Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience with Zigbee range issues after moving into a new house. It’s been a bit of a challenge, but I managed to find a solution that works well for my setup. I’ve been using Hubitat for over a year now, and it’s been fantastic. However, when I moved from my 80m² apartment to a newly built 150m² house with three floors, I started experiencing connectivity problems with my Zigbee devices.
Initially, all my devices worked perfectly on the ground floor. But as soon as I moved up to the first and second floors, I noticed that my motion sensors and some Hue lights weren’t functioning as expected. It was frustrating because I couldn’t place the window break sensors where I wanted due to the poor range. I did some research and found that the triple glazing and isolation in the house were contributing to the signal loss.
After some experimentation, I discovered that adding Zigbee repeaters significantly improved the range. I placed a repeater on each floor, and now my devices communicate without any issues. It’s such a relief to have everything working smoothly again. I also upgraded my mesh network setup to ensure better coverage throughout the house.
If anyone else is dealing with similar issues, I highly recommend checking the physical barriers in your home and considering the use of repeaters. It can make a world of difference. I’m now enjoying a fully integrated smart home system, and it’s been a great learning experience!
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