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Thread created 10-21-2020 by majaym
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Any idea if the recessed door sensors like the one's on monoprice are available from aliEx on the cheap?
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Why don't the recessed one's go on sale often?
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Now I see RBoy is $40 but includes SmartApps too.
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I am using a device handler. RBoy one costs I think $40 bucks. Using this one:...
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Did you try the RBoy device handler?
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I bought a few weeks ago when it was $16.99. Not a fan. I'm having the hardest time getting it to connect to Smartthings. When I finally did get it connected, it was terrible at sensing...
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Can this sensor be used outside, like on a fence door/gate?
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As said the reason of SmartThings sensors (2nd gen) is it includes shock/vibration sensing to sense breaking or tampering/vibration of the glass (and I use also for outdoor fence). If you don't use...
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These monoprice switches can be had in AAA battery form: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24259 for $17.99.
The CR123 version has built-in external sensor connections (not sure about AAA,...
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I echo ngtwolf. If they are working, use them! But the Aqaras can be hit or miss for some folks and it is hard to track down why. Sometimes its Wifi channel interference, sometimes its the zigbee...
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Showing $19.99 @ BB or Amazon.
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I have bad experience for smartthings sensors. One broken one sent back for replacement 2-3 years ago. Samsung smartthings still process it. The others eats the expensive battery very quickly. I...
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Q&a on battery life
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BEST ANSWER: Mine has lasted through a Maine winter and a good part of this summer on the original batteries. During the winter, it regularly reported 30-40degree F...
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From what I've read from developers of Hubitat, Xiaomi Aquara is NOT fully Zigbee compliant. It's fine using Xiaomi hub but might not work reliably with other Zibgee hubs.
While Z-Wave sensor is...
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If the aquara ones work for you, no reason to swap out. I used to have all the xiaomi ones but had really bad luck with them personally. My house originally did not work well with zigbee but after...
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Not sure if I have this specific brand or not, but the similar ecolink that uses the same type of battery lasts 2-3 years. I love the ones that run on these batteries.
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I have mostly zigbee (aqara) type door sensors. They've been pretty reliable and are $11 normal price (long shipping from Ali). I have z-wave gateway too, wondering if this is an advantage at all. ...
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Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor($17.25 + Free Shipping)
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15270
Regular price is $35
