Zigbee router solution.

[quartz swallow]

So I went ahead and bought a bunch of Zigbee devices (mostly sensors/detectors) from AliExpress because they seemed like good value and they seem to be working.

After I put them in various locations in the house, I noticed that some have bad link quality, I assume this will sap batteries quicker than normal so I am looking at some cost effective, convenient zigbee router solution to remedy this.

I would need 4 or so of these (I think). I have seen power plugs that also act as routers.. is this the best way to go ? Any recommendations from AliExpress ?

[earnest imp]

what country are you in?
Not AE but: I use Ikea Inspelning smart plugs to help build out my mesh they have versions available in many countries. at a good price.

[quartz swallow]

I am in Canada and there is an IKEA nearby. I remember seeing them available a while ago, so I will buy one or two to try.. thanks for the advice