The MCCGQ11LM is zizgbe v1.0. The T1 (MCCGQ12LM) is zigbee 3.0 so can change its route if needed.
If the MCCGQ11LM loses its route back to the coordinator (e.g. a smart-plug it was connected via dies) then it has to be manually re-paired in place.
It’s a pretty rare occurrence but when it does happen I’m usually 5000km from home.
Neat, thanks for that. Might have to suss moving over myself as had the same problem when a old Xiaomi plug died.
Recommend RCBO with power monitoring?
I’m about to get a new solar install, and as most of the circuit breakers in the switchboards need to be replaced, I’m thinking I might get some that do power monitoring.
Can anyone recommend RCBO that has this option?
I prefer zigbee but wifi or ethernet is another option.
They need to be 1u wide though…
Another option is perhaps just getting CT clamps on each circuit and running those to another device…
Thoughts?
(and yes, a registered sparky will be doing the work)
Best to ask your sparky - there are a few different units out there, but it can be tricky finding one that is certified to use in Australia. If you go out and choose one yourself you may find that the sparky will refuse to install it.
An option is to install something like a Shelly after each RCBO and then everyone is happy. Just note these are switches, not circuit breakers, and are rated at 16A. There’s also things like this or this
The shelly 3em/pro is the safest option since you would only need a dedicated power slot for it at the location you will be monitoring via the CT clamps and are not touching anything else with the power boards, all you need to make sure of then is to have your wifi reach it.
Can anyone recommend an alternative to the nest protect? That may or may not talk with home assistant. I’m more Keen to get something that is reliable, safe (smoke and carbon monoxide) and is interconnected and to slowly replace my nests which are expiring over the next few years. But I have two I need to replace now which are battery operated. Thank you.
PSA for those Brisbane-based. Restock of Inspelning Zigbee energy monitoring sockets at IKEA Northlakes.
You have to call up the support line to get a manual invoice created for click and collect if you want them because they’re not on the site.
Check out Clipsal power tags - https://www.clipsal.com/products/circuit-protection/powertag
Your sparky will know which ones to use but depending on your use case, do your research on compatibility. Some work with Zigbee2MQTT and some don’t.
I have the Acti9 PowerTag Link installed (discontinued - replaced with PAS400) and I poll it via Modbus to get power values, etc.
Any recent recommendations or experience with HA-compatible plug bases? Initially looked at the grid connect one but have been scared away - found a mercator zigbee option that seems to be my current leading candidate to make an exhaust fan smart, but would love any other suggestions or ideas. Going for in-ceiling as opposed to in wall because it’s a wet area and other lights on the circuit are smart so will be always on