Issue Adding Devices - What am I doing wrong? [Solved]

[Jimxenus]

@SQLDBA

That was me…and you might need a hub if you start approaching the 32 ZigBee device limit on the SmartThings hub (as is my case, and the reason I’m looking for a hub)

To get around this problem is to get some Zigbee repeaters such as a pocket outlet. I mentioned this in another post.

Just getting my feet wet

There are many choices out there and everyone may have different requirements. That being said, I do believe that the Lowes Iris Plug is your best option for several reasons. It’s easily obtainable at your local Lowes store which also makes it easier to return if necessary It has both Zigbee and Z-Wave protocols thereby extending both meshes It will run locally (it will still work without Internet) They will also report energy usage You can purchase them relatively cheap with discounts There is a switch on the device itself for manual operation Very reliable so they rarely ever drop off the network Won’t block the top outlet if you use the bottom plug. It is best to get some repeater devices because Smartthings can only handle up to 32 end devices such as your bulbs. I use my plugs for …