Add Flow for Monitoring Z-Wave/Zigbee Device Communication Status

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Overview

Create an advanced flow or script for Homey Pro that monitors and alerts when Z-Wave or Zigbee devices lose communication with the Homey Pro hub.

Features Needed

• Periodic checking of all Z-Wave and Zigbee devices' connection status
• Detection of devices that have lost communication
• Configurable time threshold for determining when a device is considered "offline"
• Notification system to alert when devices are offline
  • Push notifications
  • Email alerts (optional)
  • Log entries

Technical Requirements

1. Device Status Monitoring

   • Query all Z-Wave and Zigbee devices in the system
   • Check last communication timestamp
   • Compare with current time to determine offline status

2. Flow Components

   • Trigger: Timer (periodic check, e.g., every 15 minutes)
   • Conditions:
     • Device type filter (Z-Wave/Zigbee)
     • Last communication time check
   • Actions:
     • Generate notifications
     • Update device status
     • Log offline devices

3. Configuration Options

   • Adjustable offline threshold (default: 1 hour)
   • Customizable notification settings
   • Device exclusion list (for devices that may go offline regularly)

Expected Behavior

1. The flow runs at configured intervals
2. Checks each Z-Wave and Zigbee device's last communication time
3. If any device hasn't communicated within the threshold period:
   • Marks device as potentially offline
   • Sends notification with device details
   • Creates log entry
4. When device returns online:
   • Sends recovery notification
   • Updates status
   • Logs recovery

Additional Considerations

• Battery-powered devices may have different thresholds
• Include device location/zone in notifications
• Option to automatically attempt device ping/wake-up
• Historical logging of communication issues