Loratap 4 button Zigbee remote control

First of all I wanted to thank Domadoo for providing me with the LoraTap SS9400ZB-YA wireless magnetic 4-key remote control module. It is one of those modules that make home automation WAF, by facilitating access to actions and scenes.

I tested the remote control with zigbee2mqtt and Zha in the homeassistant and with Zigbee in Jeedom, you will find integration feedback a little lower.

Gear

Frankly nothing to complain about, the remote control is supplied with screws and dowels to install the wall bracket, a screwdriver is even provided (it is not used to fix the bracket, but to open the rear part to access to the stack). A brief technical notice accompanies it, all in a rigid and small box.

Where this remote control stands out is its ergonomics, you can use it at the same time as a wall-mounted and nomadic remote control thanks to this magnetic support, which is very well made.

On the image below you will be able to see the size a dimension of 80x80, which is quite impressive, but not too much to spoil everything, I ended up completely dismantling the module to see what was hiding underneath.

In fact, not much, a relatively basic printed circuit, good, no need for more

LoraTap decided to integrate a Tuya ZS3L chip, it must be said but I repeat myself, it is a chip which is more and more common, because it is inexpensive.

Technical part

the mode of inclusion is done by pressing 7 seconds on one of the keys, the orange light remains fixed for 4 seconds, then goes out and starts flashing at the 7th second

In addition to the 4 keys, this remote control allows you to call an action by:

• short press: the orange light flashes once
• double press: the orange light flashes twice
• long press: the light remains fixed for 4 seconds after it goes out.

So if you choose this remote you can control 12 different actions or scenes and that’s a great point.

Another positive point is the price, less than 15€ at Domadoo

LORATAP - ZIGBEE 3.0 WIRELESS STAGE WALL SWITCH - 4 BUTTONS

By Loratap

Create different automations and take control of them with the LORATAP 4-button Zigbee remote control.

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Compatibility

Currently it is officially (according to Loratap) compatible:

• Homeassistant by Zigbee2mqtt -Tuya
• Smart life

But it is also because tested by me see below, compatible with

• Jeedom by the Zigbee module or Zigbee2mqtt
• Zha with Homeassistant

the + of the product

• the price
• manufacturing quality
• the number of orders that can be associated i.e. 12
• it is possible to use scene and action modes at the same time
• wall-mounted and nomadic

the - of the product

• laborious Jeedom integration
• chinese brand cr2032 battery
• Zigbee ZS3L chip from the manufacturer TUYA

Integration in Zigbee2mqtt

Integration in Zigbee2mqtt is very simple

It is recognized as the Loratap SS6400 remote control which has similar characteristics because both are listed as model Tuya TS0044.

The exhibition in Z2M is very basic with 3 entries:

• battery
• button actions
• the quality of the link.

Here is the most interesting part how does it work as a device with Z2M and homeassistant:

There is an action sensor, which will briefly show the action performed. You can see in the log that the actions are well recognized:

• simple support
• double support
• long press (not present on the capture but functional)

Integration in ZHA

In ZHA no integration problems, the remote control is as for Zigbee2mqtt recognized as Tuya TS044

On the other hand, no action sensors instead of 4 battery diagnostic entities.

So negative point for ZHA integration instead we should see action sensors named from 1 to 4 for example.

On the other hand, the newspaper goes back well to the actions:

• simple support
• double support
• long press (not present on the capture but functional)

Integration in Jeedom

In Jeedom the integration was done without worries with the Zigbee module, here too the remote control is recognized as Tuya TS044

On the other hand I did not manage to see if the 3 types of actions are functional namely:

• simple support
• double support
• long press (not present on the capture but functional)

It must be said that the Jeedom interface is not the clearest on this point.

Domadoo advises against using this product in Jeedom (overconsumption of batteries etc…) it seems under Luna at least that it is resolved. just update the latest firmware of the built-in chip.

Features

LORATAP - ZIGBEE 3.0 WIRELESS STAGE WALL SWITCH - 4 BUTTONS

By Loratap

Create different automations and take control of them with the LORATAP 4-button Zigbee remote control.

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Conclusion

The variants of this remote control are numerous, ** available from 1 to 6 keys ** for the new models. It’s a module that you can buy with your eyes closed, the product stands out for its magnetic support. And big important point you benefit from 12 commands in total for the 4-key version. For the integration I advise you to go through the Zigbee2mqtt module.