Product description
ZWave repeater
You use Z-Wave to manage your smart home. You use Range Extender 7 to keep Z-Wave reliable. Aeotec Range Extender 7 works seamlessly to amplify and repeat weak Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus signals. Simply plug it into a power socket, connect it to your Z-Wave network, and it automatically starts improving any poor Z-Wave signals that are in range. Built upon Aeotec proprietary Gen7 hardware and firmware stack, it has a wireless range that’s up to 250% greater than Range Extender 6 and non Gen7 technology. Designed with 700 series and Z-Wave Plus V2, Range Extender 7 also repeats S2 security signals. Range Extender 7 is compatible with all certified Z-Wave gateways including Aeotec AutoPilo, ISY994i, Homeseer HS3, Homey, Vera UI7, SmartThings, Hubitat, Domoticz, Jeedom, Open-zwave, Zipato..
How it works
Boosts wireless signals.
Wireless technology isn’t always perfect, that’s why Aeotec makes Range Extender 7 – a simple, almost plug and play device that works to perfect your home automation system. It receives Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus signals, amplifies them, and then rebroadcasts them to your Z-Wave automation network, boosting their range and reliability.
Z-Wave Maximized, up to 250% Further Wireless Range.
50% Faster Z-Wave communication. There is no buffering and lagging for stronger wireless performance and coverage. Eliminate Z-Wave Dead Zones. Anywhere in your home, you can enjoy z-wave freely, achieving seamless automation.
Suitable for Z-Wave Security System
Range Extender 7 is built upon the most advanced wireless automation technology available. It couples Aeotec unique Gen7 technology stack, with Z-Wave Plus V2 and 700 series. That allows it a massive range of improvements including S2 security and SmartStart installation.
Plug and Play.
Plug the range extender near the area you’re experiencing a weak Z-Wave signal. Simply press a button on the range extender and your router. Then the installation is completed and you can enjoy your strong Z-Wave signal. Whether they’re DIY or professionally done, Aeotec Z-Wave products have been designed to be easy to install and be even easier to use.
Perfect compatibility.
Range Extender 7 is compatible with most of your home’s Z-Wave devices. Offering universal compatibility, it’s able to repeat and amplify Z-Wave signals from all generations of Z-Wave including 300 series, 500 series, 500 series, and Gen5.
ZWave hub required
Range Extender 7 uses Z-Wave Plus to communicate wirelessly. That means you’ll need a Z-Wave hub to use it.
Visit aeotec.com/z-wave-gateways/compatibility.html to find out which hubs, gateways, and software Range Extender 7 is compatible with.
Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars 100
4.3 out of 5 stars 325
4.4 out of 5 stars 202
3.8 out of 5 stars 133
4.1 out of 5 stars 163
3.5 out of 5 stars 11
S2 Security
✓
NO NO
✓
NO NO
SmartStart
✓
NO NO
✓
NO NO
Gen7
✓
No No
✓
No No, Gen5
700 Series
✓
No, 500 Series No, 500 Series No, 500 Series No, 500 Series No, 500 Series
Z-Wave Plus
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Battery Life
Not battery powered Not battery powered Not battery powered 3 year+ 2 year Not battery powered
Compatible with
SmartThings, Wink Hub 2, Open Z-Wave, Domoticz, Homeseer HS3, Domoticz and more Control4, Fibaro, SmartThings, Vera, and more SmartThings, Vera, Webee, Wink-hub, Zipabox, Universal Devices ISY994Zw, openHAB, Open Z-Wave, Oomi, Jeedom, Indigo 7, InControl, HomeSeer, Home Assistant, eedomus, Abode and more Samsung SmartThings, Vera, Zipabox, HomeSeer, Ring, Open Z-Wave, Nexia, Domoticz and more Fibaro, HomeSeer, Indigo 7, openHAB, SmartThings, Vera and more. Samsung SmartThings, Vera, Zipabox, Qolsys IQ Panel, Fibaro, Open Z-Wave, Jeedom, Home Assistant, Animus Heart/Animus Home and more
WIRELESS ZWAVE REPEATER- Amplifies and repeats weak signals boosting the range and reliability of weak Z-Wave / Z-wave Plus devices. 250% further wireless range
50% FASTER Z-WAVE COMMUNICATION- Built upon Aeotec’s unique Gen7 hardware and firmware stack, stable performance, achieving seamless automation
SECURITY 2 SYSTEM COMPATIBLE- This particularly means it can amplify and repeat signals from security focussed devices, including door locks and smoke sensors
SMARTSTART QR CODE- Simplest possible device installation. Compatible with Zwave hub including Control4, Fibaro, SmartThings, Vera and more.
Easy as plug and play. Start your smart home here. Z-Wave Plus certified. Certification number: ZC12-19080007
Dad, the engineer –
Great for improving the speed and reliability of your Z-Wave mesh (see details). Highly Recommended
At the time that I automated my last home with Z-Wave, my two largest problems were the limited range of 1st-generation Z-Wave devices, and the relatively shallow utility boxes in my walls. My house was physically large (and spread out), so I put over 100 devices in the home in order to have a reliable mesh network. When I moved into my current home, my challenges were very different. This house was originally constructed in the 1960s, and it consists of 3 floors and two add-ons. The core of the house is not wired with neutrals at the light switches (ugh). As such, I have not been as inclined to put as many switches in, as I’ve needed to use units that don’t require neutral (or add in resistor packs). The answer to build a reliable network was to add Aeotec Range Extender 7s.I’m no stranger to Aeotec, having bought sensors, plugs, and various other peripherals from them over the years. When I wanted to get repeaters for this house, I naturally thought of Aeotec Range Extender 7s. The units are a little different from my older repeaters as the inclusion button is on the bottom. The light is a ring around the button. Inclusion was quick and painless with my Homeseer HS4Pro installation. a few full optimizations later, and the garage door opener and smart deadbolt started reporting immediately and reliably. Mission accomplished.The only gripe I really have is the presence of the screw hole “loop”. I get the idea: it’s meant to allow you to semi-permanently attach your repeater, keeping anyone from inadvertently unplugging it. In practice, though, it can act as an obstruction, making an outlet harder to use. Lest you think you’ll just put the repeater on the top outlet, you’ll find out quickly that it covers part of the lower outlet. You can tear off the loop with some pliers, but it would be nicer if there was some non-destructive alternative.Final thoughts? There’s no ARGB, as in previous iterations of the product. That’s fine with me, as I never used it, anyway. I guess the main question would be why you would use a repeater, as opposed to spending basically the same money (or less), to get a lamp control module. My answer to that is simplicity and aesthetics. This iteration of the Aeotec Range Extender may be a little more stripped-down, but it’s more attractive (though that’s subjective), and it’s more useful. The new utility comes in the form of the down-firing light ring… it basically functions as a low-intensity night light. Don’t want that? Turn it off with a single click – no need to mess with sending Z-Wave parameters.Though I wish the 2-pack had been available at the time I needed these, at $34 each it wasn’t that bad to get the repeaters that I needed. If you need a stronger/better/faster Z-Wave network (especially when it comes to battery-powered sensors/devices), these will work well for you. For those of you that may be wondering, my setup includes 300, 500, and 700 series Z-Wave devices, and this seems to work well with all of them. It properly registers all of its neighbors and routes, regardless of protocol generation, and it passes “secure” S2 messages without issue. Highly Recommended
John from Omaha –
Installed fine using the RING app…
This installed using the RING app in about 30 seconds.It’s mounted outside under my pool deck in Nebraska, so it’ll get cold.Working good now, stay tuned!
Benito L. –
Easy setup
I purchased the device to handle communication between alarm panel and door lock as the distance was causing issues. Alarm panel immediately recognized the repeater and communication with the door lock was restored. Response time is very quick between devices. Setup was a breeze.
gergus –
Helps keep my devices connected
I have a set of outdoor lights connected to an outlet housed in a waterproof box. Before buying this extender I would say about 50 percent of the time it wouldnt respond to commands. With the extender it’s become MUCH more reliable. That said I do find that some of my other devices don’t appear to be using it and still have connection issues. Also it has a light that can be annoying in the dark, but double pressing the action button will disable it
Rock –
Nightmare garbage
I spent over 30 minutes trying to get it installed. And ran around the house, up and down the stairs, like a chicken. It needs to be apparently installed in the location that is having range issues. But most devices also need to be installed next to the Smartthings controller. These concepts are mutually exclusive. I believe I have it installed now, and it shows up on my Smartthings APP. It also shows up online. HOWEVER… there is no way to know for sure if this device is actually helpful to my network/household. No apparent log of its successes. The documentation is also bad… it has a little light that appears to remain on… what is the purpose of this light, how do I turn it off if I do not want it? I think this is a piece of garbage. The waste on the purchase is one thing. But it is also taking up a slot on my outlet.
Shawn –
Extended Qolsys IQ Panel Z-wave range
The product functions precisely as advertised, significantly enhancing Z-Wave coverage when connected to the Brinks Qolsys IQ 2 panel, particularly in areas previously out of range. The installation instructions provided were straightforward, with additional panel pairing guidance readily available online.It is crucial to note that this device does not come with support from alarm service providers; therefore, users must be prepared to handle installation, troubleshooting, and application independently. This product is not recommended for beginners or those lacking technical confidence. However, for technically adept individuals or “adventurous nerds,” this represents a valuable investment. It not only extends the reach of your home automation system but also empowers users to expand their system’s capabilities beyond standard offerings.
Hardware Traveler –
Aeotech Range Extender 7 – fixed connectivity problem to the Ring Alarm base for a deadzone.
This is somewhat pricey compared to the standard Ring Alarm range extender. But I thought I would try it anyway as the other reviews were pretty positive, and it appears to be compatible with the Ring Alarm system.The extender was going in an area where the Ring sensors only worked intermittently with the base station, and usually showed as waiting connection or other unhappy status message.I scanned and added this extender to the Ring setup, plugged it in, and the flaky sensor was immediately online and working as expected. The connectivity and range seems solid. Worth the extra cost to get the reliability.
Norman G. Bergeron –
Compatible with Hubitat app and Wink app.
Drew –
Great quality and work well
Mike B –
Easy to include in Z-Wave network, resolved a connectivity issue with Z-Wave devices that were intermittent
Clay Smith –
The device pairs easily with a Smartthings Hub. I’ve purchased 2 devices. One will often go off-line requiring a deletion and a re-pairing to the hub. My last device seems to be working better and certainly did help with signal strength to my more distance z-wave devices.
Pierre-Luc –
I boosted by alot my zwave with this extender,I have hubitat C7 and zwave rabgw was too low for my new garage.Its fixed the problem flawless.If you buy it and install it, lets some time to your zwave to make the new route, it’s probably wont be instant “plug and play”.