re: Smart switches and locks for new construction

I've had very good results with Treatlife switches on the Tuya ecosystem. And, no I Don't mind someone in China knowing when I turn on and off my lights. One thing I like about them is the ability to pair devices together using scenes. This allows me to create "virtual" 3 way switches. I find this feature particularly useful with our exterior lighting, as I can turn on all the outside lights from any switch that controls outdoor lights. It's a useful home security feature.

The only "negative" thing I'd say about them is they operate on a 2.4ghz network with no hub required. We are in the process of doing a home remodel, and I've put so many of them in, the network is getting a little crowded. If I had to do it over, I might create a specific 2.4 ghz network for my Tuya (and other) devices.

And while I was typing...

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The main issue was getting them set up on a 2.4GHZ network, so I just made a dedicated network for them only.

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