Hey everyone, I’m diving into the world of Zigbee sensors and facing some interesting challenges. Let me share my experiences and see if anyone has encountered similar issues or has some tips to share!
First off, I recently purchased the Aqara SP-EUC01 smart plug and the WXKG17LM double key wireless switch. Pairing them with my Conbee 2 adapter was a breeze, but the fun didn’t stop there. The smart plug works like a charm when sending on/off commands, but I noticed that it doesn’t send any status updates on its own. This means if I try to refresh the status or reconfigure the device, I get an error saying no response was received. It’s a bit frustrating because I can’t get real-time updates on the plug’s state. Does anyone have a workaround for this?
Moving on to the WXKG17LM switch, I’m trying to set up an automation where pressing one of the buttons toggles the smart plug. I followed some blueprints from the community, but nothing seems to trigger when I press the button. The switch appears in my device list, but the only automation option I get is based on the battery level, which isn’t helpful. I’ve tried updating the firmware, but without an Aqara hub, it’s a bit of a dead end. Any advice on how to get the switch to communicate properly with my setup?
On a more positive note, I stumbled upon a cool project where someone integrated a fingerprint scanner from a Ubiquiti G4 Pro Doorbell into their smart home setup. By adding fingerprints to the camera and setting up a webhook, they can toggle their garage door with just a scan. This eliminated the need for an external keypad, which is a neat solution. If anyone is looking for a seamless access system, this might be worth exploring!
Another interesting project I came across involves using MQTT to measure internet load times with curl. By configuring an exec binding and parsing the output with JSON, you can get detailed metrics like DNS lookup time, connection time, and total transfer time. This could be a great way to monitor your internet connection without running full speed tests. I’m thinking of expanding this to track download speeds as well, but I’m not sure how to parse the size_download value without using the rules engine. Any suggestions on how to automate this would be awesome!
Lastly, I want to mention the Wyze Mesh Router Pro. It’s been a solid performer for the most part, but I’ve noticed some issues with Apple devices using private Wi-Fi addresses. They connect fine, but sometimes lose internet connectivity. Turning off the private address feature temporarily fixes the issue, but it’s not a long-term solution. I’m curious if others have encountered this and how they’ve handled it.
Overall, there’s so much potential with these devices, but sometimes the journey to get them working smoothly feels like an adventure. I’m excited to hear your experiences and tips, so let’s keep the discussion flowing!