Best switched outlet solution

[JDRoberts]

@Geckotek

Then I assume my GE Link bulbs count for that…correct?

Yes, if they are paired directly to the SmartThings hub, no if they are connected through a hue bridge.

However, multiple community members have reported that zigbee lightbulbs, regardless of brand, seem to miss some messages from time to time that they are supposed to be repeating. It’s not clear why, it may be a timing issue with that device class. All of which means a ZHA bulb connected directly to the smartthings hub will likely help strengthen your mesh but should not be relied on as the only ZHA repeater in a zone.

FAQ: Are Smart Bulbs Repeaters? (Updated 2019: the new answer is yes, but may be inconsistent)

Hue Bridge Lightbulbs connected to a hue bridge are repeaters–but only for other devices attached to the same bridge. They essentially form their own mini network. So they won’t help with nearby sensors. Zwave bulbs Zwave lightbulbs like those from Linear and aeotec typically are repeaters – – but only for Z wave. These can actually be very useful in some specific use cases like getting zwave signal down basement stairs or across a garage. zigbee bulbs connected directly to the ST hub Zigbee lightbulbs like hue or Osram if connected directly to the SmartThings hub without using a bridge shift from the ZLL profile to the ZHA profile and then do typically act as repeaters for other ZHA devices. Or if they are Zigbee 3.0 devices, they will connect to the smartthing…