I've always wanted to hack a Zigbee lightbulb, but have hesitated for a couple of reasons: I'd have to destroy an otherwise perfectly good bulb Bulbs were often difficult to open Modules were often difficult to extract Posted "How-To" articles couldn't explain how to pair and reset the separated Z…

[image] Ryan780: He didn't try a mechanical relay. ...read it again. [image] SmartHomePrimer: I actually tried a mechanical relay. I don't just make stuff up Care to apologise, Ryan?

You still haven't answered my question. Even if this module was not able to provide the power needed to trip a mechanical relay, you really think that using ANOTHER relay is the correct way to fix that problem? I'm not responding to any of your comments until you respond to mine.

I really have no idea what a Switchmate is (I’m sure I’ll Google it sometime) but I love the invent fullness and experimentation. Most of this was a good read, thanks !

It was a good idea, poorly implemented. Only fits North American light switches. You didn’t miss anything :wink:

[image] Navat604: Went to Lowe's today. Can't find a single Sengled smart bulb left :sob:. Did you try brickseek? https://brickseek.com/lowes-inventory-checker/?sku=1000768974

[image] ritchierich: Did you try brickseek? Yes, I did and seem like they pulled them from all inventory that was why I went to some of the stores.

$9.88 Free Shipping on Renewed best I’ve seen for US so far. Bummer. Maybe after Christmas.

Ordered one of these to try. Has built in optocouplers so a 3V source with as low as 5mA can trigger a 5v relay fed from the primary power source for the Zigbee module.

So, I got one of the Sengled Element Classic bulbs. If you are careful taking it apart, you can actually put it back together and still use it as a bulb! There's no need to remove the bottom part of the bulb with the regular E26 variety. Once you remove the globe, you can pull the metal divider o…

[image] Ryan780: will burn up your switchmate. Maybe. Would be no love lost. The Switchmates were only $7. I’ll get to it eventually. Just started back to a busy schedule yesterday, so little time for experiments. Only thing I’ve built with them at this point is a better switch for my garden…