I’m running a dedicated box for HS Pro (ZBox E350, Dual 1.6Ghz, w/8GB RAM, and a 60GB SSD), with Windows 7 Home Prem x64, USB AEON Z-Stick (Firmware updated 12/17), and version 2.5.0.44.
I’ve read the other posts by users attempting to join this device to their network and have run into simlar issues on my network.
Failed to add by:
1.) With 30+ other Z-Wave device on the Z-Stick, took the Z-Stick to the YALE/LOCK device (in Add mode), bring back to import and HomeSeer only adds one device that becomes an on/off device with a light bulb icon. Try multiple Add/Removes with no different results.
2.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON WALL ::
3.) Taking the Z-Stick back to the YALE/LOCK device (in Add mode) AND attempting to KEEP the YALE/LOCK device ACTIVE. Even when it times out – Activate ASAP – still only adds one device that becomes an on/off device with a light bulb icon.
4.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON FLOOR ::
5.) I’m sure the h3ll not going to take my door down to the basement, nor am I going to remove the blasted lock (unless to return) to take it down to the basement.
NOTE: HomeSeer, you need to add a blasted note to each of these devices to NOT follow the mounting instructions until AFTER joining the network.
6.) I took my COMPUTER, MONITOR, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, Z-STICK, USB EXTENTION CORD, AND TWO POWER CORDS up to the door. Booted the machine, attached the Z-Stick to a 2’ USB extension, AND held the Z-Stick within 1-2” (which is really stupid – but I know someone will ask). The wife triggered the MASTERCODE on the lock and then prepared to hit 7-# to start the add device to network. I ran the computer side, took HomeSeer to the Interface’s page, held the Z-Stick next to the lock, and clicked the “Add Node” button and she then hit the “#” button on the lock. We tried to sync our action to give as much time as allowed, which was not even close.
7.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON DOOR ::
Close to success:
The closest I’ve been to having this work was repeating step 6 (above); however, as soon as the lock audio reports added and powers off – trigger the LOCK interface again. Enter the MASTERCODE as quick as possible and then keep it powered (just push a button every 4-5 seconds). It appears there is much more going on in the background and the SECURITY SYNC is still taking place. After about 4-5 mins – I had 1 Root Device and 4 child devices. IT WORKED… I could lock/unlock and the device reported how the device was locked – by manually locked/unlocked and or HomeSeer auto lock/unlock. Life seemed good – except for headache.
Shooting Star/Close but no Cigar:
UNTIL… I took the Z-Stick around (in Add Mode) to add back all 30+ Z-Wave devices. When I added the USB Z-Stick back to the system and performed an Import… Node 2 (YALE DOOR LOCK) timed out and I got a new Node 3 Door Lock with the blasted light bulb again and my previous Node 2 stopped working.
You’ve got to be kidding me… this should just work! This device has been the biggest pain in the @Ss.
It defiantly appears to be a timing issue, not enough time for the device to be fully detected. I only have so much time to dedicate to this stuff. It should be making life easier, working smarter, NOT working harder.
Additionally, now that I’ve gone back around and added/imported all my devices, all my HSM-100 devices now report two Motion Sensors for each HSM-100. Where is the QA in all this stuff… one step forward two steps back. I’m getting to the point I don’t want to upgrade this stuff for fear that something else is going to break. I feel like I’m paying to work/troubleshoot BETA and/or ALPHA software while someone else collects the profit.
I really don’t care that it works in the DEV lab and in the HomeSeer office. There are enough posts that indicate that this product has issues. I’ve blown a weekend on this and a little pissed. If someone else has any thoughts…
I’ve read the other posts by users attempting to join this device to their network and have run into simlar issues on my network.
Failed to add by:
1.) With 30+ other Z-Wave device on the Z-Stick, took the Z-Stick to the YALE/LOCK device (in Add mode), bring back to import and HomeSeer only adds one device that becomes an on/off device with a light bulb icon. Try multiple Add/Removes with no different results.
2.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON WALL ::
3.) Taking the Z-Stick back to the YALE/LOCK device (in Add mode) AND attempting to KEEP the YALE/LOCK device ACTIVE. Even when it times out – Activate ASAP – still only adds one device that becomes an on/off device with a light bulb icon.
4.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON FLOOR ::
5.) I’m sure the h3ll not going to take my door down to the basement, nor am I going to remove the blasted lock (unless to return) to take it down to the basement.
NOTE: HomeSeer, you need to add a blasted note to each of these devices to NOT follow the mounting instructions until AFTER joining the network.
6.) I took my COMPUTER, MONITOR, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, Z-STICK, USB EXTENTION CORD, AND TWO POWER CORDS up to the door. Booted the machine, attached the Z-Stick to a 2’ USB extension, AND held the Z-Stick within 1-2” (which is really stupid – but I know someone will ask). The wife triggered the MASTERCODE on the lock and then prepared to hit 7-# to start the add device to network. I ran the computer side, took HomeSeer to the Interface’s page, held the Z-Stick next to the lock, and clicked the “Add Node” button and she then hit the “#” button on the lock. We tried to sync our action to give as much time as allowed, which was not even close.
7.) PERFORM ERASE of Z-Stick :: BANGING HEAD ON DOOR ::
Close to success:
The closest I’ve been to having this work was repeating step 6 (above); however, as soon as the lock audio reports added and powers off – trigger the LOCK interface again. Enter the MASTERCODE as quick as possible and then keep it powered (just push a button every 4-5 seconds). It appears there is much more going on in the background and the SECURITY SYNC is still taking place. After about 4-5 mins – I had 1 Root Device and 4 child devices. IT WORKED… I could lock/unlock and the device reported how the device was locked – by manually locked/unlocked and or HomeSeer auto lock/unlock. Life seemed good – except for headache.
Shooting Star/Close but no Cigar:
UNTIL… I took the Z-Stick around (in Add Mode) to add back all 30+ Z-Wave devices. When I added the USB Z-Stick back to the system and performed an Import… Node 2 (YALE DOOR LOCK) timed out and I got a new Node 3 Door Lock with the blasted light bulb again and my previous Node 2 stopped working.
You’ve got to be kidding me… this should just work! This device has been the biggest pain in the @Ss.
It defiantly appears to be a timing issue, not enough time for the device to be fully detected. I only have so much time to dedicate to this stuff. It should be making life easier, working smarter, NOT working harder.
Additionally, now that I’ve gone back around and added/imported all my devices, all my HSM-100 devices now report two Motion Sensors for each HSM-100. Where is the QA in all this stuff… one step forward two steps back. I’m getting to the point I don’t want to upgrade this stuff for fear that something else is going to break. I feel like I’m paying to work/troubleshoot BETA and/or ALPHA software while someone else collects the profit.
I really don’t care that it works in the DEV lab and in the HomeSeer office. There are enough posts that indicate that this product has issues. I’ve blown a weekend on this and a little pissed. If someone else has any thoughts…
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