Thanks for the helpful comments everyone. I've been researching on how to setup a smart home that does things locally, because I feel like cloud services not quite secure and usual privacy concerns etc etc. Also need to keep worrying whether suddenly the brand decides to stop supporting the service then all the smart items becomes a brick, or suddenly decide to charge monthly fee for features like many did.

After reading so many I bought some Moes zigbee switches and dimmers as their switches seem the most tactile feeling and isn't too expensive. I also just ordered some ceiling mounted 24G human presence sensors. But actually for the gateway I went to Taobao and found a 10-inch wall-mounted screen that fits into our wall boxes with built-in wired hub. Since I'm doing a whole house reno I'm able to wire POE to anywhere. I decided to go with Home Assistant and connect my devices through mix of zigbee and POE.

Now just waiting for the hub to arrive, then see if this all works well. For the end product I actually plan to integrate everything to Home Assistant hosted on a machine in my house that serves as:
1. Home Assistant server
2. Blue Iris NVR
3. NAS storage

Hence, I also ordered a Reolink POE doorbell to test to see their Home Assistant integration before deciding to buy their cameras for CCTV. Because I see Reolink as one of the only brands in Malaysia that has official Home Assistant + FTP documentation. Hope that once the zigbee touchsreen hub arrives it will work with ZHA integration. Wish me luck. Foe me this are all not really a headache la, I have worked in networking job before and also have lots of experience with Windows + Linux.

I've been trying to find zigbee windows/door sensors that doesn't use batteries but no luck so far :/ Cause don't want to deal with the headache to constantly check batteries. Would like something that is wired to the wall.

Actually this is a bit long. TL;DR
Trying to achieve a cloudless smart home setup, while keeping security systems on POE or powered with wire from wall. Not really looking to control any of my devices remotely, just want an ecosystem smart enough to switch things on and off on it's own.

avoid MOES UK Zigbee Wall socket.

i bitched before; bought 9 through China's official in Shopee and all of them auto switched off on their own whenever voltage >250V. Seller won't do anything except offer to reimburse cost of 1 socket.

my house is around 250V. for Malaysia, 253V is still within spec.

Need recommendation... which of those relay boards would you reocmmend? Those to control autogate via inching. Need to be able to integrate homekit, or at least mqtt so I can expose to homekit.

Yesterday back home (no one at home) all of sudden the U100 like going "offline" but the Smart lock still have function there with keypad still light up, fingerprint sensor still can sense.

Tried using fingerprint, passcode, Apple HomeKey - FAILS and unable to unlock the door:
i) Fingerprint and passcode seems to be registered but the latch just doesn't move
ii) Apple HomeKey doesnt even activate at all (no animation)

Luckily i attach the physical key with me all time and that's the only solution to unlock  =.=
In the end i have to remove battery and reinsert back to solve it
[At this time the battery shows 93% - 40 days usage]

Youtuber of this guy also mentioned at [12:28]

Additional info:
Aqara App shows : Device (Aqara U100) offline on 9.00 a.m. (the message doesn't log after i settle so forgot to screenshot)
Apple HomeKit shows : No response

However, my Aqara E1 Hub still showing online in Aqara App and no issue
Apple Homekit app others devices also working fine except U100
Internet at home working properly and Apple TV 4K also can turn on and off remotely

But U200 until now also yet to release

Aqara Malaysia seems to acknowledge old batch hardware has this issue
Will deliver me a new unit this week to replace.

Within 6 days, happened 3 times "offline" already  17th, 20th, 22th

Few questions for you Home Assistant users

1) Anyone managed to connect your Daikin Aircond with HA?
2) Recommend a ZigBee router for use with Z2M pls.

MY Daikin not using wifi adapter supported for the daikin integration?

So daikin MY got ‘screwed’ with some unknown wifi module?
I asked some sg users and they can integrate their daikin ac just fine with the daikin integration

Not using apps, just the homeassistant daikin integration
Their ac comes with the BRP072C42 wifi module, which goes for around rm250 at shopee

Hi, anyone knows what sensor to detect open close for outdoor autogate Swing type.

I'm using Sonoff ewelink door sensor and doesn't  do so well as there will be multiple detection when gate open close

Currently I connect the gate like this:
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Just curious how you attach to gate? And keep waterproof?

Also what automation you use with it?

hi everyone. May I know how to make autogate (folding gate) "smart"?

my house has Aqara/Apple Homekit setup, does the Aqara T1 relay works in this case?

I tested my Sonoff door sensor I put at autogate, that thing detects even when there is no magnet. When door swing open it starts to detect midway even when there is nagnet.

So when it is suppose to be
close
Open
Close

It is
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close.

Happen since new

I will probably change the sensor

And the PIR sensor is crazy one, seems like detecting ghost

The bulbs keep disconnecting. Once disconnects need to reboot again

Crazylah, no wonder you guys insist on Aqara even though it's cost double or triple Sonoff.

It really depends, Aqara have most of what you wanted, but Aqara’s price now is on the high side. I get most of my aqara from taobao.

Matter compatible device is still not that easy to find in local market.

If prices is a concern u may want to take a look at tuya compatible devices, they are relatively affordable but then quality wise is a hit or miss.

If you have time and like to tinker around then Homeasistance is the way to go due to its wide compatibility and can combine most smart product.

Anybody know any difference to set the aqara server region to "other" or "Malaysia"?

I not sure why I had chosen "other" last time instead of "Malaysia"

nowadays which is latest one?

Relay went offline finally due to live wire is broken from the 12VDC to USB5V component.


Using this for about 1.5 years, about 3 months ago I did open up as that time already started getting wonky the board but I was suspecting Wi-Fi all the time.


Aqara T2 (RM200) from local shop, compared to the board I used previously this is much pricier. Advantage is now I could place this inside my house instead even with Zigbee has good coverage now.


Stored behind the wireless keypad.

Just get myself set up home assistant.
Previously have been using aqara m2 hub (china version) with whole house full with aqara switch and sensors.

Firstly tried by zigbee2mqtt with a sonoff zigbee dongle. paired with one of the aqara motion sensor, but not able to read the battery status even repeating the pairing process few times.

Lastly, linked my HA with my aqara hub with homekit device integration. all switch and sensors appeared in HA with no issue.

Still new to HA. will try to explore more.

1 question, will the aqara extending my zigbee range from my sonoff zigbee dongle? I would guess the answer is no. trying my luck if anyone of you have such experience.
Guess at the end also need to highly rely on my router to connect my HA to aqara hub.

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!

Thanks for the suggestion! That's really good idea as well. Your aqara sensor is fully covered by the mechanism like umbrella above our head or it's just partly like 60-70%?

I'm using the dcmoto that you posted but unfortunately I didn't opt for autolock previously, so no locking mechanism.

But my gate has the normal lock latches because previously it's not autogate.

Wow! 3 years battery life is rather impressive. My aqara was bought 2-3 years ago and just unbox it recently as my house renovation plan was cancelled.

Thanks for the tips, I see whether my sensor able to fit under the latches or not, else will try to use the box hack that mentioned above.