I’ve been diving into the world of Z-Wave and its network capabilities, and I’m curious to learn more about visualizing the network topology and routing. I recently switched my Schlage BE469 deadbolt from Wink hubs to HE, and noticed a significant drop in battery life—only lasting about two weeks compared to the 3-6 months it used to. I suspect this might be due to the lack of effective communication between the lock and the HE hub, especially since I have two devices nearby that support beaming but aren’t being utilized for relaying Z-Wave signals.
After adding an Aeotec Range Extender 6 and performing a Z-Wave network repair, things improved a bit, but I’m still eager to understand how the network is structured. Is there a way to visualize the Z-Wave network topology and routing with HE? I’d love to see how the devices are connected and ensure that the communication paths are optimized for better performance and battery life.
If anyone has insights or tools they recommend for visualizing Z-Wave networks, I’d be grateful for the advice! It’s been a fascinating journey learning about the intricacies of Z-Wave, and I’m excited to continue exploring and optimizing my smart home setup.