I’m diving into the world of Z-Wave and looking to enhance my smart home setup. After years of relying on Zigbee for my automation needs, I’ve decided to explore Z-Wave repeaters to strengthen my mesh network. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the reliability of Z-Wave, especially regarding the repeater functionality, but I’m optimistic that with the right setup, I can achieve a solid network.I stumbled upon the IRIS 3210-L, which I’ve been using as Zigbee repeaters, and now I’m curious about their potential as Z-Wave repeaters. I’ve read that with the right configuration, these devices can reliably handle Z-Wave signals, which would be a game-changer for my setup. Currently, I have a mix of IRIS 3210-L and GE Z-Wave plugs, but I’d love to streamline my devices by using just the IRIS units if possible.I’ve been researching how to pair the Z-Wave repeater function and came across mentions of the Z-Wave Thing Mc driver. It seems like pressing the power button 8 times quickly could activate the repeater mode, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s the correct approach. I’m also wondering if I need to reset them to factory settings to ensure a clean pairing with both Zigbee and Z-Wave functionalities.Has anyone successfully integrated these devices into a medium to large setup? I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips you might have for achieving a rock-solid Z-Wave mesh. Whether it’s about configuration tricks or real-world performance, your insights would be invaluable as I take this next step in my smart home journey.