Shelly 1PM

I’d say the best setup I’ve had so far is my current one,not because it’s super fancy, but because everything works consistently. I run a Shelly 1PM for monitoring power draw on a few heavy-load appliances, and it’s been really helpful in optimizing routines. Also use ELEGRP DRS10 smart dimmer switch in several rooms - no hub required, and setup was smooth. They work natively with Home Assistant using local API, and I’ve had zero issues with connectivity. If you’re just starting , I’d suggest mapping your routines first: when do you turn things on/off, what annoys you daily, etc. Build around …

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… smart plugs consistently fail to switch after 1.5 to 2 years of maybe 2-4 switches per day. I had Kasa tp 100 or so 2 times, one gosund sp111 and today a Shelly 1 pm. All failed. I have to calculate it but it maybe actually cheaper to just pay for the standby energy than to buy new smart plugs regularly. Is this to be expected? Is there anything, you guys can suggest?

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… the most reliable devices in my smart home next to my Lutron Caseta products. Cheap WiFi devices were the bane of my existence including a handful of Shelly 1PM relays that either failed without explanation or the ones that decided to set themselves on fire. I’m currently hating on WiFi cameras, specifically my Eufy 2c Pro cameras.

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