r/SmartThings • u/casey_h6 • 8h ago
Help Z wave Switch Issue
Hello,
After years of using ge/jasco dimmers and fan controls I have run into two issues recently. At first I noticed that a clicking noise is occurring inside one of the fan switches. I pulled the little plastic tab to disconnect it and couldn't get anything to work despite troubleshooting. I am thinking the switch is end of life based on the mechanical clicking sound, but the timing seems suspect after realizing another switch has an issue.
A few days later I noticed that our porch lights are turning off for a second and then coming on dim and going up in brightness, after a minute it repeats this cycle. For years I have used the smartthings smart lighting automation to turn them on (to 75%) and off based on sun status. I looked through the log and I am seeing tons of activity where they are changing the dimmer level on their own. I deleted the device and re added it, I also deleted my smart lighting automation and recreated it. Additionally I switched to the default driver as it looked like I was using "philh30". The issue persists and I am confused. Even if I turn the light in manually it does the same sequence turning off and then coming back on while increasing brightness.
Does anyone have any insight, it'd be much appreciated!