Vision Z-Wave In Wall

Devices & Integrations Device Ideas
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Ok here’s my crazy idea. I put the Vision Z-Wave in the fixture, since I have no neutral at the switch. But, I need a switch. So, instead of a battery powered Z-Wave or Zigbee switch, I buy a simple cheap non z-wave non-integrated low power remote relay like this one http://a.co/g8KLiYl . I connect the relays together, so that when the user presses the button on the remote switch, it toggles the switch input to the Vision Z-Wave, which then turns on the light, and also communicates with the Smartthings Hub about the status of the light.

Will it work? I would be saving some money on the remote switch, and saving some hassle with batteries on the remote switch (the little battery is supposed to last 6-8 years!).

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This device never reports its status. Anyone else have this issue?

I have another z-wave device (GE outdoor plug) that frequently gets disconnected from the network. Could it be the fault of this Vision module not participating in the mesh?

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I have the single switch version and tried for a couple hours to get it to work. I had it where both the app and the in-wall switch would change the status of the device but the light would not turn on. My light switch has a built-in light and I know there is a separate wiring and setting for this but this also didn’t work. I even replace the wall switch with one without a light. Still no go.

Is there anyone who has the single switch version working and could you please share your wiring?

Thanks!

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Highly doubt that’s the problem but you can disconnect the relay module, repair your mesh and see if the GE is still getting disconnect.

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Read this post. Also post your wiring.

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Thank you for your reply and my apology for the slow follow up. I have not been able to try it yet.

Without the green wire, would the switch still work? I thought this device would sit somewhat between the switch and the load.

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The green wire is the input from the external dumb wall switch so that’s the only thing you won’t be able to do. Control the relay module with an external wall dumb switch.

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Reading some other dual relay posts, i think that solution for second switch is to go to SmartApp, add SmartApp/More and add Multi-Channel Control. That adds secondary switch

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Does anyone own both Vision and Aeotech micro/nano relays? I could not find any information about dimensions of these products anywhere. It would be helpful, if someone could post the information here.

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You did not look hard enough.
Vision is 1.25 x 1.5 x 0.85 in https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zl-7432us-in-wall-switch-2-relay
Aeotec is 1.58 x 1.69 x 0.76 in https://www.amazon.com/Aeotec-Switch-controller-Z-Wave-wall/dp/B06XWT1L5S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525393039&sr=8-3&keywords=aeotec

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Thanks for the amazon link – I missed that one. I believe smarthouse added them, after I sent out a query.

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I know this post is a bit old, but I’ve gone back to it because I do not seem to be able to get the multi-channel handler to show both switches. I do get the code you posted to show it as two switches in the classic app, but not in the new app. Even when in the classic app and in automations, it only shows as a single switch. Ultimately, I am looking to also control this device from a logitech harmony so I want to make sure that sees the separate SW1 and SW2. Right now, it does not. Any suggestions for where to go from here?

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I do have the same issue with the Vision multichannel 2 relay switch. The Classic app shows the 2 endpoints but the new app will only show the device and single endpoint.
I’ve removed and re-added everything but still the same.

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