The ST MP sensors are rock solid compared to my xiaomi ones 
. With the secondary benefit of being able to detect glass breakage. Totally worthwhile spend to replace all the problematic ones.
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I've never bothered with xiaomi gear because it apparently doesn't implement the zigbee spec fully.
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I have found the same. I replaced 16 of my contact/temp sensors with the ST ones. All seems to be OK. My problem Xiaomi motion and temp/humidity sensors are still dropping off regularly. What cost-effective, Zigbee replacements would people recommend?
But they were the cheapest (and smallest) at the time. In fact I'm actually going to keep using the xiaomi magnets because the ST ones are too large and strong.
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The ST one works great on my mailbox! 
For doors I use the recessed Aeotec zwave contact sensors as they install in the door and frame and are effectively invisible. So high WAF.
Great - going to replace the xiaomi one there next!
The xiaomi ones are good to sit on top of cavity sliding doors as the are the same width of the door.
The ST are too wide!
I’m a huge fan of these but they’re getting harder to find = therefore more $$
Iris Motion Sensor 3326-L
Might need to try the SONOFF Zigbee Wireless Motion Sensor
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Thanks @njanda, I actually have one of those that isn't working in my mailbox, I might have to relocate it.
Let me guess, it’s a metal mailbox. 
Yep 
Not absolutely sure if it is distance thing, or a metal thing? Actually, that should be really easy to test.
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I ended up installing my ST sensor on the outside of the door. So far it’s survived heat and heavy rain’s so I’m expecting it to last ok.
Metal boxes make great faraday cages.
So your use case was for packages being put in it, if I remember correctly?? Glad it works out in the elements.
Yep, I’m not bothered about letters, just small parcels.
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Letters ?? Ha ha ha , I cant remember when I last got a letter.
Real estate flyers and other promotional junk is all my mailbox receives and parcels get dropped at my office for ease and security sake.
I use a parcel locker to hide things from my wife. 
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Are you willing to sell your spare ST Smart Plug? As Z-Wave does not work well in my steel beam house structure
Thanks
Sorry mate, as is usually the way with home automation, I found a use for it.
In case anyone didn't get enough of the ST bulbs, IKEA Tradfri's (the 1000lm fixed colour temp ones) are going for $7.49 (why do they persist with this dumb $xx.x9 pricing strategy?) up to Feb 1.
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Hi Everyone,
Not sure if this is of any interest to anyone, l have for sale some RGB WiFi smart-plugs - I have two variants being
If l have accidentally posted this in the wrong thread, please kindly let me know by advising correct thread for Australia buy/swap products (l couldn't locate it)
Thanks guys
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