@chad.andrews How long was the wire you used for the antenna?
Just keep in mind that length is probably optimized for US z-wave (908.42 MHz). Is that correct @chad.andrews?
I thought he was referring to a zigbee switch. I know there would be a different length for different frequencies.
I have some sonoff ZBminis mounted in metal weatherproof boxes and the LQIs are dismal.
I think that switch is an EVALOGIK z-wave toggle switch. I think @chad.andrews was demonstrating that as an example of adding an external antenna to an existing device to improve its function at a distance.
Edit:
I think a simple dipole zigbee 1/2 wave antenna would be 2.4 - 2.5 inches
TP-Link wi fi devices might work for you, via the TP-Link integration app.
Mike M
@kuzenkohome @aaiyar yep, that's a Zwave switch, 12 3/8 inches long. Just an example to follow, Zigbee would be a different length, you would need to optimize for 2.4 GHz.
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I just ordered one of these for $16.61 CDN shipped:
Not that I need one.
But there's been mention of them on the forum for awhile now.
And they're in stock at this store that I've ordered from before, so, wth. 
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Is that a repeater, or a full-on Zigbee controller?
Either or, but not both, unless you have more than one. 
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Tradfri repeater has arrived and has been installed. Now have Zigbee devices running in the shed!
Thanks everyone.
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