Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug and Repeater with 2 USB Ports (Works with Alexa & Google Home with Hub)
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Will this dim a light or is it only on/off? Thanks
John G
on Jan 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: it is not a dimmer. it's either off or on. it does measure energy usage though. Also the USB ports are only on if the outlet is on. Something to keep in mind
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- Jack C on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: it is not a dimmer. it's either off or on. it does measure energy usage though. Also the USB ports are only on if the outlet is on. Something to keep in mind
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- Jack C on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
This is on/off only, it does not dim.
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- Christopher H on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
Hello, I have a couple of these, and am very happy with them because of their range. No, they will not dim. I have not seen any convenience outlet type z-wave switches that dim. I do have several standard wall switches from GE that are z-wave dimmers.
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- Robert T on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 9, 2018
It’s on off - not a dimmer. Would specify dimmer if it had it.
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- allen j on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2017
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Is it possible to turn off the LED indicator when the device is off, i.e., the lamp or anything connected to it is not drawing power ?
New User U
on Jan 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can, but you need a z-wave hub capable of setting advanced settings. The default device handler for SmartThings doesn’t allow changing it. But there are custom device handlers that can change it.
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- Daniel G on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can, but you need a z-wave hub capable of setting advanced settings. The default device handler for SmartThings doesn’t allow changing it. But there are custom device handlers that can change it.
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- Daniel G on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2017
Set Parameter #27 to a value of 1. From the user guide:
"Whenever the smart plug is included in a Z-Wave network, the LED indicator will indicate
the status Of the load.
O The RGB LED illuminates when the smart plug is turned on and is off when the
smart plug is tumed off (default).
1 The RGB LED illuminates when the smart plug is turned on, but turns off after 5
seconds if the Z-Button is not pressed and no Z-Wave command is received.
"Whenever the smart plug is included in a Z-Wave network, the LED indicator will indicate
the status Of the load.
O The RGB LED illuminates when the smart plug is turned on and is off when the
smart plug is tumed off (default).
1 The RGB LED illuminates when the smart plug is turned on, but turns off after 5
seconds if the Z-Button is not pressed and no Z-Wave command is received.
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- Josh P on Jan 15, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 24, 2017
While I am not yet certain with th is in particular, I know most of my ZWave devices with LED indicators have a setting which the zwave hub can set to configure such on a device.. I'll let you know when I get mine joined
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- Joseph G on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2017
It reports power consumption, so you could set up a different z-wave light to do that, but the LED indicator on the plug itself isn't independently configurable. It's blue when on, and dimmer reddish-purple when off.
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- Jimmy H on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
Yes, if you have Smartthings, there's a custom device handler available from "rboy apps" (google it) for $38.
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- Jonathan P on Oct 30, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2018
No. Once when you plug it in, LED indicator is always on. Green when it is active and red when inactive.
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- Drazen R on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2017
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Will this plug be used as as dimmer?
A shopper
on Aug 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No. It is an appliance plug. It can be used with lights, but will not dim. It can also track current and cumulative power usage
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- Jeffrey G on Aug 20, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. It is an appliance plug. It can be used with lights, but will not dim. It can also track current and cumulative power usage
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- Jeffrey G on Aug 20, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 22, 2017
No. At least with my Smartthings setup it is not capable of dimming.
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- David P on Aug 20, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
No, this is a simple on/off relay.
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- Matt D on Aug 20, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
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Doesn’t the repeater works only when the switch is turned on or the repeater is always on as long as the device is plugged in?
New User U
on Nov 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Its always on as long as it is plugged in, it's a standard for z-wave
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- Mike S on Nov 28, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Its always on as long as it is plugged in, it's a standard for z-wave
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- Mike S on Nov 28, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2017
Mike S is right. Any Z-Wave device that is line powered must act as a repeater while line power is applied. It's a requirement. Having a number of line powered z-wave devices spread evenly about your property ensures good Z-wave communications for all.
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- matt g on Jan 10, 2018
The repeater functionality on mine appears to be always on when plugged in, even when the outlet is switched off.
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- Chris R on Nov 28, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2017
Repeater works whether it's on or off. This is true for virtually all hard-wired Z-Wave devices afaik.
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- Rod B on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
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It appears if plugged into the bottom of a standard outlet, the size would block the top outlet. Is this true?
Jerry
on Oct 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: When the device is plugged into the bottom outlet, it will not block the top outlet.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: When the device is plugged into the bottom outlet, it will not block the top outlet.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 28, 2017
No. The top outlet can be used. Ungrounded cords and grounded (three prong) cords fit easily when this device is plugged into the bottom outlet.
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- Steven C on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2017
No, it will leave the space for a compact plug to fit the upper outlet
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- Andrey R on Dec 22, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
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How do you connect it to smartthings?
Andrew K
on Dec 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: For me, I just plugged it in, brought up the ST app and it showed up in a minute or so. It wasn't particularly close to the hub either (ST Hub v2).
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- Rod B on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: For me, I just plugged it in, brought up the ST app and it showed up in a minute or so. It wasn't particularly close to the hub either (ST Hub v2).
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- Rod B on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
Hold the button and then just add from the SmartThings app like any other device.
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- Jeremy C on Dec 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
I had to push the button to get ST to see it. After that it was straight forward
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- Jack C on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
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Does it have a energy meter as well? Looks similar to Zooz switch
A shopper
on Dec 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yup. Shows instantaneous as well as cumulative energy usage. The color ring just shows the instantaneous usage whereas both are shown in the SmartThings app. Haven't tried it with Wink.
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- Rod B on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yup. Shows instantaneous as well as cumulative energy usage. The color ring just shows the instantaneous usage whereas both are shown in the SmartThings app. Haven't tried it with Wink.
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- Rod B on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
Yes it has a energy meter and also switching the USB port as well as being a relay.
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- Matt C on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
Yes it's does. Its uses Zwave plus which monitor's usage by Kwh
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- Ramon De L on Dec 8, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
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How do I get this to work with Google assistant?
A shopper
on Dec 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have Alexa, not Google, but I assume that the process is the same. With Alexa, you need a hub to connect the Monoprice Z-Wave products to. I have my Monoprice Z-Wave gear (Including this plug) connected to my Samsung Smartthings hub (They were cheap but I believe the price has been increasing) then my Alexa connects to the hub and tells the hub to power on the switch. The downside is a slight delay when items have to go through a hub as opposed to a direct connection with Alexa/Google. The advantage of using a hub, at least with Alexa, is that you can set up Routines and Scenes, Google may be different. Good Luck!
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- roberta m on Dec 17, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have Alexa, not Google, but I assume that the process is the same. With Alexa, you need a hub to connect the Monoprice Z-Wave products to. I have my Monoprice Z-Wave gear (Including this plug) connected to my Samsung Smartthings hub (They were cheap but I believe the price has been increasing) then my Alexa connects to the hub and tells the hub to power on the switch. The downside is a slight delay when items have to go through a hub as opposed to a direct connection with Alexa/Google. The advantage of using a hub, at least with Alexa, is that you can set up Routines and Scenes, Google may be different. Good Luck!
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- roberta m on Dec 17, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
You need to have a "hub" that works with both the Google Assistant and Z-Wave devices. I use this with a SmarThings hub and it works well. I use two of these plugs and have them paired as a "virtual switch" and can say "OK, Google, turn on Christmas" and my Christmas lights come on.
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- William A on Dec 18, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
You need a hub like SmartThings, which will integrate with Google Assistant.
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- Tharsan B on Dec 17, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2017
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Does this work with the Wink hub?
Chuck
on Feb 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It is paired and working with my Wink Hub. It appears as a "Generic Z-Wave Binary Switch"
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- Jose I on Nov 20, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It is paired and working with my Wink Hub. It appears as a "Generic Z-Wave Binary Switch"
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- Jose I on Nov 20, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
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Would it work with 220v?
A shopper
on Nov 8, 2018
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BEST ANSWER: I had only tested it on a 110v outlet and worked well with my Smart Things hub.
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- Jaime Z on Nov 8, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I had only tested it on a 110v outlet and worked well with my Smart Things hub.
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- Jaime Z on Nov 8, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 19, 2018
No. It is 120V only according to the ratings on the back of the device.
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- Howard F on Nov 8, 2018
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Wondering what the difference is between this product and #27481? I'm new to the Smart Home world, thanks
Jivan S
on Mar 9, 2018
Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug and Repeater with 2 USB Ports (Works with Alexa & Google Home with Hub)
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BEST ANSWER: Don't forget one of the most important differences: This squarish one keeps the USB ports ON. The rounded one changes the USB port power status as well as the socket.
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- Michael M on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Don't forget one of the most important differences: This squarish one keeps the USB ports ON. The rounded one changes the USB port power status as well as the socket.
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- Michael M on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2017
Item 27481 has an LED Indicator.
LED Indicator: An RGB LED indicates on/off status, Z-Wave network range, and power load.
LED Indicator: An RGB LED indicates on/off status, Z-Wave network range, and power load.
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- Bradley L on Mar 9, 2018
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Does this work with ring home sercuity hub? As well as other products from monoprice?
A shopper
on Jan 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I don’t think it will work from what I’ve read about the Ring hub. Seems like it is for security only and devices have to be certified by Ring to trigger any alarms. Give it some time, someone will hack it and make other devices to work. Good luck.
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- James A on Jan 12, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I don’t think it will work from what I’ve read about the Ring hub. Seems like it is for security only and devices have to be certified by Ring to trigger any alarms. Give it some time, someone will hack it and make other devices to work. Good luck.
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- James A on Jan 12, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2018
It works with any Z-Wave enabled hub. I'm currently using it with a SmartThings hub and it's able to interact with Monoprice sensors
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- Anthony M on Jan 11, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
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Is this safe to use with a washing machine?
Neil N
on Aug 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I use it for a sump pump. I don't think a washing machine uses more power than that.
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- Andrea C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I use it for a sump pump. I don't think a washing machine uses more power than that.
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- Andrea C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
Yes, it's rated for the full 15 amps of a standard receptacle.
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- Nick C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2018
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Not in list on my SmartThings hub....how to include/exclude?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I had no issues. Try doing some of the steps in the manual (triple clicking the button on the switch). You should download the manual and try the info on inclusion. you might want to go thru the exclude process just in case. the pdf manual is located here - https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/27481_Manual_170720.pdf Hope some of this helps.
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- Ronald D on Dec 21, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I had no issues. Try doing some of the steps in the manual (triple clicking the button on the switch). You should download the manual and try the info on inclusion. you might want to go thru the exclude process just in case. the pdf manual is located here - https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/27481_Manual_170720.pdf Hope some of this helps.
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- Ronald D on Dec 21, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 21, 2018
Vera secure controller is very straight forward just follow on screen and it will pair. To unpair just delete and it will ask you unpair or delete or cancel. If you unpair just follow the screen because it will ask you to press the button from the unit.
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- Jun V. D on Dec 21, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 24, 2018
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What are the preferred settings to use with the vera edge ?
A shopper
on Jan 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It depends on what app your using to control the device. I have Samsung Smarthings Hub, setup was easy.
For the usage you'll need to know what you pay per kilowatt. I've just have mine setup as a switch currently.
Hope this helps a little.
For the usage you'll need to know what you pay per kilowatt. I've just have mine setup as a switch currently.
Hope this helps a little.
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- Rodney R on Jan 19, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It depends on what app your using to control the device. I have Samsung Smarthings Hub, setup was easy.
For the usage you'll need to know what you pay per kilowatt. I've just have mine setup as a switch currently.
Hope this helps a little.
For the usage you'll need to know what you pay per kilowatt. I've just have mine setup as a switch currently.
Hope this helps a little.
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- Rodney R on Jan 19, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
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When I plug mine in, the led only shows white. Does nothing else. Is this normal?
Jonathan S
on Feb 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, it should change colors based on power use, or a purple color when it's off. It might have an advanced feature bit doing this, but I did not find it in the documentation
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- Emilio P on May 22, 2018
- Purchased on May 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, it should change colors based on power use, or a purple color when it's off. It might have an advanced feature bit doing this, but I did not find it in the documentation
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- Emilio P on May 22, 2018
- Purchased on May 16, 2018
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DOES THE Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug and Repeater WORK PROPERLY AND EXTEND WITH A NEXIA NETWORK?
A shopper
on Jul 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have a couple of these and they work well in my zwave system using a Smartthings controller. As Nexia uses zwave I see no reason they would not work.
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- Howard F on Jul 8, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have a couple of these and they work well in my zwave system using a Smartthings controller. As Nexia uses zwave I see no reason they would not work.
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- Howard F on Jul 8, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2017
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Can this work with ADT Pulse?
A shopper
on Jul 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We have not tested it with that hub directly but since ADT Pulse is Z-Wave tech they probably would work.
We have not tested it with that hub directly but since ADT Pulse is Z-Wave tech they probably would work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We have not tested it with that hub directly but since ADT Pulse is Z-Wave tech they probably would work.
We have not tested it with that hub directly but since ADT Pulse is Z-Wave tech they probably would work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 26, 2019
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Does the 27481 support beaming/security (i.e. repeater for locks)?
Mark P
on Sep 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support beaming.
This would not support beaming.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support beaming.
This would not support beaming.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 1, 2019
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does this z wave plus work with the kwikset smartcode 916?
New User U
on Nov 26, 2018
Anyone have issues pairing this with a Smartthings hub v2 with most recent iOS app update? I just purchased this and can't get it to pair so any suggestions on which Smartthings device category and steps to pair would be really helpful. I already tried the ones in the instructions and reached out to Monoprice for troubleshooting without any luck so far.
Neil K
on Jun 3, 2019
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Not a repeater
Falsely advertised as a repeater when it isn’t one. Stay away from this product if you are expecting it to be repeater.
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Nice Z-Wave plug repeater.
Plugged in and included in Z-Wave network real easy. Really like the energy monitoring that is included.
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I'll buy it again
Works well, not snappy to react but not too bad either, is usable, and useful/
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Works great
Easy to install. I use Indigo home automation software and have added it to one of my control pages. Love it.
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Works well no issues
Have it being used outside in a covered patio and no issues in freezing cold weather or hot summer weather.
Pairing was difficult but rock solid once paired.
Pairing was difficult but rock solid once paired.
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Works great
This works great, and it helps as a repeater.
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Works great with Smartthings.
Works great as advertised. easy to hookup to the Smartthings. working smoothly so far. does everything I need with smarthings
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Works with Home Assistant
Works great. Instantaneous response and status when used with Home Assistant (Hass.io).
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Installation was reasonably easy after reading the manual of small print. After linking the first unit everything went quickly with subsequent units. Would buy again if I need more. Linking to Wink just choose generic binary switch.
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works fine with my wink 2 hub
I found this in a box from an old order.... set up a cheap motion detector and used it to control the Xmas tree!
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