Tag: Z-Wave Plus

Automating Z-Wave/Zigbee Home Basics

Inovelli 4 in 1 sensor

Inovelli 4-in-1 Sensor Review

The Inovelli 4-in-1 Sensor model LZW60 is Inovelli’s first venture into the sensor world. I find the decision to go after the 4-in-1 market to be a good idea. The sensor offers Motion, Temperature, Humidity and Light detection. What else would you need? In true Inovelli form, this is a highly configurable device and requires…
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zooz zen30 double switch

Zooz Zen30 Double Switch

The Zooz Zen30 Double Switch is ideal for those single-gang boxes that have two switches. This is often found in bathrooms where you have a double-switch that controls a light and a fan, or a normal light and a heat lamp. The Zen30 has a single dimmer switch (top) and an on/off switch that controls…
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inovelli dimmer lzw31

Inovelli LZW31 Smart Dimmer Review

Inovelli Red Series Dimmer Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Overall Rating  The Inovelli LZW31 comes in two flavors, red and black. The Black Series dimmer is the utilitarian little brother of the Red Series dimmer. It’s nice that they decided to provide a basic version (that’s still very capable) for those customers that don’t want or…
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inovelli lzw30 smart switch

Inovelli LZW30 Smart On/Off Switch Review

Inovelli Red Series Switch Inovelli Black Series Switch Overall Rating  The Inovelli LZW30 on/off switch comes in two flavors, red and black. The Black Series switch is the utilitarian little brother of the Red Series switch. It’s nice that they decided to provide a basic version (that’s still very capable) for those customers that don’t want or…
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zooz zen26 and zen27 z-wave smart switch review

Zooz Zen26 Switch & Zen27 Dimmer Review

Zooz Zen26 on/off Switch  Zooz Zen27 Dimmer Switch Overall Rating  The Zooz Zen26 and Zen27 are two reliable Z-Wave Plus S2 switches. The Zen26 is a scene capable on/off switch, and the Zen27 is a scene capable dimmer. Being scene switches, they both support double-tap and multi-tap functions. The offer most of the capabilities you’d expect from…
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aeotec range extender

Aeotec Z-Wave Range Extender 6 & 7 with Beaming Technology

Aeotec Range Extender 6 Aeotec Range Extender 7 Overall Rating  A strong mesh network is the backbone of Z-Wave Plus home automation. While it’s true that under normal circumstances you should not need a range extender/repeater, most normal humans probably do. This is a religious war, especially for those who would say you don’t. My…
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hubitat elevation troubleshooting

Hubitat Elevation Troubleshooting Z-Wave Device Pairing Issues

If, and when, trouble strikes while trying to pair or repair devices on your Hubitat Elevation smart home automation hub, here are some smart things you can try to get everything up and running again. These are not unique to the Hubitat Elevation, so if you have problems on any other hub, this information still…
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hubitat elevation review

Hubitat Elevation Gen C5 Smart Home Automation Hub Review

The Hubitat Elevation Smart Home Automation hub is the new little darling of the home automation enthusiast. But is it good for the normal human just trying to jump into the home automation world. Discussing hubs amongst smart homers can quickly turn into a religious war. Well, I don’t intend to do that here. This…
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Zooz outdoor motion sensor

Review: Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 Outdoor Motion Sensor

Zooz Outdoor Motion Sensor on Amazon The Zooz ZSE29 is one of the first outdoor motion sensors on the market with a reasonable price. The video looks at all aspects of the motion sensor and compares it to the indoor Zooz ZSE40. Here’s the highlights: The sensor has a detection angle of 100o and a…
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dome motion sensor

Dome Z-Wave Plus Motion Sensor Review

The Dome Z-Wave Plus motion sensor is one of my favorite sensors. I use it in critical locations due to it’s reliability and accurate lux detection. It’s Z-Wave Plus Certified and compatible with most Z-Wave Hubs including Wink, SmartThings, Home Seer, Nexia, Hubitat and other hubs. It’s great for lighting scenes and can be mounted…
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