I recently encountered an issue while trying to integrate a new Fibaro FGSD-002 smoke detector into my Z-Wave network. Despite having successfully integrated seven devices previously, adding the new detector resulted in two additional Z-Wave items appearing in my inbox. Both were identified as FGSD-002 smoke detectors. I deleted these entries and removed the battery from the new sensor. Upon re-initiating the search process, the same issue persisted—two new FGSD-002 entries appeared, even though the new sensor remained without a battery. This was perplexing, as all existing devices were online and the network graph showed no lost connections.
I proceeded to examine the status of the FGSD-002 devices in the paper UI. Interestingly, two of the detectors did not exhibit the glowing green LED, which signifies direct communication with the Z-Wave controller. According to the manual, if there’s no connection, the LED should glow red. However, both detectors continued to display a sequence of all colors when initiating the range test, suggesting a potential communication issue.
Attempting to add one of the FGSD-002 devices from the inbox didn’t resolve the problem. Although the newly integrated detector reported as online, both devices failed to establish communication with the Z-Wave controller, with their LEDs continuing to flash through all colors. This inconsistency between the reported online status and the lack of LED confirmation was puzzling.
After extensive troubleshooting, I realized the issue might stem from the Z-Wave network’s configuration or potential interference. I decided to reset the Z-Wave network and re-integrate all devices one by one. This approach helped identify that the problem was isolated to the two problematic detectors. By excluding them temporarily, I ensured the rest of the network functioned optimally.
To address the root cause, I updated the Z-Wave binding to the latest version and reviewed the network settings. Ensuring that the auto-ignore feature was correctly configured and that there were no conflicting devices on the network was crucial. Additionally, I verified that the new detector was placed within the optimal range and free from interference sources.
Through meticulous troubleshooting and reconfiguration, I managed to stabilize the Z-Wave network. The two problematic detectors were either replaced or excluded, preventing them from disrupting the network. This experience underscored the importance of regular network maintenance and the value of community support in diagnosing and resolving complex issues.