This is a slightly off-topic question, but I have a few esp8266’s that ideally will be placed in locations that aren’t near wall outlets. I could potentially run the cord just under the carpet on the group or along the floor trim, but I was curious what other people do.
I could also attempt to run some wires behind the wall, but without good access, I’m unsure how to run a wire horizontally past the studs.
I’m living with others that care about the look of a room, so aesthetics are extremely important. Wires need to be as hidden as possible.
Mostly because I can’t justify a single sensor-use of my ESPs. They are too cool and too multi-functional. So I usually have lights attached to it with a few different sensors. The specific one that prompted this post is lighting a dark stair well. So it has a PIR sensor, atmospheric sensors, etc.
I keep looking at hosting a Zwave JS server and dive into that protocol, but honestly haven’t done it yet. Between the equipment and it (seemingly) having people that either love or hate it, I haven’t taken the plunge.
Though I know I will adopt it soon. I would like to add door sensors and connect my fire alarms etc.