Eve Launches New 'Eve Extend' Bluetooth Range Extender

Too bad the extender only works with Eve devices. Perhaps it's the limitation of Bluetooth technology but it would be awesome if someone can leverage Bluetooth mesh networking feature to extend all Bluetooth devices somehow.

Sounds like Bluetooth is a loser for home automation. Why didn't they just make their stuff wifi to begin with?

Because WiFi is a power hog, and Bluetooth has extremely low power usage modes available.

Thanks, I actually really appreciate that.

Correct, I am from the States so seeing a machine that small, to me, just doesn't seem practical. Generally speaking, I do a single load of laundry once a week. That's all my clothes plus towels, wash clothes, hand towels, etc. (the majority of my clothing is dark so I can get away with washing them all together). I also dry my clothes.

So while I've never actually weighed my laundry, just visualizing it in my hamper, I don't think it'd fit in a 2x2x2 washer or dryer.

You're very welcome. :)

I figured some background info on how we do things this side of the pond might help to explain the amusingly small machine! :)

I don't weigh my washing either - but when looking to buy a machine, the load size in the specs is provided by weight.

When I do the laundry, I usually do clothes in one load, a separate load for whites, separate again for towels, and separate again for bed linen. Depending on who in the house has what to wash, different things go in the machine, obviously. Generally, for a towel wash, two large bath towels and two decent size hand towels will suffice for a single load. You can get the odd extra small towel or dish cloth in there too, but that's about it.

Clothes - a week's worth of clothes for one would fit, depending on the size of the person, and the weather (shorts obviously take up a lot less space than jeans!), but realistically, our machine normally runs at least 5 times a week. However, the "daily quick" cycle takes 34 minutes... so it's not really too much trouble for general day to day washing.

As mentioned, we don't get a great deal of good weather to dry things outside, but we do when we can. I only really use the dryer (we have a separate machine) for bed linen and towels (makes them nice n fluffy!). However, as you may know, using a dryer shortens the life of fabrics, so I prefer to air-dry when possible for all clothing. On the plus side - hanging up a small load of washing doesn't take as long as a larger load! Obvs! ;)

Obviously none of this has anything to do with the bluetooth extender... which is a pretty nifty device... but is a shame it's limited to Eve kit. I only have one piece of eve kit at the moment (power outlet), which works perfectly well as it is within range of bluetooth of my ATV, so no issues for me at this point anyway. :)

I am, however, interested in the wall light switch... sadly not being launched in the UK, and the EU version requires a neutral wire, which is uncommon in UK electrical circuits... so I'm stuffed. Oh well!

"Surprisingly Spacious Load - With a large wash capacity,the SUPER DEAL Compact Automatic Washer Second Generation can wash around 4 adult items of clothing, and 5 couples of socks or 2 XXL pairs of jeans in one go. "

So... I'd be spending at least an entire day doing laundry to have covered the week, if not more.

Interesting observations about the washing machine by various people on this thread... and the one in this link is significantly smaller.

I believe those who have commented are from the US, where I believe washing machines are pretty big appliances.

The one pictured looks about normal size to me. Should be approx 2'9" high, 2' wide and 2' deep (give or take). This fits under a standard kitchen work top, as many UK homes have the washing machine in the kitchen, rather than a separate utility or washing room - this is because we have a lot less land mass than the US, and land is expensive, so houses are generally small by US standards. Obviously not all houses - but for much of the population this is the case.

These machines can wash approx. 7kg of clothes / towels / linens... roughly 15lbs. Some machines do less, some more. Some are even washer/driers combined, to save space.

You also have to remember that the UK weather is what the UK weather is... which means that drying clothes (unless you're just putting everything in a dryer) means hanging it indoors somewhere... and again, space is limited.

So... if you want a machine like this - you could probably find one in the UK or EU markets... but it'll need ~230V AC to run, so I'm afraid you may find it impossible to use on US power systems.

Hope this has been interesting for those of you amused by the little washing machine in the picture. :)
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100 euro for ONE light switch. WOW. And Philips is supposed to be pricey, yet you 4-button switches from them at 20 euro. God damn.

I don't see any battery issues with zigbee products, and they usually have better range and response.

I have 2 Eve Energy, and for the pricey they have let me down once in a while, sometimes they stop responding to on/off commands (usually sorted after I unplug them for a while) and they are in general more laggy especially the first command as I assume bluetooth connection is being sorted.

Yeah - 100 euros does seem expensive... but it'll support ANY light bulbs. So... if you use it to control a light fitting with, say, 5 bulbs... you could spend 3 euros per bulb (15 euros) and 100 euros on the switch (115 euros). To use Philips Hue (which is awesome, and I love it - have some - but expensive, I fully agree)... it would cost you a minimum of 30 euros per bulb (150 euros) and the 20 euros for the switch (170 euros) - so... somewhat more expensive.

Obviously, the maths doesn't add up if you're using it to control a single bulb, so don't bother... but if you have a fitting or two with 3 or more bulbs, then it's potentially worthwhile. Especially when you consider you probably already have bulbs in the fitting anyway! It also means that when the bulb dies (OK, LED could last tp to 10 years, but still)... you can replace the bulbs themselves very cheaply... always assuming you actually want to continue to use the thing, but by then we'll probably have other alternatives anyway! :)

Would this now let me use the Eve in-wall light dimmer switch? My wall lacks a neutral wire :/

You probably already know this, but Lutron is great for places that don't have the neutral wire and you want a smart switch. Lutron isn't perfect for some of the same reasons (can only use 1 repeater and the switches themselves do not act as repeaters), but they do offer a pretty good product (and the Sonos control is better than most other systems albeit still limited).

Wait... there's such a thing as a washer that's so small you can only fit like, a sock in it?

Yeah when I seen this I too wanted and still do wanna know more about that mini washer. I hope and wish someone here will chime in on where I could get more info on it.