# Osram outdoor Plug linked to my Native Zigbee network?

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/osram-outdoor-plug-linked-to-my-native-zigbee-network/51001>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Tags:** zigbee\
**Created:** [August 31, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/osram-outdoor-plug-linked-to-my-native-zigbee-network/51001 "2021-08-31T10:17:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Y\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/y_d/32/5226_2.png) [@Y\_D](https://community.homey.app/u/Y_D)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/osram-outdoor-plug-linked-to-my-native-zigbee-network/51001/1 "2021-08-31T10:17:02Z")

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Hi all,

Some time ago I bought some Osram outdoor plugs.  
When I pair them to Homey (within 20cm from Homey) using the Zigbee option without an app I can add them to Homey. Same goes for using the actual Osram app or the Ledvance app. But when I place them outdoor it looks like they can’t be reached although I have some Hue lamps (connected without hub) within 10 meters from the Osram plugs. When I check zigbee network I see the plugs connected to Homey directly without an additional step via the Hue lamps.

Can somebody help me understand why the Hue lights are not used as a repeater to extend the zigbee reach? I read about 100 topics on this forum that’s why I paired within 20cm of Homey and tried to pair with the two apps and the native Homey zigbee option.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 11:31am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/osram-outdoor-plug-linked-to-my-native-zigbee-network/51001/2 "2021-08-31T11:31:31Z")

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> [@Y\_D](#):
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> that’s why I paired within 20cm of Homey

That’s not the correct method. Pair the devices close to where you want to use them. Or allow a reasonable amount of time (a few hours) after moving the devices so they can find the other parts of the network and (hopefully) create more sensible routes.