Recently, I encountered a perplexing issue with my Z-Wave setup that left me scratching my head. After successfully enrolling 34 devices, including Fibaro dimmers and roller shutters, I noticed that physical switch interactions weren’t updating the OpenHab controller as expected. This inconsistency was frustrating, especially since everything worked smoothly through the control interface.I decided to dig deeper and discovered that updating each device’s configuration to report to the OpenHab controller was necessary. Initially, this process worked for two devices, but when I tried to apply it to all 34, the Z-Wave dongle started acting erratically. Commands were delayed, and sometimes devices wouldn’t respond at all. This was a significant setback, as it disrupted the seamless automation I had come to rely on.After some research and troubleshooting, I realized that the issue might be related to how the devices were configured en masse. I started by isolating the problem, testing one device at a time to ensure each was correctly set up. This methodical approach allowed me to identify and correct configurations without overwhelming the Z-Wave network.The breakthrough came when I adjusted the timing and frequency of the commands sent to the devices. By spacing out the updates and ensuring each device had sufficient time to process the changes, the network stabilized. Additionally, I reviewed the dongle’s firmware and ensured it was up to date, which further contributed to the resolution.Now, my Z-Wave devices are functioning perfectly, and the physical switches respond as they should. This experience taught me the importance of patience and thorough testing when dealing with network configurations. It also highlighted the value of community support and the wealth of information available in forums like this one.If anyone else is facing similar issues, I recommend starting with individual device testing, checking firmware versions, and carefully managing the configuration updates to prevent network overload. Happy automating!