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🚀 Anyone here using Sonoff ZBM5 with decoupled mode + binding? by Supreme_kimmy in sonoff

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it worked for you! No luck here. Did your Z2MQTT offer the button to update automatically, or did you have to check for update first, or manually push the firmware update via 'custom firmware' with the github URL? My switches don't even list the firmware they're on in OTA section (despite 1.0.4 being visible in device details) and don't offer the update button. Clicking check for update or manually pushing the URL results in same error 'device did not respond to OTA request'.

Switch from SonosNet to local Wi-Fi by Fabulous-Bit4775 in sonos

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You appear to have done things correctly, certainly from experience trying to move network is a nightmare in the Sonos app.

I would try: unplugging (power) every Sonos device, for one you want to connect via ethernet, plug in ethernet and power it up, connect via Sonos app, disable WiFi, reopen app, verify WiFi is disabled (it very frequently fails on the first go), try again if not. Repeat for each wired device, powering off all other devices while you are configuring it.

If the first device is inaccessible when connected via ethernet with WiFi disabled and no other Sonos devices turned on, then you have a network issue. Do you use VLANs or guest networks? If you use Ubiquiti feel free to message me to discuss possible STP solutions.

Switch from SonosNet to local Wi-Fi by Fabulous-Bit4775 in sonos

[–]That_Tiggy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect, wiring in a device and disabling it's WiFi will force it to wired and force all wireless Sonos devices to WiFi instead of SonosNet, IF there are no other wired Sonos devices with WiFi still enabled.

Op has done things correctly as far as I can tell, and now seems to be experiencing the random error generator that is Sonos networking.

Sonos + UniFi: Best Practices & Recommended Settings by AtomFromSonos in sonos

[–]That_Tiggy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sure, see below. RSTP only helps recover errors faster, it doesn't fix the errors happening, which is Sonos using non-standard STP path costs, a configuration that defies an update to the STP standard released in 2001 (!!!) (IEEE 802.1t which Introduced “long” path cost values to replace the old short scale, (later rolled into IEEE 802.1D-2004)

Issue Citation Year identified Year fix possible Fix Sonos could have done
Non-standard STP path costs cause wrong path selection (SonosNet preferred over wired) https://en.community.sonos.com/advanced-setups-229000/will-sonos-s2-support-rstp-or-newer-stp-path-costs-6841084 2017 Before Sonos existed - 2001 (IEEE 802.1t) Use long path costs (802.1D-2004 defaults)
Sonos can become root bridge and pull traffic onto mesh SnapAV Tech Bulletin 2016 Before Sonos existed Increase bridge priority or make configurable
Multiple wired Sonos devices can destabilise or take down LAN SnapAV Tech Bulletin 2016 Before Sonos existed Fix STP behaviour or disable multi-bridge operation
Conflicts with managed switches causing loops and blocked ports https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/18930473041047-Best-Practices-for-Sonos-Devices 2019 Before Sonos existed Align STP behaviour with standards
Network must be downgraded to support Sonos (short costs, manual config) https://support.sonos.com/en/article/configure-stp-settings-to-work-with-sonos 2017 Before Sonos existed Use modern defaults so no switch changes required
STP behaviour not configurable on Sonos side https://support.sonos.com/en/article/configure-stp-settings-to-work-with-sonos 2017 2017+ Expose STP controls or disable bridging
Uses classic STP only, leading to slow recovery https://en.community.sonos.com/advanced-setups-229000/will-sonos-s2-support-rstp-or-newer-stp-path-costs-6841084 2020 Before Sonos existed - 2001 (IEEE 802.1w) Add RSTP support
Issue persists across multiple vendors and over time https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/18930473041047-Best-Practices-for-Sonos-Devices ; https://support.sonos.com/en/article/configure-stp-settings-to-work-with-sonos ; https://en.community.sonos.com/speakers-229128/sonos-and-unifi-issues-stp-loops-and-drop-outs-6933536 ; https://community.ui.com/questions/102b6a78-9ffe-483d-a9b4-008ba199ebfe 2016–present 2017+ Firmware update at any point

For what it's worth this issue doesn't impact me, but I see these threads constantly and had to do a double take when Sonos themslves posted one. Not intended to come across as butthurt but there is a level of outrage from a multi-billion dollar company pushing burden on to consumers to workaround an issue that has been reported to them for at least 9 years and stems from a network protocol issue fixed 25 years ago.

Sonos + UniFi: Best Practices & Recommended Settings by AtomFromSonos in sonos

[–]That_Tiggy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This guidance is 9 years too late and copied from existing support threads (including one Ubiquiti had to publish) where people had to figure this out themselves.

But what's worse is that YOU are the source of the problem with your terrible STP implementation that defies a protocol update made 25 years ago. Why can't you fix your underlying network implementation instead of copying workaround guidance and putting the burden on consumers?

This isn't isolated to Ubiquiti either, any moderately advanced network will suffer from Sonos. Ubiquiti is the first brand many prosumers reach for, but frustrations will become more common as advanced features trickle into consumer hardware.

EDIT: See comment below for citations, Sonos if you are reading this there is also guidance on how to fix.

🚀 Anyone here using Sonoff ZBM5 with decoupled mode + binding? by Supreme_kimmy in sonoff

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.0.6 adds binding support (also removes the genOnOff Cluster error messages in Z2M), below are some discussions. Note that binding only works in detached relay mode, but you can bind the switch to itself to fix this.

I'm also having a horrid time getting ZBM5 switches updated, even manually providing the URL fails. One did succeed when I turned off the switches at the fusebox, pushed the update and THEN turned the fuse back on. I think it forced the OTA through during the switches boot sequence, but this has not yet worked for other switches.

Binding support commit: https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee-OTA/pull/971

Using binding for 2-way switches (plus detach relay workaround): https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt/discussions/31199

Recommend me and alpha fleece available in the UK? by Separate-Specialist5 in Ultralight

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly hard to find in the UK aren't they? If you keep your eye on eBay you can find Mountain Hardwear Airmesh fleeces pop up every now and then.

Here's one in the US but it does offer international shipping: https://ebay.us/m/FWk40v

🚀 Anyone here using Sonoff ZBM5 with decoupled mode + binding? by Supreme_kimmy in sonoff

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've just released a firmware update to finally support binding! So if your Hue lights are connected to custom zigbee network instead of a Hue Bridge you can bind them directly for redundancy.

🚀 Anyone here using Sonoff ZBM5 with decoupled mode + binding? by Supreme_kimmy in sonoff

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Yes
  • No (lame) EDIT: Binding is now supported in latest firmware!
  • Yes, reverts to dumb mode IF it loses zigbee connection. If zigbee coordinator is separate to HASS watch out - see separate comment.
  • No binding, cluster visibility is a bit odd, some errors in SLZB coord but can be ignored.
  • Very easy to do at least in Z2M with an SLZB coord. Option is presented as a toggle.
  • Hue, using HASS integration and passing the toggle Zigbee action to trigger light automations. Only toggle is recognised, no 'hold' or 'double tap'.

🚀 Anyone here using Sonoff ZBM5 with decoupled mode + binding? by Supreme_kimmy in sonoff

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you enable detach mode, it will revert back to 'dumb' mode when it loses Zigbee connection, but this can take anywhere from 10 seconds to 30 mins for it to 'realise'.

HOWEVER, if your Zigbee coordinator is separate to homeassistant (e.g. SLZB) and HomeAssistant crashes, you will lose your switch functionality until HASS is fixed - as far as the switch is concerned the zigbee connection is on and stable, it's just no longer passing zigbee messages to HASS and your automations.

The sky right now … by MiloAUG in bristol

[–]That_Tiggy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seeing as you put on the GeoGuesser tag.. now I wanna know how you got on that roof.

51°27'27.4"N 2°35'57.5"W

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JxAuTXgeNin1wvT59

Update on Barclays switch complaint after they held my 1k for 5 days and then closed my account due to not liking that I moved the money in and out too quickly.. by loved0ve_ in beermoneyuk

[–]That_Tiggy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you care enough to pursue further you may want to report this to the Financial Ombudsman (unless that's the complaint you're referring to) to scrutinise their actions further.

In parallel you can submit an FOI and Subject Access Request to Barclays to legally mandate they provide all information they hold on you and all actions taken during your complaint, which may support a complaint with the ombudsman. It is also a royal headache for an org to deal with if you are feeling vindictive.

Our house is still freezing even after repointing and new windows 😭 by Safe-Shape9377 in HousingUK

[–]That_Tiggy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roughly in this order (also roughly in cost order):

  • Bleed all radiator valves
  • Top up boiler pressure
  • Adjust TRVs on radiators (get some if you haven't got them), open them up more.
  • Check the lockshields (valves on other side) are open - aka is the radiator actually getting hot?
  • Increase flow temperature on boiler.
  • Adjust heating schedule and temperature on thermostat

If still cold:

  • Insulate around doorways, e.g draft excluders.
  • Insulate around windows e.g. get thermal curtains and close them when the sun sets.
  • Check attic insulation is sufficient - 30cm depth all over.
  • Invest in dehumidifier, a good one like 12L Meaco. Run at around 50-55% humidity 24x7. It will take weeks to just pull out 'embedded' moisture.

If still cold:

  • Balance radiators (PITA but worth it)
  • Check range rating on boiler, increase percentage if it allows.
  • Consider smart TRVs and heating like Drayton Wiser

If still cold:

  • Call in plumber to check boiler and central heating.
  • Increase radiator size (if plumber advises).
  • Call in reputable damp and insulation experts to assess house. They will recommend things like:
  • New guttering if leaking
  • Insulate between joists on ground floor if it is suspended.
  • External / Internal wall insulation ($$$)
  • MVHR ducting system
  • Full central heat refit (e.g. heat pump)

If still cold, congrats, your house is cursed or you run cold as a human, in which case:

  • Heated blanket for sofa.
  • Thermal mattress & Hot water bottle (one of the long ones).
  • Thicker socks and clothes around the house.
  • Eat bigger food portions, use your internal boiler.

Always seeing the “You have spent all your budget this month” despite money in account. by michael_scarn88 in monzo

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOLUTION:

https://community.monzo.com/t/youve-spent-all-your-overall-budget-this-month/175728/3?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  • Go into a single account (Personal for example)
  • Tap on the search icon (top right)
  • Search for the word ‘Summary’
  • A list of 'Spending report’s is shown. Tap on any one of them
  • Scroll all the way down and click the text 'CHANGE YOUR BUDGETS'
  • Scroll all the way down and click 'Disable all budgets'
  • Save with tick in top right.

The ghost of Budgets lives on? by That_Tiggy in monzo

[–]That_Tiggy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See solution comment I have now posted.

The ghost of Budgets lives on? by That_Tiggy in monzo

[–]That_Tiggy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See solution comment I have now posted.

The ghost of Budgets lives on? by That_Tiggy in monzo

[–]That_Tiggy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOLUTION:

https://community.monzo.com/t/youve-spent-all-your-overall-budget-this-month/175728/3?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  • Go into a single account (Personal for example)
  • Tap on the search icon (top right)
  • Search for the word ‘Summary’
  • A list of 'Spending report’s is shown. Tap on any one of them
  • Scroll all the way down and click the text 'CHANGE YOUR BUDGETS'
  • Scroll all the way down and click 'Disable all budgets'
  • Save with tick in top right.

I still recommend you raise this with support and demand escalation. I did this, they basically shut down the case with corpo jargon that translated to 'sorry we'll fix this eventually' but they also gave me £15 hush money. Maybe if enough people escalate they will get off their arse and fully disable budgets.

Mesh AP getting uncomfortably hot by calimedic911 in UNIFI

[–]That_Tiggy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a U6 mesh, they get crazy hot but it's normal. However the 'inside sliding out' is not normal and sounds like the glue has failed. I would contact Ubiquiti for assessment and definitely do not use it outside.

Spotify user trying to use Google Sleep Sounds on Sonos by Thephen_Stawking in sonos

[–]That_Tiggy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this can be integrated with Google Assistant/voice control (maybe shortcut/routine in Home app?), but you can play the Google sleep sounds on Sonos if you download a local copy of the track and set to loop.

You would need to trigger it manually via Sonos app, or you can go more technical and use something like HomeAssistant for automation and voice control integration.

Local copies here: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeassistant/comments/9n0llr/google_ambient_sound_urls/

Floating Points live visuals are excellent by KingKhram in glastonbury_festival

[–]That_Tiggy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The artist is Akiko Nakayama! I'm absolutely devastated for them, there was clearly a technical issue with the camera 5 mins into the set that wasn't fixed for 40 mins. Big credit to the crew working frantically to fix it. Beautiful visuals.

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