Does HA Core still support the Aeotec Range Extender 7 (ZW189)

[czunit (Chris Z)]

So I’ve been using my HA Core system here fairly successfully with a Sonoff 3.0 Dongle Plus but I need more range to get to the bottom level. Picked up a Aeotec ZW189 from Amazon, plugged it in, pressed button, “Add Device” and…

Nothing. Did not add, see, or anything.

As a cross-check I brought up a fresh copy of 2024.4 on another Pi Blade, reset the radio completely, went to “Add device”, pressed the button, and gave it a try. Still no dice, but here are the messages.

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homeassistant@grumpy:~ $ 2024-04-28 21:19:28.191 INFO (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.zigbee.application] Permitting joins for 254 seconds
2024-04-28 21:19:28.195 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.zigbee.application] Sending packet ZigbeePacket(timestamp=datetime.datetime(2024, 4, 29, 1, 19, 28, 195526, tzinfo=datetime.timezone.utc), src=AddrModeAddress(addr_mode=<AddrMode.NWK: 2>, address=0x0000), src_ep=0, dst=AddrModeAddress(addr_mode=<AddrMode.Broadcast: 15>, address=<BroadcastAddress.ALL_ROUTERS_AND_COORDINATOR: 65532>), dst_ep=0, source_route=None, extended_timeout=False, tsn=2, profile_id=0, cluster_id=<ZDOCmd.Mgmt_Permit_Joining_req: 0x0036>, data=Serialized[b'\x02\xfe\x00'], tx_options=<TransmitOptions.NONE: 0>, radius=0, non_member_radius=0, lqi=None, rssi=None)
2024-04-28 21:19:28.201 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: ZDO.MgmtPermitJoinReq.Req(AddrMode=<AddrMode.Broadcast: 15>, Dst=0xFFFC, Duration=254, TCSignificance=0)
2024-04-28 21:19:28.226 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: ZDO.MgmtPermitJoinReq.Rsp(Status=<Status.SUCCESS: 0>)
2024-04-28 21:19:28.230 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: ZDO.MgmtPermitJoinRsp.Callback(Src=0x0000, Status=<Status.SUCCESS: 0>)
2024-04-28 21:19:28.233 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: ZDO.MsgCbIncoming.Callback(Src=0x0000, IsBroadcast=<Bool.false: 0>, ClusterId=32822, SecurityUse=0, TSN=3, MacDst=0x0000, Data=b'\x00')
2024-04-28 21:19:28.238 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: AF.DataRequestExt.Req(DstAddrModeAddress=AddrModeAddress(mode=<AddrMode.Broadcast: 15>, address=0xFFFC), DstEndpoint=0, DstPanId=0x0000, SrcEndpoint=0, ClusterId=54, TSN=2, Options=<TransmitOptions.SUPPRESS_ROUTE_DISC_NETWORK: 32>, Radius=0, Data=b'\x02\xFE\x00')
2024-04-28 21:19:28.242 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Received a packet: ZigbeePacket(timestamp=datetime.datetime(2024, 4, 29, 1, 19, 28, 242448, tzinfo=datetime.timezone.utc), src=AddrModeAddress(addr_mode=<AddrMode.NWK: 2>, address=0x0000), src_ep=0, dst=AddrModeAddress(addr_mode=<AddrMode.NWK: 2>, address=0x0000), dst_ep=0, source_route=None, extended_timeout=False, tsn=3, profile_id=0, cluster_id=32822, data=Serialized[b'\x03\x00'], tx_options=<TransmitOptions.NONE: 0>, radius=0, non_member_radius=0, lqi=None, rssi=None)
2024-04-28 21:19:28.245 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.zdo] [0x0000:zdo] ZDO request ZDOCmd.Mgmt_Permit_Joining_rsp: [<Status.SUCCESS: 0>]
2024-04-28 21:19:28.245 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.zdo] [0x0000:zdo] No handler for ZDO request:ZDOCmd.Mgmt_Permit_Joining_rsp([<Status.SUCCESS: 0>])
2024-04-28 21:19:28.261 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: AF.DataRequestExt.Rsp(Status=<Status.SUCCESS: 0>)
2024-04-28 21:19:30.765 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:19:30.767 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:19:30.776 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)

Then I press the button and no diag messages.

2024-04-28 21:20:00.781 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:20:00.783 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:20:00.790 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:20:30.792 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:20:30.793 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:20:30.799 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:21:00.801 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:21:00.803 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:21:00.809 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:21:30.812 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:21:30.813 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:21:30.819 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:22:00.821 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:22:00.822 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:22:00.828 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:22:30.830 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:22:30.831 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:22:30.838 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)
2024-04-28 21:23:00.840 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy.application] Feeding watchdog
2024-04-28 21:23:00.841 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Sending request: SYS.Ping.Req()
2024-04-28 21:23:00.847 DEBUG (MainThread) [zigpy_znp.api] Received command: SYS.Ping.Rsp(Capabilities=<MTCapabilities.SYS|AF|ZDO|UTIL|GP|APP_CNF: 1625>)

Thoughts? Dud device, dropped support, or something else. It’s doing the slow white light flash, when I push the button it does the fast blink for 30 seconds. Already tried a reset, and tried going from channel 26 to 16.

Thanks!

[tom_l]

@czunit

Sonoff 3.0 Dongle Plus

That is a zigbee coordinator.

@czunit

Aeotec ZW189

That is a z-wave extender.

See the problem?

[Rodrick]

@czunit

dropped support

I have 4 Machines with HA core using the Aoetec Range extender 7 ZW189. all without any problems, all using Zooz 700 series USB adapters. So I know it works.

On my old smartthings hub it was difficult to setup the ZW189, from experience with that I was able to set it up with HA. You have to make sure the light is blinking rapidly for it to be ready to pair. I think you hit the button 3 times to get it ready. Not sure, but Aoetec support should be able to help you put it in S2 pairing mode. It has to be in S2 to work properly.

[Rodrick]

And that too!! LOL!

[czunit (Chris Z)]

Oh boy…

Yeah, that would be a problem. I am learning more and more every day. So is there a Zigbee range extender that works or is time to add Z-Wave to my super Home system?

I won’t return it to Amazon as it’s not their fault However does the Ikea Tradfri outlets and bulbs support Zigbee properly as a repeater?

[tom_l]

Nearly all mains powered zigbee devices are repeaters that will extend your range. e.g. a zigbee smart plug or USB powered human presence detector.

Bulbs are an exception. Some are repeaters some aren’t. Probably because you can cut power to them with a switch.

[LiQuid_cOOled]

You can run a z-wave network parallel to ZigBee network. ZigBee is a mesh system and as Tom mentioned devices are either repeaters or end devices. For example Hue bulbs are repeaters, but their battery operated sensors are not.

TRÅDFRI Wireless control outlet do they act as a repeater

Hi I looking to by a few repeaters for my network do the plug sockets act as one or do i need to buy the repeater Thanks

[czunit (Chris Z)]

That makes sense, and is one of the reasons I love HomeAssistant so much: Instead of being locked into one technology I can use darn near all of them at once. Without someone looking over my shoulder and marketing my data.

That makes sense for the mesh: Right now I’m using Sonoff temp sensors to watch the temps on each level of the house and some TS0201 sensors for outside temp sending. HA can then use that data to switch around my various LG Mini split units to keep the house properly warm or cool automagically.

My outlets are older IHome outlets on the traditional Wireless network, they work fine with HA but are not repeaters.

At some point I know LG will drop their web site support for the Mini-Splits, at which point I guess I’ll have to either hack them or mellon ball their controllers with a Rpi. Will burn that bridge when I come to it.

Thanks again!