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ZigBee? Cheap cheap Lockwood T-Lock Digital Lock ā€”

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Beware that particular item does not include the zigbee module.

It has a ZB module, as in can connect to a hub. It requires a hub, but who has a RPi without a Conbee right?

Actually you are right. I misread that. But I would contact them to make sure the zigbee module is included as the price is considerably cheaper than available elsewhere - except for ebay sale items Iā€™ve seen that do not include the replaceable zigbee module.

EDIT: Ah! Itā€™s liquidated stock.

I grabbed a couple. Thanks!

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Note: if anyone else purchases the T-lock you need to add a file to your Zigbee2mqtt folder to support it.

Details here: http://leftfoot.com.au/blog/zigbee2mqtt-and-the-lockwood-t-lock

File:

T-lock-Zigbee2mqtt.zip (725 Bytes)

EDIT: as of v1.2.1 of zigbee2mqtt this file is no longer required.

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What are people recommending in Australia for LED light strips - these will be going in the kitchen as our main light source (they will sit inside an Aluminium profile so will be well heatsinked) so need good brightness and remote control/dimming - do not need coloured LEDs just cool and warm white

Recommendations ? And Dimmable power supply ?

Craig

I am using a Gledopto strip in the pantry. It is the combo warm white/cool white and RGB version. My wife only wanted white as well but I went with this one because you can create white with the RGB as well so when all of the LEDs are on it is SUPER bright.

I have it paired with my Hue hub and the only issue I have is sometimes it doesnā€™t turn off with the automation but I am yet to investigate whether it is going offline or what is happening.

Further to the Zigbee T-lock post, a few personal observations now that Iā€™ve had a few days to play with them:

Install
Very easy. Had to ream out the deadbolt hole slightly compared to the locks I was replacing (the existing locks were an incredibly tight fit and the bolt on this one was about 2mm larger in dia.). Instructions were easy to follow and the included parts should allow installation in just about any door.

Zigbee:
Very strong signal and no issues including with zigbee2mqtt once the file noted above was made available.

Does not currently support sending which code unlocked the door. This feature does seem to be available in the device but not Z2M. Not an issue for me as I use an existing RFID reader in the door frame to arm/disarm my alarm and lock/unlock the door. That RFID can be tracked.

Menu system for the lock options is a bit convoluted but I got the hang of it fairly quickly using the included menu map.

Locks/unlocks within a second or so of commands being sent from home assistant. State updates from the lock when it is manually locked/unlocked take up to 10 seconds. Code unlocks seem to update in Home Assistant a lot quicker (3 sec or so).

Fit and Finish:
Not cheap and nasty but not top quality feeling either. No issues with the external bushed metal and plastic finish (other than wishing it was available in brass to match my other fittings).

The electronics board looks well designed and constructed.

The manual unlock mechanism feels a bit sloppy though. It has quite a bit of play (turns 15 degrees before engaging).

The bolt action has been 100% reliable and is certainly stronger than my door.

Time will tell how well the keypad holds up to the elements. Canā€™t tell if it is glass or just really tough plastic. The keypad is responsive and easy to read in sunlight .

Overall:
At the price they are being offered ($95 AUD) they are very good value for money and I am happy with the purchase.

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Is this WIFI or Zigbee @OzGav ?? Did you just buy it from Aliexpress/Banggood or somewhere local ?

Craig

Yes it is Zigbee and yes Aliexpress (I bought a kit which included the strip but canā€™t find it now). I bought one of these power supplies AC 240V TO DC 24V 2.5A 3A 5A 6A Transformer Power Supply Adapter For LED Strips | eBay

Something like this? GLEDOPTO DC5V 2M USB RGB+CCT Smart TV Computer LED Strip Light + 3PCS Connectors Work with Smart Things Decorative Backlight|LED Strips| - AliExpress

Yes of sorts. I bought the 2ID version like the one from here GLEDOPTO ZIGBEE Led Controller RGB+CCT WW/CW zigbee controller LED DC12 24V LED strip controller zll app controller RGBW rgb|RGB Controlers| - AliExpress

For anyone interested, I connected the power board using the TUYA app (instead of the brilliant app) and it come directly into home assistant using the offical TUYA integration.

Iā€™ve been wanting a yale smart lock for a while. is the T-lock an older version of it? looks identical. I know itā€™s the same company Assa Abloy.

Itā€™s a version created for Telstra networks to promote their smart home hub. Canā€™t have been a very popular project because there is a bunch of surplus stock that is being liquidated at crazy prices.

Other than the box branding it appears to be exactly the same Yale lock.

Wow okay, and it came with the zigbee module already?

Yes it did.

Amazing, gonna grab one then. Wife doesnt like the look of it which is why i have not already bought a $300 one. Thisā€¦ This I can justify :slight_smile:

I decided to pull the trigger and get one as well. Certaily a lot cheaper than anywhere else. Tom is probably right, whatever deal they had with Telstra, it wasnā€™t successful.

I have most of my zigbee devices on Deconz, but I have a spare Pi Zero with the CC2531 so I guess I can put that to use. I did setup Z2M on it a while ago, when I was having some issues with my deconz, but havenā€™t used it in a while.