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I've since installed about 10 of the Yolink water leak detection/shutoff kits. Really quite slick. Just install a shutoff in main water line, easily attach the Yolink valve controller and hook up battery pack or connect to household power, link leak detectors and and load all in the app. It does require the hub, which is connected to house power, but valve controller still functions with battery backup in a power outage when it receives a signal from a leak detector.

App alerts to leak and automatically closes water shutoff valve. You can also manually open/close valve for vacation, etc.

I'll post here since it makes sense...

Alexa not finding Smartenit, requests enabling skill.
Disabled skill
Try to re enable skill but Alexa says 'Unable to link skill at this time'
Smartenit server ?
Can't log into the app on phone, times out and desktop says invalid password

Can someone please remind me how to check if the Smartenit servers are down?

Alexa/Smartenit quit and after disabling skill in Alexa, I cannot reenable...Alexa keeps saying 'Unable to link the skill at this time'

Thanks!

That's one of the sets I was considering.  I have an old router that I'll use in the shop to connect the devices.  Good to know it should work fine.

I've used the TP-Link powerline extenders and there was no X10 interference.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084CZMYNM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

To that, you can add a WiFi access point.

https://www.amazon.ca/Extender-Repeater-Booster-Devices-Internet/dp/B0D3DZX8FF

Is this the one you are referring to?

I have run into this problem as my house and workshop are on separate ends of a 150 foot lot. I have had good luck with a wireless extender in the shop. The one I use is sold on Amazon, made by Gkaikpe and has a coverage of 9840 Sq.ft and 60 devices. I have hd no problem other than losing power in our long winters up here. This may not be the proper solution for you, but it has worked well for me.

FWIW, this is one option I was thinking for the powerline option.  It would connect to the router in the basement and then add a sort of mini-router in the shop.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RHZBHTM

As for wireless bridge, the Ubiquiti seem really popular.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Ubiquiti-LOCO5AC-PRE-CONFIGURED-Nanostation/dp/B0CCLMVSMT

I have my router set up in my basement which gives decent coverage throughout my house but it does not extend beyond the back deck.  This is generally ok, but I am now looking at how to get my network to extend to my detached shop around 150ft away.  I tried adding a router as an AP on the second floor in my wife's office that faces that direction but that only gets me to the door of the building and not through it.  I don't need high speeds since this is primarily to allow me to share files with and manage my CNC mill.

My top 2 options right now are either getting a pair of wireless bridge devices or a pair of powerline network adapters.  The wireless would probably be fine but the ones I've seen so far are either commercial grade (including price) or ratings suggest marginal quality.  The powerline network adapters have been common for a long time but I'm not sure if they will interfere with X10.  I've only seen 1 thread where someone asks the question in 2010 and it went unanswered.  Any thoughts?

Not a bad idea but I live by the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mantra. But a very good point particularly if there's a problem!