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2. Deco is currently configured as Wi-Fi router (default) - but is Ethernet connected to wired router (which has Wi-Fi switched off to avoid interferance). Didn;t know about AP config option, so keen to explore more flexibility (as long as I get to keep the whole house mesh)
3. I actually have set of 3 PowerLine plugs, but no spare plug sockets anywhere near the router, nor spare Ethernet ports in router (I'd need to buy another switch hub), though I do have plenty of spare CAT6 cable.
I would suggest switching your Deco mesh to Access Point mode regardless of how garage connectivity will be resolved. This mode allows maximum flexibility in how devices can be wired on your home network. Also, your wired router will manage all of your network.
The rest of conversation will be based on an assumption Deco mesh is in Access Point mode, which makes any wiring of devices and links discussed below possible. As I still do not have completely clear picture of your house, electric outlets and network setup, some options I discuss may not be applicable.
1. If you could extend Ethernet cable to the wired router, it'll be the best solution. 5-port gigabit switches are very inexpensive these days, if you need to expand number of Ethernet ports on your router.
In the future, if you need WiFi in garage, you can buy single Deco M5 and attach it to Ethernet cable in garage. It'll become part of your Deco mesh and you'll have WiFi coverage in garage. Your wired device can still be wired through second Ethernet port of M5.
3. With the pair of powerline adapters you can link in house end of Ethernet cable through adapters to an Ethernet port of any P9 you have, or to wired router, and that will provide you with Ethernet to the garage.
4. Yes, you can buy additional P9 to plug into where cable will enter the home. P9 will join your Deco mesh and through its Ethernet port will provide Ethernet link to the garage. Powerline Deco (just like powerline adapters) are very sensitive to quality of electric wiring, you may wish to test this will work by borrowing one of your Satellite P9 and placing it where cable will enter the home. If that works, and Ethernet/Internet speed is sufficiently fast, you will know it makes sense to buy 4th P9.
5. A variation of Option 4. If WiFi signal from Deco mesh nodes is strong where cable enters the house, you can buy non-powerline Deco unit, such as M5. In will be your new Satellite Deco, wirelessly connected to the rest of Deco mesh, and through its Ethernet port and cable to garage it'll provide Ethernet link to garage.
My impression is that several major device manufacturers have been aggressively stamping out local APIs in firmware updates and that newly produced device models which previously supported local push/poll may no longer work.
If you want a super-easy, Wi-Fi, outlet, look at the Sonoff S31s (WiFi) and then just flash them with Tasmota (I bought like 12 and flashed them all at once and keep them in a drawer and pull them out as I need them). I have them all running via MQTT.
Tuya plugs (mostly old ones) support Tuya Convert with which you can flash Tasmota/ESP Home on it. But the newer ones ships with either newer firmware or newer chips(not even ESP series chips) and can no longer be flashed. For those I uses local Tuya and it worked pretty well. If you are paranoid about sending data to Tuya server, then restrict their access to the outer world on your router.
To be honest the cost of adding zigbee to HA is minimal and opens up your choices massively. Wifi products are limited and most people tend to grow their systems to include door sensors, smart plugs, motion sensors (in fact just about any smart home products that run on batteries will use zigbee and not wifi)
Basically followed this tutorial to flash them with Tasmota. Then I configure MQTT on the plugs when I install them (no need to pre-configure as my MQTT configurations may change before pulling them out of a drawer).
Put your DIY Smart Home to the next level with this 3-in-1 Smart Plug. The Theengs Plug can: Act as a Bluetooth Gateway to retrieve data from more than 70 sensors Be controlled remotely Measure the energy consumption of the plugged device Theengs...
Shelly works with a esp inside so you can not only own the hardware but take full control (ownership) over the software part too. With the help of esphome for example you a free to set a very high update interval (for example 0.1s).
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The Local Bytes Power Monitoring Smart Plug, Preflashed with Tasmota. Reminder: This comes pre-flashed with Tasmota. There will be a few steps to connect the device to your home automation system. Read More! A favourite for getting...
That heavily depends on how the device actually is calculating the energy used. Often the device just polls the sensor every seconds and does a simple integral. If the load is resistive this probably gets the job done but if the is high and the power factor low the calculate energy can be quite off
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I was driven by frustration to replace my Z-Wave plugs with something reliable and easy to manage. In the end my solution with ESPHome plugs were cheaper, easier to manage, and more reliable. Now every smart plug on my network can be controlled reliably.
What happened? When I use the device they shut down suddenly. This happens maybe once every one or two days. Don't know if it is a Z2M issue or a problem with the plug. I have four of them, all hav...
After testing another dozen smart plugs, we continue to stand by our existing picks. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25) is the best smart plug for indoor use, as it provides the most features for the best price. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40A) is great for outdoors thanks to its rugged IP rating and independently controllable dual outlets. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) is our pick for a multi-plug option because of its versatility.
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25) offers the most robust features for the price, such as energy monitoring, sunrise/sunset scheduling, and an Away Mode. In our tests it was quick to integrate with all major smart-home platforms and a breeze to set up and use with the Tapo app (or the Kasa app, though we recommend the former), where all of its functions were readily accessible.
Outdoor smart plugs bring comparatively more considerations: You have to use a covered outlet, you should mount it at a specified height above the ground, and operating temperatures and IP ratings play a role. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug (EP40A) is built for the outdoors, with a weather-resistant IP64 rating and an operating temperature range of -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
The majority of smart plugs have a common set of features: remote access via a companion app or smart speaker and the ability to power on and off on a Schedule or Routine. For example, remote control over an outlet can stave off worries that appliances such as hair straighteners or space heaters were left on. In addition, if you or a loved one has mobility or dexterity issues, a smart plug can make it easier to control devices with a smart speaker or the sound of your voice.
Along with the base-level functions, smart plugs like our top picks include more advanced features, such as energy monitoring, which can assist in lowering your electric bill, or Away Mode, which can deter wrongdoers by randomly turning devices on and off to make it look as if someone is home.
Our testing and top-pick criteria have evolved since we first published this guide in 2016. In our most recent round of testing, we considered the following features to be essential for any of our smart-plug picks:
In our latest round of testing, we compared indoor and outdoor smart plugs with either one or two outlets. We also included several smart power strips, models with three outlets or more. For indoor models, we plugged in a Christmas tree, a phone charger, string lights, a hair straightener, and a miniature sky dancer. We tested outdoor candidates with string lights and the sky dancer. We tested the smart power strip models at a workstation that includes a monitor, a printer, a laptop charger, a standing desk, a walking pad, and a phone charger.
To review companion apps, we used an iPhone 14 and a Google Pixel 7. To assess smart-home compatibility and voice commands, we tested all of the smart plugs on an Amazon Echo Show 8, an Apple TV, and a Google Nest Hub.
It has more outlets and USB ports than other smart power strips. You control all six outlets on the HS300, independently, via the Kasa app or the Tapo app (we prefer the latter). In those apps, as well as third-party apps such as for Alexa and Google, each outlet appears as an individual device, which lets you control them quickly instead of having to tap through menus to get to the one outlet you want to control.
You can rename and group the outlets too, which allows you to turn several devices on or off at once, and TP-Link makes that simple by putting a small physical label under each outlet. (You can also take pictures for plug icons in the Kasa app, but not in the Tapo app.) Naming plugs simplifies voice commands, allowing you to use natural language, and assists you in setting Schedules or Routines.
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