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Whats everyone using for smart plugs? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by firepenny@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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Been using tp-link smart plugs for a moment. Not really had any problems with them but i want to move to something such as z-wave or a ZigBee. Something that is totally local and does not require a different app on my phone.

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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As far as I know the switch stops connecting or disconnecting. But besidss that I don't know what the failure mode of a worn relay looks like. E.g. whether it could overheat and melt due to a poor connection because of worn contacts. You should read more on that.

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Okay, that's good to know. If it's just that the switch doesn't disconnect or connect, that's fine, because even if it fails in a connected state, the air conditioner itself only pulls about 5 amps while running, and the plug itself is rated for 15 amps.

It only pulls anywhere close to that when it's very first starting up and only for a brief moment.