the logs are mot showing anything unusual, app running like crazy ir device going haywire.
So is your Z-wave firmware up-to-date?
Show a screenshot of the TOP of the Z-Wave details page, with all the buttons.
If you are asking how to find the Hub platform / firmware (nothing to do with z-wave), that is available from Settings > Hub Details
Platform Version
2.3.X.XXX
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so i rolled back the hub software and then updated the zwave firmware then rolled forward the hub software again to 2.37.
I cannot find anywhere to click
"Reboot and check the rebuild database option on the confirmation dialog"
i can do a soft reset if it does the same thing.
it does appear i am still having this issue. i found if i do a zwave repair on devices that are not reponding they work for a bit until i run automation then the hub stopps and slows back down.
Why did you roll back firmware...???
After you update to 2.3.7
Click Settings > Reboot, and check the box on the OK dialog to rebuild the database.
This was added in 2.3.7 firmware, so it wont be there on anything older.
Also, it sounds like you just performed a Z-wave firmware update, if that's the case give it a couple days and things should start working better.
You can try a Full repair to help it along, but do not run repairs constantly as it will just make things worse by flooding the mesh with traffic.
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okay, i was able to find the menu for rebuild database. thank you, i ran it.
i will try a full repair and give it a few days. I really appreciate your patience and help.
i will check back in within a few days.
Have a Merry Christmas!
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Here is my check in. So... I followed all steps. I rebuilt the database and did a repair.
i also, swapped out two zwave devices that were giving me trouble. i swapped them out for zigbee.
I have given it almost a week. so far so good. i did have trouble for a few days but possibly like you said worked its way out.
i will keep monitoring.
i am thinking about switching other devices out for zigbee because it appears just more reliable and less issues. is that something you have thoughts on?
Appreciate your help
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Z-wave or Zigbee being "better" is a very YMMV situation...depends on the devices and repeaters you're using, the overall strength of each mesh, your home layout and construction, and the specific devices in your mesh can affect its stability.
So very hard to predict that one will be better than another...if you build a strong Zigbee and Z-wave mesh they can both be excellent. If you find that you already see a strength/reliabilty difference you could choose to work to strengthen the weaker mesh, or just focus more on the stronger one - your choice based on what devices you want to use and where in your house you need to put them. More info below...
https://docs2.hubitat.com/en/how-to/build-a-solid-zigbee-mesh
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okay, yeah i feel like i have a pretty strong zwave mesh. all device are repeaters plus 3 ring repeaters and one other brand repeater added in. my zwave could be all fixed now. i will read the documents.
Any known issue with ring z wave repeaters? they seem to pick up alot of devices when i added.
Zigbee seems way faster overall even though zwave is pretry built out.
They are quite popular with some members, others like me didn't have good luck with them. But if they are working for you I'd stick with them.
I prefer Zigbee for contact and motion sensors due to generally faster speed.
Z-wave has been reliable for me. For wall switches, Z-wave is the primary option as well, so I built my mesh with z-wave switches. I also originally decided on Z-wave due to the standards enforcement with certification. Z-wave devices are pretty predictable, they all do the same things and work the same way because the standards are well defined and enforced.
Zigbee to me is like the Wild West, the vendors just do whatever they want and no one cares. We are left with devices that mostly work but may need custom drivers to adapt to their quirks. Devices that spam out messages randomly for no reason, etc.... I am sure there are quality Zigbee devices from trusted manufacturers that put effort into making the firmware work right, but that seems to be a small percent of the market.
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True, you just have to be more careful in purchasing Zigbee devices because the range goes from very good to pretty awful, In terms of following the appropriate specs.
thank you
Thank you
