The Pros and Cons of No-Neutral Smart Switches
No neutral smart switches: pros, cons, and tradeoffs for older homes. Learn about installation, common issues, and when is rewiring is a better solution.
No neutral smart switches: pros, cons, and tradeoffs for older homes. Learn about installation, common issues, and when is rewiring is a better solution.
Detailed testing and review of the new Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug with Energy Metering, model S60ZBTPF and S60ZBTPG. Accurate, reliable, high max load of 4000W.
The Zemismart ZMS-206EU and ZMS-206US are new Zigbee wall switches with a display screen. Beautiful, minimalistic, motion activated and highly customizable.
Detailed review of Sonoff’s new temperature sensors SNZB-02WD and SNZB-02LD (Probe). Waterproof, accurate, reliable Zigbee connectivity, great battery life.
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Infrared (IR) Blaster model ZS05. Battery-powered, simple to use, very small and compact.
Detailed review and setup process of the SMLight SLZB-MR1 Multi-Radio coordinator. Dual antennas for Zigbee and Thread, with LAN, USB, Wi-Fi and PoE support.
AliExpress Reviews: Moes/Linptech Self-Powered Wireless Zigbee Switch (GreenPower_2) with 2/3 gangs. No batteries or wiring needed!
The new ThirdReality Smart Motion Sensor R1 uses a 5.8GHz mmWave radar for detection and has a battery life of 3 years! But, is it a motion or presence sensor?
The ThirdReality Smart Soil Sensor is a Zigbee device with a capacitive probe for measuring soil temperature and moisture. Accurate, reliable but quite bulky.
UPDATED 04.03.2025: This article is a complete guide to building a stable, reliable and robust Zigbee mesh network and fixing issues of your setup and devices.