Unable to pair z-wave devices

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I am unable to pair z-wave devices. I tried with 4 different kind of devices (3 of them I was able to connect before).

Every time I try to connect a device, it finds it but hangs at the Querying Device Information part. After a while it times out and the device does not show on the list.

I have tried removing/ adding, rediscovering network, rebooting GC and even updating the firmware…but no luck.

Please help

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What models of devices are you trying to pair?

Also, how far are the devices from the panel when you are trying to pair them?

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Devices are next to the CP

I tried:

  1. aeon labs switch DSC06106-ZWUS (this was the first I tried and assumed it was defective) so I bought the new model:
  2. aeotec zw096-A02 new generation…this may not work bc is zwave plus then I tried an old switch that I used before with the system:
  3. GE ZW4201
  4. Finally I removed a zwave repeater from aeotec and tried to reconnect it DSD37-ZWUS
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We’ve sent over a soft reset command for the Z-wave radio. Try adding a device in a few minutes (or when able) and let us know if there is any change.

Also, I see a device listed as a Controller type in the Z-wave device list. Do you have two controllers in this network? Is the 2GIG panel a secondary controller? If so, devices should be learned into the primary.

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Hi Warren,

It did not work. That controller…I think it may be the minimote, I tried once but did not considered it very useful.
I think I may have it in a box somewhere, can I remove it from the panel without causing any harm?

Thanks

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Yes, you should be able to remove it. The minimote is typically just learned in as a device for scene control and association purposes.

Let us know if it is ok to send over a hard reboot command. Given the number of devices I would want to avoid defaulting the Z-wave network yet.

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Hi Warren, you want to do the hard reboot before or after I remove the controller? if it is before, go ahead and do it, if it is after…let me know and I will remove it and update here.
Thanks

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After in this case would be preferable. We can see if either controller removal or the reboot has an impact.

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I am unable to find the minimote, is there a way to remove it from the panel? Thanks

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Sure, we may be able to remove remotely. Can you confirm the node ID for that device? If it is no longer communicating a remote deletion should work.

The node ID can be found by Services - Z-wave - Configuration Wrench - Installer Code - Advanced Toolbox - View all devices.

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Thanks,

It is 82

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I’ve sent a command to remove 82. Note that this will not take effect if the device is still communicating.

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That didn’t work and I am having more issues. A few devices show as malfunctioning or that it does not recognize the manufacturer. I removed one from the network “dining table light” and attempted to reattach and I am not able to attach it.Please advice.

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There seem to be some stresses on the 2GIG Z-wave network. We sent a syncing command requesting the Z-wave device list, and the panel reported a number of devices had been removed from the radio. A second equipment sync command re-populated those devices, seemingly having provided a partial prior list. Have you been removing and re-adding a lot of devices lately?

I cannot say for certain, but given the odd behavior, I am curious if the Z-wave radio is being taxed by the sheer number of devices.

One thing that can be tried is a firmware update. Looks like this is on 1.16.0.1. 1.17 provides support for Z-wave radio command queuing, which may help with a larger network like this. 1.17 is only for the main panel. TS1s would not need an update from 1.16.

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I tried to add a few devices a while ago multiple times. I see some of the missing / malfunctioning devices reappearing. I will upgrade the firmware and see if I can add the ones I disconnected.

Thanks

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seems that I lost the names of multiple lights, is possible to see the ID after you rename a device? I want to create a list of ID’s to device names. thanks

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I upgraded the firmware and was able to add zwave devices again. I was going over the ones that was indicating malfunction and adding them, everything was looking great. Then I connected the panel and all the zwave configuration disappeared…there are no longer any devices connected…how did that happen? can it be restored?

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I disconnected bridge and the cellphone antenna…in case is possible to push a backup from ADC

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Then I connected the panel and all the zwave configuration disappeared…there are no longer any devices connected…how did that happen? can it be restored?

I’m a little confused on this. What do you mean you connected the panel? Are you saying you have a third party Z-wave controller and are using the 2GIG Panel as a secondary panel? Could you please clarify the steps that occurred?

I disconnected bridge and the cellphone antenna…in case is possible to push a backup from ADC

Z-wave pairing is a two-way link between the device and controller and must take place locally, Z-wave devices cannot be backed-up and restored through Alarm.com.

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I was walking around the house with the panel disconnected from the wall, when I connected it to the wall the devices where no longer there.

No way to restore, ugh, what could have possible caused this?