will be about 1,500 rubles.

ALFA ABK-3

This is another wall switch that can connect to a router via Wi-Fi. This particular model has three touch-sensitive keys, but there are also variations with fewer of them. In fact, the accessory is a copy of the above model. The difference lies in the fact that this switch is painted black, and the keys are located not in a row, but in a column. A stable connection to Wi-Fi is also signaled here by the corresponding icon. The manufacturer also decided to make the design of its product a little more original, as a result of which the area painted in black received some bevels.

As expected, all keys are backlit here. We can safely say that you definitely will not miss them even in complete darkness. The product is capable of withstanding the transmission of electricity up to 600 W. The switch body is fire-resistant, which is also good news.

As usual, you can control the light after installing such a switch using a smartphone. Both of the most popular operating systems are supported, and the functionality of the application is not limited to turning the lights on and off. Since Wi-Fi is used here, you can start a timer or perform some other actions even when you are hundreds of kilometers from the remote switch. This model also supports voice assistants from smart speakers of the Google Home and Amazon Alexa series. It is a pity that they do not understand Russian yet.

Yasmart T1W

And this is a single-channel switch. It is also touch sensitive, most of its body is painted white. The Wi-Fi network indicator is located above the touch key.

Perhaps this is one of the cheapest remote control switches. It can be bought in Russian online stores selling smart electronics for about 1200 rubles. At the same time, the product hardly differs from its more expensive counterparts! Here, even support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home is implemented, which allows, if there are appropriate devices, to turn the light on and off with voice commands.

This accessory implies the installation of the Yasmart application on a smartphone. In it, you can implement a schedule for turning on and off the light, as well as use a countdown timer. Of course, several switches can be grouped - this allows you to later turn on the lights throughout the house by pressing one button.

Unlike the examples discussed above, this switch is capable of withstanding 1800 watts of electricity. This is great news for those who do not save energy at all and prefer to use a huge chandelier with a lot of incandescent bulbs.

ZDK ZW-2

Another wall switch, most of which is painted white. It is distinguished from its analogues by a black stripe located in the center. It is on it that there are two touch buttons. They are easy to grope in the dark, and the keys have indicator lights. This switch connects to the wireless network as standard - via Wi-Fi. Slightly confused by the absence of any indicator here, signaling a stable connection to the network. But maybe he is not needed? It is possible that he will only interfere with someone.

The device body is made of fire retardant ABS plastic. The front panel has tempered glass. It must be because of him that the product turned out to be very expensive. Not every resident of our country dares to spend more than two thousand rubles on such an accessory!

To control the switch, you can use a smartphone or tablet based on one of the two most popular mobile operating systems. The application turned out to be quite functional - it is not limited to just turning off the lights. Nevertheless, the program cannot offer anything surprising either.

eWelink Light Touch Smart

This smart Wi-Fi switch is not officially shipped to Russia. However, it can be easily purchased through popular Chinese marketplaces. Here you can find several versions of it at once. First, you can choose the number of touch keys - from one to three. The cost of the device depends on this most of all. If a one-button switch costs only 890 rubles, then the version with three touch buttons will cost 150-200 rubles more. Secondly, the buyer has a choice of colors. Traditional switches are painted white on the outside of the case. There are also options with black and gold body colors.

The inside of this switch uses ordinary black plastic. Connecting wires is as simple as possible, they are clamped with traditional bolts. The front panel of the switch looks as simple as possible - the touch key located on the aluminum case is highlighted by a circle, which should glow. The connection to the router is carried out via Wi-Fi. As far as safety is concerned, the remote switch will withstand 10A current.

Best indoor Wi-Fi switches

SONOFF RF

An excellent indoor unit that is sold for little money and comes with a special key fob that acts as a remote control. You will be surprised, but sometimes it is much more convenient to use this remote control than to enter the corresponding application. However, one cannot but admit that the program developed for a smartphone is a little more functional. Despite the presence of four keys on the remote control at once, with their help you will not set the light off timer.

If you think about it, such a switch can be used to control more than just lighting. In theory, you can place it inside any section of the wall, or even somewhere in the switchboard. In short, this way you can regulate the supply of electricity to any outlet. Some craftsmen operate the electric heater in this way, turning it on before going home from work. The switch can withstand a maximum current of 10 A and a power of 2200 W.

Returning to the console, it has a tiny size, and signals are sent to them at a frequency of 433 MHz. Of course, at a great distance it will not act. For this, you need a Wi-Fi connection - in this case, the switch will learn to accept commands even from another country. It should be noted that the eWeLink application is Russian-speaking, so even an elderly person can master its functionality. The product also supports the Amazon AWS cloud platform, which allows the owners of the corresponding speakers to issue voice commands. Note also the possibility of combining several switches into groups.

SONOFF 4CH - 4-channel remote control switch

This internal switch is designed for four channels. This means that it can be used to turn on one, two, three and four bulbs in a chandelier, to put it very roughly. Or, you can bring a chandelier and three sockets to this block. In a word, everything is limited only by your imagination! And living conditions, of course.

This unit is capable of withstanding electricity up to 3500 watts. It connects to the home network via Wi-Fi. Like other wireless light switches, SONOFF 4CH is regulated by a mobile application developed for Android and iOS. In it, you can perform both normal actions and, for example, set up the device's operating schedule. And don't forget that this accessory is always connected to the router, so you can control it from anywhere in the world - you don't have to be near the switch.

The body of the product is made of fire retardant ABS plastic. It has special holes that allow you to place the switch on a DIN rail.

SONOFF S10A

The cheapest switch, located under a wall or in an electrical panel, and at the same time able to connect to Wi-Fi. Russian online stores sell it for only 650 rubles or a little more. However, this is also the simplest accessory in our selection. There is no question of any four channels here - only one chandelier or socket can be connected to the switch. The product body is made of non-combustible plastic. On it you can find a single button that, immediately after installation, must be held down for 20 seconds - after that you can connect to the switch via your smartphone in order to further configure it. In the corresponding application, you can not only turn on and off the electricity, but also set special algorithms for the operation of the light or socket.

Perhaps this is a good choice for someone who is not yet ready to spend a lot of money on such an accessory. But we recommend that you do not connect to such a switch an outlet to which an iron and other electrical appliances with very high power will be connected.

QIACHIP - switch with remote control

Of course, not all internal remote switches are supplied to Russian stores. There are tons of products available for purchase only through AliExpress. For example, in this way you can purchase a certain QIACHIP switch. Unlike some other similar devices, it can be supplied with a compact remote control operating at 433 MHz. Its size is comparable to a car alarm key fob. There are only two buttons and an LED on the body of the miniature remote control. Want more? Then you need to use the application downloaded to your smartphone or tablet. There are two versions of it - for iOS and Android. In it, you can already activate the shutdown timer, as well as configure the schedule for the device.

This switch has a plastic housing. The manufacturer claims that his creation will withstand 2200 watts of electricity. However, we would not recommend putting too much stress on such an inexpensive accessory. An outlet with an iron connected to it, even the smallest one, is too much.

Broadlink SC1

The simplest remote switch there is. It has a plastic case with screw hinges on the sides. In front there is an LED that simultaneously acts as a button - it signals the connection to Wi-Fi. Surprisingly, a two-channel connection is implemented here. That is, the user will be able to control two outlets at once or the same number of lighting sources.

The manufacturer writes that its remote switch is capable of withstanding an electric current of 2500 watts. We do not recommend that you check this statement in practice - soft plastic may not withstand strong heat. But there is no doubt about the stable operation of Wi-Fi. It is convenient to use the corresponding application on both Android and iPhone.

Conclusion

Now you know which remote Wi-Fi light switches are the best. Remember that when you connect them to the chandelier, you will be dealing with electrical wiring. If you are not sure of your knowledge and skills, then it is better to call an electrician - he will definitely be able to install everything as accurately and safely as possible.

The technology of wireless data transmission in local networks Wi-Fi appeared in 1998 thanks to the engineer of the Australian laboratory of radio astronomy CSIRO John O'Sullivan. The first standard for the wireless communication protocol IEEE 802.11n was approved in 2009.

During its development, Wi-Fi technology has gained widespread popularity, primarily due to the lack of the need to use wires when connecting to a network. And if initially Wi-Fi technology was used to connect wearable and handheld computers, now this technology has penetrated into cameras, and into household appliances, and into multimedia devices, and into control devices. Wireless sensors of various physical quantities - temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. Smart home control and management devices equipped with Wi-Fi modules can carry out their functions from anywhere where a local wireless network is available, and if this network through a router has the ability to access the global network - and from anywhere, where there is internet. With the help of his smartphone connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or GSM), the user can not only browse the sites, but also control household appliances located at any distance from him.

A standard Wi-Fi network scheme contains at least one access point that forms a wireless network with a known identifier (SSID) and encryption parameters, to which at least one client is connected. An access point can be either a specialized device or a router connected to the global network, equipped with a wireless radio module. Also, for example, a laptop or smartphone equipped with Wi-Fi modules and connected to the network using a cable or GSM technology, respectively, can act as an access point.

In this review, we will look at some of the modules offered by Master Kit that use Wi-Fi wireless technology. Some modules are intended for use in DIY projects, come as a printed circuit board with components and do not have enclosures, while others are made as complete devices and are designed to be used out of the box. It should be noted that each of the considered devices is a client of the wireless network, therefore, an access point is required to connect them to the network. You also need to pay attention to which network the device connects to - local or global. Many Wi-Fi devices use portals located on the global network to communicate with other such devices and exchange information. This method of communication makes it possible to simplify the connection, since it does not require a permanent dedicated IP address of the global network and relatively complex network settings such as NAT (port forwarding) for external access to the local network located behind the router's firewall.

For ease of comparison, the main characteristics of the devices are summarized in the table at the end of the review.

Our review will begin with DIY-modules Master Kit using Wi-Fi technology.

1. - Wi-Fi relay with thermometer and two relays.

The device is based on the widespread Wi-Fi module ESP8266. The module is a microcontroller equipped with a wireless interface. It supports IEEE 802.11 b / g / n standards, with WEP and WPA / WPA2 encryption. The module also has 11 user-accessible I / O ports and wired communication interfaces SPI, I2C, I2S, UART and a 10-bit ADC. Several free development kits (SDKs) are available with a compiler and libraries to take advantage of the ESP8266's capabilities.

All this made it possible to create a modern device for mobile control of various electrical appliances using smartphones or tablets.

As already noted, the module is designed to work in local networks. If you need to use WAN access, then the following device will help you.

1. - an internet relay with a thermometer and two relays using the MQTT server.

The Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) network protocol is a lightweight protocol for transferring data between devices and runs over TCP / IP. This protocol uses a behavioral messaging design pattern known as a "publisher-subscriber", is very easy to use and administer, does not place a heavy load on communication channels and works well when there are problems in these channels, and does not impose restrictions on the format of the transmitted data. ... MQTT is designed for low-power embedded devices, so it requires minimal computing power that microcontrollers can handle. Thus, the MQTT protocol is, along with some other similar protocols, for example MODBUS or RS-485, an excellent tool for implementing the functions of the "Internet of Things" - IoT.

Remote control of two relays, 2000 W each;

Reception and transmission to the network of readings of two DS18B20 temperature sensors connected to it;

Reception and transmission of readings from DHT11 or DHT22 humidity sensors, analog sensors using the built-in ADC.

But, in addition to this, it provides data reading from sensors and control of built-in relays via the Internet at any point, there is a connection to the global network. When working in the global network, a free MQTT server is used, by default, but another can be used.

1. If the previous two devices use the capabilities of the ESP8266 microcontroller, then the module has its own more powerful STM8 series microcontroller and is a Wi-Fi data collection and transmission device.

The use of the STM8 microcontroller made it possible to implement a very wide functionality in a small volume. The module is, on the one hand, a complete device for collecting data on consumed household resources, such as water, heat, gas, electricity, and, on the other hand, a multifunctional device for monitoring and controlling executive modules and mechanisms.

The device collects data from the sensors and counters connected to it according to the established schedule and transmits this data to the server for further processing and use.

Up to 8 devices can be connected to one device in any combination:

Water meters;

Gas meters;

Electricity meters (when installing an additional CAN or RS-485 interface module);

Temperature sensors, for example;

Water leakage sensors, for example;

Liquid level sensors;

Gas leakage sensors;

Actuators (shut-off and control valves with an electric drive), for example, a ball valve with an electric drive.

When using additional built-in modules of RS-485 or CAN interfaces, in addition to the 8 devices listed above in the description, up to 8 Mercury-type electricity meters can be connected to one module, in addition to the 8 devices listed above.

Modules can be combined to increase the number of served data collection channels.

The device collects data from meters and sensors and transmits them to a server located in Russia according to the schedule set in the settings. In normal mode, data is sent once a day with hourly detail. If an emergency is detected (the water meter has turned off, a leak has occurred, the battery runs out, etc.), the device communicates immediately and informs the owner about it using PUSH or E-MAIL notifications. A personal account of each user is organized on the server.

In your personal account, you can specify on what day and hour the server will automatically send readings every month. The readings can be sent in the following ways: in the form of a PUSH notification, in the form of E-MAIL, directly to the MOS.RU portal. Forget the hassle of manual monthly readings!

Alternatively, you can simply view the readings and graphs on your mobile phone, tablet or computer using a browser or mobile application for iOS and Android.

The module is powered by three alkaline (Alkaline) AA batteries, battery life is at least 3 years. When the charge level drops below 10%, the user will be sent a PUSH or E-MAIL notification.

The device communicates with the server using an Internet connection via a private or public encrypted Wi-Fi network. Two networks can be used: main and backup. In the absence of communication, the device collects and stores an hourly log for 1 month, when it is restored, it transmits the data to the server. In any abnormal situation (the device does not communicate, there is a leak, a break in the communication line to the sensor or meter, etc.), the server will send you a PUSH or E-MAIL notification.

Ethernet gateway PR1132. Lighting control through a computer network.

We are testing a new development of the Nootechnika company, the nooLite system, we control the light using a computer or smartphone via Wi-Fi. In this article, we will tell you in detail about the new device of the remote lighting control system nooLite - PR1132 Ethernet gateway... The Noolite wireless control system is designed to control electrical appliances and lighting via a radio channel. Thanks to the appearance of a new device in the nooLite system line - the PR1132 Ethernet gateway, the distance to the power blocks has increased to 100 meters (previously, the distance between the block and the control panel was 50 meters). Installing the nooLite system is straightforward. Between the load, for example, a lamp or a chandelier and a 220V network, a small, matchbox-sized, is mounted.

Manage the load, i.e. turn on and off the light, previously you could use. With the advent Ethernet gateway PR1132 management made possible via a web browser from any devicesuch as a smartphone, computer or tablet. Thanks to the possibility of cross-linking power blocks and launching programmed scenarios, using the noolite system, it is possible to implement quite complex engineering solutions for smart home projects. Available for sale Ethernet gateway PR1132 the need for wall switches and remote controls has disappeared.

If you want to organize a wireless lighting control system in your house or apartment using a smartphone or tablet via a Wi-FI network, you must have the following equipment:

1. Wi-Fi router 1pc.
2. ... The number and type of power units depend on the number and type of luminaires (loads) that you want to control from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. ...
3. Smartphone or tablet or computer.

As you can see, there are no wall switches or remotes in the list. All settings and control will be carried out from the browser of the device (smartphone or tablet or computer). If you do not take into account the cost of a Wi-Fi router and a computer, then the price of the system will turn out to be much lower than analogues. The scheme will work as follows: by pressing the button in the smartphone browser, you send a command to the power unit (32 independent control channels are supported). The signal through the network passes through the Wi-Fi router, the PR1132 Ethernet gateway to the power unit.

Now let's move on to testing the system. We will use the following components to test the Ethernet gateway of the nooLite remote control system:

The gateway delivery set includes: manual, power supply, PR1132 gateway and antenna, 1m Patch Cord connecting cable.

The PR1132 Ethernet gateway with an attached antenna looks like a regular Wi-Fi router, but it is a mistake to assume that the gateway antenna is designed to organize a Wi-Fi network. The supplied antenna is used to transmit a signal to the power units of the nooLite system at a frequency of 433.92 MHz, the distance to the power unit is 100 meters.

We want to control the lighting via Wi-Fi from a smartphone and computer, so we connect the PR1132 Ethernet gateway to our network to the Wi-Fi router, as described in the instructions, diagram 2. In fact, we just performed three steps: screwed the antenna, connected the supplied Patch Cord connecting cable to the gateway and to the free socket of the router, connect the power supply. The gateway is ready for operation.

Let's move on to configuring the gateway. Initially, our computer and smartphone are already connected to the Wi-Fi network, so the configuration is performed as follows: in the address bar of the Internet browser (you can use any browser), we type the gateway address, by default 192.168.0.168. If the network is configured correctly, the PR1132 Ethernet gateway configuration menu will appear in the browser window. The interface opened quickly, I didn't have to wait.

Now it is necessary to bind the power blocks to the gateway, for this, click on the "settings" tab, then "bind / unbind", select, for example, "Channel1".

To bind the power unit to the gateway, press the service button on the power unit, the power unit LED will start blinking. Now press the "bind" button in the browser, the PR1132 gateway will send the bind signal to the power unit. The LED on the power block will flash faster. To confirm the binding, you must press the service button on the power unit again. The LED will start blinking more slowly, to exit the power block binding mode, press the service button on the power block again, the LED should stop blinking. The binding of the power block to is complete. We perform a similar procedure with the second power unit. Only in the second case we select "Channel 2". The binding procedure is similar to binding the power unit to the console. The whole binding procedure took a few seconds. We used only 2 channels for the test. The gateway supports 32 independent control channels.

Now we go to the "control" tab and directly control the lighting from the computer browser.

To turn on / off, use the corresponding buttons. To adjust the illumination of the power unit, you must reconfigure the channel type in the "settings" tab and select the "Dimming" type.

Let's go to management. Power units react to gateway signals instantly, without delays. The illumination is controlled in 10% steps. To adjust the brightness, simply touch the desired division of the adjustment scale. Accordingly, when you press the "0" division, the light turns off completely, when you press the "100" division, the light turns on at full power.

Now let's move on to controlling the lighting from a smartphone, in our case, this is the iPhone 4.

We type 192.168.0.168 in the address bar of the built-in iOS browser "Safari" and get to the main menu of the gateway. The cross-platform and cross-browser interface of the PR1132 Ethernet gateway is easily adapted to the iPhone (supports both horizontal and vertical smartphone positions). Important note: in our case, the gateway interface is open on three devices at once, on two computers and on a smartphone. The gateway can receive commands from several devices at once, that is, you can turn on the light on a computer, and turn it off on a smartphone, etc.

Names of groups and channels can be renamed in the section "settings", "channels", select a channel.

In the same section of the PR1132 gateway settings, you can select the type of channel control. Available: on / off - for power units without adjustment "", dimming - for power units "" (adjust the brightness of incandescent lamps) and "" (adjust the brightness of LED lamps), scenario - for recording and recalling a scenario of several power units, LED controller - to control the LED controller nooLite... Note: if you select the channel type "on / off" for the power unit with dimming support "" or "", then the adjustment in the control panel will not be available, only on and off.

In the "Sensors" section, you can bind up to 4 wireless temperature and humidity sensors. The sensors will be on sale soon.

Now let's test the timer. It should be noted that when connecting, the gateway itself determined and set the current time from the network. But in the time setting menu it is possible to set the time and date manually.

Let's move on to setting the "Channel 1" timer. For the experiment, we will choose an on and off interval of 1 minute. It is possible to set up to 8 timers for one or several channels, select the days of the week on which the timers should work.

The timer worked well, turned on the lights at 12:40 and turned off at 12:41, according to the specified parameters. Now let's simulate a power outage and see if the PR1132 Ethernet gateway will save the settings. Turn off the gateway power supply for 10 minutes. After powering on the gateway, all settings were saved. Therefore, do not be afraid of a power outage, the gateway will resume its work and save the timer settings after the power is restored.

In the network menu, you can change the network settings.

In the "system" menu, you can update the interface and export / import settings. Login and password are required to log in, by default: Username: noolite... Password: 111

The following shows the management interface of the PR1132 Ethernet Gateway on the iPhone 4 screen

We can say with confidence that the novelty from the Nootechnika company - the PR1132 Ethernet gateway passed the test successfully.

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