{"id":28961,"date":"2015-12-16T09:17:34","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T09:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=28961"},"modified":"2020-05-07T17:39:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T16:39:19","slug":"useful-gadget-of-the-week-aeon-labs-aeotec-z-wave-range-extender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/hardware\/useful-gadget-of-the-week-aeon-labs-aeotec-z-wave-range-extender.html","title":{"rendered":"Useful Gadget of the Week: Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Range Extender"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part of the attraction of the Z-Wave system is its ‘Mesh Network’ capability.\u00a0Each wireless device can act like a little repeater, receiving packets not meant for it but passing them on, hence growing the effecting range\u00a0of the originating device and helping the message get through.<\/p>\n

However there can still be areas around your home where the signal is\u00a0unreliable or maybe it doesn’t even get through\u00a0at all.\u00a0The Aeotec Range Extender from\u00a0Aeon Labs aims to solve this problem by repeating and\u00a0amplifying\u00a0the signal…<\/p>\n

Repeats wireless signals<\/strong> – Range Extender does what it says on the can \u2013 it receives Z-Wave communication, and repeats it on to other Z-Wave devices in your network increasing your network\u2019s accuracy.<\/p>\n

Amplifies wireless signals<\/strong> –\u00a0Not only does Range Extender accurately redistribute Z-Wave signals, it amplifies them too and helps improve the reliability and accuracy of your Z-Wave network.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The little range extender is compatible with most Z-Wave devices like\u00a0Fibaro, Vera, Zipato and according to Amazon reviews works reliably to extend the range of Samsung’s SmartThings hub too.<\/p>\n

The Aeon Labs Aeotec Range Extender (DSD37-ZWUK) is available now for around \u00a330.<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

No products found.<\/p><\/p>\n

aeotec.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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