Adding and Removing Z-Wave Devices

Information on adding and removing a Z-Wave device via the Z-Wave core legacy menu.

Adding Z-Wave Devices

This includes wall switches, receptacles, plug-in modules, sensors, door locks, etc.

1.  From the web interface, use the pull down menus to navigate to the Z-Wave Controller Management page (Plugins> Z-Wave > Controller Management).
2. Locate the “Z-Wave Interfaces” area and expand your Z-Wave Controller section. Open the “Actions:” menu and choose “Add/Include a Node”.
3. Click the ‘Start’ button below the Actions menu. Your HomeTroller is now in inclusion mode and is ready to communicate with your device.
4. Activate the network button (or button sequence) on your device and observe the inclusion process in the green log window. When done, you’ll receive

Note: Battery operated devices should be right next to the Z-Wave controller when adding. Door Locks should be no more than 10 feet away when being added and should be removed first.

Removing Z-Wave Devices

Follow the procedure below to (a) reset the device to its factory settings or (b) remove the device from your Z-Wave interface.

1. From the web interface, use the pull down menus to navigate to the Z-Wave Controller Management page (Plugins > Z-Wave > Controller Management).
2. Locate the “Z-Wave Interfaces” area and expand your Z-Wave Controller section. Open the “Actions:” menu and choose “Remove/Exclude a Node”.
3. Click the ‘Start’ button below the Actions menu. Your HomeTroller is now in inclusion mode and is ready to communicate with your device.
4. Activate the network button (or button sequence) on your device and observe the adding process in the green log window. When done, you’ll receive an acknowledgement such as “DONE - Remove Node Operation is Complete.” Your Z-Wave device is now removed from your Z-Wave network!