expiredMeowssi | Staff posted Oct 31, 2024 12:18 AM
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expiredMeowssi | Staff posted Oct 31, 2024 12:18 AM
The Smartest House Home Automation Sale: Zooz Z-Wave Relay
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Another challenge I face with the Zigbee mesh network is how it responds when a device acting as a repeater, like when a smart plug is removed. Removing a repeater often disrupts nearby devices, such as wireless buttons, which can lead to missed actions. Just one instance of a button press failing is enough to make others in the household lose confidence in the automation, defeating the purpose of having it. Although the Zigbee mesh eventually heals itself, the delay in responsiveness undermines its reliability. I face a similar issue when I restart Home Assistant- it seems to "forget" the actions associated with wireless buttons until I perform each action at least once to "register" them again or I would need to restart Z2M.
Recently, I've started exploring Z-Wave devices (only the 800 series) as a potential alternative to avoid some of the limitations of a mesh network, and so far, I'm really enjoying the experience. I'm still experiencing some issues with my Hue system, which I suspect might be due to the occupancy sensors I purchased on AliExpress that's spamming the Zigbee network. This issue underscores why I'm appreciating Z-Wave devices more. Many Z-Wave devices, like my Zooz smart plugs, offer configurable options: I can set how frequently they report power metrics, enable auto on/off after a set period, and adjust the LED's brightness or turn it off entirely. Additionally, Z-Wave LR (Long Range) removes the need for repeaters and a mesh network, as it covers much greater distances than standard Zigbee (though still less than LoRa).
While Z-Wave isn't yet a complete solution (some devices I need aren't available in Z-Wave yet), it fills many gaps. For now, Zigbee will continue to supplement my setup until more Z-Wave options come to market.
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Response: senior citizen hobbyist outrage!
And finally....USPS has performed price rising THIRD time this year, according to my knowledge.. I'd love to have the prices advertised and free shipping but I don't think it would be possible these days.
Response: senior citizen hobbyist outrage!
Every time this sale pops up, I always buy a couple more of the outdoor smart plugs (single and double). It pays off during Halloween/Christmas as we keep getting more plug-in stuff outside.
Another challenge I face with the Zigbee mesh network is how it responds when a device acting as a repeater, like when a smart plug is removed. Removing a repeater often disrupts nearby devices, such as wireless buttons, which can lead to missed actions. Just one instance of a button press failing is enough to make others in the household lose confidence in the automation, defeating the purpose of having it. Although the Zigbee mesh eventually heals itself, the delay in responsiveness undermines its reliability. I face a similar issue when I restart Home Assistant- it seems to "forget" the actions associated with wireless buttons until I perform each action at least once to "register" them again or I would need to restart Z2M.
Recently, I've started exploring Z-Wave devices (only the 800 series) as a potential alternative to avoid some of the limitations of a mesh network, and so far, I'm really enjoying the experience. I'm still experiencing some issues with my Hue system, which I suspect might be due to the occupancy sensors I purchased on AliExpress that's spamming the Zigbee network. This issue underscores why I'm appreciating Z-Wave devices more. Many Z-Wave devices, like my Zooz smart plugs, offer configurable options: I can set how frequently they report power metrics, enable auto on/off after a set period, and adjust the LED's brightness or turn it off entirely. Additionally, Z-Wave LR (Long Range) removes the need for repeaters and a mesh network, as it covers much greater distances than standard Zigbee (though still less than LoRa).
While Z-Wave isn't yet a complete solution (some devices I need aren't available in Z-Wave yet), it fills many gaps. For now, Zigbee will continue to supplement my setup until more Z-Wave options come to market.
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It is literally the perfect DIY device for garage door automation.
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