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Re:Z-Wave is remaking itself into an open source protocol by Havoc on Monday April 07, 2025 @08:27AM (#43610510)
The fact that they’re not in 2.4ghz range is interesting but Z wave stuff is just too expensive.

Random Smart plug on Amazon - 43 gbp or 55 usd. The last preflashed tasmota wifi ones I bought were under 10 each and had energy measuring too.

Maybe it’s better in the US but with that differential z wave is pointless.

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Re:Z-Wave is remaking itself into an open source protocol by nicolaslem on Monday April 07, 2025 @11:16AM (#43612493)
Yes, the price tag is high but on the other hand they are super reliable. I have one on my water boiler that triggered its relay many times per day for five years and measured dozens of MWh.
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Re:Z-Wave is remaking itself into an open source protocol by atmanactive on Monday April 07, 2025 @10:01AM (#43611608)
The fact that they’re not in 2.4ghz range is crucial.
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Re:Z-Wave is remaking itself into an open source protocol by anonfordays on Monday April 07, 2025 @11:08AM (#43612400)
This. It's a feature, a well thought out one.
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