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Appendix C: Wireless Range
This device complies with the Z-Wave® standard of open-air, line of sight transmission distances of 100 feet. Actual
performance in a home depends on the number of walls between the controller and the destination device, the type of
construction and the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control network.
Please Note: Z-Wave home control networks are designed to work properly alongside wireless security sensors, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth and other wireless devices. Some 900 MHz wireless devices such as baby cams, wireless video devices and
older cordless phones may cause interference and limit Z-Wave functionality.
Things to consider regarding RF range:
• Each wall or obstacle (such as refrigerator, big screen TV, etc.) between the remote and the destination device will
reduce the maximum range of 100 feet by approximately 25-30%.
• Brick, tile or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than walls made of wooden studs and drywall.
• Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes will suffer a significant loss of range (approximately
20%) since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF signal.
WARNING: NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT! Z-Wave enabled
devices should never be used to supply power to, or control the On/Off status or medical and /or life
support equipment.
Controlling Devices:
The features and functions that can be controlled vary by manufacturer and you will need to review the user manual
that was provided to determine capabilities of each device.
IMPORTANT: Resideo is not responsible for property damages due to improper setting of the thermostat modes.
Effects of Home Construction on Wireless Range between Z-Wave Enabled Devices
Note: The distances shown in the table below are typical examples. Actual performance in your home will vary.
From the Remote (or repeating Z-Wave module) to the destination device:
Number of Walls
or Obstacles
0**
1
2
3
* For plug-in modules or in-wall devices installed in plastic junction boxes.
**Line of sight / no obstructions.
CO annunciation has not been investigated for agency compliant applications and may not be
used for those installations.
Wood Frame with Drywall
Plastic J-Boxes*
Metal J-Boxes
100 ft.
70 ft.
49 ft.
34 ft.
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Type of Construction
Brick, Tile or Concrete
Plastic J-Boxes*
80 ft.
100 ft.
56 ft.
60 ft.
39 ft.
36 ft.
27 ft.
21 ft.
52
Metal J-Boxes
80 ft.
48 ft.
29 ft.
17 ft.
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