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hilt_ctn said:
For in-wall, look at the CBI Astute Smart Plug (ASP)

For initial setup, instead of using the CBI phone app, use the Tuya Smart phone app.

After that, you can use HA's native Tuya integration if you don't mind cloud connected. If you prefer full local control, make use of the Tuya Local HACS integration

**edit** Wooo. I've just seen this on the Smartpad site. The above mentioned plug but with ESPHome
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yup smartpad is doing great things for us home automation people in SA
 
acidrain said:
I see they have new plugs coming with esp32 chips. Coming soon too :)

store.smartpad.co.za

ESPHome Smart Plug 16A Energy Monitoring SA | SmartPad

Cloud-free ESPHome Smart Plug with energy monitoring for native Home Assistant integration. Local control, real-time power tracking for SA homes
store.smartpad.co.za store.smartpad.co.za
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We're excited to announce that our ESPHome plugs are now available! 🎉
https://store.smartpad.co.za/index.php/product/esphome-smart-plug-energy-monitoring/

Were very happy with the results, and hope you will be too. We have also been working hard to grow our ESPHome offerings, so there are some familiar products, now sporting ESPHome available too, and we will be adding more soon.

Additionally, we want to share an important update regarding our Tasmota plugs. After careful consideration, we have decided any new Tasmota plugs we order will come preinstalled with Tasmota version 11.

Why Tasmota v11?
This decision ensures that the plugs remain easily flashable over-the-air (OTA) with ESPHome or any other compatible firmware. Later versions of Tasmota introduced changes to the partition layout dubbed "safe boot," which can make OTA flashing extremely difficult. By sticking with v11, we maintain flexibility for users who want to customize their devices without unnecessary hurdles, and for those committed to Tasmota, the devices are easily updated to the latest version of Tasmota.
We hope this change makes it easier for everyone to use the firmware that best fits their needs. Let us know if you have any questions!
 
This week I have added a Sonoff POWCT, which is measuring and tracking my house's total power consumption.

I also replaced the two BasicR2 switches I use to control my irrigation and wellpoint pumps with Sonoff POWR316D switches. They have a higher current rating, and much better physical connections. They function as times (like the Basics did), but now also track and record consumption. At this point, I do not have any actions linked to the consumption data, it's just for my record.

Today I intend to fix the quick and dirty tank float switch installation that is already on place for 3 years (3 years too long). The switch is live in the tank, and I'm going to connect it to a MINIR4.

This way, the MINIR4 will know when the float switch is open/closed (ON/OFF) and I can create a scene that will trigger the wellpoint pump when ON (or OFF, will still see which one LOL). That is a much safer solution than having a live 220v float switch in the tank.
 
valiente said:
So do not use that website again... They let me know a couple days later that they do not have stock and I am still waiting for my refund...

In the meantime, I found this from Communica - Ordered, Delivered and working as expected.
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We are thinking about getting some of the Brazilian form factor manufactured and brough into SA in Zigbee, ESP Home and Tasmota. We are just not too sure that there would be a lot of interest in these.

Could we have your input on this?

@Tinuva Thanks for your kind words.
 
I like the new plug standard as a more compact form factor. So long as the smart plugs don't spread too much beyond the usual "charger" size, I'd be keen for one or two. I do already have a Sonoff S26 with those plugs, though it is MUCH larger than I would like. I do think that the market for the new plugs will be smaller initially, but will grow once more people start having wall sockets with that type of plug installed.
 
RoganDawes said:
I like the new plug standard as a more compact form factor. So long as the smart plugs don't spread too much beyond the usual "charger" size, I'd be keen for one or two. I do already have a Sonoff S26 with those plugs, though it is MUCH larger than I would like. I do think that the market for the new plugs will be smaller initially, but will grow once more people start having wall sockets with that type of plug installed.
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The plugs that we are planning on manufacturing have a small form factor.

Something like this:

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SmartPad said:
The plugs that we are planning on manufacturing have a small form factor.

Something like this:

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I would buy 20 of these immediately if I can connect them to TuyaLocal!

The one I have now are connected via Sonoff which is fine, but the footprint is quite large and they aren't cheap.

I have migrated most of my devices over to this Standard as my entire house has 3 x New ZA Plugs and 1 x Old ZA Plug - So I have been using less multiplugs and more rewire to the new standard
 
valiente said:
I would buy 20 of these immediately if I can connect them to TuyaLocal!

The one I have now are connected via Sonoff which is fine, but the footprint is quite large and they aren't cheap.

I have migrated most of my devices over to this Standard as my entire house has 3 x New ZA Plugs and 1 x Old ZA Plug - So I have been using less multiplugs and more rewire to the new standard
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As an example, I have 2 x AC Units plugged in here, I would love to have 2 smart plugs here to track the actual power consumption and also be able to remotely control the power to the Units.
 
valiente said:
I would buy 20 of these immediately if I can connect them to TuyaLocal!

The one I have now are connected via Sonoff which is fine, but the footprint is quite large and they aren't cheap.

I have migrated most of my devices over to this Standard as my entire house has 3 x New ZA Plugs and 1 x Old ZA Plug - So I have been using less multiplugs and more rewire to the new standard
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We are currently working with the manufacturer focusing on Tasmota and ESPHome versions of these plugs, they will have power monitoring capabilities,
 
SmartPad said:
We will be bringing in some Zigbee units as well. were finalising details with the manufacturer at the moment, and were hoping to have stock landing fairly soon.
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Get me 4 x Zigbee and 1 x Wifi from that first batch! Where do I sign up :D
 
Finally got around to installing my new Zigbee Smart Breaker, rated at 63A. Although my OCD hurts a bit that it doesn't look like my two Astute's, it has been a game changer for my Zigbee mesh! My DB board is central to my house, and with this acting as a router it has really boosted things! The power monitoring is really nice.

It was also super easy to install. Very happy.

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SmartPad said:
Finally got around to installing my new Zigbee Smart Breaker, rated at 63A. Although my OCD hurts a bit that it doesn't look like my two Astute's, it has been a game changer for my Zigbee mesh! My DB board is central to my house, and with this acting as a router it has really boosted things! The power monitoring is really nice.

It was also super easy to install. Very happy.

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What do you mean it acts as a router? Is it also a Zigbee gateway?
 
Stephan Maritz said:
What do you mean it acts as a router? Is it also a Zigbee gateway?
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The Gateway takes the role of the Zigbee Mesh "Coordinator" by design your Zigbee mesh can only have one coordinator.

The other devices connected to the Zigbee network will either act as an "End Device" or a "Router"

Devices that are Zigbee Routers, can allow other devices to connect to them and the "Mesh" grows as more devices with this capability are added.

Typically, battery powered devices will be End devices while many permanently powered devices like Plugs and Light Switches will act as Routers (this is not a guarantee, so its good to check the device specs per device).

By adding additional Zigbee Routers into your environment, you can extend the coverage of your ZigBee network, without having to have multiple gateways, since the devices that act as Routers will relay back to the gateway.

These devices act as Routers, but not Gateways unfortunately. Depending on your setup you will still either need a gateway device, or a dongle or similar device connected to Home Assistant.
 
SmartPad said:
The Gateway takes the role of the Zigbee Mesh "Coordinator" by design your Zigbee mesh can only have one coordinator.

The other devices connected to the Zigbee network will either act as an "End Device" or a "Router"

Devices that are Zigbee Routers, can allow other devices to connect to them and the "Mesh" grows as more devices with this capability are added.

Typically, battery powered devices will be End devices while many permanently powered devices like Plugs and Light Switches will act as Routers (this is not a guarantee, so its good to check the device specs per device).

By adding additional Zigbee Routers into your environment, you can extend the coverage of your ZigBee network, without having to have multiple gateways, since the devices that act as Routers will relay back to the gateway.

These devices act as Routers, but not Gateways unfortunately. Depending on your setup you will still either need a gateway device, or a dongle or similar device connected to Home Assistant.
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Awsome, thanks!
 
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