alexbk66 AK Bond Software Plugin for HS3
alexbk66 AK Bond Software Plugin for HS3
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AK Bond
Bond Bridge, smart home solution created by Olibra, now lets users connect their existing remote-controlled ceiling fans, fireplaces or blinds to your smart devices. The WiFi controlled device makes it easy to control IR/RF devices without any hard to run cables.
Some fans come with a Smart by Bond function inbuilt which lets users control theme without any additional hardware. Fans with this feature include the Minka Barn, Timber, Sleek and Windmolen.
Main Features
- One Bond Bridge per home - 2500 sqft
- Control Ceiling fans, Shades, Fireplaces, Garage Doors, etc.
- Control up to 30 devices
Included
- Software License Codes
Requirements
- HomeSeer HS3-Powered System
- Compatible with Windows and Linux
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I have some kitchen shades and I noticed Bond had a couple of shade functions available for them that weren't available in the plugin for automation. I messaged alexbk66 (the plugin creator) on the forums with the details/screenshots, and he updated the beta version of the app within a couple of hours with the full functionality I needed. Great customer service on a very versatile plugin that basically "just works" out the box without needing much setup otherwise.
It was all about the WAF. All my fans were controlled by Z-Wave switches, but my wife insisted on on that was a DC motor and only controlled by an RF remote.
The Bond Bridge and AK Bond plug-in allowed me to control the fan through Homeseer. Great pug-in that works as expected, and... it kept the WAF intact!!!
As always, easy to purchase and all the available plugins really expand HomeSeer.
This plugin is working well for me. Initially used it to include a Bond Bridge. This bridge controls a ceiling fan. I was able to include the remote with no problem and I then installed an HS fan control an wrote events to sync the control with the Bond.
I then added a Bond "Smart by Bond" controller to another fan. This took a few tries to get the job done. I needed to add the controller to the Bond Network to get everything to operate reliably. Once that was done everything worked well. Prior to this I had added the Smart by Bond to my default WiFi network and the performance was slow and intermittent. I don't think this is an issue with the plugin so much as it is an issue with the way Bond includes devices. I recommend that a user fully integrate all Bond devices and test their reliability prior to activating the plugin.
Plugin works like a charm and Alex is amazing to work with!!