Managing Z-Wave Devices; Adding Z-Wave Devices; Adding Z-Wave Devices (Ui Method) - ActionTec zControl User Manual

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Managing Z-Wave Devices

5.1

Adding Z-Wave Devices

There are many different kinds of Z-Wave devices. These include lamp modules, thermostats, motion/occupancy
sensors, blinds/shades, fans, appliance modules, and so on. There is one simple installation procedure for all of
these devices:
1. Plug in the Z-Wave device within six feet of the zControl
2. Push the blue Z-Wave
3. Push the button on the Z-Wave device (it will be labeled
4. When the Activity LED turns solid green or starts blinking green rapidly, the Z-Wave device has been success-
fully added
5. If the Activity LED blinks red slowly three times, the Z-Wave device has not been successfully added. Go back
to step 1 and repeat the procedure
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each Z-Wave device
7. Unplug your Z-Wave devices and plug them into their intended places in your home
8. Open your zControl User Interface
9. Turn on Administrator Mode
10. Click on the Z-Wave
11. Click on the Rediscover
12. Click on Devices. The list should now include the new Z-Wave devices
NOTE: If you unplug a Z-Wave device (to move it to another location, for example) after completing this proce-
dure, you will need to
for that device starting from step 1.
5.2

Adding Z-Wave Devices (UI method)

1. Open your zControl User Interface
2. Turn on Administrator Mode
3. Click on the Z-Wave
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button on the front of the zControl. The
and then click on the
icon
button
Rediscover
it. If this does not work, you may need to repeat the installation procedure
and then click on the
icon
Activity LED will begin blinking green slowly
On/Off, Service, Program, or something similar)
Settings icon in the bottom-right corner
Settings icon in the bottom-right corner
Managing Z-Wave Devices