Hi All,
I'm pretty new to the whole home automation stuff.
I do have a Philips HUE Outdoor motion sensor (Zigbee) for my driveway and I'm getting an average signal of lastHopLqi:255, lastHopRssi:-88/-93
If I want to improve the signal, should I buy a Zigbee repeater? or a Zwave one?
Logic will tell me it should be a Zigbee repeater but I'm not 100% sure this is how it works with Hubitat.
Also what's your recommended repeater?
-Thanks in Advance 
Definitely buy a Zigbee repeater. Zwave is similar but quite different protocol, that operates in a different frequency range entirely.
The Ikea Tradefri, Securifi Peanut and Samsung Zigbee plug are all commonly recommended as Repeaters.
I think you can find the Ikea for $10, the Securifi for $15 or so, and the Samsung goes for $20 I think.
https://www.amazon.com/Securifi-compatible-Remotely-Monitor-Appliances/dp/B00TC9NC82Scott
Wow! This community is awesome!
Thanks for your prompt reply and recommendation
So for adding the repeater, the Hubitat hub will automatically create the link between the 2 devices?
Sorry --> Noob Here <--
Well, not exactly. Once you join the repeating device, eventually the Zigbee mesh will adjust the routes to make use of it.
You can force the issue (as I recall) by shutting down the hub and waiting around 30 minutes before powering it back up. That will put the devices in sort of a heal mode, and the mesh will reconstruct itself to include the new devices (repeaters).
There's probably a better way to say that, but close enough!
S
You explained it perfectly.
Outstanding! Thank You so much guys! I'm getting addicted to all these stuff 
Lol it only gets worse from here. Just wait until you have a "smart home" budget. 
Okay, hopefully the other guys here won't be upset with me. The tradfri plug, in my setup, was a poor choice. It had a weak signal, as evidenced by scanning my zigbee network with an Xbee. Others have reported better performance, but not me. I would say get the peanut plug. Its signal is very strong and is a great repeater, as long as you don't get any xiaomi sensors. Or the now defunct Iris smart plug(3210-L). The iris repeats both zigbee & z-wave but is big and blocks the outlet, unless you only use the lower outlet for it.
@E-Q I also use the Iris 3210-L Zigbee plugs (which also have a Z-Wave repeater).
These can still be purchased at a great price on ebay.
If you're looking for a great deal on Iris v2 Motion Sensors, the same seller is still selling them as well at a great price (although you may need to buy batteries for these.)
For about $120, you will have the basis for a strong Zigbee/Z-Wave mesh and 10 very fast, reliable, small motion sensors.
AND... if you need some water leak sensors, he's selling those as well.
I have bought from this seller 3 times this year. He ships quickly and the products have been fine (no original packaging, most of mine had batteries, etc...) He also has been know to accept offers for slightly lower prices. If you decide to 'Make an Offer", just realize that you're making an offer on a "Lot of 10" or a "Lot of 5"...not individual devices.
Welcome to Hubitat and to a fun, albeit somewhat time-consuming, hobby!
Nice! Guys Thank You!
I just wanted to comeback and Thank You! All!
I was very frustrated last night with the Hue Outdoor sensor. At times, it will get stuck and won't report at all. It was on average reporting this signal lastHopLqi:255, lastHopRssi:-88/-93
I even bought the Hue Bridge to try to update the firmware and/or use the Hue bridge + sensor with the HE hub. To my surprise, the Hue app will not recognize the motion sensor as it will look for smart lights first. So I believe I will need to buy the light whether I need it or not 
I was the one guy with the stepladder in front of the driveway after midnight, resetting the sensor on top of the garage door 
The good news! After I received the Peanut plug, my signal is now much better (I believe 
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Here is what I'm getting now. Notice the Peanut plug has the same signal.
Glad the repeater worked!
FWIW, I have one Hue Outdoor sensor that I don't trust. It sometimes loses it's mind and reports 0 illuminance during broad daylight, but strangely it may be heat related.
S.
Do these Iris plugs repeat both Zigbee and Z—Wave signals?
Yes. They do. However, the outlet itself is strictly zigbee-controlled. Also, as @ogiewon and others have mentioned, while these are great repeaters for ZHA 1.2 compliant devices, they do not work well as zigbee repeaters for non-compliant devices like Xiaomi Aqara sensors.
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