Hey everyone, I came across a couple of interesting posts today that I thought I’d share my experiences and thoughts on. First, regarding the Zigbee bulb transition time issue—this is something I’ve been dealing with as well. I set my global transition time to 5 seconds for a smoother light change, but in my basement stairwell, that 5-second fade-in is a safety hazard. I’ve been wondering if there’s a way to bypass that default rule for just that one bulb. Has anyone found a workaround for this? I’d love to hear some tips or tricks!
Then, there’s the smart outlet idea for rebooting a modem during rainy days. I’ve had similar issues with my internet dropping during storms, and the thought of automating the reboot process is pretty appealing. I’m curious if anyone has successfully set this up without needing internet access to trigger the outlet. It seems like a Wi-Fi-only connection might be the key here, but I’m not entirely sure how to configure that. Any advice or experiences would be super helpful!
On a lighter note, I’ve been experimenting with integrating multiple smart devices from different brands. It’s been a bit of a challenge, but seeing everything work together seamlessly is really satisfying. I’d love to hear how others manage their multi-brand setups and any tips they might have for making things run more smoothly.
Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences! It’s always great to learn from the community.