3 motion sensors, (basement, ground level, and 2nd level).
1 flood/freeze sensor in the basement.
3 First Alert Z-wave smoke/CO detectors, (basement, 2nd level, and 3rd level).
1 Keypad
1 Base Station
1 Range Extender
I would locate the base station on the 2nd level aproximately in the center of the structure. This would be the closest point to one entry sensor, one motion sensor, two smoke detectors. All of these devices would be within 10-20 feet of the base station
The range extender would be on the ground level, closest point to the other devices; (3 entry door sensors, 2 motions sensors, 2 smoke/CO detectors, 1 Flood/Freeze detector, all within 10-20 feet of the range extender. My concern is 2 of these devices will be located in the basement so the signal path is between floors, with metal heat ducts.
When I look at the devices on the product pages it says 250 foot range - line of sight.
Maybe this is a dumb question but what is meant by âLine of sightâ?
Does that mean each device has to have an unobstructed âline of sightâ path to the base station or a range extender? No walls or floors obstructing line of sight?
Range extenders can be a tricky thing! For example, I live in a 1947 home mostly comprised of wetplaster and brick so, getting a signal to my devices was a trial-and-error thing! I currently have (1) range extender and a Chime Pro for my cameras and this is working for me. The situation will vary per home construction. My garage is attached and that is where my range extender lives but as I said this will vary per home. Only took me me a few days of playing around moving the extender to get everything to work. I was one of those of those ânot so cut and dried setupsâ but that is not Ringâs fault itâs my home construction! If you are patient enough you will prevail as I did. Itâs not like I spent hours doing this! I repositioned the extender and waited and then check the results several hours later or the next day. Itâs not that hard if you are patient and do not get annoyedâŚ
Hi @JamVal. Yes, line of sight refers to an open-air path from point a to point b. The more obstructions, the more this distance is reduced. As @Zatt001, it is possible to get your devices to connect with the Range Extender. This is a bit of trial and error with placement and testing functionality. With what you described, I donât think youâll have too much trouble. Iâve seen much success in homes similar to what youâve described. Best of luck!