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Zigbee Logs

2019-06-22T22:08:01Z

Dhrowe:

The Zigbee logs show you information about the health of your Zigbee network[[File:Zigbee Logs 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/File:Zigbee_Logs_2.0.png]]

*'''lastHopLqi or Link Quality Index''' (A) - is an unsigned 8-bit integer ranging from 0 to 255, with the maximum value representing the best possible link quality for delivery of the current packet across the last hop of the incoming route. LQI data is also used by the Zigbee stack to determine connectivity between neighboring nodes, and to select parent devices when joining the network as a ZigBee end device. An LQI ''below'' 200 represent links with high error rates, while and LQI of 200 represents approximately an 80% reliability of receiving the data packet intact.

*'''RSSI or Receiver Signal Strength''' (B) - is a signed 8-bit integer ranging from approximately -100 to 127, with each value representing the energy level in dBm or decibel-milliwatts at the radio receiver. Indication is the signal strength. Closer to 0 the better as that means less power was used to transmit and is an indication of stronger signal strength. This may be helpful to locate a Zigbee Endpoint device that is dropping off due to interference or weak signal. Since RSSI information does not pertain to any specific link with another device, the measured signal energy at a given frequency can come from any transmitter or device causing interference on that frequency, whether it is another nearby node on the same network, a device from a different PAN (Personal Area Network) on the same channel, or a non-ZigBee, non-802.15.4 source of interference such as a WiFi transmitter or microwave. However, it is important to remember that RSSI information is only between the Endpoint device and the first hop from that device (nearest router / repeater), so this may not necessarily be the hub.

'''Important note -''' This troubleshooting and diagnostic data may take up to 20 minutes or longer for devices to check-in, so do not expect to see information reported in the log instantly.

====Zigbee Troubleshooting====
As you build your mesh another trick is to hit your hub directly with the URL http://IPaddr/hub/zigbee/getChildAndRouteInfo.

How to add/change a mode

2019-06-22T22:00:18Z

Dhrowe:

Modes are an essential part of the true home automation experience. With modes, you can set your devices to behave differently during each mode. For example you probably don't want your bathroom lights coming on at full blast in the middle of the night like you might at other modes.

In order to start using modes in your automations, you need to first create them in the Location section. Your Hubitat Elevation™ comes with four default modes, but you can change them in the Location section as well.

#From the Hubitat Web Interface home page, select Location and Modes
#Select the Modes tab at the top
#At the bottom you will see all of the current available modes. If you would like to change the name of any of these modes, simply edit the name and click ''update'' below it.
#To add a new mode, enter the name of the mode in the ''Add New Mode'' box on the top-right and click ''create.''

It's important to note that modes do nothing on their own. There are no built-in mode "settings"; modes will not change on their own. To set your modes, use [https://docs.hubitat.com/Mode_Manager Mode Manager] (or [[Rule Machine]]<sup>®</sup>). There you can set modes to automatically change based on time of day, day of the week, presence and more. You can also program modes to change at the press of a button.

Once your modes are set you can use modes to change the behavior of your device(s), creating rules that have device(s) doing one thing in Day mode and a completely different thing (or nothing at all) during Away mode.

Zigbee Details

2019-06-22T02:27:51Z

Dhrowe:

Managing your Zigbee devices properly is very important to building a solid Zigbee mesh network. This starts with choosing the right Zigbee channel for the devices you own. Your hub will automatically select a Zigbee channel for operation during initial setup.[[File:Zigbee Details Page 2.0.png|none|thumb|600x600px|link=https://docs.hubitat.com/File:Zigbee_Details_Page_2.0.png]]'''Zigbee Information'''

*'''Zigbee Status''' (A) - Use the drop-down menu to enable or disable the Zigbee radio. When you have selected the status you want, click ''update''.
*'''Zigbee Channel''' (B) - Although your hub will automatically select a Zigbee channel for operation during initial setup. you may find in some cases that it will be necessary to manually change the Zigbee channel, as not all devices will operate properly on the higher channels. Consult you device manufacturer instructions for details on the channel ideally suited for your device. You may find that even when all of the devices currently paired to you hub are operating properly, a single device you wish to add may require that you change the channel for it to pair or operate properly. If you do need to change your Zigbee channel, please be patient, as it may take up to 24 hours or more for some devices to update to the new channel.
*'''Reset Zigbee Stick''' (C) - Warning! Please consult support before using the reset function, as all values will be reset, and you will have to rejoin every Zigbee device to your hub.

'''Zigbee Best Practices'''
====Location====
It's a good idea to have the hub centrally located in your home during setup, and daily operation. If this is not possible, and the hub must be installed far from devices at the opposite end of your home, it may be necessary in some large homes to add an AC powered Zigbee device such as a wall outlet to repeat the signal. Do not rely on Zigbee lightbulbs to repeat signals, since they typically perform poorly as Zigbee repeaters, and some simply do not repeat signals at all. Zigbee performance may be influenced by interference from devices operating at 2.4 GHz such as baby monitors and some wireless speakers, adversely effecting operation. Additionally, building materials may contribute to signal deterioration, dampening the ability of Zigbee devices to maintain communication with the hub.
====Zigbee Mesh====
Hubitat Elevation™ supports up to 32 Zigbee end devices, in other words, devices paired directly to the hub, without a repeater in place. However, there is no limit to the number of Zigbee devices that may be added when signal repeaters are used.

Devices

2019-06-12T03:11:50Z

Dhrowe: /* Devices page */

The Devices page gives you a complete list of all of the devices in your system. Check Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance or select [[Device Detail]] to edit or view detailed information about each device. At the top of the page there are options to ''Add Virtual Device'', ''Discover Zigbee and Z-Wave Devices'', or ''Search'' for a device by one of the above attributes.

===Device View Styles===
To change the view type between List style and Grid style, select the appropriate icon at the top right of the Devices page.

#[[File:Devices List View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]][[File:Devices Grid View.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]

===Devices page===
The Devices page in list view, shows a complete list of all of the devices in your system. It displays Name, Type, Source, Device ID, Status and Last Activity at a glance. Press on the device name to view [[Device Detail]]. You will be able to edit or view detailed information about each device.

*Name (A) - The device name or custom device label
*Type - (B) The type of device (dimmer, motion sensor, etc.)
*Source (C) - System built in driver or user created driver
*Device Network ID (D) - This is the reference used by the controller for real devices, and by apps for virtual devices
*Last Activity (E) - The date/time of the last registered activity of the device [[File:Devices 2.1.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]

===Disable Device Drivers===
Rather than removing a device driver you suspect may be causing an issue with your hub, you can simply disable it to see if the problem is resolved.

#Select the '''X''' at the top right to reveal the '''Disable''' check boxes.
#Enabling the checkmark in the box to the left of the device name is a fast and simple way to troubleshoot custom device drivers you suspect may be affecting the performance or operation of your hub.
#Remove the checkmark from the '''Disable''' checkbox to re-enable the device driver.
#Select the red '''X''' to hide the '''Disable''' checkboxes from view. '''NOTE:''' The disable check boxes will remain visible after a page refresh or when leaving and returning to the Devices page. The '''X''' will also remain red when any of the boxes has a checkmark.[[File:Disable device drivers.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]