Can I pair Z-wave devices at the Hub, and then install them afterwards?

You can pair devices at the Devicebook hub or a repeater, and then move them and install them.

But, you should be careful to place the device in a location which has good signal strength from the Hub or repeater. You can check the signal strength of the Z-wave network by using the steps given here: Network Planning for Z-Wave Devices.

Otherwise, the device may have spotty connectivity, leading to missed events and poor experience. In this case, Devicebook will alert you of the issue in House Check with an inactive or unresponsive alert.