Wireless technology is not always perfect, that is why Aeotec makes Range Extender 6, a simple plug and play device that works to perfect your home automation system.It receives Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus signals, repeats them, and then rebroadcasts them to your Z-Wave automation network, boosting their range and reliability. The Aeotec Range Extender 7 works seamlessly to amplify and repeat weak Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus signals. Simply plug it into a power socket, connect it to your Z-Wave network, and it automatically starts improving any poor Z-Wave signals that are in range.