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Whats everyone using for smart plugs? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by firepenny@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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Been using tp-link smart plugs for a moment. Not really had any problems with them but i want to move to something such as z-wave or a ZigBee. Something that is totally local and does not require a different app on my phone.

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[–] blargh513@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Give em to me!

I have a dozen or so, zero issues.

Having said that, I do prefer zwave to WiFi. Glad theyre starting to head in that direction. Just dont understand why zwave gear is always 20% more expensive.

[–] 4am@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

IIRC, ZWave costs the manufacturer a license to use and they must meet certain quality guidelines.

In the end this results in higher quality products, but there’s an overhead.