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Aeotec

Aeotec range extender

Bridges and Hubs · And More

Not workingLocal

1 report: 1 says it doesn’t work.

Reported with 1 integration: MQTT.

What people report

IntegrationIn Home AssistantIn Apple HomeWhat they saidSource
MQTTNot working LocalSeveral silently failed, stopped forwarding messages and didn't answer network map requests
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I have 60 end devices and around 20 routers over 5 floors. Don't hesitate to throw out routers if your network is unstable. I had several Aeotec range extenders silently fail and stop forwarding messages. They also didn't respond when creating the network map. I replaced them all with Ubisys R0, they are not cheap but are solid and have amazing reception range. Also try to test end devices if they are good at switching to a new router, some are fast, others stay offline long. Since then my network has been stable. Updating devices is a pain though and works best if I move them close to …

Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23.

Reddit comment · 2026-04

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In ReReHome

Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandAeotec
CategoryBridges and Hubs