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Ethernet and eg homey (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Life-Fan2398@alien.top to c/homeautomation@selfhosted.forum

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I have a larger (100+ points) older xcomfort installation at home and I am looking to replace it.

Likely going with a combination of z wave and WiFi devices, controlled by homey.

However, I have a problem with some devices in the basement where connectivity is poor. However, I have called ethernet there.

So my question is, are there good ways to connect an ethernet connected relay which are cost effective and is there such a thing?

The alternative I am considering is stretching a cable from where the relays are and into a better coverage zone.

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[–] dashid@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don't know specifically for either of these network types, but push come to shove, you can always create a second network in your basement and then centralise the control over IP.

[–] Z-Waver@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Homeseer has what they call ZNet, additional hub like devices that connect back to the main controller, that address this issue well. The ZNet works with Homeseer and HomeAssistant, but I don't know if it works with others. Perhaps Homey has something similar?

[–] Silent-Piccolo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Are you having problems with Wi-Fi or Z-Wave coverage?