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

I do try to go with Matter/Thread as much as possible. I do have old, in-wall switches that are on Z-Wave.

I recommend using bulbs where you want the option of colors, and switches where you don't. To control the color bulbs from the wall, you need a scene controller, which is a bit expensive and I haven't found a good one yet. It's not as simple as a switch.

I did recently pick up a Matter/Thread Reolink doorbell for $100. It was pretty easy to install, and works well with Home Assistant. The TV controls are just a Chromecast, but of course the dedicated remote works better. Still nice for turning the TV off an on.

I also use an old phone as a wall panel, set up with Home Assistant app pinned and set to Kiosk mode. HA does often become unpinned, so it's not perfect.

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

I'm just starting to get into Thread. Unfortunately for me, I'm militant to a fault about my stuff being really as Open Source as possible (and I'm also pretty cheap, NGL), so my "Thread Border Router" is a dev board and some instructions, not a finished product, LOL.

(I haven't set it up yet, so wish me luck. I also need to design and 3D print a case, etc...)

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

I'm using a Skyconnect, which might be open? It's made by the HA guys. (In addition to a Google hub v2.)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, those are "temporarily unavailable." The only place I've been able to find it is a third-party seller link on Amazon scalping it for $98.

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

Skyconnect

https://ameridroid.com/products/skyconnect

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Nice, $35 is way better than $98.

I'm still gonna try tinkering with my $10 ESP board for now, but I'll keep that in mind if decide I'd prefer something that "just works."