Comment by PetitPrince
13 hours ago
> I think I need more Zigbee repeaters to get a reliable mesh network, but to date I haven’t found any consumer-grade devices certified for use in NZ.
Since many devices are also Zigbee router (it's a mesh network after all), maybe some additional lightbulb for exterior would suffice ?
This - the move is to grab some zigbee smart plugs. Once you have HA up and running there are so many applications for these.
I have a door sensor that monitors my kids bedroom door, and when it opens it turns on a desk lamp in my room. This allows me to get to him before he gets to my partner who's sleeping with the new born.
Pretty much all mains powered Zigbee devices also act as routers in the mesh.
Exactly! I prefer the small power plugs that lets me control fans and other power systems as relays. Family has a habit if switching of light bulbs using light switches and i have not gotten the change approval to disable the physical switches in the house :)
For me the best solution was to use smart switches (mainly dimmers) and dumb lightbulbs. People can use the switches like any other if they want, but I can still have my automations and remote control.
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I can recommend Shelly for light switches over smart bulbs. It's a relay that fits inside the wall switch with zigbee to sit between the light and the switch.
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I wouldn't recommend anyone to yank out physical controls for accessibility purposes.
It seems like quite the hassle to have to pull out one's phone every time one enters or leaves a room just to turn on lights?
Let's hope you don't have to get to the bathroom quickly late at night...
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