I’ve been diving into my Z-Wave setup lately, trying to understand how the repair process works. I have over 30 devices on my network, and when I run a Z-Wave repair, I notice something interesting: the repair events in the logs seem to follow the node IDs in order. However, I’m not seeing events from all nodes, especially those with IDs above 20. This has me wondering if only the wired repeater devices are generating these events during a repair.
Originally, when I transitioned from SmartThings to my current setup, I prioritized setting up wired repeaters first. As a result, these repeaters have lower node IDs, while my wireless devices tend to have higher IDs. This observation makes me think that the repair process might be focusing more on the wired nodes, possibly because they play a critical role in maintaining the network’s stability.
I’d love to hear from others who have large Z-Wave networks. Do you experience similar behavior during repairs? Also, I’m curious if there’s a way to confirm which devices are participating in the repair process beyond just looking at the logs. It would be incredibly helpful if there were a log entry indicating when the repair process completes, as currently, it’s a bit ambiguous and time-consuming to monitor.
If anyone has insights or tips on optimizing Z-Wave repairs or understanding node behavior during this process, I’d be grateful for the advice! Let’s collaborate to make the most of our smart home setups. 