Questions and Answers for GE Z-Wave Basic Handheld Remote-DISCONTINUED

A:  Hi Felix, Thank you for your question. I did reach out to the manufacturer on this question and here is their response. "Under ideal conditions, the maximum range of the GE 45600 Basic Z-Wave remote directly to a Z-Wave enabled device is 65 feet. The strength of Z-Wave home automation products are their ability to relay signals through other Z-Wave enabled devices inside the home, should one be out of range from the remote. Unfortunately due to the range, but also because RF transmissions can experience 25-30% signal loss travelling through the exterior of a home, it may make finding a wireless solution difficult.". Hope this information helps.

A:  Hi Problem_Maker I’m BlakeTheDiyGuy from Home Depot’s How- To Community. Since you said there is a constant hot wire going to the fixture, I am going to assume that it is a ceiling or wall mounted, direct-wire fixture. If so, the best solution would be to wire in a hardwired switch into the wall, so that the light can be turned on and off. If for some reason this is not an option, you could buy a standalone pull-chain switch, and retrofit it onto your new light by drilling the correct size hole in the fixture and fastening it in place with a locknut. If you have any questions on how to do either of these projects please visit our how-to community at Http://Community.HomeDepot.com we are here to help. -Blake