Extender/Repeater Device Reconfigure?

[JDRoberts]

A Repeater will be a good idea. It’s helpful to note that pretty much any mains powered Z wave devices will act as a repeater, including a plug in socket, A plug-in motion sensor, a light switch, etc.

There’s no reason to buy a single purpose repeater – – they don’t do anything more than the other devices do. They were helpful back during the third generation of Z wave when not all devices transmitted at maximum power, but these days you might as well just get a dual purpose device and get more for your money that way.

http://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=Repeaters

Once you put the repeater where you want it to be, just run the zwave repair utility and any other devices will begin using it in a day or so. It can take a little while for all of the address tables to update, so be patient.

https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us/articles/200981864-How-do-I-make-sure-my-Z-Wave-devices-are-routing-optimally-in-the-SmartThings-Classic-app-

You might also find the following FAQ of interest. First read post 11 in that thread, then go back up to the top and read the whole thing. ( this is clickable link)

A Guide to Wireless Range & Repeaters

One more thought. While I understand the marketing reasons for the decision, the fact that SmartThings gives customers zero guidance on how to set up a network backbone does lead to a lot of frustration that shouldn’t have to exist. if people knew that .1) The hub should be located centrally in the home, both vertically and horizontally. Don’t put it in a garage or basement as those have concrete and pipes and metal objects which will reduce signal. If your Internet router is off in some inaccessible corner, you can use a Wi-Fi access point that has a ethernet port on the side and plug into that. Also, the hub should not be put in a cabinet. You just want to make it as easy as possible for signal to spread around your house. .2) you need one device that can repeat about every 40 feet…