I have several new Zooz battery powered devices that I need to get included and set up. I already have some, so this isn't an "I have a problem I need help with thread." I'm familiar with the process and don't really expect many issues.
But, I have a question about where you pair the device from and how that impacts zwave routing long term. I see it often recommended to pair the device near the hub (and in my case, all the devices will need firmware updates, so I'll probably want it near the hub anyway) and then move it to where you need it because Zwave will just automatically figure out the best routing given some time.
But then I see other threads where people talk about the crazy routes some of their traffic takes (I have some of these too!) and people comment that zwave is really stubborn and that if a route works it won't change it.
So I don't want to end up in a situation where all these devices start off with a direct connection, get moved further away (they will all be at the edge of the network) and then try their hardest to maintain the direct connection even when another route works better now.
@bcopeland, I know you're considered by many to be the zwave guru. Would be really cool if you could chime in with your knowledge. I also know you're probably super busy and understand if you can't.
