Hi,
I'm replacing several locks with the Kwikset Zwave locks. The lock boasts the feature "Z-Wave Plus Certified with the Z-Wave 500 chipset." They work, so far, really well IF the Smartstick+ is closer to the lock. They receive commands quite well even if the Smartstick is further away but their status transmitted to the Stick is a problem if the Stick is further away. I have done a lot of reading and I've heard several terms bandied about for the devices which should be in the path of the Lock and the Stick to provide good two-way communication:
Zwave Secure Beaming
Zwave Beaming Repeater
Zwave Repeater
etc
Are they all the same? I would just like to place a few mesh devices around the house in the form of plugin repeaters or plugin light sockets to do the job. What should I be looking for specifically to improve communications with the locks? I've seen "plugs and repeaters" from $20+ - $50+ in price.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I'm replacing several locks with the Kwikset Zwave locks. The lock boasts the feature "Z-Wave Plus Certified with the Z-Wave 500 chipset." They work, so far, really well IF the Smartstick+ is closer to the lock. They receive commands quite well even if the Smartstick is further away but their status transmitted to the Stick is a problem if the Stick is further away. I have done a lot of reading and I've heard several terms bandied about for the devices which should be in the path of the Lock and the Stick to provide good two-way communication:
Zwave Secure Beaming
Zwave Beaming Repeater
Zwave Repeater
etc
Are they all the same? I would just like to place a few mesh devices around the house in the form of plugin repeaters or plugin light sockets to do the job. What should I be looking for specifically to improve communications with the locks? I've seen "plugs and repeaters" from $20+ - $50+ in price.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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