# Random z-wave behavior **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** z-wave\ **Created:** [November 21, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-z-wave-behavior/4313 "2018-11-21T18:43:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![UglyDuckling2k](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/uglyduckling2k/32/2111_2.png) [@UglyDuckling2k](https://community.homey.app/u/UglyDuckling2k)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-z-wave-behavior/4313/1 "2018-11-21T18:43:05Z")
I have just installed a Homey together with 6 Telldus Mini Plug-in switches. But I have some issues that makes the entire setup wothless. After some trial and error I figured out that the switches had to be 'centimeters" from the controller for the pairing to work. But when everything finally was paired and placed I cannot get the switches to work consistenly. For example, when I run a flow to turn on the six switches it sometimes works, but mostly one or two random switches never toggle. My setup has max 3-5 meter between Homey and/or another switch. Does z-wave on the Homey work this badly or is it just me doing something wrong? I would say that this random behavior makes everything quite worthless. Note: I have tried both the latest and latest experimental firmwares with the same results. ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-z-wave-behavior/4313/2 "2018-11-21T18:51:44Z")
> [@UglyDuckling2k](#): > > I would say that this random behavior makes everything quite worthless. If u are looking for a solution to ur problem u can [try the search option](https://community.homey.app/search). That would have give u simular topics with the same issue.[Here is one of them](https://community.homey.app/t/z-wave-range-of-only-centimeters/4288). There is more of them but no need to create even more. So, this topic is closed. If u have any problems with that plz feel free to contact me or any other moderator. ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/random-z-wave-behavior/4313/3 "2018-11-21T18:51:47Z")
Closed on November 21, 2018, 6:51pm UTC