Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet
by ctkhn on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @01:51PM
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Do you have any favorites for single smart plug or multi switch smart plug strip? I used to be a heavy tp link kasa user since they have smart plug strips that worked locally (polling I think and not push) but I am now doing my best to move everything to plugs that don't even need setup through an app, just home assistant. Wish I had thought about this more when I first started with home automation but I think the migration will be worth it.
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Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet
by zaphoyd on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @02:21PM
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Look at Zooz, they have a variety of plugs and multi-port strips with control of individual outlets (both at the outlet and via zwave). They have options rated for being outdoors (holiday lights, etc), heavy duty ones for large motors, in wall switches and relays that go in the electrical box if you want something more permanent or invisible, etc. Solid support in home assistant. Push, 100% local, no shenanigans, no apps, direct to home assistant even for the updates.
I also have some eve energy plugs that do matter/thread (also push/local). There are apps here but i generally haven't needed them once i got things set up in home assistant.
Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet
by scosman on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @03:02PM
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I have a ton of Kasa. Local polling, but since it's more for on/off, I don't care about a 5s poll. I had to buy about ~30 light switches for my house, and using Kasa saved thousands over Lutron.
Smart Plugs, sensors, etc: Ikea is amazing. You need to buy a hub, but then accessories are 3x cheaper. Their plugs are $9 and have energy monitoring which is amazing. They have water leak sensors for $12. Incredible value.