ZwaveJS2MQTT issues

I’m starting to setup a new instance of home assistant and I’m now using ZwaveJS2MQTT with a Zooz ZST10-700 controller. As of now, I have only moved over 2 devices and both devices have connection issues. 1 more than the other. The device just goes into a dead state. I have tried deleting, re-adding the devices, re-interviewed numerous times etc but they still go dead occasionally.

The zooz stick is on the latest firmware.

Also, I put the stick on a usb extension cable as far away from the usb3.0 ports as possible but it hasn’t made a difference.

The 2 devices I have connected (both without security) are GE Dimmers, 1 is model 4620, this supports security but I can’t seem to get security enabled when adding it. I’ve setup all the security keys but zwavejs keeps adding the device without security.

The other device is older, it’s a GE 12724.

I have way more issues with the new GE device, 4620 than the older device.

What are some other things I can check to troubleshoot the connection issues?

What specifically does ‘latest’ (version) mean.

How far is the switch from your stick?

Version 7.17.2

The 2 switches are about 10 feet apart from the Zwave stick but different floors. Almost directly below eachother.