Sonoff Zigbee Smart Home Devices

[@TalkingstuffNet]

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[@saisankeerthveggalam1536]

congratulations on 10K subs

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Thank you 😁

[@charan7208]

Its really hard to find smart devices in India, so many random brands making random stuff, and hard to make them all work together. I will buy Sonoff to see how they work. Thanks for the video. I was specifically searching for Indian creators to see how it works in India. Great explanation. Thank you.

[@deepakaggarwal7360]

Vinayak..you are my best Tech KZbinr.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Thank you 😁

[@pushkarvaidya1]

Good video. Do I need to have a sonoff bridge to use the button switch? I have a Hubitat Elevation hub and do not want to buy another hub.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

Can you please tell how did you connect Sonoff wireless buttonswitch to Alexa routines.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The button switch doesn't work with Alexa, only the motion sensor and door sensor worked.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

I'm using Zeck Smart Wifi Modular Swtich(uses SmartLife App) for my house. Can I able to connect all this sonoff device to alexa and then use this sonoff devices as a trigger to my alexa routine(control my Zeck Smart Wifi Modular Swtich) without any problems and without using IFTTT?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Yes you can trigger any WiFi device connected to Alexa using the sonoff devices.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

Thanks a lot for all this replies, it really helps me in my buying decisions. I'll buy sonoff devices from only your link 🤗

[@apoorvpradhan5933]

Nice video, these products are really amazing, I liked the motion sensor most, I like how you just enter in a room and all the lights turn on, but does it turn off when u leave the room ? and does it cause and interference with multiple people entering or exiting room ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

I have set a routine where if the motion sensor doesn't detect any motion for 15 minutes it will turn the lights off automatically.

[@apoorvpradhan5933]

@@TalkingstuffNet oh okay

[@davidjose8703]

How fast does the motion sensor trigger Alexa routines (say to turn on light) ? I have a wifi pir sensor from Okos, which takes about 6-7 seconds to trigger. Hence, wanted to know if this zigbee device is any better

[@TalkingstuffNet]

It has a delay too, around 4-5 seconds at least and can be longer.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

Can I use Sonoff Zigbee Motion Sensor, Wireless Door, and Wireless Button Switch to control my lights which are connected to the Smart Switch Module from Zeck?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

If you have a smart assistant like Alexa or Google assistant which can speak to both devices you can setup routines to control the third party switches triggered by your ZigBee device. I used Wipro tube lights with the ZigBee motion sensor to turn my lights on automatically when we walk into the room.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

@@TalkingstuffNet thanks 😊. I came across through internet that Sonoff Smart Switch doesn't control our other wifi smart devices like lights, etc. It only controls Zigbee devices. Is it true?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

It won't work directly , but I used Alexa to link them. In the demo the lights are one from sonoff and the other by Wipro, both are WiFi. You will need the ZigBee hub to use these devices.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

This is my smart home quick tour where I show the Wipro and sonoff WiFi lights being controlled by the motion sensor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXPIZKubqKydga8

[@kevingavin6825]

Hi, Like your content, I recently decided to replace my WiFi devices with Zigbee, would you please explain how to for example, turn on a WiFi relay using a ZB device, I have a combination of devices installed in my home, I have Sonoff wall switches, Sonoff 4 channel mains relays connected to my different lighting circuits, a number of Sonoff smart plugs etc, all working fine, but they are all WiFi devices it's these devices that I would like to change to ZB. How do I make this happen programming wise? Regards Kevin

[@TalkingstuffNet]

You would need a zigbee hub, this hub would connect to WiFi and also to zigbee devices. Sonoff has a hub available, and also the NSPanel can work as a zigbee hub. The devices are then available within the ewelink app, and you can trigger WiFi devices to activate via zigbee switches, sensors etc.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

How long the batteries will last? Do we need it to change more often?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

My switch and motion sensor are lasting, but my door sensor battery is already dead. It should generally last at least a year, but mine didn't last a month.

[@vuyopama1204]

Greetings I'm looking to beef up my security at a flat I'm renting. I need abit of assistance as to setting up the motion sensor and door sensors to trigger an alarm horn and notify my phone.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

I use Alexa routines to trigger a sound on my echo devices when the sensor is triggered. The same can be played back on your phones Alexa app too.

[@drrohanfonseca]

Vinayak I am getting into a tizzy with these sensors. I have bought pir sensors and contact sensors. These are connected to Echo 4th gen. However they keep getting unresponsive in a matter of a few hours. Have tried rebooting them, repairing them, changing the wifi channels, have kept them right next to the echo to eliminate range issues, yet no luck. Any suggestions?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Ah, I'm using the sonoff zigbee hub to connect to the sensors. They do have a cooldown time which can be set via the app. But you seem to have no access to the sensors themselves in the list which would mean they're disconnecting completely. The sensors use zigbee and not wifi so changing wifi channels won't help. Also check the batteries, these devices eat through batteries quite fast.

[@drrohanfonseca]

@@TalkingstuffNet thank you for the prompt reply! Batteries are at 3.2 v stable. Would you advise that I use a sonoff hub or ditch the effort all together?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

If you're using sonoff devices I would recommend a hub. Set them up via the eWelink app and then activate the skill on Alexa.

[@drrohanfonseca]

@@TalkingstuffNet thank you will do

[@drrohanfonseca]

Just an update. Picked up the bridge and it works flawlessly with it. In my experience so far the zigbee hub is useless as most of the brands producing zigbee devices are working in a closed ecosystem.

[@amanmishr05]

Are you able to configure Alexa routines using Motion sensor or Switch as trigger

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Hi, I could configure Alexa routines using the Motion sensor and the Door sensor, the Switch doesn't work.

[@mangadong9454]

Question, what if after pairing and creating scence and the internet is loss or no connection, does it work or still function?

[@shalvindchacko777]

Zigbee will work even if you don't have an Internet connection.

[@strictly4passion]

the wireless switches do come up showing in the alexa app..right? iam having trouble here

[@TalkingstuffNet]

No the wireless switch does not come up on Alexa app.

[@prasanthgutube]

Can the motion sensor also trigger 'no motion' signal after some time of inactivity so that I can automate light switch off? Or only the presence of motion can be sensed?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

There is generally a timeout between activation after which it would try sensing again, and if it doesn't sense any motion it can trigger any device, maybe to turn lights off.

[@tonyb2337]

Great pacing on the video and voice. I didn't feel like I was watching paint dry.

[@SuperMoula]

So , is it a must for the motion sensor to be linked to the ZigBee? Could it work with home security system 433 Mhz ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

It uses the e-welink app to be setup, not sure if it'll work with any other system.

[@prasanthgutube]

Have you tried linking ewelink to Google home? The motion sensor is not appearing in Google home. It appears in Alexa. Is the sonoff motion sensor not supported in Google home?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

I mostly use echo devices for home automation, the Google nest mini is just used by the kids. Didn't try adding the motion sensor to Google home as I had set a routine on Alexa and didn't want any conflicts.

[@prasanthgutube]

@@TalkingstuffNet Okay.. I looked into some other videos and found that motion sensor is not supported by Google assistant. The bridge supports google assistant but some of the sub devides don't. This is ridiculous!! Since no voice triger is needed for me, I managed with Alexa app configuration. Still sonoff isn't doing right with this omission.

[@StreetsToRemember]

Does the PIR Sensor show up in Alexa App? Just wondering if it can be used to set routines using Alexa app.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Yes the motion sensor shows up in Alexa to create custom routines. I used it to turn my lights on in a room automatically when it detects motion and to turn off after 15 minutes if no motion is detected.

[@StreetsToRemember]

@@TalkingstuffNet Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@singhparambir]

Hi. I am just concerned about sensor time-out. How long does PIR sensor take to send “no motion” signal to the bridge after motion stops in front of it? Does the door sensor also suffer from this delay? If door is opened every 30 seconds, will i keep getting alerts or does the sensor have a time out between two senses? Thanks

[@TalkingstuffNet]

There is a time-out between senses. It will not send another signal for at least 10 seconds.

[@singhparambir]

@@TalkingstuffNet How have you measured this?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Just checked, it's more than a minute or two between triggers.

[@singhparambir]

@@TalkingstuffNet Do you see a problem with this? Isn't a minute too long?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

I use this to announce that someone has opened the snack cupboard, so once I know someone has opened it , I wouldn't want to be notified every few minutes. 😅 But your usecase might vary.

[@jaypalan8138]

Hi thank you so much for this video !! As I have been using Echo show 8(1st gen), and I wish to add Zigbee, should I go for a Zigbee gateway hub like aqara e1 or sonoff Zigbee hub ? Or should go for Echo (4th) as it has inbuilt Zigbee ? Please help

[@shalvindchacko777]

I prefer to go with Echo 4th gen with Zigbee inbuilt.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Multiple viewers had problems using an echo as a zigbee hub, they purchased a sonoff hub and all their zigbee problems went away. But if it's working for you that's great.

[@jitendradash2925]

Thanks for the video. Have you tested temperature sensor ? If i have a temperature sensor, bridge and the smart switch from sonoff, can i create a routine without subscribing to ifttt (paying subscription) ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

You can create a routine using the e-welink app, but it works only with devices that's linked to the app. I'm not sure if the temperature sensor works with Alexa, but if it does then you can create routines within the Alexa app too. IFTTT allows to create upto 5 applets in the free tier

[@jitendradash2925]

@@TalkingstuffNet thanks. How can i find compatible devices for ewelink ? Is there any alternative to sonoff temperature sensors for this scenario ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

All sonoff devices work with the ewelink app.

[@RameezRazaRiaz99]

Does the button trigger Alexa routines.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The switch sadly doesn't appear in Alexa, only the door sensor and motion sensor are available within Alexa.

[@collinlaing7113]

How did you pair your light to your SNZB01 switch and what device did you use? I cant seem to pair my smart lights with the ewelink app. From my understanding thats where you would have created the routine since the switch/button does not work directly with alexa.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The lights are linked to Amazon Alexa, the motion sensor and door sensor also appear on Alexa, so I can setup a routine controling any WiFi device via Alexa using these devices. If you use a sonoff smart switch then you can directly control them via e-welink.

[@collinlaing7113]

@@TalkingstuffNet Hi, thank you for the reply! My lights are connected to alexa, and i have the sonoff bridge as well of course. I cant seem to figure out how to view my Alexa devices or routines in the eWelink app in order to set that up, even after connecting my alexa/amazon account and enabling the skill on the Alexa app. How did you get them to communicate? Thank you

[@TalkingstuffNet]

You do it the other way round, make the routine to trigger on Alexa via the sonoff sensor. I did notice you can't directly control the device, but make a group and add the WiFi devices that need to be controlled and then turn the group on or off via the sonoff device trigger.

[@collinlaing7113]

@@TalkingstuffNet i see. So my routine will be in alexa and i use the switch as the trigger. My only problem bow is that I can’t get my alexa app to recognize my switch or hub. I have the ewelink skill enabled and am on 2.4 ghz wifi for sure. Is there a setting somewhere I am missing? I just cannot for the life of me figure out how to make the alexa app understand when my button has been pushed. Thanks again sorry for being a pain

[@collinlaing7113]

To be clear i have tried the pairing process that pops up after you enable the ewelink skill many times and no success. Everything is on 2.4 ghz wifi. Not sure why there is a pairing issue and wondering if there is a simple fix i am overlooking

[@RiyazHanis]

Hi. Can we use the Smart life app or Tuya app with these devices?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

These work with the e-welink app, have not tried it with the tuya app.

[@NetworkBook6]

Does the switch or temp sensor work directly with Alexa Echo 4th gen ( Zigbee supported )

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The switch doesn't, I don't have the temperature sensor. The motion sensor and door sensor work with Alexa. I have setup custom Alexa routines using both devices.

[@avipatro]

Can I connect the Motion Sensor to my Google Home directly or the Zigbee bridge is mandatory to have ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

It would need a ZigBee bridge as Google home supports WiFi only and ZigBee is a different protocol. Some Amazon echoes did have ZigBee inbuilt.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

Can I use Google assistant to create routines for these devices? If Yes,how to do that?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Once you login to the sonoff API via Google home app, you can access these devices on the home app to create routines.

[@surajgharpankar1042]

@@TalkingstuffNet thanks 😊

[@PR-ww8ox]

How’s the Sonoff home automation ?

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The sensors work well, but you will need to change the batteries as they died in a few days.

[@rohanchavan4211]

Your videos are amazing. And thanks for the detailed video. I have a requirement where i want the motion and door sensor to work in the night only. Say 12am to 6am. And any motion detection should trigger a set of lights in the said time only. Can you do a video explaining this feature. And what is the benefit of ZigBee when i have a ZigBee TP-Link Mesh router in my home. Thanks

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Hi, thank you for watching. The routines have an option to set time between when it needs to activate. Set that up and it will activate only between the time specified. ZigBee is a low power standard especially used for home automation, they can be battery powered. ZigBee being a different standard won't work with WiFi.

[@rohanchavan4211]

@@TalkingstuffNet Great that will work for me. Just one more thing to confirm. How many lights/devices i can connect to a single motion / door sensor. And is it mandatory to have a ZBBridge to connect all the devices centrally, if the devices are located far away from each other.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

The ZigBee device uses the bridge to communicate with WiFi devices , the number of WiFi devices to use with Alexa is more dependant on your WiFi router than the ZigBee bridge, unless using ZigBee lights.

[@rohanchavan4211]

@@TalkingstuffNet Thanks

[@neurosisparasite8575]

The only problem is the prices on Amazon is almost double for each and every sonoff device,I contacted the same guys who delivered my sonoff devices through amazon and they quoted me a price where the amount I would be able to save is more than the price of 1 of the device. I suggest you guys buy directly from an authorised store or ask them for delivery that will be alot cheaper

[@TalkingstuffNet]

I noticed the sonoff store was similarly priced 🤔, do note there is a 3.0 and 2.0 version of the bridge.

[@TalkingstuffNet]

Are you purchasing in India?

[@neurosisparasite8575]

India....both the 3.0 and 2.0 version are the exact same items,the listing is wrong....when you order from Amazon India only 1 seller will pack and send the products,They will also send their website link and address in a sheet in the package I suggest you contact them.....even the sonoff.in website is utter garbage....many listings are either old,incorrect or they are charging the same premium price exactly as amazon even if they use delhivery or dtdc to deliver the parcel Not to mention the sonoff.in customer support will never reply to the email if you contact them regarding a product. The products by themselves are fine for what they are but with many limitations but its stuff like this that ruins the trust of the customers in a company

[@LBitoeverything]

@@neurosisparasite8575 importing them is a better option