Before installing and using Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2, find a good spot for it.

1. Place the device away from objects that may cause interference or block signals, such as:
   • thick walls
   • wire mesh
   • metal (such as server rack housings or wall mounting brackets)
   • other transmitters (such as computers, routers, USB 3.0 ports)
   • an aquarium.
2. Don't fix it into place permanently yet.
   • After you have connected the device to Home Assistant, you can check if your device is in a good spot or if there is interference:
     • Follow the steps under checking the distance to other transmitters to avoid interference.

Related topics

• Checking the distance to other transmitters to avoid interference
• Installing Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
• Device overview
• Forming a new Z-Wave network with Home Assistant
• Migrate an existing Z-Wave network to Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2