Experience with Zigbee Device as a 'router'

[Dirk2.0 (Dirk)]

Does anyone have experience with Zigbee switches that also function as a router (switches on fixed voltage)?

I can operate the devices in the house from the kitchen table.
Pir; endpoint
Door switch; endpoint
Switch_2; router (powered by the wall outlet)

Outside is switch_1; Router (powered by the wall outlet). This only works if I just move my laptop a 50 cm so that there is no wall in between. This is all clear.

But I understood that a switch (powered by the wall outlet) functions as a router/repeater with Zigbee.
And because switch_2 is 10 meters more at switch_1 and switch_2 can be operated from the kitchen table, I thought that switch_1 would receive the signal via switch_2.

Do I have to configate something else?

[Didgeridrew]

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[Dirk2.0 (Dirk)]

Thx for that.

Thanks, it was standard on channel 20.

Changed of channels, but remains the same. A switch does not function as a router between the other switch when I look through the visualization tool see how devices are connected.

I then converted it to channel 26
The numbers show the percentage of noise on each channel, including Zigbee traffic, wi-fi traffic (your neighbour’s as well as yours) and plain old interference.

}, 
"Energy_Scan": { 
"11": 75,96022321405563, 
"12": 59.15797905332195, 
"13": 95,69133648577223, 
"14": 23,33483723001185, 
"15": 92,0598007161209, 
"16": 7,659755505061292, 
"17": 6,011489450827149, 
"18": 8,631361812931262, 
"19": 2,2107128772756957, 
"20": 13,711043742539033, 
"21": 17,086630587133605, 
"22": 3,2311094587038967, 
"23": 2,2107128772756957, 
"24": 1,7132450748239665, 
"25": 75,96022321405563, 
"26": 92,0598007161209 
}

Then on channel 24,

"Energy_Scan": { 
"11": 93,76433891498253, 
"12": 87,33047519856483, 
"13": 94,48255331375627, 
"14": 96.19660508390695, 
"15": 92,95959997754716, 
"16": 3,2311094587038967, 
"17": 70,89933442360993, 
"18": 9,713248103580147, 
"19": 4,69985354430736, 
"20": 21,09014924761344, 
"21": 23,33483723001185, 
"22": 4,15070068297423, 
"23": 65.26028270288712, 
"24": 91,05606689948522, 
"25": 2,2107128772756957, 
"26": 87,33047519856483
}

[tom_l]

@Dirk2.0

I understood that a switch (powered by the wall outlet) functions as a router/repeater

Depends on the switch. What make and model?

[jackjourneyman (Jack)]

Mains powered Zigbee devices that aren't routers

This is a wiki entry for the community to track which mains powered Zigbee devices are not routers. Sengled bulbs Most 2-wire dimmers/switches (e.g., no-neutral devices) Zemismart switches Aqara FP1 The Home Assistant Cookbook - Index.

[Sir_Goodenough ((SG) WhatAreWeFixing.Today)]

Hello Dirk,

Trying to pick which way the mesh is going to route is like you guessing Lottery numbers.

[Dirk2.0 (Dirk)]

This model and type (€ 2,59) ‘16A Tuya Zigbee 3.0 Mini Smart DIY-schakelaar’

Device type in ZHA: TZ3000_skueekg3 TS0001

source: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007295460273.html

Works perfect
Little regret not buying more than two…

[Dirk2.0 (Dirk)]

ZHA recognizes them as a router.

And after add one more switch (router), same distance of the coordinator. But 6 meters next to Switch_2. It build the mesh network

Oh and I had downloaded multiple network scans (/api/diagnostics/config_entry/) via diagnostics and (10 inside, 10 outside) had them analyzed by Mr. AI. But I notice that it differs from day to day, this may be because WiFi APs are set to automatic and sometimes change channels.

[Dirk2.0 (Dirk)]

Power Consumption Comparison: Zigbee vs RF433 (KlikAanKlikUit) vs WiFi Smart Switches

I was curious about the power consumption between switches using Zigbee 3.0, KaKu (KlikAanKlikUit, RF433), and WiFi (LSC branded), so I decided to measure them.

Conclusion:
Switching from KaKu to Zigbee 3.0 or WiFi results in a noticeable reduction in current consumption, especially in idle state. Zigbee 3.0 switches show the lowest standby current, making them more energy efficient in the long run.