In your HA, go to developer tools > events (/developer-tools/event) and start listening to zha_event. Aeotec Doorbell 5 is lower in volume than 6 but I think it's very adequate to serve as doorbell. It's a doorbell after all, Aeotec has another Siren 5. This guide explains what the different types of device are used for and gives extra details to help select between the manufacturers.

Zigbee makes use of an open-source protocol while Z-Wave uses a closed standard. For the former, this is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

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As a result, congestion can easily add up between devices on your Zigbee mesh network, your Wi-Fi network and even your neighbour’s. Radio Frequency My question : what is the requested minimum AC voltage/current for this sensor the “see” a doorbell press. This means that Z-Wave might be more practical for users with larger homes, as it will close larger distances. Device Hopping This little device will become the brain of your house and trust me, once you get it, the possibilities of automation will become endless. When the alarm is armed in away mode - and if someone comes home - i want it to do another voice - in the “pending” state - so that they can disarm it ( even though it should do it automatically - based on their devices ).

All Z-Wave products need to meet pre-specified standards and, thus, avoid the incompatibility issues that sometimes arise with Zigbee products. They are, therefore, almost always interoperable. Mesh Network RangeBut - i also live in a house with a wife - and 2 kids - and sometimes convenience is just the top priority. Over the past few years, the smart home industry has grown exponentially. There is a gadget for almost anything you can think of – from air conditioning and cameras to lighting and so much more. I notice I don’t get a trigger when I press the doorbell. If I sometimes press 2 times fast I get the notification. Siren Volume - The louder the better, especially if it's an external Siren. It's pretty pointless if the siren is no louder than your microwave beeping at the end of its cooking time! Aim for something higher than 85db at 3m distance if possible.

One of the greatest challenges when setting up a smart home ecosystem is the sheer variety of devices you may need to choose from. They can make the task feel like an overwhelming puzzle of logic.Even though is a beautiful piece of technology, this doorbell can withstand the weather pretty good. It works between -4°F and 104°F or -20°C and 40°C, which is practically all U.S. U.K. and Australia temperature range.

The installation is very easy and you don’t need to worry about DNS servers or hosting gates to make a button smart. The only thing necessary for you prior to having this smart doorbell is a Smart Home Hub.Siren Volume - These aren't usually as loud as dedicated Sirens & Doorbells. That's not necessarily a bad thing as it can make them more suitable for per-room alerting where you probably don't want a 120db klaxon going off above your bed for example!