Expanding the functionality of the Tapo T110 sensor
I have a question about the Tapo T110 sensor. This sensor has been very successful and is quite versatile and has good functions. It would also be possible to produce it in a version with terminals for connecting a cable to any external switch, for use in an outdoor environment. This would increase its versatility even more. Today, the offer has already been expanded in this way to include the functional modules of the Tapo S110E and S112 switches, which can be used to start various devices. Thank you in advance for any information.
Maybe you didn't understand my suggestion. I don't know how the community works here exactly. If so, it's only here for people to solve problems with Tapo products or for improvement suggestions for designers. I created, at least, a picture of the design for a new type of switch like the Tapo T110. Just so you understand it. I suggested it because this magnetic switch can't be used everywhere and it's a shame, because of its good functions (Open/Closed/Open for more than a minute and all signaling to the application). It's not easy for me here, I don't speak English. I solve everything using Google translator, which makes it even more complicated for me.
My idea is not inspired by a product from another brand. I was attracted by the functions of the Tapo T110 sensor, but I can't use it everywhere because of its design. I thought I would solve this by connecting an external switch to the Tapo T110 sensor (for example, a magnetic reed contact or a mechanical limit switch). I had the Tapo T110 sensor disassembled, but I was disappointed when I found out that it did not have a magnetic reed contact, but a resistive magnetic switch. I thought I would take the leads from the Tapo T110 sensor from the built-in magnetic switch to my external switch, but this is not possible due to the resistive magnetic switch and the micro design of the sensor's motherboard. That's why I had this idea to appeal to someone. Technically speaking. I like the sensor's software, but I would modify the hardware to various types of mechanical switches, as I already stated in the drawing.
You could say yes. I also like the function that it has been open for more than 1 minute. Another advantage is the notification in the Tapo application and various automation options. As I already mentioned, the Tapo S110E and S112 devices are produced today, now I am only talking about the external design of the device. The device is enclosed in a plastic case, on which there are terminals for connecting wires to external devices and power supply. I would keep the original battery power supply for the new sensor, with the only difference being that the switching contact would no longer be inside the device as before, but would be connected to the device by a wire. Structurally, it would be any switching contact that the customer would choose. Thanks to the electronics in the sensor, it is then possible to solve the problem that the switch is on/off/open for more than 1 minute and other functions.
I did not consider replacing it with a smart switch or smart switch module. Unfortunately, no. I was most interested in the Tapo T110 sensor. Because it is battery powered and has good functions. My point is to get status information from the switch to the Tapo application. I will give an example of a gate or a gate from the garden or the water level in the well, but also others. It could be used everywhere here, but only with an external customer switch. The point is that the sensor must be within the range of Wifi even in dry conditions and the wires can cover a longer distance to the switch and to external spaces.
