Add Network
Information on adding a Z-Wave interface to the Z-Wave Plus Plugin
Overview
Use the process below to add a Z-Wave interface/controller to Z-Wave Plus.
Compatible Interfaces
The Z-Wave Plus plugin uses Z-Wave JS and is compatible with all known 500, 700, and 800 series Z-Wave Interfaces.
Procedure
Navigate to:
Plugins > Z-Wave Plus > Add Network
Step 1: Instance Type
Choose a Z-Wave JS instance type.
Internal - Recommended
External – Advanced
For more information about external Z-Wave JS instances, refer to Z-Wave JS on GitHub.
Click Continue.
Step 2: Settings
Internal
Enter a Network Friendly Name. This name will be displayed within HS4 and Z-Wave Plus.
Choose a connection type
Click Continue.
Serial Port
Select this option if your Z-Wave interface is connected directly to the system running HS4.
Use the Serial Port dropdown to select the appropriate port.
Windows: Select a COM port (e.g.,
COM3).Linux: Port assignment in Linux can vary depending on the OS version. In most cases, USB devices are assigned numbers based on the order in which they are connected (e.g.,
/dev/ttyUSB0, /dev/ttyUSB1, /dev/ttyUSB2, etc.).
Z-NET
Use this option if you are using a HomeSeer Z-NET with find.homeseer.com enabled. Z-NET is a network-connected controller that sends and receives Z-Wave and Zigbee(with USB adapter) commands over your LAN.
When selected, a Z-Net dropdown menu will appear, listing any Z-NETs found via find.homeseer.com. Select your Z-Net.
Network (TCP, mDNS)
Use this option for a network-based Z-Wave Interface, or A Z-NET where find.homeseer.com is disabled.
You’ll need to enter the network address manually using the following format:
tcp://<IPAddress>:<Port>
Example: tcp://192.168.1.100:2001
When using a Z-Net or other network adapter, a network port is used along with the IP address of the adapter. Use port2001for the Internal Z-Net interface or2002 or 2003for any USB interface connected to a Z-Net.
Internal
The Internal Option is reserved for the HomeTroller Pi and legacy HomeTroller Zee S2 controllers. This option automatically connects to the internal Z-Wave interface on the hardware.
External
Enter a Network Friendly Name. This name will be displayed within HS4 and Z-Wave Plus.
Enter the IP address of the External Z-Wave JS server.
Enter the Websocket Port
Enter the Front End Port
Click Continue.
Step 3: Security Keys Configuration
Select your security keys configuration method
Generate random security keys - For new Networks
Import security keys from legacy Z-Wave plugin - For use when migrating from Z-Wave v4. For more information, click here.
Enter security keys manually - For use when migrating from a separate system.
Click Continue
Step 4: Security Keys Information
This step confirms your choice from step 3. If you chose Generate random security keys or Import security keys from legacy Z-Wave plugin, proceed by clicking Continue.
If you choose to Enter security keys manually, you will be prompted to enter your key information and then click Continue.
Step 5: Verify
If prompted, review the displayed information and click Continue.
Step 6: Wait
Z-Wave Plus will install, configure, and start a new Z-Wave JS instance or connect to an external instance. You can view this process in the on-screen log.
Step 5: Done
Click Finish. You’ll be taken to the Devices page. Click here to learn how to begin adding devices.