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Mouskowits71
Aspirant
Dec 14, 2021

Orbi RBR50 - 2.4GHz smart devices keep dropping off

Hello,   I have an Orbi RBR50. I have a few smart devices like light bulbs that only use the 2.4GHz channel. None of them can stay connected to the mesh network regardless of how close they are to ...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 16, 2021


Would you mind sharing the brand and model of light bulb?

(and where you got them)

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Mouskowits71
Aspirant
Dec 16, 2021

They carry them at Best Buy (Kasa multicolor bulbs).

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    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 16, 2021
    I will get one tomorrow. I have never had issues with TP-Link. This will be fun!
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      Mouskowits71
      Aspirant
      Dec 16, 2021

      Oh, if you happen to test any Feit smart bulbs, please let me know. I saw some online and at Lowes hardware. I was considering them as an alternative.

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        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 16, 2021

        I am not the proud (?) owner of a pair of KASA TL130P2 (US) ver. 3.0 from Best Buy.

        Screwed it into a socket. Opened KASA app.  "Added" smart bulb.  It seems (to me) that there were more "hiccups" than I had hoped for. The app had me turn the socket off and back on five times (I guess that means "reset".  Maybe it would have been more responsible to read the directions first. - - nah.)  After I 'named' the bulb, the KASA app said it was unavailable, but when I went back to the app home page, there it was.  Sort of fun changing the colors on the rainbox wheel.  My phone was connected to the Orbi at 5G.

         

        I guess the challenge now is to wait for it to 'drop off'.  I have never had a problem with TP-Link KASA devices losing connectivity, but there is always a first time for everything.  I'll leave it plugged in for a day or so and see.

         

        I actually already purchased a two pack of Feit BPA800 smart bulbs from Home Depot.  Work just fine on my Orbi.  I seem to recall that the Feit app was not as smooth as the TP-Link app (but it has been a couple of months).  My main complaint with Feit is that their outdoor rated smart plug has two outlets, but they are not 'separate'.  Either both on, or both off.  Every other outdoor plug I have purchased controlls the outlets separately.

         

        I think we are back to "square one" as far as diagnosing the problem.