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Recommendations for Zigbee Bulbs (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I realized I have some old hue bulbs laying around, and they're working well enough with my Zigbee controller (no bridge), but if I decide to scale up I definitely don't want to pay the Hue premium.

Anyone have a Zigbee bulb brand they recommend? I hear Third Reality is nice?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I second the smart switch strategy, especially when using a fixture with several bulbs.

As for ZigBee however, I've been using Home Assistant Yellow with its built-in ZigBee radio and ZHA, and it's been flawless. Any issues I've have been a matter of reinforcing the network by adding a few smart plugs. I got over 60 devices hooked to it at the moment. Z-Wave has been just as problem-free. The really nice thing about having a Z-something network is the ability to use low power devices like battery powered sensors and switches/controls. Want a smart doorbell that plays a chime on all speakers and sends you a phone notification? Stick any ZigBee button to the outside of your door and program the automation. Its battery lasts two years.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Altough you are right about this and I do also still have a zigbee network for these purposes, I did observe range, repeater, and stability issues. For light bulbs, which are not battery powered, there are more options to consider :)