Join/Leave another network - Z-wave utilities?

[jgrobertson]

Continuing the discussion from Leviton Visia RF + compatibility & differences:

@jgrobertson

I have Leviton in-wall zone controller and trying to put together a system which the ST hub can recognize but which does not depend on it. Everything to be controlled by the wall switches without hub or cell phone.

I see the Leviton DZMX1 dimmer works well with ST and Wing but Leviton clearly states NOT TO BE USED with Visia RF + systems. Why? Will this work with both my ST and my Leviton Visia RF + 4 Zone Controller (VRCZ4-M0Z)?

The bigger is for me is to understand the difference between this Leviton Visia RF + system and a regular Z-wave system such as supported by ST.

I see the Leviton VRMX1 seems to have the same capability as the DZMX1 but is also Visia RF + & $25 more. What are the differences?

Help please.

[jgrobertson]

Can the z-wave utility, Join/Leave another network, be used to join the ST hub to an existing Leviton Visia RF + network?

[JDRoberts]

The short answer is no. Leviton uses the word “join” in a special way. See the other topic.

http://community.smartthings.com/t/can-i-join-a-vizia-rf-network-with-z-wave-utilities-join-leave-another-network