I wonder how longe temperature sensor would last. 4 years is already in the scope of "change the battery and forget"... and it feels like a move in a good direction
Thanks for the review of these new wireless switches. I had already bought half a dozen. You do NEED that new version Zigbee hub from Sonoff. Won't work with anything else. But your review is spot on. Excellent information. These switches are a gem, that few people know about. Very very handy. Though twice the side of my Flic 2 buttons, these Sonoff wireless are very good. Surprising considering the first version were terrible. I use these through Alexa so I can do things other than turn on/off Sonoff devices. I was disappointed with the only white color, so I spray painted them. Word of caution, cover the button, so extra paint does not seep into the crack between button and case. AND cover over the LED light with tape before you paint. Then you can peel the tape off to see the light flash. Learn from my mistakes, eh? I use command strips to attach them to underside of furniture or to hide them, versus the metal plate.
Is there any how to guide to recalibrate the humidity sensor? I’m using the old version and it seems it is stuck on 100%. I have another sensor that shows a different value.
There are 2 ways to fix this. There is a chemical way of restoring sensors sensitivity (Google this it will outline the process) and simply adjusting value in z2m dashboard if you know current reference. As your sensor is stuck on 100% I'd open it up and check for water ingress then perform chemical calibration of the humidity sensor.
The battery size is probably a good enough reason to buy them. My current favorite sensor is the Aqara but the CR2032 batteries just don't last long enough and I grow an embarrasing collection of spent batteries each year.
Love the old button as you can smash it anywhere and it registers a click. Great in low light conditions. Looks like the new one has to be deliberately clicked in the middle?
I don’t suppose you have any rechargeable batteries in that size? That is my current problem with the Sonoff zigbee motion sensors. They really don’t seem to like rechargeable batteries. Touch, door and button seem fine. I’m guessing the voltage regulator on that sensor is dodgy.
Rechargeable battery usually have a little lower voltage than the regular one especially when a little depleted. As the sensor works from 3v you could wire up 2x AA or AAA if the battery performance is the key
Has anyone gotten the button to work in ZHA? I got it paired and found a blueprint. The action runs when I tell the automation to run in HA, but when I press the button nothing happens.
Condensation would eat the board without proper protection. Worth getting a proper outdoor one which is ZigBee 3.0 compatible or what's even easier ... finding out where is your nearest meteo station and pulling data from professional grade equipment via api
@@notenoughtech okay, thanks! Api is of course valid solution, but would like to have more local values 😄 maybe I have to jump Ruuvi Tag -team when it comes to outdoor sensors
I use switchbot outdoor meter + switchbot API for this... but I also use just the weather API. My station is less than 0.3 miles away. It's unlikely it won't notice tornadoes 😂
Id have to read the spec sheet of the EFR chip... but considering that they can expose sensors via matter compatible hub like switchbot does... I doubt this would be a case
@@notenoughtech thank you!! Ordered one just now. I've been looking for something to stick in a vent and trigger fans when AC turns on, this sounds perfect.
@@notenoughtech Where I live the prices for these types of batteries, because they are considered quite "exotic", are high. One needs to do some digging to find a fair price. I couldn't find one for 2$ Love your review btw and will definitely check out the other videos linked. Thanks 👍
The old square sensor is a sh..t, it often disconnects from the sonoff zgibee hub and you have to pair it once again. Is the new one better in this matter?
7:50 how do you calibrate one of these? Help please 🙏🥺
Check linked article. I'll update this in about 10 min
@@notenoughtech Thanks. Your videos have convinced me that Sonoff is the way to go.
Ok updated the article now
@@notenoughtech Thank you so much! 😄👍
Thank you for the video. New battery in the sensors looks very interesting and new ZigBee chip is a nice change too.
I wonder how longe temperature sensor would last. 4 years is already in the scope of "change the battery and forget"... and it feels like a move in a good direction
Thanks for the review of these new wireless switches. I had already bought half a dozen. You do NEED that new version Zigbee hub from Sonoff. Won't work with anything else. But your review is spot on. Excellent information.
These switches are a gem, that few people know about. Very very handy.
Though twice the side of my Flic 2 buttons, these Sonoff wireless are very good. Surprising considering the first version were terrible. I use these through Alexa so I can do things other than turn on/off Sonoff devices.
I was disappointed with the only white color, so I spray painted them. Word of caution, cover the button, so extra paint does not seep into the crack between button and case. AND cover over the LED light with tape before you paint. Then you can peel the tape off to see the light flash. Learn from my mistakes, eh? I use command strips to attach them to underside of furniture or to hide them, versus the metal plate.
Nice video. It's a shame Aqara's fp2 doesn't use zigbee.
I'll be testing that soon. It's on my shelf
Hello. Can you please explain how to calibrat the old temperature sensor. I have also problem with different values with humidity. Tnx
Is there any how to guide to recalibrate the humidity sensor? I’m using the old version and it seems it is stuck on 100%. I have another sensor that shows a different value.
There are 2 ways to fix this.
There is a chemical way of restoring sensors sensitivity (Google this it will outline the process) and simply adjusting value in z2m dashboard if you know current reference. As your sensor is stuck on 100% I'd open it up and check for water ingress then perform chemical calibration of the humidity sensor.
The battery size is probably a good enough reason to buy them. My current favorite sensor is the Aqara but the CR2032 batteries just don't last long enough and I grow an embarrasing collection of spent batteries each year.
Love the old button as you can smash it anywhere and it registers a click. Great in low light conditions. Looks like the new one has to be deliberately clicked in the middle?
It has a nice indent so your fingers are guided into the centre of the button. I found it easy to use even when not looking at it directly
I don’t suppose you have any rechargeable batteries in that size? That is my current problem with the Sonoff zigbee motion sensors. They really don’t seem to like rechargeable batteries. Touch, door and button seem fine. I’m guessing the voltage regulator on that sensor is dodgy.
Rechargeable battery usually have a little lower voltage than the regular one especially when a little depleted. As the sensor works from 3v you could wire up 2x AA or AAA if the battery performance is the key
Has anyone gotten the button to work in ZHA? I got it paired and found a blueprint. The action runs when I tell the automation to run in HA, but when I press the button nothing happens.
Are they compatible directly with the zigbee hub inside echo 4, for activation of alexa routines, without a sonoff zigbee hub?
This video turned on my living room lights😂
Yes! 😊😊 (I'm sorry)
Link to Sonoff T-shirt? 👕
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
For now it's the influencer special :)
Any thoughts what is restricting temperature range for sensor? Would be great to use those also outdoors with some wide range batteries
Condensation would eat the board without proper protection. Worth getting a proper outdoor one which is ZigBee 3.0 compatible or what's even easier ... finding out where is your nearest meteo station and pulling data from professional grade equipment via api
@@notenoughtech okay, thanks! Api is of course valid solution, but would like to have more local values 😄 maybe I have to jump Ruuvi Tag -team when it comes to outdoor sensors
I use switchbot outdoor meter + switchbot API for this... but I also use just the weather API. My station is less than 0.3 miles away. It's unlikely it won't notice tornadoes 😂
Are these sensors going to possibly get a Matter update in the future, or will they remain as Zigbee?
Id have to read the spec sheet of the EFR chip... but considering that they can expose sensors via matter compatible hub like switchbot does... I doubt this would be a case
Hi thank you for the video. I am curious, when connwcted to an alexa echo with zigbee hub, does the temp sensor have the ability to trigger routines?
Yes as you can use the sensor value as your trigger
@@notenoughtech thank you!! Ordered one just now. I've been looking for something to stick in a vent and trigger fans when AC turns on, this sounds perfect.
I can't find the conclusion in the conclusion segment
Thanks Mat.
These exotic battery types are *VERY* expensive! 😿💸 One can cost almost as much as this sensor/button ☹️
They are like $2 when bought in bulk. It's a fair price
@@notenoughtech Where I live the prices for these types of batteries, because they are considered quite "exotic", are high. One needs to do some digging to find a fair price. I couldn't find one for 2$
Love your review btw and will definitely check out the other videos linked. Thanks 👍
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That's 40 years of battery supplies for a tenner :)
The old square sensor is a sh..t, it often disconnects from the sonoff zgibee hub and you have to pair it once again. Is the new one better in this matter?
I would look into all the reasons why this is happening i have 7 sonoff in use and i don't really have any problems with them
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