In my region, it’s near impossible to receive packages from Aliexpress bc their delivery service is not functioning. I’ve tried in the past. It’s sketchy not because the QC and all but because I can’t even receive the package while Amazon has never failed delivery at least.

This was really helpful! Ty

I simply have not access to zigbee dongle except for on sketchy Chinese websites. I usually buy those kinds of devices from Amazon.

I understand the benefits of zigbee. However, its regional availability is poor. In my country acquiring zigbee hub(?) without going for sketchy options is not feasible.