Hubitat and external antenna

Thanks, and somewhat clearer. So do you think HE could benefit from a better antenna? Iris used an antenna that looked like a spring coil and had great range.

Yes I do, and I have said as much several times in the forum. But I also accept it for what it is, strengths and areas that need improvement, recognize that it is a work in progress, just shrug my shoulders, and sprinkle repeaters all over the house so that antenna size becomes a non-issue.

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Awww, come on! Crack open the case and replace the antenna. It is just 1 blob of solder per antenna. :slight_smile:

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All kidding aside, a boring coil antenna even should give a 1-2 dB increase over the PCB antenna they are currently using, A proper external antenna probably closer to 2-4 dB (depending on which radio and which antenna used).

I have tons of both 2.4ghz and 900mhz antenna lying around... I just haven't ever gotten that bored. lol

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Plus, it needs more cowbell.

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And a dial that goes to 11.

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Yes, that!

Why don't you just make ten more powerful and make ten be the top number and make that a little stronger?

:smiley:

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That's just crazy talk!

It wouldn't be the same.