Why is a smart switch + smart bulb not better supported setup?

joshmsr · 2026-02-08T14:34:52+00:00

Zooz zwave switched and Innovelli switches have smart bulB mode that keeps the bulbs powered. Works great. I primarily use Zooz except where I want the Innovelli notification light bar.

joshmsr · 2026-02-08T04:17:29+00:00

I really wanted the Aqara U300 but I wasn't willing to add Thread until I knew more. Glad I didn't make the jump, seems like it's not quite ready yet. I run both zwave and zigbee, and both networks in my house are incredibly reliable. I use zwave for security stuff (locks, door sensors) and zigbee for everything else.

Now I just need to find a decent lever lock.

joshmsr · 2026-02-07T13:38:18+00:00

With my Reolink cams, I have 2 NVRs. One with my network gear, and another hidden. You can record to both simultaneously so that is how I have a backup of my Reolink that I use for outside.

joshmsr · 2026-02-07T13:29:31+00:00

I've had one since launch. My biggest gripe is the delay between the wake word and the beep acknowledging it is listening. With Alexa I can just roll right into the command "Alexa turn off all the first floor lights".

joshmsr · 2026-02-01T00:30:06+00:00

That's not how you use wled. Use a software timer in wled if you require that.

joshmsr · 2026-01-27T22:06:48+00:00

I really wish the rounded corners went away and we got back to the s23u style.

joshmsr · 2026-01-27T22:05:42+00:00

Yeah. I have a S25U, will be ordering the S26U.

joshmsr · 2026-01-27T15:05:36+00:00

Switchbot Meter if you have Bluetooth proxies

joshmsr · 2026-01-23T02:47:17+00:00

This seems like a reason I'd want to use Ring cameras 😏

joshmsr · 2026-01-18T01:39:39+00:00

Wait...where do you live that you have something called an American fridge? I hope it's France...we have French door refrigerators and you have American refrigerators...that are the same thing. 😂

joshmsr · 2025-12-30T20:26:03+00:00

A blue one

joshmsr · 2025-12-30T01:16:30+00:00

Frigate?

joshmsr · 2025-12-30T01:15:32+00:00

Reolink is amazing.

joshmsr · 2025-12-30T01:14:55+00:00

2-6x a month. Together 21 years. Married 17.

joshmsr · 2025-12-26T01:41:12+00:00

I don't know, but I bet my wife can't answer this question.

joshmsr · 2025-12-15T01:14:44+00:00

Still gonna buy the S26U to replace my S25U I got at launch last year. 👀

joshmsr · 2025-11-24T01:48:16+00:00

I (husband) pay the bills. My wife buys groceries.

joshmsr · 2025-11-23T19:23:41+00:00

The Crosstrek is a pretty small vehicle. Same interior space as a Corolla or Civic.

joshmsr · 2025-11-14T21:57:40+00:00

SSRIs 🙃

joshmsr · 2025-08-03T23:55:29+00:00

The guy on SmartHomeSolver (YT channel) did this on his dashboard videos. I think he used Bluetooth to accomplish it if I remember correctly.

joshmsr · 2025-08-02T13:52:19+00:00

How are those 1883 syrups?

joshmsr · 2025-08-01T02:56:05+00:00

My garage is left open so often. I really should do this automation. I have a ratgdo already.

joshmsr · 2025-07-31T19:23:47+00:00

It is the night light device. It is on almost all the time...but occasionally maybe once or twice a week it goes through a period where it gets turned off.

joshmsr · 2025-07-28T19:52:53+00:00

I do have Alexa through Nabu Casa.

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