I’ve recently embarked on a smart home journey with the EZLO Plus, and I must say, it’s been both exciting and a bit challenging. Let me share my experience and some insights that might help others who are considering this device.
When I first received my EZLO Plus, I was eager to set it up and replicate the functionality I had with my Vera Plus. However, I quickly noticed something unusual—timed events weren’t working as expected. Scenes based on sunrise, sunset, or specific times were executing hours late. At first, I thought it might be a configuration error, so I reset the device, only to lose hours of setup work. Lesson learned: Always document your configurations before resetting!
After reaching out to the developers, I discovered that the issue was related to the device’s internal clock and how it calculates sunrise and sunset times. While this was frustrating, the support team was incredibly responsive and worked tirelessly to help me troubleshoot. This experience highlighted the importance of community and developer support in the smart home ecosystem.
Despite the challenges, I’m optimistic about the EZLO Plus. It has the potential to be a fantastic device, and I’m hopeful that future updates will resolve these timing issues. For now, I’m focusing on manual controls and simpler automations while waiting for the developers to roll out fixes.
If you’re considering the EZLO Plus, here’s my advice: Start small, document everything, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help. The community is active, and together, we can work through any hurdles. Let’s keep the faith and support each other as we navigate this smart home adventure!
Cheers to a future of seamless smart home integration!