Z-wave outdoor plug

[Kentinada]

Is this Z-wave outdoor plug compatible with my EISY/Z-wave setup? Their website doesn’t list UD as a compatible hub. 
 

https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-700-series-z-wave-plus-outdoor-double-plug-zen14

 

[Guy Lavoie]

The eisy isn't considered a "hub" in that sense. You can't just walk into a chain store and buy an eisy as a shrink wrapped product.

Chances are that the product will work just fine, since zwave devices are designed around a common chipset.

[Geddy]

@Kentinada the only potential issue I see is this is a series 800 chip and the ZMatter is currently 700 series (if I recall). It should work as the plug should connect to 700 series controller(s), but you might have some loss of function (i.e. range). If you have a well meshed z-wave network it shouldn't make a difference, but would be limited to 700 series signal/use. 

If the vendor offers free returns then get it and try it. If it doesn't work send it back. (And post here that it didn't work out for you!)

But I think others have commented that they've had 800 series devices connecting to eisy+ZMatter. 

 

Oh, I just saw this line on the item page: "NOTE: If you don't see your Z-Wave controller on the list above, please contact us before you purchase this product."

I'd contact them to ask specifically. Also, you might contact UD directly (https://www.universal-devices.com/contact-us/) to see if maybe they've tested this or other such devices.

 

[lilyoyo1]

6 hours ago, Kentinada said:

Is this Z-wave outdoor plug compatible with my EISY/Z-wave setup? Their website doesn’t list UD as a compatible hub. 
 

https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-700-series-z-wave-plus-outdoor-double-plug-zen14

 

zooz products usually work with the ISY family of devices including their (zooz) 800 series devices. If you're that concerned that it wont work, Amazon sells it. That would make returns much easier.

[oberkc]

I have a couple and they work fine, though I still have trouble creating z-wave scenes and using z-wave as scene controllers through the ISY.  If, however, all you need to do is turn the device on or off or use it as an ISY scene responder, they work great.

[Kentinada]

Thanks for the great info/feedback.  This forum community always comes through quickly with help!

[dbwarner5]

18 hours ago, oberkc said:

I have a couple and they work fine, though I still have trouble creating z-wave scenes and using z-wave as scene controllers through the ISY.  If, however, all you need to do is turn the device on or off or use it as an ISY scene responder, they work great.

Programming can always get around this. ie: zwave switch initiates a program that turns the rest of the scene on / off. 

[oberkc]

1 hour ago, dbwarner5 said:

Programming can always get around this. ie: zwave switch initiates a program that turns the rest of the scene on / off. 

Yes, to some degree.  Unfortunately, at my house, program "control" is not triggered by z-wave devices...only "status".  And sometimes not even status.  It seems to depend on the make and model of the z-wave device.  I, therefore, do not use z-wave devices in places other than as scene responders.  YMMV.

[dbwarner5]

20 hours ago, oberkc said:

Yes, to some degree.  Unfortunately, at my house, program "control" is not triggered by z-wave devices...only "status".  And sometimes not even status.  It seems to depend on the make and model of the z-wave device.  I, therefore, do not use z-wave devices in places other than as scene responders.  YMMV.

Hmm. Strange. I would think that if they are in your heircachy then you should be able to use its status as a trigger. 

[oberkc]

8 hours ago, dbwarner5 said:

Hmm. Strange. I would think that if they are in your heircachy then you should be able to use its status as a trigger.

I am not sure how authoritative this is, but I understand that some z-wave devices may not broadcast status.  I understand that different companies implement the z-wave standard differently, with varying capabilities and commands.  But some DO send status messages and, for those, you can use status as a trigger.