Comment on xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier
alekwithak@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoI feel you, trying to find a smart gadget that is actually smart in 2025 and not just a data collector is nearly impossible. Learning to DIY a lot of these projects. Throw one of these or similar in there with a little control board set to email you if 0 changes to 1 or w/e
ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I need to look into this and see if I can have it send me a text or something when it’s full. Another diy project to add to the list.
rumba@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
This is the around the long way method, but it’ll start you on a crippling hobby to instrument your entire life.
Raspberry Pi home assistant zigbee USB zigbee water sensor.
you could stop here at notifications.
or
Descend into madness, put a small ac submersible pump into your dehumidifier tray with a smart outlet. When the sensor trips full, have it run the submersible pump for x minutes.
ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Jokes on you I have like 5 raspberry pi’s that aren’t doing anything labeled future projects.
alekwithak@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Hey if your list of projects isn’t insurmountable what are you even doing with with your life?
Most carriers have an email to sms gateway address Usually your number@carrier.com or similar.