Zwave does not broadcast status messages

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>From the ELK-M1XZW Z-wave interface module:

"Based on the current generation Z-Wave protocol, Z-Wave Transceivers
(Devices) cannot broadcast or send status update changes back to any
handheld or automation controller with the exception of a confirmation
reply to a controller that just issued a command to change. Equally
important, if a device (light switch, etc.) is manually operated it
does not broadcast any status change at all. The obvious issues are
that automation interfaces such as the Elk-M1XZW, including Elk
Keypads, and Elk's Virtual Keypad software cannot remain in sync with
the true state of Z-Wave devices if their state is not broadcast or
available. This is not unique to Elk. Other manufacturers of ZWave
controllers face the same dilemma. One might think that a periodic
polling command for status would provide a solution. However, the poll
intervals and the potential detrimental loading effect on the radio
network is uncertain. Even with polling, there would still be a time
lag during which displayed status would be out of sync. It is hoped
that Z-Wave will some day add Status Broadcast to their protocol."

I haven't seen any discussion about this on the boards. Does anyone
know if this will change soon?

Thanks