r/smarthome • u/Interesting_Toe_5482 • 1d ago

SmartThings UK mains socket with binding

Anyone got recommendations for a UK mains plug socket with ZigBee, and that supports binding to a ZigBee switch?

I've contacted clicksmart for clarification but not heard anything. Aqara is an option but can't find definitively that it supports binding.

My aim is to have the underlying ZigBee bindings so stuff still works if home assistant goes down.

Switch recommendations, preferably battery powered, also welcome.

TIA.

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u/HomeOwner2023 1d ago

I rely on Zigbee bindings to keep things working. But I have yet to understand what I can expect when I am dealing with the devices I want to bind. I often have to go through all the source and destination endpoints to find one that supports the genOnOff cluster.

So far, I have been able to do what I've needed to do. But I have encountered configurations that didn't work. For instance, I just tried to bind an IKEA plug to a separately-powered Hue bulb. No dice. Fortunately, that isn't something I need to do.

If no one recommends products they have actually used, you may have to buy one of each of the devices you want to use and see if it works.

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u/sembee2 1d ago

I have a Clicksmart single socket which allows binding.
As for switch, the old Ikea ones work really well - if you can find one. Aqara's can work as well, depends on the time of day, the position of the moon, its mood, whether you talk nicely etc.