guardianfx:
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Range Extender/Repeater (DSD37-ZWUS)
I have my primary switches in the house already wired for zwave, however there is one switch that is ever slightly out of range. I would love a way to extend the zwave network without needing to install more devices. Something like this I could easily hide behind a couch to ensure connectivity throughout the house.
This already works with SmartThings. It’s identified as a switch but that doesn’t make any difference. Quite a few community members have them.
That said, any mains-powered Z wave device will work as a repeater, so you might prefer to just get a plug-in module. These are often cheaper then the dedicated range extenders these days.
I think there is some expertise here with both of these options. I’m having trouble in a detached garage, through a couple walls, trying to get a door sensor to respond and report correctly. This is an Ecolink, but I think its the distance and not the device. Does anyone have the knowledge and experience to comment on these options and whether range extenders work better than powered devices? One note, I also had an Aeon metered switch out there that seemed to be reporting energy use (and should repeat), but discovered it was not responding to the on/off command. As I tested, it also wouldn’t respond to the repair, so odd that I was getting the energy reported back. I have about 30ft across a patio, but more like 70 or so between the hub and the farthest door. Thank you all for any ins…