Browsing the forum, I found some topics.
As far as I’m aware, there is currently no zigbee switch that will allow for an optional decoupled/always-on mode.
I agree, having an optional decoupled mode with automatic failback to manual mode just makes sense. It’s a great solution to the problem of smart lights vs smart switches.
I, like you, avoided a hardwired option for the last year because I was concerned about the reliability of a DIY system. However, I’ve had no issues with HomeAssistant/Zigbee for the last 2 years, so I’ve compro…
I just bought a couple of Sonoff ZBMINI Zigbee switches. They work well for me with regular “dumb” lightbulbs. I use a Raspberry Pi 4 with Conbee II Zigbee gateway, which runs deCONZ and Home Assistant software.
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Currently, I assume the ZBMINI works as follows:
SWITCH: connected to a light switch button, measures the position of the switch: open or closed
RELAY: turns the power to the lightbulb on or off
The SWITCH position is linked directly to the RELAY: when I change the SWITCH p…
The general consensous is, to use a 2 gang switch relay that sends a trigger to HA and in case it can’t reach it, will trigger the relay. Does anyone have experience with a solution like this?
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