Suggestion for portable multiple button device

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I'm looking for something I can use as backup if Alexa is down. I have a number of lights that are only controlled by the hub (i.e. no wall switch).
I have a Sonoff button which works well but I would like 4 buttons.

I've looked at the Moes 4 button controller but the reviews complain about poor battery life and blinking lights when battery low.

And the " YIFAN ZigBee Remote" which looks nice with the only complaint being the buttons are too sensitive.

Does anyone have experience with either of these? And is there another one the comes to mind that could be a consideration?

A little frustrating as a Zigbee device with 4 buttons should be very easy to engineer. I'd build on but I lack the ability to create a "professional" looking device.

Thanks
John

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Picos are awesome remotes. I have them using visor mounts in my car, on end tables, and beside tables. But as you know it does require the Caseta Pro hub.

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I've been using these for a couple weeks now and they still report 100% battery. I realize that doesn't actually tell us much about the actual battery used, but no issues so far. I'm very happy with the device so far.

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I've been using these Loratap remotes and haven't had any issues with short battery life or such.
I've got the long, thin ones. 1 buttton, 2 button & 4 button.
Were detected immediately as Tuya Scene Switches and I've not had a need to look for any other driver

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I looked at the Pico's but passed as I was looking for 4 simple buttons. And having no Caseta devices the hub puts it out of consideration. But thanks for the suggestion.

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Thanks, they actually look interesting but..... I will not purchase from Aliexpress. Kind of a personal thing.

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Thanks for the response. I'll probably end up giving one of these a try. Thanks for the response.

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with scene control you get 8"buttons" (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x press up and down) I have some of these

Nexia NX1000: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015XDW85I A friend of mine has one of these

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I have several ZEN34's, and they are great, but really only two buttons. With the advanced driver you can push a button up to 5 times. That can't be easy, lol.

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I have two of these and they work well with Hubitat.

Installed in Jan and haven't had any battery problems to date. Worked well during an internet outage...

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SInce Moe's has at least two four-button controllers, I thought I should clarify the one I was speaking of was TS004F. $25 from Amazon, much cheaper from China. I guess there are 12 combinations (push, double tap, held * 4).

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ZigBee Wireless Remote Control Smart Switch Wall Panel Transmitter,Requires MoesGo zigbee Hub,Smart Life/Tuya APP Remote Control, Wireless Button for Smart Home Devices and Scenes White: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

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Thanks,
Do these require the phone app?

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I'm not sure whether you are referring to some Tuya app or to the Hubitat app, but in either case, no.

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I got these and they work great. Aqara Opple. Battery replacement is difficult, but I’ve had them for three years without having to replace them yet. https://campaign.aliexpress.com/wow/gcp/ppc-smart-lp/index?_randl_currency=USD&_randl_shipto=US&src=google&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&albagn=888888&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&albcp=19158444193&albag=&trgt=&crea=en3256802611609989&netw=x&device=t&albpg=&albpd=en3256802611609989&gbraid=0AAAAAD6I-hHul2ExtEJpgz36wKMqO6Kbi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtO-kBhDIARIsAL6LoreP95vCUybrFUTfR-zxeZszFfDN6NwTweptNsZesp-DZoAp9vHov38aAmR6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&aff_fcid=8965626a65cc4c96891d91baeed22e91-1687986821258-05993-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=8965626a65cc4c96891d91baeed22e91-1687986821258-05993-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=9ce7f5e1ffab4ddbb6ec7e9ab2fc4fc8&wh_weex=true&wx_navbar_hidden=true&wx_navbar_transparent=true&ignoreNavigationBar=true&wx_statusbar_hidden=true&bt_src=ppc_direct_lp&scenario=c_ppc_item_bridge&productId=3256802611609989&OLP=1085400208_f&o_s_id=1085400208

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I have used these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003731082631.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.49.7e1618028rlFIR.

I haven't had an issue with them.
Use them to run lighting routines for the Spouse, she can sit at her spot on the couch and set the lighting to her desired preset.

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Thank you both, however I don't do business with Aliexpress.

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Why not just use the hubitat app?

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It's probably something I should look into, however my goal was to have physical buttons where anyone could just push one of the buttons.

You know, KISS.

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I get it... I have PICO's for each table lamp (mainly to shut down the house or turn the lamp on physically) but overall for myself I automate just about everything as I hate actually interacting with the house. That said you can look at this. It should do everything you want. It's zigbee and will pair directly to Hubitat and you can use the built in Button Controller app to make your stuff. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/dp/B076MGKTGS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hue+button+switch&qid=1688036455&sprefix=hue+button%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-4

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You could look at a Hue Tap Dial, nice devices and Hue often have great battery life. Not cheap...