Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience with the Yale Real Living locks I’ve installed in my office. It’s been a great addition to my smart home setup, but I did run into a bit of a hiccup recently. I have three Yale locks installed, all working perfectly with my panel and alarm.com. However, when I added a fourth lock in my equipment cage, it wouldn’t communicate with the panel or the alarm system. It was frustrating because the lock worked fine when I was close to it, but as soon as I moved it back to its intended location, it stopped responding.After some research, I realized the issue might be with the signal range. I thought the Yale locks had an impressive range of up to 50 feet, but it seems that interior walls and other devices in the vicinity can really impact this. I have some GE Z-Wave devices nearby, which I assumed were acting as repeaters, but they didn’t seem to help in this case.I decided to test a few things. First, I tried moving the panel closer to the lock, and it worked perfectly. Then, I moved the lock closer to the panel, and again, it worked without any issues. This made me think that the problem was indeed related to the distance and the obstacles between the lock and the panel.I came across some recommendations about using a Z-Wave range extender or repeater, like the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Range Extender. I was hesitant because I didn’t want to spend extra money, but after reading some reviews, it seemed like a reliable solution. I decided to give it a try and purchased the repeater, placing it near the new lock.To my relief, the repeater worked wonders! The lock now communicates seamlessly with the panel and the alarm system, even through the interior walls. It’s amazing how a small device like a repeater can make such a big difference.I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is struggling with similar issues. If you’re having trouble with the range of your Yale locks, especially in environments with multiple walls or devices, I highly recommend looking into a Z-Wave repeater. It’s a simple and effective solution that can save you a lot of frustration.If anyone has other tips or solutions for improving Z-Wave signal strength, I’d love to hear them! Happy automating everyone!