Z-Wave, GE Fan Controller, Aeotec Range Extender

[Chevelle]

I recently moved to a new house and am starting from scratch with a new installation of EISY.  I have left over Aeotec Range Extender 6 devices as well as several GE Smart Fan controls.

After adding the USB Z-Wave dongle, I was able add one fan to the system.  It happens to be in the same room as the EISY.  I have not been able to add the two additional fan controllers to the system.  They are farther away but I would still think they would be close enough.  I have not been able to add the Aeotech Range Extender 6 units either.  Any thoughts?

As a bonus help question,  When the fan controller was added, the list includes the dimmer, scene responder, switch all, basic assoc 2, and basic assoc 3.  I get the dimmer.  That is the fan and it works fine.  What are the others?

Thanks.

[oberkc]

I have had some luck adding zwave devices when close to the ISY, then moving to the final location.

Many of my zwave devices have additional nodes for which I have no known use.  I think some can be used to build zwave scenes, but have never had much luck with this.  I suggest ignoring them if you can otherwise make your device function as desired.

Edited 2 hours ago by oberkc

[Techman]

The Aerotec range extender doesn't add to your Zwave network, you just need to plug it in.

Another, and probably  better, option is the Zooz 800 range extender / amplifier. This unit will add to your zwave netwoek and has a battery backup. It also has a node to show if A/C power is on or off

Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Plus Range Extender ZAC38 - The Smartest House

The fan controller will install numerousl nodes, some of which you probably don't need. you can just ignore them or place them in a folder to get thm out of the way

 

Edited 16 hours ago by Techman