ConBee III generates increased energy consumption in some devices

[RP-Develop]

Does the issue really belong here?

• [X] I definitively want to report a bug within deCONZ or its REST-API

Is there already an existing issue for this?

• [X] I have searched the existing issues and there is none for the bug at hand

Describe the bug

ConBee III with firmware 264f0900 generates increased energy consumption in some devices. The battery was empty after approx. 24...40h. I observe it explicitly with:

• SYMFONISK Sound Controller E1744
• TRADFRI on/off switch E1743
• TRADFRI SHORTCUT Button E1812

After replacing the battery, it was not possible to reactivate it. The button events could not be seen in the INFO log. It was necessary to delete the device and teach it in again.

It looks much better with a ConBee II.

Steps to reproduce the behavior

• wait until the battery is empty and the device don't send any events
• exchange the battery and try to send a button event

Expected behavior

The energy consumption should be such that the battery lasts longer than just a few days.

Screenshots

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Environment

• Host system: macOS 14.3
• Running method: deConz App, runs with Rosetta
• Firmware version: 264f0900
• deCONZ version (not Home assistant Addon version!): 2.25.1
• Device: ConBee III
• Do you use an USB extension cable: yes
• Is there any other USB or serial devices connected to the host system? If so: USB Stick

deCONZ Logs

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Additional context

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[sieren]

Thanks for filing this, was about to do the same. Battery lasts for about a day or two, then the switch (Tradfri Shortcut Button) is dead. Did not happen on ConBee II.

Host system: Raspbian OS Running method: deConz App in Docker Firmware version: 264f0900 deCONZ version (not Home assistant Addon version!): 2.24.3 Device: ConBee III Do you use an USB extension cable: yes Is there any other USB or serial devices connected to the host system? No

[xXGrEyXx]

Same here, all kinds of IKEA buttons I own are effected. Short cut button, Dimmer, the round 5 button ones. Xiaomi buttons are not effected. Using conbee 2 again solves the problem.

Debian Bullseye @ intel Nuc i3

[UBEXHH]

Hence no one really cares, my solution: Return the Conbee 3 to Amazon for a refund

[SwoopX]

@RP-Develop There was a new CB3 firmware release addressing quite a number of issues. You also might want to check out if it addresses this topic.

https://github.com/dresden-elektronik/deconz-rest-plugin/wiki/Firmware-Changelog

[sieren]

Seems fixed for me.

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As there has not been any response in 28 days, this issue will be closed. @ OP: If this issue is solved post what fixed it for you. If it is not solved, request to get this opened again.