GadgetGuru: Honestly, I'd choose Node-RED over Vera for reliability. Just remember the tradeoff.

20 hours ago · profile

Check the GitHub issues for Home Assistant — there's a helpful writeup that covers your exact question.

See also

• The cheapest way to set up battery-powered relays?
• The most reliable way to set up battery-powered sensors?
• Recommendations for a good hub or bridge?