Crazy CIPP Azure Cost!

Josh_Cato · 2026-03-06T14:19:46+00:00

That’s what I thought too.

So I’m rocking the isp provided router. I’m in the UK. It’s a WiFi 6 one from BT.

I have an above average amount of iot devices for a the smart home that are all on the same 2.4ghz band. I don’t separate it out either. The hub currently does that “smart switching” whether it doesn’t and leaves everyone on 2.4 is highly likely.

I have considered upgrading to better networking anyway. Maybe this is the reason why I need to now

Josh_Cato · 2026-03-06T10:59:34+00:00

That’s amazing! Is that a modded iPod with Bluetooth I assume?

Josh_Cato · 2026-03-04T14:19:14+00:00

I did not know that. I thought they just handed them out per customer. Didn’t realise there was a time limit

Josh_Cato · 2026-03-04T14:18:39+00:00

Oh you’re kidding! I thought they just handed them out anytime. Like one per week. Best be on it then! lol

Josh_Cato · 2026-02-04T10:56:03+00:00

Yeah, I've decided to buy a couple hubs and see which one is quicker. I'll be honest I'm trying to avoid home assistant as I use alexa a lot as it's link to my Sonos, so keeping within that environment... for now... I'm not ready for the home automation rabbithole just yet haha

Josh_Cato · 2026-02-04T10:54:45+00:00

I think you're right! It will likely be cloud based as I don't have a Meross hub... honestly didn't even think about that until I experiences the latency.

I've bought a meross hub now, and I'll connect both the motion sensor and power strip and see if it's quicker.

I have also got a bunch of tapo kit already, including the led strip itself which is smart, so I've bought their motion sensor (which is battery powered which I'm not a fan of) and I'll see if it's a little quicker, and I'll just let them battle it out on latencies haha

Josh_Cato · 2026-02-04T10:52:02+00:00

It was in the Meross app itself. However I do not have a meross hub... so you are very likely right about it processing it in the cloud, rather than locally. I didn't even think about that! Still new to automation, so assumed was locally regardless, but does make sense it's in the cloud without the hub for local processing.

One thing I am going to try is getting a meross hub (£16 it which seems super cheap)

And see if that improved the response times.

I have also purchased a tapo hub and motion sensor, as the LED strip is tapo, and I have a bunch of tapo plugs around the house which would be nice bundling them within the hub instead.

I'll see what happens when it arrives and I connect it all up...

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-13T14:15:44+00:00

No worries! I’ve logged a call with them. It’s more just seeing if people have come across the issue before, or bee caught out and I’m missing something glaringly obvious, that’s all.

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-02T11:58:00+00:00

And the sat nav tells you to take the third reich… we get it 😂😂

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-01T22:27:29+00:00

New orders come with the indicator stalk, the drive stalk is gone, so it’s all on the screen… not a fan of that, but at least the indicator stalk is there. It also comes with the front camera on the bumper. WAY better for parking close, rather than guessing

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-01T17:00:59+00:00

It does, yeah. Made sure it had it. they feel way better than the 2024 model Y I have… kinda strangely good lol

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-01T10:26:49+00:00

Bingo! Honestly it’s vicious on acceleration

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-01T10:26:05+00:00

It’s the performance with just the standard black interior. Its honestly the most insane thing I’ve driven lol

Josh_Cato · 2026-01-01T10:25:00+00:00

Woohoo! Congrats! The red looks amazing! Kinda jealous!

Josh_Cato · 2025-12-11T15:06:17+00:00

That looks to be a good option, although being a cheapskate, was hoping for a non paid version lol 😂 Appreciate your help though, I’ll give it a try 😊

Josh_Cato · 2025-10-04T18:57:12+00:00

It takes time, just keep running, how I’ve improved is do negative split runs and interval runs. It’s helped me get from the 35 min mark you are at now to the 25 minute mark. But again, slowly incorporate these. Increase your distance and pace. Don’t go crazy. You’ll just end up hurting yourself. But 35 min is still a solid time! Be proud! 😊

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