IoT Solutions Guide

Tags IoT

All IoT solutions directly supported for use in LETU facilities must use wired bridges talking to secure Internet cloud solutions unless otherwise approved by LETU Information Technology

In general, private wireless communications protocols such as Z-Wave, ClearConnect RF, or Zigbee will be preferred communication for wireless solutions over 802.11 public wireless frequencies for security and management reasons.

 

IoT Solutions for Consideration

(not all aspects of each solution may be supportable)

Area Vendor Solution Notes References

Multiple

Samsung

SmartThings

The SmartThings platform is a control environment automating a wide variety of Samsung and 3rd party devices.

SmartThings is currently generally the most wideley compatible wired automation hub system available at the consumer level

Requires use of wired version of hub

https://www.smartthings.com/

 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SmartThings-Generation-GP-U999SJVLGDA-Automation/dp/B07FJGGWJL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=smartthings&qid=1553536181&s=hi&sr=1-3

Electrical

Lutron

Casetta Wireless

The pro line may be needed for some applications

Does not use 802.11, uses ClearConnect RF for switch communications

Uses a wired hub per bldg for base communications

Supports automation through SmartThings, IFTTT and other solutions

https://www.casetawireless.com/products

Electrical

Sense

Sense

This is targeted at homes - it's unknown what support it has for enterprise environments or smaller commercial buildings

https://sense.com/

Electrical

Eaton

Power metering

Commercial power metering

(not all are IoT Devices and many are $$$)

https://www.eaton.com/content/eaton/us/en-us/products/low-voltage-power-distribution-control-systems/power-and-energy-monitoring-equipment-and-software.html

Electrical

Schneider Electric

Smart Panels

Commercial power metering

(not all are iot devices and many are $$$)

https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/work/products/product-launch/smart-panels/overview.jsp

HVAC

Ecobee

Ecobee Thermostats and Smartbuildings

Ecobee has Commercial Si-series thermostats but also has a Smartbuildings software solution designed to make using it's consumer-grade Ecobee 3.4 thermostats manageable

Ecobee 4 series consumer thermostats support multiple wireless sensors, TOD sensor readings and occupancy

Does require wireless access and currently requires non-WPA wireless access (so would need thermostat-style workaround for any wireless)

https://www.ecobee.com/smartbuildings/thermostats/

https://www.ecobee.com/smartbuildings/

HVAC

Honeywell

T9 Thermostat Line

Does require wireless access and currently requires non-WPA wireless access (so would need thermostat-style workaround for any wireless)

https://t9.honeywellhome.com/

Irrigation

Rachio

Rachio 3 Smart-Irrigation Controllers and flow meters

Rachio software allows management of multiple controllers in a coordinated environment along with flow valve sensors

Does require wireless access and currently requires non-WPA wireless access (so would need thermostat-style workaround for any wireless)

https://www.rachio.com/

https://www.rachio.com/rachio-3/

https://www.rachio.com/smart-water-system/

Safety

FirstAlert

Smoke/CO2 Sensor

Provides ability to automate alerts and system responses to detection of Smoke or CO2.

SmartThings compatible

https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-Detector-Carbon-Monoxide/dp/B00KMHXFAI/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=smartthings&qid=1553536181&s=hi&sr=1-18