Not a problem, can just integrate to HA
That’s also a plug right, not the sonoff pow?
No issues using with your ac or water heater?

1 year since moved in to my house, which is running full stock Tuya setup on Smart Life app connected to Google Home. Happy to report all components are still working fine so far.

1 x 4" smart panel with Zigbee hub
14 x Zigbee smart switches (by Moes)
3 x smart curtains (on wifi)
1x smart lock (on wifi)
1x CCTV (on wifi)

Only few things I'm not really happy about -

i) The smart lock doesn't record any exit events, only entry. So if you want to do some exit automation like switch off all the lights etc you have to figure out a workaround instead of relying on the lock. I just setup a tap-to-run automation and assign it as shortcut on the 4" panel. Or I just use Google Assistant.

ii) The CCTV doesn't reconnect to wifi if its disconnected from it. Lets say your wifi have issues or you just restarted your router, even if its up later the CCTV will remain disconnected. Have to force reboot it only will reconnect, and there's no way to reboot from the app

iii) Just realised this recently but I should've bought a standalone Zigbee hub instead of relying on the smart panel. If anything goes wrong its easier to replace compared to the smart panel. But so far still working fine... touch wood

That's all that I could think about. Haven't really dwell any deeper into the functionalities other than basic ones like scheduled turn on/off. Recently just added a temperature + humidity sensor and a scene switch. Thinking off getting some presence sensors to play around next maybe.

Thanks for sharing, you rock! Really creative way of doing it. I going to source for the container and do it myself this weekend/
Would it be better if I seal it using silicone instead? Or black tape would do? Yours been how long in outdoor condition?

I read some comments on Reddit saying they just put below the gate without any protection, was totallly shock. Not gonna risk it.. haha…

Thanks in advanced!

Problem with my CCTV is there's not even an on/off switch on it also, so everytime it disconnect I have to climb up to the plug itself to switch off power to force restart it but luckily so far only happen few times for the whole year, always due to router restart, otherwise the CCTV is stable and working fine

I also use these plugs to reboot hubs, cctv power supplies etc. but i’ve had 3 tuya wifi plugs die on me already. When it fails, the relay keeps turning on and off and on and off non stop, like a reboot loop. Kinda iffy about it as it may rosak the device that is connected to the plug.

However, the zigbee plugs that i have have not failed as of yet. Probably will migrate all wifi plugs to zigbee plugs soon. Wifi devices are indeed a pain.

Hi all, newbie here to start asking questions - is there something to read up first so I don't re-ask basic things? Doing renovation/extension for sub-sale soon and want to plan out possibility of smart home (initially just on/off control for lighting and cooling). My basic reading so far is to use zigbee rather than wifi (zwave costlier), and it seems there's a few brands mentioned in recent pages (aqara? sonoff?) to investigate. The last time I looked into these things Tuya was the go-to, has that changed?

Should I prioritize wall + ethernet for CCTV or just POE?

Hi, I am having some issues of pairing my smatrul zig bee switch into my smart life apps and it's seems can't discover the devices

Frist time encountered this issue as previously my other switch all ok or is there any limitations for pairing this ? Currently this is my 7th switch under the same ZigBee hub.

Anyone can help 😥

https://youtube.com/shorts/48XpdshA26s?si=KZpgkrasCspuWifp

As I understand, POE requires either injector or the switch to support POE. But my (possibly outdated) understanding is also that POE has a slightly higher risk of non-standard components causing devices to fry/burn (because of the increased voltage supplied). If my entire network no POE then theoretically less risk for all the wired devices (but then would need power point for every camera).
Thanks this is helpful. I'm familiar with CCTV which support wifi, as I currently using cheap china device for that (unfortunately the data is cloud-based and calling home to China too, would prefer to move away from that). So for me is option 1 or option 2, I guess as long as aesthetics not an issue option 1 is the most flexible (plus can always be converted to POE later on if the wall socket is needed for something else). Though I think external camera exposed to some splashing from rain maybe POE is safer?

TPlink Omada, can have multiple SSID to separate your smart home devices

If keep disconnected definitely router problem. Those router provided by tm for free usually very low quality and low powered (range). If you need wifi 6 then can consider tplink ax73 or Asus tuf 4200 or Asus rog routers depending on your budget.

If you need wifi 6E then can consider tplink AXE75

If you just need normal wifi, then consider tenda ac18

I'm currently using tenda ac18 with over 60+ connections also, never disconnect once.

I have same problem like you. 70 odd permanent IoT devices tenggelam timbul at their own convenience, not at my convenience. Maxis' Huawei LG8245X-10 mesh.
Difficult to manage since we're not staying at the property every day.

I found that if i have only 1 SSID on the mesh, and all IoT connect to that, they will come and go. I find that about 20 devices per SSID seems to be working to make them stay online, thus I had 4 SSID on the same mesh.

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I switched to TP-Link Omada.
I bought ER706W gateway and EAP613.
I was surprised that when I initially installed just 1 EAP613, it immediately took over 4 IoT-related SSID and 1 CCTV SSID without breaking a sweat. All devices connected and online, 24/7.
I have also moved all the IoT devices back to only 1 SSID.

It made the 4 previously-configured Maxis'  a bad preschool joke!

I resolved to expand further on Omada. Replaced the root LG8245X-10 with ER706W. Bought a 24-port PoE managed switch and moved all my wired CCTV and devices to it as well. Now my network is split into VLANs for Security, Automation, and for interactive users. All managed from central and accesible from web and app.

The only beef is, it takes 5-10 minutes for network to be usable if reboot the Omada gateway. But other than that, no complain.

Caution:

Access Points of Omada are wired-only backbone.
But they are VLAN-capable.
Each AP have limit to the number of SSID they can deploy; and each SSID can have their own VLAN, thus separating traffic and priority right at the AP.
EAP613 can deploy maximum 8x SSID on 2.4GHz and another 8x SSID on 5GHz; that means you can have between 1 VLAN to 16 VLANs delivered on wireless.
Depending on model, they come with choice of PoE or power adapter; no difference to deploying wired CCTV.

i tried PIR sensor and microwave sensor in bathroom before.
but never at the same time. (note: not smart IoT)

it not really reliable, the light and exhaust fan got turn off when showering or when take dump.
this is not the main issue, the issue were the quality issue...
one of my bathroom almost burned down.

after that i hv to unplugged all...

Hey guys been kinda quiet in this thread recently. I do have a couple of questions for those who are using door locks, preferrably tuya ones.

1. Are the Wifi ones reliable? Do they drop off wifi connection?
2. Whats the power consumption like for wifi door locks ? I.e. how often do you need to change the batteries?
3. Wifi door locks under Tuya (for the long term), will they work well into the future? meaning no cloud block if tuya decides to drop support?
4. should i go zigbee? is the power consumption very much improved ? (besides response time, for remote locking and notifications)

Lastly, the mortise must match up to the current lockset right? If i do change the dimensions, means i need to bore and drill to suit the new mortise and strikeplate?

Im looking to upgrade my parent’s current manual door lock to a smart doorlock. Am considering wifi, but if the change of batteries is too often, i may consider zigbee.

Thanks in advance!

hi, want to start a home assistant smart house, any good link for class 101? if possible straight 101 article with zigbee/manner

Got my zigbee lock installed. To be honest, im very satisfied with it.

Now all members have their individual fingerprints, passcodes and cards.
All entries are logged
installation was a breeze, took less than 20 minutes
it never goes offline, as the hub is nearby
remote un-lock works well

will monitor the battery usage , see how long these four AA batteries will last

okay, now i am more clearer to start for HA in my new house reno. continue my questions:

3) ok, i confused with alexa echo earlier. now i know it is also a brain not speaker interface.
so if i want to build a fully offline brain.
what speaker can you recommend? echo will be overpriced if i am not using it online mode, right?

4) i am not apple user, so big no to homekit.
i am using Samsung handphone for the past decades.
so i need to focus on what interface or plateform? can you name it so i can read it or google it?

5) why you mention thread is not any better than zigbee?
can you explain more? again im a newbie and open to learn
of course, to help ppl around after i success build my 1st smart home

6) stupid ques: im stay in condo, let say neighbour got HA also with zigbee, can neigbour add my zigbee switches to their HA and control them?

the issue suddenly dissappear after 2 days lol

i still dont know which part is the problem, whether the switch, light or wiring

was planning to swap out the smart switch to a normal switch to test but the issue was gone suddenly