10-28-2026, 6:35 AM#1
So many brands, half of them need an app and an account. Recommendations?
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Question Which window sensors do you trust?
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Go local first. You'll thank yourself when the internet is down.
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HarborFern 16d ago+6 more #3
Underrated post. Late to this thread but yes.
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ColeBrook 16d ago+5 more #4
Go local first. You'll thank yourself when the internet is down.
PaperLanternOP 16d ago+4 more #5
Thanks everyone, really helpful.
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ColeBrook 16d ago+1 more #6
Give them a fixed IP, that fixed my dropouts.
PaperLanternOP 16d ago #7
I second this.
SawdustSam 16d ago+1 more #8
Mine paid for itself in one winter. Following this one.
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PaperLanternOP 16d ago #9
Your dashboard is gorgeous. Mind sharing the layout?
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10-29-2026, 6:12 PM#10
Zigbee for sensors, Wi-Fi only for things that plug in. You're not alone on this one.
10-30-2026, 2:33 PM#11
Give them a fixed IP, that fixed my dropouts.
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tessa_cooks Patron Saint of Toasters 14d ago+1 more #12
Wait, really? Didn't know that.
MellowHeron 13d ago #13
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11-02-2026, 9:29 PM#15
Mine paid for itself in one winter.Originally posted by ByteSizedBenUnderrated post.
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11-03-2026, 9:19 PM#16
Your dashboard is gorgeous. Mind sharing the layout?
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