I’ve been experiencing some sporadic issues with my Zigbee devices not responding consistently, which has been quite frustrating. After doing some research, I came across the option to rebuild the Zigbee network in C8, hoping it might resolve the connectivity problems. However, after initiating the rebuild, I couldn’t notice any significant improvement, which left me a bit puzzled.
I’d love to understand what exactly the Zigbee network rebuild does in C8. Does it reset all device connections, or does it merely optimize the mesh network? I’m curious to know if others have had success with this feature or if there are alternative troubleshooting steps that might be more effective.
In my experience, the issue seems to be intermittent—some days everything works perfectly, while on others, certain devices just don’t respond. I’ve tried power cycling both the devices and the hub, but it doesn’t always help. Here are a few observations and questions I have:
- Timing of the Issue: The problems seem to occur more frequently after extended periods of inactivity. Could this be related to device power management settings?
- Device Placement: Some devices are farther from the hub than others. Would adding a Zigbee repeater help in extending the range and improving reliability?
- Firmware Updates: Are there specific firmware versions for Zigbee devices that are known to work better with C8? I’m not sure if my devices are running the latest firmware.
- Network Health Monitoring: Is there a way to monitor the health of the Zigbee network in real-time within the C8 interface? It would be helpful to identify problematic devices or connections proactively.
If anyone has successfully resolved similar issues or has insights into how the Zigbee network rebuild works, I’d greatly appreciate your input! Let’s collaborate to make the most of this smart home ecosystem. 