Hey everyone, I’m reaching out to the community for some guidance on a challenge I’m facing with my Z-Wave setup. I’ve been experimenting with Z-Wave devices for a while now, and while most things have worked smoothly, I’m hitting a wall when it comes to adding new devices.
My setup includes a Raspberry Pi 4B with 4GB RAM, a RaZberry ZM5202 controller, Home Assistant 2021.9.5, and the official Z-Wave JS integration. I currently have 53 active nodes, a mix of Eurotronic Spirit Z-Wave Plus devices, ABUS SHRM10000 smoke detectors, Fibaro sensors, and some Aeotec devices. The devices are spread throughout my home, covering multiple rooms and floors.
Here are some observations I’ve made:
- Latency in thermostat updates: Changing heating modes on my thermostat takes nearly 1-2 seconds, but the updated setting doesn’t reflect in Home Assistant for at least 5 seconds. This wasn’t an issue in my previous setup, which had fewer devices.
- Battery level discrepancies: Some battery-powered devices show 0% battery life even when they’re brand new. While this issue usually resolves itself within a day, it’s been persistent for a few devices recently.
The main issue, however, is the inability to add new devices to my Z-Wave network. The last successful inclusion was a few weeks ago when I added another SHRM10000 smoke detector. Since then, attempts to include devices like the ABUS CFA3010, Sensative Strips Guard, and additional Fibaro sensors have failed. The process either times out or results in a ‘dead’ node with no manufacturer information.
I’ve tried including devices both near the controller and in other parts of my home, but the results are the same. I also attempted to include a new SHRM10000 smoke detector, which initially seemed to work but ended up as a dead node in the system. The debug logs from this attempt are available here if anyone is willing to take a look.
I’m hoping the community might have some insights or suggestions on how to troubleshoot this further. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help.