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Hello and welcome to Bud’s Smart Home. Today well be taking a first look at two newly released Third Reality Zigbee sensors; a Garage Door Tilt Sensor and a lite version of the Third Reality’s popular Temperature and Humidity Sensor. Both sensors have been added to my Amazon Store. There will be product links in the description if you’d like to take a closer look. Like most of Third Reality’s sensors, these sensors are affordable additions to your smart home setup. The tilt sensor is engineered to provide instant alerts when your garage door opens or closes. It offers adjustable sensitivity levels so that you can tweak the sensor’s responsiveness. The Temperature and Humidity Sensor contains a high-quality sensor from an industry-leading manufacturer. It can be used to monitor temperature and humidity in a basement, greenhouse, wine cellar, or a baby’s nursery.  This sensor comes at a lower cost compared to Third Reality’s previous model, that includes a visual display of temperature and humidity data.

Are you looking for budget friendly options to equip your smart home? In today’s article I will be reviewing three low cost Zigbee Sensors which work with SmartThings. The ThirdReality smart devices are easy on the wallet and easy to set-up. They are also compatible with Zigbee equipped Echo devices. Welcome to Bud's Smart Home where we provide tutorials and reviews for devices which work with SmartThings and Amazon Echo apps. Join me and discover how easy it is to achieve the comfort, convenience and security from a well designed smart home. As we begin our review of the economical line of ThirdReality smart devices let me mention that the three sensors which I am reviewing today, the Motion, Leak and Door contact sensor, are all powered by two AAA batteries rather than the typical coin type batteries. Each device is shipped packaged with batteries, instructions and mounting screws. ThirdReality Online Store These sensors are extremely easy to setup with SmartThings and with other Zigbee capable hubs. To setup the sensor in the SmartThings app, just insert the batteries; Open your app and tap the plus sign to add a device; and then tap scan nearby. It's that easy! To install them on your Zigbee capable Echo devices it is just a matter of asking Alexa to discover the device. If Google or Echo devices are already connected to your SmartThings app, then the ThirdReality devices will be automatically added to your Miss A App once they are paired with your SmartThings App. Let's begin today’s review with the ThirdReality Motion Sensor . This sensor is advertises as pet friendly. This is accomplished due to the higher detection angle and a shorter detection distance. The sensor is capable of detecting motion up to 30 feet away. The two AAA batteries can last for 2 years in typical usage. The sensor has a larger profile as compared to the most other motion sensors; however you can purchase this motion sensor for fewer than 20 dollars. ThirdReality Zigbee Motion Sensor Next, let me present the ThirdReality Zigbee Door Contact Sensor . Using the 2 AAA batteries as a power source, this door sensor provides convenient protection for up to 2 years. Because AAA batteries are larger than nickel cell batteries, this sensor has a greater presence than most other contact sensors. Even so, the sensor is priced reasonably at less than 20 dollars per unit. ThirdReality Zigbee Door & Window Contact Sensor The ThirdReality Zigbee Leak Sensor not only provides water leak alerts via the SmartThings Home Monitor (STHM), the sensor also features a built in alarm which sounds at an ear piercing 120 decibels. The built in alarm ensures that you will get leak notifications even if your internet is down. As with the door sensor, the leak sensor is powered by two AAA batteries. The upside of this is that you get worry free protection for up to three years. As with the Third Reality door and motion sensors, the leak sensor is also larger in presence then most other leak sensors. However this smart device can also be purchased for less than 20 dollars. ThirdReality Zigbee Leak Sensor If you’d like to view and purchase any of these economical ThirdReality smart devices or you want to find other SmartThings compatible devices, just check out the links listed below. 🛒- Third Reality Zigbee Motion Sensor 🛒- Third Reality Zigbee Contact Sensor 🛒- Third Reality Zigbee Leak Sensor

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In today’s episode I am showcasing the Third Reality Temperature & Humidity Sensor . A SmartThings Edge Driver has been created for this device. Refer to the section below, Instructions for SmartThings Edge Driver Installation for direction on installing the appropriate driver.

The SmartThings Developers are well into the process of creating stock edge drivers for the mapping and migration devices to the new Lua based SmartThings Edge Environment. Many of these drivers have already been downloaded, or will be downloaded to your SmartThings or Aeotec Hub. Most drivers will be applied seamlessly without any need for any intervention from you. However, some devices which are not natively supported within SmartThings may require you to source a compatible driver from SmartThings Community for manual application. Edge drivers for non-native devices can be sourced and downloaded from developer or manufacturer driver channels. Downloaded drivers can be immediately applied by removing device from the SmartThings App and then reinstalling the device. Alternatively, you have the option to wait to see if your device is assigned a stock driver. If a stock driver is assigned, but the device is not functioning as expected, then you may download the correct driver to update the device without the need to uninstall and reinstall your device. Since the Third Realty Blind is not natively supported in SmartThings, it will likely be migrated to the ‘ Zigbee Window Treatment ’ driver which is a SmartThings Beta stock driver. I have tested and found that this stock driver will not provide all of the features and functionality that is currently available within the former Groovy stock device type handler. This means that eventually, you will likely need to download and install the appropriate custom driver to apply to your Third Reality Blind.

To be able to get full functionality from the Third Reality Smart button featured in the following video on my YouTube Channel. You must first install the SmartThings Edge Driver for the Third Reality Zigbee Smart Button before installing the device to the ST App. Here is the Driver Channel Invitation Link and instructions for installing the Third Reality Edge Driver:

The Third Reality Smart Button allows control individual Smart Home Devices or groups of devices via routines or scenes. It is equipped with a single button that has three control settings - Pressed, Double Pressed and Hold. It uses the standard 3.0 Zigbee protocol which means that you must have a Zigbee capable hub. Compatible hubs include the SmartThings version 2 and 3 hubs, the Aeotec-SmartThings hub, Habitat, Home Assistant or the Third Reality Smart Hub. Third Reality states that its Smart Button is not compatible with Amazon Echo Devices which have a built-in Zigbee hub. The Third Reality smart button is powered by 2 AAA Batteries. Because Zigbee devices have low power consumption, the device is capable of operating for up to 3-Years of normal use. This Smart Button requires a Custom Edge Driver. The driver setup guide can be accessed on this website in the following article:

INTRODUCTION We recently received a notice from Third Reality that they've just unveiled their latest innovation - the Third Reality Zigbee Vibration Sensor ! This cutting-edge device is compatible with SmartThings, Alexa, Hubitat, Home Assistant and the Third Reality Hub. It comes packed with amazing features that we can't wait to explore. Let's get started! SETUP Now, to get this little powerhouse up and running, we need to install the Custom Edge Driver from Third Reality. To do that, follow these simple steps:

INTRODUCTION In a former article I reviewed Third Realty's Zigbee Multifunction Night Light . In today's article I'll be reviewing Third Reality's newly released MATTER Multifunction Night Light . Like the Zigbee version, this is a matter night light is capable of performing as a motion sensor, an illuminance sensor, and an RGB Color Night Light. All these features come together in an attractive and budget-friendly package. With its straightforward setup and premium build quality, the THIRD REALITY Night Light complements any decor style. Tailor your ambiance to match your mood! Offering an extensive range of color options and adjustable brightness levels, from serene tranquility to vibrant energy, the THIRDREALITY Night Light empowers you to curate your space as you desire. Whether it's a swift trip to the bathroom or a reassuring presence in a child's room, the THIRD REALITY Night Light promptly responds to motion and shifts in light intensity, making it an ideal fit for nurseries, bedrooms, hallways, stairways, and bathrooms. This cutting-edge device is compatible with Apple Homepod Mini, Google Nest Hub Gen2 and with the SmartThings and Aeotec hubs. SETUP It is very easy to pair this night light to SmartThings provided that you are adding the device to the Aeotec Hub or the SmartThings version three hub . This is because the Aeotec and SmartThings version three hubs have a built-in Thread router and also function as a Matter controller. To pair the night light to your hub just open your SmartThings app, plug your night light into an electric receptacle and wait for your device to be discovered by the app. Once the device is discovered, the app will request that you scan the Matter QR code. The app will then add your Matter Night Light to your SmartThings hub. If you have the SmartThings version two hub, please know that it does not contain a Thread radio, however it can perform as a Matter Controller. Therefore, if you have a SmartThings version two hub then you will need a separate device that contains a third-party thread boarder router in order to add this device to your home’s Thread network. Current devices that contain thread border routers include Apple’s Home Pod Mini , Amazon Echo (4th Generation) and the Google Nest Hub Max , to name a few. Once you add your night light to a Matter capable hub, you can then generate and share a Matter code with your ST app for the installation of the matter device. The ST version 2 hub will then perform as a matter controller. If you would like to view a demonstration of my setup in SmartThings just take the opportunity to view my video . Note that I am using an iOS device which uses iCloud to connect the night light to SmartThings. Android users will have a different pairing experience. Ready to revolutionize your lighting experience? Don't miss out on the THIRDREALITY Multi-Function Night Light . Illuminate your world with flair, convenience, and innovation. Get yours today! Shop the Third Reality Amazon Store : If you found this article helpful, please consider buying me a coffee? You may do so by tapping on the PayPal-Me button below. Until the next episode, remember to stay smart and connected! ~ Bud

In today’s episode I am featuring the newly released Third Reality Zigbee Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring . This plug is yet another device in Third Reality’s ever growing line of SmartThings compatible sensors. Third Reality makes a whole line of economical smart devices to include but not limited to a temperature/humidity sensor , a multi-function button , smart blinds , a leak sensor , a motion sensor , a vibration sensor , a multifunction night light and a contact sensor , all of which I have featured on this platform. This plug operates with the Zigbee protocol. It is rated for 15 amps and it is ETL Certified, so it is verified to comply with North American safety standards. This plug does require a Zigbee Hub. Compatible hubs include 1st and 2nd Generation Echo Plus, Echo Studio, the 4th Generation Echo, 2nd and 3rd Generation Echo Show 10, Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro, Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat and the Third Reality Hub. The smart plug is designed with a low profile, space saving design which accommodates the placement of two smart plugs in any standard wall receptacle.

INTRODUCTION Welcome to a world of convenience, style, and innovation! Introducing the THIRDREALITY Multi-Function Night Light . Today I'm introducing a Zigbee sensor that's also available as a Matter-capable sensor. Stay tuned for a future article where I'll review the Matter version of this sensor. This device is far more than a mere night light. It's a motion sensor, a luminance sensor, and an RGB Color Night Light all in one. Additionally, it functions as a Zigbee Repeater, fortifying your Zigbee device network. All these features come together in an attractive and budget-friendly package.

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