Home automation over WiFi using WeMos ESP8266

This video shows how to use a smartphone to controll LED ligths.
It also supports controlling switches.
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[@kevinisawake]

ROMANCE MODE ACTIVATED - WOW, JUST WOW.

[@p__--]

I'm having trouble understanding some parts of the tutorial. Example: how to get the girl come in?

[@undefinednotfound]

make your house from LEDs

[@kiranshashiny]

It's a Robot in Disguise ! He used the Remote remember to control it. Loved the ending though.

[@anthonycalia1317]

Brilliant! I've used your program along with Node Red to control esp8266 devices and it works wonderfully. I also appreciate your ability to explain all of this and make it simple for a non-programmer like myself. Good work and thanks

[@imushavem7504]

Totally agree!!

[@alisalem2967]

i liked the part of Romance Mode lol xD , Respect and great job =)

[@receb]

more like "creep mode"

[@Glasshopper]

It all depends, if she finds you attractive it's romance mode, of she does not then it's creep mode.

[@guidopiotrowski7900]

Hahaha the romance part mode was epic. Your faces...great job btw

[@productionsofchildrenchild8950]

This together with Homebridge installed on a raspberry pi is amazing. You can do all kinds of things like changing color/brightness/ etc.

[@wittchow]

how do you do it with homebridge?

[@janklimes6337]

This is the best think!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉 Thank you so much. I learned 5 hours on arduino iot cloud how to do it and nothing happend and then I saw your video and I did it thank you

[@Giblet535]

Thanks, bitluni! You can get some interesting lighting effects by using different animation sequences after branching additional WS2812 LED strings from different points on the first LED string, as the branch will behave exactly like the first string at the point where you branch. Create a tree shape on your wall, with lots of branching LED strings. Even a simple rainbow animation looks ... amazing. You can also create a nice web interface in HTML and JavaScript, and access it via the ESP8266WebServer library module.

[@RAVI171175]

Dude! I can see people making silly & comic comments down below but for me, you are an amazing teacher as I could have finally understood everything. I did same as you explained & they just worked fine. Hats off to you as you are indeed a very great trainer. You've explained well steps by steps. Keep it up with the good work. Thanks very much.

[@JannisDesigns]

Finde ich geil, dass du das alles sooo einfach erklärst dass es sogar jemand hinbekommt der sich absolut nicht damit auskennt ^^

[@clasicradiolover]

Up in the middle of the night and found you. More home automation please.

[@halla1968]

Gotta re-model my bedroom and add lights. So when I invite my "Guest". Keep up the good work.

[@bitluni]

Sorry for reupload.. had to fix issues

[@Popart-xh2fd]

Women issues...?

[@bitluni]

domoticz is definitively interesting in this direction since the app also supports widgets. I will get deeper into it since I want the lights to wake me up slowly. I will try set up a raspberry with domoticz and make an episode about it.

[@jaspervanisterdael]

Hey dude, can you put your whole sketch in the description?

[@kriskraanen9570]

can you show us how te dc converter is made?

[@k4k48g8fi3kk]

The Fade Function and Rainbow Function is crashing my Wemos after about 15 minutes runtime. Sketch Problem?

[@trailpeakgord]

Great tutorial and code, Thank You! I just got it working on a little generic ESP-01 (had to rename/renumber some pin assignments in PinStates.h and the ino). The ESP was not responding some times but adding some more filter cap on the 3v3 fixed that and it now works like a champ. (Was also getting some odd 'stray \302 error' in the code or something - I fixed that with opening all the .h/.ino on github as a 'raw' then cutting/pasting them into the Arduino IDE panes not just saving the linked file.)

[@PabloAymerich]

Can you share your changes ? I am trying to do the same thing.

[@trailpeakgord]

Seriously, it was nothing... In pinstates.h: const int PIN_COUNT = 4; //const char *pinNames[PIN_COUNT] = {"D0", "D1", "D2", "D3", "D4", "D5", "D6", "D7", "D8"}; const char *pinNames[PIN_COUNT] = {"IO0", "IO1", "IO2", "IO3"}; // const int pinNumbers[PIN_COUNT] = {D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8}; const int pinNumbers[PIN_COUNT] = {0, 1, 2, 3}; AND in the main *.ino file: //const int LED_PIN = D4; const int LED_PIN = 2; void handleRf() { const int pinNumbers[PIN_COUNT] = {0, 1, 2, 3};

[@PabloAymerich]

I would have forgotten to change the Pin Names! Thanks you saved me a bunch o'time..

[@Raytenecks]

This is one of the best and easiest esp8266 tutorials I've found yet! Thanks for this!

[@KidCe.]

Haha that end was nice xD Nice explanation, seems much easier than I expected to make my LEDs smartphone controllable :D

[@TheOleHermit]

Gotta love the WEMOS D1 Mini! But, I prefer using the webREPL CLI over Wifi for direct control and copying uPython files to/from the MCU in order to maintain cross-compatibility w/Python on the RPi. Just learning MQTT & BLYNK for runtime and GUI control. Let's not forget the dual core ESP32 big brother, either. Just replaced a NANO CNC board with a WEMOS D1 Mini prototype, which uses 3 * DRV8834 stepper drivers. This greatly increases my processing power and eliminates the need for a second 8VDC motor power source, because my stepper motors are only 5VDC. Less is more! Heck with the stepper motors! Show us how you programmed it to summon a sexy lady!😏 Thanks for sharing.😎💨

[@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel]

Hello Bitluni!! Wow, that is great stuff!! The quality of your videos is awesome!! Now I can see that this takes quite some time to make! Also really fun: The little fun part in the end!! :D Was nice to meet you in Stuttgart! Keep up the good work! Martin :)

[@bitluni]

Thanks :)

[@nikanetique]

Sense of humor 300%! 😂 Bravo, man

[@stonesteadfarm]

Your sketch works great on the NodeMCU! Thanks for the excellent work and cool video!

[@MariusNiveriHH]

by far the BEST ESP8266 Tutorial out there! You did a very, very good job man! Subscribed :)

[@guilhermecoutinho7521]

A true engineer right here. Love it

[@JaronHorst]

Nice video! I haven't tried the WeMos yet myself but I've been using their cousin, the NodeMCU (lolin v3). Just thought that I would mention that I added "man-in-the-middle" NodeMCU to my doorbell so that I could intercept the doorbell signal. This way, I get a text message and have the ability to disable the chime itself while still getting notified (also let's me ring the chime at-will and drive the dog crazy!). Although, I wouldn't argue with the interruption you got... ;)

[@SandeepSandhu]

Romance Mode Activated. Well done, nice explanation.

[@davidwhalen4309]

You videos are very informational, I enjoy watching. I would be lost without your help.

[@pauliuspaulius7243]

After so many hours looking for decent information how to connect led strip. I found your video and finally my LED strip lit up! But still didn't get it how to connect to wifi :)

[@HariWiguna]

Great content and presentation! Well done! PS: I thought the ESP was cheap when the ESP1 was $3. The Wemos has more pins AND built-in USB interface for less than $3!?

[@bitluni]

Including shipping all over the world... Sick isn't it? Using the affiliate links from the description it even gives me a small cut without getting more expensive :-o

[@jesuishalil]

Just my 2 cents but....Enjoy my 2 cents =^)

[@sladjakostic5096]

Nice video. You may also want to checkout the review of home automation on my blog at *alfredreviews. com/home-automation-review/* Thanks, Baxter.

[@andreamitchell4758]

there is a sketch/smarthing FW/device handler for smart things for an ESP8266 based RGBW/WW LED strip controller the H801 on smartthings forums i was wondering if anyone would know weather this could be easily ported to do the same thing on this device ,flash it with a similar sketch and have it work with smart things ,or if anyone has any other ideas about how this could be controlled more directly with alexa(no smartthings hub)to control RGB/W strips , these are even cheaper than the H801 esp8266 strip controllers or would these not be sufficient for RGB/W , the H801 has 4 large transistors voltage regulators i think , they must serve some essential function no? like does this not have the ability to run longer strips because of the smaller voltage regulators? or are these only good for the individually addressable type strips and not regular RGB , RGBW?

[@omarahmed2608]

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[@hammermetv4428]

LOVE YOU! THANKS! 16 hours searching and I found!

[@rjmunt]

I think you just taught me a little about polymorphism! thanks for sharing!

[@DougCrosby]

Thank you so much for posting this. Your tutorial was perfect! I have zero experience working with Arduino. I have been attempting to do exactly what you have shown for well over a week. It was nice to show my wife some results of this LED project I swore to her would make the house so much better. Would anyone possibly know a direction to point me in to build on this sketch? I would like to add more functions to it such as Fire, Bouncing balls, Sparkle, etc. Been going over it trying to piece something together but my lack of knowledge is holding me back. Looking at the sketches for the above examples (Fire, Bouncing balls, Sparkle, etc.) I just do not see how to insert it into this.

[@luisacevedo324]

Wow. Just what I was looking for. Not a computer geek but I think I can figure it out. Thanks buddy. I now have a nice project to do 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DrZzs]

I got the strip and server working. yay!! now I'm trying to add more functions. I've been looking at your GitHub page but I'm having a hard time finding parts I can just cut and past into the server sketch. Can you post the whole sketch you made when you did the "Warning: Engineering" part?

[@DrZzs]

Found it.

[@glennextra]

This is a quality tutorial with all details, great job and well thought out, nice girlfriend too !

[@bitluni]

thanks

[@DrZzs]

thanks for the video. I had an older version of Ardiuno IDE (1.7 something) that didn't have the "Additional Boards Manager URL's" box. Updated to 1.8 and it's there. How did "Romance mode" work out for you?

[@multibebeelosedee]

this was first time saw your videos, and im allready hooked :D Great work man! Continue good work!!

[@TitQuentin]

Thx for tutoriel ! All work perfectly. But now if i want add effect? How I can do that? Exemple Fire effect? I try but i have error...

[@jennysmirnov3872]

hey in wemos the data pin output is 3.3v. the ledstrip need 5v. if not, it's flicker. love your videos!!!

[@bitluni]

never had problems. 3.3 is still above the logic high threshold for 5v logic. if it's a problem then the capacity of the wire is too high

[@jennysmirnov3872]

Thank you, dear man I'm probably doing something wrong Because when I check it, at the Arduario Uno everything is fine I'll keep looking for the problem Again, this channel is one of my favorites

[@nine81]

@@jennysmirnov3872 I have heard that this can sometimes be a problem. Suggest you use a logic level converter to boost the data line on the LED's to 5V.

[@chuxxsss]

The whole thing was very enjoyable, good luck.

[@jasonvelez7317]

That was incredible! Informative, and almost gave me an anxiety attack! Well done. Loved the blooper reel at the end. Thank you

[@user-wh1mb3ck1h]

What should be added to make it react to a music. I guess there should be one more part with a built in mic and a sensitivity adjustment and some kind of code that will make it move in several different patterns: lights going apart, coming together, waves of different colors moving in rhythm with the bass drum, right?

[@eidolon0]

Great video! Will order those modules myself now.

[@kerryrock1871]

I admit I am late to this party, but am super impressed with this project. I love the rainbow function. Are there other functions to add and create a playlist to keep the Christmas visitors entertained with my out door lights?

[@DrZzs]

I'd like to add some animations similar to Rainbow and Wave. I can write the sketches and get them to run on the lights, but I don't know enough about the server and calling the new sketches with links like you have. Can someone point me to a tutorial that might help?? Thanks!

[@MerlinMorgan]

You make so great videos! I like the way you explain the important steps! Thank you so much.

[@user-me5lu9em7o]

Повезло тебе с супругой! Даже дубли с ней делаешь.) Моя ворчит-"Как мне твои запасные части и паутина проводов надоели"

[@mernography]

I have done all and it's awesome.....many thanks...Wemos is better than NodeMcu. NodeMcu is not yet stable like Wemos.

[@billgill7543]

Great work,very clear video, now to use fauxmo and Amazon echo to control it.

[@DougDuncanDig]

Thank you very much for the walkthrough! I'm building one of these to mount under my kid's skateboard. :D

[@bernienufc3166]

Finally a video about this esp i can follow with ease, well put and love the ending :-) subscribed

[@mccc4559]

BRO, YOU'RE AWESOME - THANKS FOR YOUR WISDOM!!!

[@roshaanhayat762]

Thank you Sir for this video. You surly are a great man with big potential. Keep up the good work !

[@michaeleddison6765]

I'm getting a error message saying.. PinStates.h: no file or directory. any idea what I'm doing wrong? I've downloaded the neopixel directory you said to download, is there others I have to download as well? thanks for any help

[@killerpenguin660zzz]

This tutorial helped me out a bunch, great work and thank you!

[@jorgevieira5791]

Great Video! Almost at the end you say we can control relays over wifi so we can control everything at home. How can we do this? That's exactly what I need. I want to control the light switches at my place, just by fitting a small component at the back of my light switches (I guess a WeMos and a relay) and control it with my smartphone or tablet. I'm a completely newbie at electronic and automation. Can you please post a video with a complete setup or at least some guidelines? Thanks in advance. If someone else is interested in this, please give thumbs up to my comment.

[@bineetjha346]

All the geek talk just evaporates when the romance mode is activated! Great video.. you seem to have a knack for it :)

[@sawyer5847]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, finally a video which shows exactly what I wanna do

[@toskiehill4051]

Great video especially at the last part... you rock! :)

[@drkastenbrot]

you should use a psu that can deliver 15 amps, as your 4 amp test was only driving one chip per led.

[@KrystianZych]

I found your channel a few days ago and since then instead of sleeping at night, I watch video after video. Great job! Thank you for your videos. I have a question about more than one led strip. Can I manage several strips with one ESP8266? And my dream is to have a light sensor and switch on one strip automatically when it gets dark. I am new to Arduino and for now I came up with that I can do it with 5 pcs ESP8266 (4 for strips, 1 for light sensor) and use Tasker on Android to communication, but I believe it can be done easier.

[@FearTec]

I'm giving this a go, I have ordered the same parts. Thanks

[@wardope]

well you can even take automation futher with tasker and some of the auto apps plugins. like for instance say out loude to turn on or off the light. or make it turn off when you leave home. even make it a wifi ambilight for you Tv. if you so desire! i have lots of Those SEP8266 that i use for all kind of home automation along side android.

[@liney118]

awesome video bro, I can't believe I never thought of controlling them that way ;) you got my sub. can't wait for romance mode 2

[@bikeadventure1]

After solving driver issues with Mac and finding an app on iOS which allows calling websites with parameters but without starting safari browser (called launcher) it works without the need for any adaptions :-) My girlfriend likes romance mode as well. She was even playing with RGB values ;-)

[@elianterelle2935]

how is the app called? i searched for launcher but i didn't find anyhing.

[@jakecorday8949]

Hi bitluni, Really appreciate the videos, as a beginner in electronics they are very helpful. Right now I’m working on a project and there a few things that I am just not grasping, I was wondering if you would be willing to help walk me through some of the steps? Looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Jake

[@40CaliberCowboy]

I'm trying to compile a steady color function like "setled" as well as a sync function that works with E1.31 and your work is the closest I've found. By chance, you haven't done that already, have you? In any case, this is a good video and I'm going to link it to pass along as a good example for others. Cheers!

[@cajschloerike]

schade dass der Part mit dem Code so schnell ist. hätte mich sehr interessiert wie du den geschrieben hast. Top Video!

[@Dennild]

Could you make a video or a written setup of your supply? i have bought most of the itesm now still need a good way to power it all :)

[@nishiter]

Dennis Routh Andersen these strips take special power supply...thats painfulll....around 90w and 5v...so more then 18 amps at 5v. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Dennild]

Yea i have done some research and have figured out a solution. :)

[@nishiter]

Dennis Routh Andersen pls share how....one option to put supply on both ends..

[@Dennild]

im basicly powering it multiple places on the long chain useing 2 laptop power bricks. Only the Signal wire is going trough it all.

[@nishiter]

Dennis Routh Andersen laptop power brick is 19v i guesss....

[@dilithium72]

I've learnt something new, today, thanks. Would this work if I set my phone up as a mobile hot-spot?

[@accountdeactivated5486]

Tried that, it does.

[@AndersJackson]

A tip. Don't test the strip all rolled up. They get hot, if you use 12V. And in the center of the roll it get hottest. And then the soldering looses, and you get components all over the floor. :-/ Collect the components, but there are not worth it to remount them. But you can use the LED:s in other projects. Webserver is ok, byt MQTT is a better, more flexible solution.

[@accountdeactivated5486]

I think with 12V they would smoke after a few millisecs.

[@amaanmajeed4068]

How can you use mqtt

[@clasicradiolover]

Like your sense of humor.

[@aymanelqemmah]

You are awesome man , had so much fun while watching your video , keep it up :D

[@halohub101]

This is a brilliant video and works great! Are there any other effects other than rainbow you can add? Can you possibly do a tutorial on how to add different effects?

[@dmini647]

Hi, it's a great tutorial. Thank you for posting it. I have a litte question about Rainbow function: with which variable can I decrease the LED value(If I want to dim the LEDs from 255 to 64) Thank you in andvance

[@DerSennin]

I don't think there is a variable to dim the LEDs. But there is a function. Go to the libraries folder and there is the file "Adafruit_CircuitPlayground.cpp". Last function is "void Adafruit_CircuitPlayground::senseColor()". It looks like you can change the brightness with strip.setBrightness(new_brightness); You can set the brightness from 1-255. I can't check if it work bc i don't have all my parts yet :(

[@professorb6115]

hi this is definately worth a like and subscribe i have tried this but im stuck at uploading your sketch to my wemos as it gives me an error sorry im a noob at this and you make it look so easy do i put all sketches together and just add my wifi credentials if you could help me i would be greatful thank you

[@thejaxco]

I really liked your video. I really like how you explain things, you're a great electronic teacher. I'll try to do it with iphone. I am preparing a project to control a led lights with Rasberri Pi + Apple Homekit that I have seen on a web. Do you know if there is any way to do it with arduino + homekit? Sorry for the English (google translator).

[@niklaskras5498]

that will help me a lot with the projekt i´m planing thx mate! okay hab grad im abspann gesehen, dass du deutsch sprichst :D danke ;)

[@Notpoop906]

I had TWO of the same chip as you and they both went up in smoke LOL

[@musabaybek1957]

A great helpful video. But I have a question. The ip adress that you have found at 08.03, is occured/created because you connected your esp to your internet? Or there already was an ip adress that is written on to the esp before you buy it. What I want to learn is, does all esp32 microcontrollers come with a special ip adress or those ip adresses become created when we connect them to our internet. Thanks in advance..

[@m3mphis_chick944]

I love your channel. You are the best.

[@pitmonk]

Loved the ending, great video, cheers

[@harounhajem7972]

Nicley done, very educational and inspiring.

[@DARKPRINCEizBACK]

Romance mode was actually scary and creepy. Hopefully, you did not set that music for background :P

[@balentinikontokonstanti8808]

very nice work with clear instructions

[@VENNETRAVELS]

Hi! Great video :) Everything worked in the end but I would like to add some more effects. Do you have a short answer on how to add other effects in the code ? I am not a professional with arduino so I hope you can help me to try more stuff on my own :). Thanks again for the video ! Greetings from John

[@ProgressiveX]

Made it into a nice lamp👍

[@tripore]

Thanks for this fantastic video. Just one silly question : What is the RF functionality ? What does RF stand for ?

[@wazzer5293]

Brilliant and innovative technical. Thx for sharing..

[@Regz786d]

I have followed this video 2 years ago and got it working fine. But with updated drivers and everything else LEDS are blinking too fast now. What setting I should check ?

[@spwim]

great video, looks awesome! 4 Amps at 5V A lot?? i have a SINGLE bulb in my camper that is 21W 12V to light up the kitchen counter..... will be happy to replace with this awesome LED strip, although will be going for RGB + white.

[@wilok]

4 amps is enough for one meter of RGB but i would use a little bit more...

[@dirko8024]

Hello, must a level converter 3.3V to 5V be built between the data pin of the WS2812B and the Wemos, since the Wemos only tolerates 3.3V on the data pins? Not that the Wemos or another ESP8266 give up the ghost? Otherwise a great video, thumbs up.

[@btcsys]

Very nice video...can I use the esp8266 to grab the current time from the internet or GPS and display it? If you can get the time from GPS it would be a very accurate timepiece for a car or motorcycle

[@nc2010vettef55]

Great video! Thanks for posting this. I just started using Arduino and am looking to do something like this. Can you give us any more detail on the power supply you used? You said 18 V. What about amps? And the converter you built? Thanks!

[@bobgray1478]

Great tutorial!!! I'm new to the world of Arduino. Will these sketches run on the NodeMCU or are they board specific? When I compile the sketches provided in your link, I get errors.

[@jaspervanisterdael]

This Question is very important; HOW long is your LED strip and how MANY leds does the strip contain?? ALSO: DOES it really use only 4 AMP in total?? THanks!

[@christianeaton]

Jasper Van Isterdael That's a 5m strip, with 60 LEDs/m, so 300 LEDs. You'll want to allow 60mA per RGB LED, so if everything was on full white it would be 18A, not 4A. Your power supply should be overpowered. In reality it will use less power as not all LEDs will be o full all the time.

[@accountdeactivated5486]

BULLLLSSHSHIIIIITTTT. Why does everybody think one Ws2812B draws 60mA?! Its obvious by just hinking that this cannot be like this (PWM). I knew 60mA couldnt be true and I measured it and one Ws2812B draws at 5.21V 39-42mA at RGB 255|255|255.

[@KartikayBagla]

I like to be on the safe side. I agree that 60 is bit much. But i use 50 in my own calculations.

[@headstonegraveyards5370]

Welcome back!

[@daveyrocket68]

Fantastic! Thanks for your hard work

[@ShashankNaithani]

Hello, blunt's lab Thanks for such an innovative video. I am very much excited to make something but I m not from the electronics background. What step should I follow to make a simple project over wifi? DOne some C programming in School. Also, I saw a video where Blynk App is used. pls guide me I m confused

[@naturheilkunde-kanal9814]

Great Tutorial. But where do I find the esp8266 library by esp community? My Arduino libraries are plentiful ;-) but does not show this

[@Smartliving-udanagayan]

Really nice Tutorial and very good presentation ...very nice

[@AKIRAfotografie]

Superlässig! Toller Sketch zum Schluss.