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Does the Keypad act as a Z-wave repeater / range extender
I am trying to understand the features built into the keypads better. Do they function as a range extender / z-wave repeater themselves? If not, what broadcasts z-wave signals in the ring family for your network of devices. I understand the base station would do this and the range extender, anything else?
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17-01-2020 02:06:50
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- T
That is a good question. I was thinking about buying one for this very reason. Z-Wave protocol is any device that is wired acts as a repeater. Only battery devices do not. It should be a repeater ...
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08-06-2020 07:45:28
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- L
So, what I am getting out of this is that any device that is "plugged in" to AC power would act as a repeater? Is that correct? So, if the Keypad is plugged in, would that be a repeater? Or is the plug simply for recharging?
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21-01-2021 04:58:11
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- C
Hi neighbors! The Keypad does not function as a range extender for your Ring Alarm sensors. Only the [Range Extender](https://ring.com/collections/accessories/products/alarm-range-extender-v2) will extend the Z-Wave network for your Ring Alarm sensors. You can also read more about Z-Wave networks [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001263166-Understanding-Z-Wave-and-Mesh-Networks). I hope that helps clear things up! :)
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22-01-2021 09:52:19
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CrazyCat
Keypad is just a keypad. Only the base station and dedicated alarm extenders do this.
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17-01-2020 06:17:04
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