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    New User - keep deCONZ running? Extend distance?

    Hi,
    Have had a Combee2 USB for all of 12 hours and finally managed to get it running on HS4 / Windows 10. (I did eventaully read the instructions!) Have managed to add two Aqara door sensors without any issues.

    Have two queries at the moment - no doubt more will arrive!

    1 Do I need to keep the deCONZ app (v2.13.4) running all the time? If yes, will putting the exe file into the start up folder be sufficient for when / if there is a power cut and the UPS dies?

    2 As the house is quite solid (no stud walls) is there a suggested repeater that can be used to extend the range? I would like to get a powered socket / plug here in the UK - does it matter which make / model is selected or is all Zigbee the same?

    Thansk for any help.
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    1) Yes, I have it running from the start-up folder.

    2) You can purchase a repeater from Ikea: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tradfri...ater-80424255/ however for £2 more you can get a 13A switched outlet https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tradfri...tlet-00364477/ which also acts as a repeater. Remember the more powered devices you have improves the deCONZ 'mesh'.
    Jon

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      #3
      jon00 - Many thanks for prompt info. Will sort out some repeaters.....

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        #4
        Re your comment about powered devices, would a "no neutral" light switch as a repeater?

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          #5
          I have some of the IKEA plugs as repeaters they were easy local shopping to get. I would not recommend them since you have no local control over them. For a couple dollars/pounds more these are much better (I have the U.S. versions).

          https://www.amazon.co.uk/S26R2ZBTPG-...NK4/ref=sr_1_6

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            #6
            TC1 - thanks for your suggestion - I will look at these.

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              #7
              And do not forget, normally every zigbee light is a router as well (do not use Sengled) So adding a light will extend the network as well
              -- Wim

              Plugins: JowiHue, RFXCOM, Sonos4, Jon00's Perfmon and Network monitor, EasyTrigger, Pushover 3P, rnbWeather, BLBackup, AK SmartDevice, Pushover, PHLocation, Zwave, GCalseer, SDJ-Health, Device History, BLGData

              1210 devices/features ---- 392 events ----- 40 scripts

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                #8
                TC1 the product you posted doesn't seem to be available on Amazon US.

                I assume these would work just as well?

                https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Sm.../dp/B08LD7Q81J

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by George View Post
                  TC1 the product you posted doesn't seem to be available on Amazon US.

                  I assume these would work just as well?

                  https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Sm.../dp/B08LD7Q81J
                  Sure they are, just search on the model number:
                  https://www.amazon.com/SONOFF-Zigbee...dp/B082PSKRSP/

                  You don't want the round ones, there's a chance you can't use two in the same outlet. The Sonoffs are designed to be stacked with no problems.
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                    #10
                    Thanks, I entered the text but didn't pop up but the ones you recommended came in on a generic Zigbee plug search.

                    I'll preemptively order a couple while I have a cart still waiting for checkout at Amazon.

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                      #11
                      w.vuyk - thanks for this - no lights planned - yet!

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