Zwave JS Network Key questions and issues

[RickKramer (Rick Kramer - Jansen)]

Also try using the Include button from within HA and not the Z-Wave JS Control Panel, it seems to work better for some reason. In the newest Z-Wave JS version (5.5.3) there will be an option to force S0 security inclusion, that might improve some stuff.

Depending on the lock manufacturer and type you will probably find some recent topics regarding some similar issues.

Issues with Schlage Connect and Z-Wave integration

How closenis your zstick from the lock when you include? I own three of these and rejoins are a MASDIVE pain in the butt because i have to literally get extension cords and move my zstick to within INCHES of the lock (in reality i enlist my wife to hold the stick against the back cover of the lock body) while including… Had to do it when Inwas in SmartThings and had to do it again ehen I moved to HA. Onve I get them all included I run a repair on the device to solidify the routes. Its just a q…

Device randomly loses security / network key and no longer able to add securely

Woot this is solved! I don’t pretend to know why with the behind the scenes under the covers hocus pocus magic happening with programming here. It’s pretty clear that adding this via the ZWave JS to MQTT control panel wasn’t working for me. I tried one last ditch effort before moving next to the HA RPi I’m using inside. I did exclusion again via the control panel, gave it a couple minutes and used the add node from the Z-Wave JS integration panel. Just clicked configure, add node, use secure inc…