Z Wave Extender

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#1

I am considering adding some window/door sensors to my current Ezlo Plus system. I am a little concerned that some of the devices maybe outside the Ezlo Plus controllers’ range, so I was thinking of adding a Z Wave extender.

I was thinking about the Aeotec Range Extender 7 it states it is compatible with Vera UI7, Will this work with the Ezlo Plus? I did not see an extender listed in the add device page in the app

#2

One idea would be to buy a second ezlo hub…(of course it requires more money)

Reason is: Very soon, we will be creating a capability where our hubs will operate as a “group”… (as one)…
You will be able to create a MeshBot that will run in HubA that will control a device in HubB etc…
it will also give you extension not with just Zwave…but zigbee too (as well as wifi and BLE for devices).

That is what I am doing personally in my home getting ready for this capability.

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#3

So in that kind of setup you would pair devices to the closest Ezlo controller hub? Based upon their location within the house etc.

#4

correct… …

#5

To answer the original question the Aeotec Range Extenders are listed on the device compatibility site here.

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#6

@cw-kid, @melih

I was talking about the mobile app, I dont see a zwave extender listed there when I select add device

But if it is a compatible device then I should be able to use scan the Q code to add the device

I understand the reasoning for using a second hub. But, I just need to boost a zwave signal for the window sensors, since a couple of them will be about 18 feet away and on the other side of a wall and from I have experienced with my Ezlo Plus, it doesnt have that type of range.

I am not very savvy when it comes to all this creating meshbots, etc on the web version. That is why I actually preferred the old vera website, it was more user friendly for non-tech people like myself.

#7

I’m not sure if all “officially” supported devices actually get a device setup wizard or an individual device listing in the app when searching for that device? @BenjaminB please can you confirm.

Just add it as a Generic Z-Wave device if the QR code thing doesn’t work.

#8

Try using the keyword “Aeon” as well as “Aeotec” when searching in the actual Vera mobile app. I can see some range extender devices listed but not all of them that were listed on the device compatibility website however.

DSD37 -Z-Wave Extender Repeater
ZW117 - Aeotec Range Extender 6

@BenjaminB Please can you confirm why this is?

Thanks

#9

oh, actually its very intuitive and very easy to use…The only thing you have to understand that:

There are “Triggers” and “Actions”…

Triggers are: When something should happen (at a specific date or on some activity of a device)…
Actions: are what to do when this trigger happens…

Look at one of my MeshBots… where i turn on few of my lights 1 hour before sunset: (EZLogic will guide you what to choose as you select things…it is easy to use) (just start by selecting “Date and Time” and let the system guide you)

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#10

They are supported and are compatible. I’m using a couple of Aeotec Range Extender 7 with Ezlo Linux hub(s). My goal was to repeat z-wave commands sent to battery-operated actuators to improve reliability (i.e. repeat after wakeup). Setup was easy, and straight-forward.

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#11

@melih

Ok,
So if I wanted the door lock to notify me via email or push through the app when a specific access code is entered into my door lock. How would I do that? I was playing with the meshBot screen and it didnt appear to be something as simple as selecting a user code and clicking on notify, like it was when I was using the Vera web version

#12

yes…this is coming…
what is also coming: QR code…(so you can create a QR code and any camera connected to Ezlo can read it and you can control your Doorlock with that)…

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