[ANNOUNCE - MAJOR UPDATE] : node-red-contrib-zwave-js : Version 11

Well!..... Here it is - The Big One!

I will include the release notes below, but I'll cut to the chase.

  • V11 contains many breaking changes, and is deemed not a simple "Upgrade"
    Your network configuration will remain unaffected - But you will need to re-engineer your flows

I'm truly sorry


This has been a major task of mine, and I am happy to finally finish the transition to a new unified ZWave Stack directly in Node RED. :nerd_face:

I wish to thank @E1cid for the BETA testing, and for the massive involvement and discussion. :folded_hands:


  • 11.0.0

    Breaking Changes

    V11 represents a massive shift in how this set of nodes work. However, it is not considered an easy upgrade from versions <= v10.

    I apologise for the interruption, but the set of libraries behind all of this has changed considerably, and over the years, I have polyfilled features and extended functionality, and in doing so, the project has become increasingly complex to maintain.

    The aim with v11 was to take everything as it is now and rebuild it from the ground up (and that I did).
    NOTE: Your network will not be affected and will survive the transition, its the flows that you will have to re-engineer.

    :warning: BACK UP YOUR SO & S2 KEYS!!

    • All nodes have been updated in their mechanisms and type names/IDs, so you will need to re-add them:
      • Z-Wave Controller
      • Device Node
      • Event Filter (Now Event Splitter)
      • CMD Factory
    • The Controller and Device nodes are now powered by a central Configuration node
    • The Controller Node, no longer receives device updates
    • The command format has been changed (please see HERE)
    • The incoming event format has also been changed (please see HERE)

    You can export the (now missing nodes), and use the JSON metadata to re-configure the new nodes.

    Changes

    • A completely redesigned user interface
    • Smart Start now uses the browser webcam (SSL required)
    • The Mesh Map is now built into the UI (instead of opening in a secondary tab)
    • Improved Multicast support

    New Features

    • Full support for Long Range (Z-Wave 800LR)
    • Full support for the Firmware Update Service
    • Controller firmware updates
    • Bootloader recovery mode (allows to recover the controller from a failed Firmware Update)
    • Unlimited networks
    • Now supports acting as a secondary controller
    • Direct device interaction inside function nodes
    • Enhanced CMD Factory Node

New Side Bar UI screenshots!


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