The option from device association is necessary for the characteristic of Zwave network of that any problem at the gateway, for example be without wi-fi, devices still working? Without a association devices will not work in cases like that? What is the difference at the network if we do not set the association between devices?
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I would like to add that IMHO it makes to own one or more key fobs or mains powered devices used as remote {double click -> scene activation) to trigger scenes on your HC. They work without wifi as you have said.
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I explained elsewhere why I discourage the use of direct associations... because there are several possible issues. Used scenes instead
Basically, on paper everything sounds good, but when you start to use them, y