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Just a question about the z-wave inclusion. When troubleshooting, or changing hardware, or updating the controller etc…I need to include some devices again. The Z-Wave controller is often far from the other devices and is not easily movable the devices aren't too. So I am looking for a solution that let me include the devices easily, by walking everywhere in the house where the devices are located.

Does any “portable” Z-Wave controller (like the Aeotec Z-Stick) can be included in an existing network as a secondary controller, then include some devices with it, and “transfer the inclusion” to the primary controller? This will be useful.

I'm using the raZberry shield with the Z-Way software

Better to include surrounding devices first, then those in range of step 1. Then those in range of step 2, ... Z-Wave uses NWI (Network Wide Inclusion) to include distant devices. No need to use direct range.

Thanks for your answer. But what if the nearest device is even too far from the controller? Should I add a repeater just for the inclusion process?

Sometimes the devices are too far for an inclusion, but ok for a "normal" communication.

It is quite rare that device do work reliably, but do not include at the same range. If inclusion fails, devices will show unreliable work, so better to add a repeater anyway