Newbie help diagnosing sensor dropping off network

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@user6458

What sensors would you recommend that are more liable to stay awake?

It all depends where are you located - US and EU/AU Zigbee device availability is different...

@user6458

I am thinking also of adding some repeaters just in case the signal path is messy.

This is the right approach!
You need to build a strong Zigbee mesh, by adding mains-powered zigbee devices - always-on plugs/sockets as an example, but never Zigbee bulbs that may be turned off.

You can also check this thread :

Sonoff Door sensor status change not received

Hello all, I really hope someone can help me with this. The thing is this. I have a sceptic tank in the garden, and want to monitor when it needs emptying. I bought a simple float switch that activates when submerged and hung it inside. Outside in a plastic housing I have a modified Sonoff door sensor, with two wires soldered across the reed switch. When I test it inside the house, everything works like a charm. I connect it outside, and I see the sensor is 'present', and every so often I see …

but the solution there was more of a complex workaround...