Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience with a Z-Wave device that was automatically shutting off after just a minute. This was quite puzzling, especially since the sensor channel was working perfectly fine. After some research and troubleshooting, I discovered that the issue was related to the device’s polling interval.
The device would turn off during periodic polling, which happened every minute. To resolve this, I decided to implement a countdown timer using a rule and a virtual switch. This approach has been very effective in maintaining the device’s state without relying solely on the physical switch.
Here’s a quick overview of what I did:
- Identified the Root Cause: The device turned off due to the polling interval, which reset its state.
- Configured a Virtual Switch: This allowed me to control the device’s state through rules rather than direct physical interaction.
- Set Up a Countdown Timer: Using a rule, I created a countdown that maintains the device’s state for the desired duration.
This solution not only resolved the auto-shutoff issue but also gave me more control over the device’s behavior. It’s been running smoothly for a few weeks now, and I’m happy with the results.
If anyone has similar issues or needs help setting this up, feel free to ask! I’d be happy to share more details or troubleshoot together. Happy automating! 