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Re:I was wrong to ignore Zigbee and Z-Wave. They're the best... by matthew-wegner on Monday February 12, 2024 @04:29PM (#39350787)
How long do your battery-powered devices last?

AFAIK a big benefit of Zigbee is that it's designed to be low-power. I have motion sensors that last for 2-3 years on a coin battery, depending on location/traffic. Mains-powered devices like lightbulbs act as repeaters in a Zigbee network, so placement can be anywhere.

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