Buttons Indicators - Revision history

DaveL17 at 03:19, 14 December 2011

2011-12-14T03:19:37Z

Henk at 17:58, 5 June 2011

2011-06-05T17:58:35Z

Henk at 21:14, 21 May 2011

2011-05-21T21:14:47Z

Henk at 15:33, 21 May 2011

2011-05-21T15:33:27Z

Henk at 15:32, 21 May 2011

2011-05-21T15:32:04Z

Javier at 03:24, 14 April 2010

2010-04-14T03:24:03Z

LibraSun at 17:15, 3 August 2009

2009-08-03T17:15:39Z

Drzeller: Added warning to the Add Device section about hitting the reset button twice in a row, which results in restoration of the factory defaults.

2009-02-24T02:49:01Z

Added warning to the Add Device section about hitting the reset button twice in a row, which results in restoration of the factory defaults.

Micasaverde: /* Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices */

2009-02-11T02:31:54Z

‎Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices

Micasaverde: New page: The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the wi-fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current ...

2009-02-11T02:11:38Z

New page: The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the wi-fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current ...

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The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the wi-fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.

== Power light indicator ==

'''Normal bootup:''' When turning on Vera the power light will come on for a second or so when the power is first connected. But then it will remain off while Vera is starting up, except for 1 brief flash. Once Vera has finished booting up and is ready to go, the power light will either be on solid, or double flash.

'''Solid = OK:''' When the power light is on solid that means Vera was able to get an internet connection on the WAN port and everything is ok.

'''Double blink = No internet:''' If the power light starts to double blink (blink twice, pause, blink twice, etc.), that means Vera is ready to go, but was unable to get an internet connection on the WAN port, so remote access and findvera will not work. See [[Quick_Start_Hardware]] for details.

'''Slow, steady blink = Firmware is corrupted:''' When you connect the power, if the power light starts blinking slow and steady right away, this means the firmware is corrupted and Vera cannot boot. This happens if you unplug Vera while you are upgrading the firmware. If it does, see [[Firmware_Flash]] for a utility to restore Vera's firmware.

== Hardware reset & wi-fi password ==

'''Black button = factory reset:''' If you wait until Vera has booted up and the power light is either on solid or double flashing, then you can double click the black button to restore Vera to the factory default state. See: [[Factory_Reset]]

'''Red button = unsecure wi-fi:''' By default Vera's wi-fi comes turned on, and the highest security setting, WPA2, is on by default. Most recent laptops and wi-fi devices can connect with WPA2. If you cannot connect with WPA2, you can either connect your computer directly to the LAN ports on the back of Vera, or you can double-click the red button. That temporarily removes any encryption on the wi-fi network so you can connect wirelessly to Vera in order to access Vera's Net & wi-fi setup page to reconfigure the wireless networking. Note that this is only a temporary change. As soon as you change the wi-fi settings, or unplug Vera and plug it in again, the network settings will return. Remember that when you double-click the red button and thereby remove the wi-fi network security, Vera's network is unsecure and anybody within 100 feet or so of Vera can connect.

== Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices ==

Normally you add ZWave devices by removing Vera's black Z-Wave dongle as explained [[Devices|here]], or you add ZWave controllers as explained [[ZWave_Add_Controller|here]]. You can also add/remove Z-Wave devices without removing the dongle by choosing [[ZWave_Options]] on Vera's setup page. Or, you can do this with the red and black buttons as explained below. This may be necessary when you want to add Z-Wave door locks or similar secure devices. This is because when you add a secure Z-Wave device, at the same time the device is being added, Vera needs to exchange encryption keys with the device. If you remove Vera's Z-Wave dongle to add devices the normal way, Vera is not able to exchange these keys. You can add them from the [[ZWave_Options]] page, but that means you need a PC computer with a web browser connected to Vera so you can access Vera's setup site. This may not be practical if you want to pair a secure device you have already installed in your home, like a Z-Wave door lock, because Vera must be within a few feet of the door lock in order to pair it. The solution is to disconnect Vera, take Vera near the door lock, plug Vera in (use an extension cord if necessary), and use the red and black buttons on the back of Vera to do the pairing.

'''Hold down black button and tap red = Add ZWave device:''' Press and hold the black button. While it is held down, tap and release the red button. Then let go. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second. This means Vera is ready to add another device. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. During that 60 seconds you can add as many devices as you want. Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added. When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'. Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.

'''Hold down red button and tap black = Remove ZWave device:''' Press and hold the red button. While it is held down, tap and release the black button. Then let go. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink fast and steady, about 3 times per second. This means Vera is ready to remove, or reset a device. See [[Reset_Node]] for an explanation of this. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. During that 60 seconds you can remove/reset as many devices as you want. Each time you successfully remove a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully reset. When you are done reseting devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'reset mode'. Once you stop the 'reset mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.

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-[[Category:User Instructions]]
+<br> '''HOWTO on doing a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password and add/remove Z-Wave devices'''
-[[Category:How To]]
-'''HOWTO on doing a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password and add/remove Z-Wave devices'''
+*Note: The red and black buttons on the back of Vera (1) are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices.&nbsp; The power light on the front indicates the current status
-−
-* Note: The red and black buttons on the back of Vera (1) are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.
 == Power light indicator  ==
-* '''Normal bootup:''' <br>
+*'''Normal bootup:&nbsp;''' When turning on Vera the power light will come on for about one second when the power is first connected.&nbsp; But then it will remain off while Vera is starting up, except for one brief flash.&nbsp; Once Vera has finished booting up and is ready to go, the power light will either be on solid, or double flash.
-When turning on Vera the power light will come on for about one second when the power is first connected. But then it will remain off while Vera is starting up, except for 1 brief flash. Once Vera has finished booting up and is ready to go, the power light will either be on solid, or double flash.
-* '''Solid = OK:''' <br>
+*'''Solid = OK:'''&nbsp; When the power light is on solid, that means Vera was able to get an internet connection on the WAN port and everything is OK.
 When the power light is on solid, that means Vera was able to get an internet connection on the WAN port and everything is OK.
-* '''Double blink = No internet:'''<br>
+*'''Double blink = No internet:'''&nbsp; If the power light starts to double blink (blink twice, pause, blink twice, etc.), that means Vera is ready to go, but was unable to get an internet connection on the WAN port, so remote access and FindVera will not work.&nbsp; See [[Quick Start Hardware]] for details.
 If the power light starts to double blink (blink twice, pause, blink twice, etc.), that means Vera is ready to go, but was unable to get an internet connection on the WAN port, so remote access and FindVera will not work. See [[Quick Start Hardware]] for details.
-* '''Slow, steady blink = Firmware is corrupted:'''<br>
+*'''Slow, steady blink = Firmware is corrupted:'''&nbsp; When you connect the power, if the power light starts blinking slow and steady right away, this means the firmware is corrupted and Vera cannot boot.&nbsp; This happens if you unplug Vera while during a firmware update. If it does, see [[Firmware Flash]] for a utility to restore Vera's firmware.
 When you connect the power, if the power light starts blinking slow and steady right away, this means the firmware is corrupted and Vera cannot boot. This happens if you unplug Vera while during a firmware update. If it does, see [[Firmware Flash]] for a utility to restore Vera's firmware.
 == Hardware reset &amp; Wi-Fi password  ==
-* '''Black button = factory reset:'''<br>
+*'''Black button = factory reset:'''&nbsp; If you wait until Vera has booted up and the power light is either on solid or double flashing, then you can double-click the black button to restore Vera to the factory default state. See: [[Factory Reset]]
 If you wait until Vera has booted up and the power light is either on solid or double flashing, then you can double-click the black button to restore Vera to the factory default state. See: [[Factory Reset]]
-* '''Red button = unsecure wi-fi:'''<br>
+*'''Red button = unsecure wi-fi:'''&nbsp; By default, Vera's Wi-Fi comes turned on, and the highest security setting, WPA2, is on by default. Most recent laptops and Wi-Fi devices can connect with WPA2. If your computer cannot connect wirelessly with WPA2, you can either (a) connect your computer directly to one of the LAN ports on the back of Vera, or (b) you can double-click the red button on the back of Vera. Doing so temporarily removes any encryption on Vera's Wi-Fi network, so your computer can connect wirelessly to Vera (note that this is only a ''temporary'' change).&nbsp; Then, you can access Vera's 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' setup page to reconfigure the wireless networking as needed.&nbsp; Click 'Save' to keep any changes you made.
 By default, Vera's Wi-Fi comes turned on, and the highest security setting, WPA2, is on by default. Most recent laptops and Wi-Fi devices can connect with WPA2. If your computer cannot connect wirelessly with WPA2, you can either (a) connect your computer directly to one of the LAN ports on the back of Vera, or (b) you can double-click the red button on the back of Vera. Doing so temporarily removes any encryption on Vera's Wi-Fi network, so your computer can connect wirelessly to Vera (note that this is only a ''temporary'' change).&nbsp; Then, you can access Vera's 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' setup page to reconfigure the wireless networking as needed.&nbsp; Click 'Save' to keep any changes you made.
-* Note: To avoid saving your changes, simply unplug Vera and plug it in again; her original network settings will return.
+*Note: To avoid saving your changes, simply unplug Vera and plug it in again; her original network settings will return.
 Remember that when you double-click the red button and thereby remove the Wi-Fi network security, Vera's network is temporarily unsecure and anybody within 100 feet or so of Vera can connect.
-It is also possible to do a (partial or complete) soft reset to factory settings.
+It is also possible to do a (partial or complete) soft reset to factory settings. Information on this can be found here: [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php?title=Buttons_Indicators]
 Information on this can be found here: [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php?title=Buttons_Indicators]
 == Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices  ==
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 Normally you add Z-Wave devices by removing Vera's black Z-Wave dongle as explained [[Devices|here]], or you add Z-Wave controllers as explained [[ZWave Add Controller|here]]. You can also add/remove Z-Wave devices without removing the dongle by choosing [[ZWave Options|Z-Wave Options]] on Vera's 'Setup' page. Or, you can do this with Vera's red and black buttons as explained below. This may be necessary when you want to add Z-Wave door locks or similar secure devices. This is because when you add a secure Z-Wave device, at the same time the device is being added, Vera needs to exchange encryption keys with the device. If you remove Vera's Z-Wave dongle to try adding secure devices the normal way, Vera is not able to exchange these keys. You can add them from the [[ZWave Options|Z-Wave Options]] page, but that requires a PC computer with a web browser connected to Vera so you can access Vera's 'Setup' site. This may not be practical if you want to pair a secure device you have already installed in your home, like a Z-Wave door lock, because Vera must be within a few feet of the door lock in order to pair it. The solution is to disconnect Vera, take Vera near the door lock, plug Vera in (use an extension cord if necessary), and use the red and black buttons on the back of Vera to do the pairing:
-* '''Hold down black button and tap red button = Add Z-Wave device:'''<br>
+*'''Hold down black button and tap red button = Add Z-Wave device:'''&nbsp; Press and hold the black button. While it is held down, tap and release the red button once. Then let go. Be careful not to hit the black (reset) button twice in a row, as this will reset the router to the [[Factory Reset|factory default]] configuration. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second. This means Vera is ready to add another device. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added. When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'. Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
 Press and hold the black button. While it is held down, tap and release the red button once. Then let go. Be careful not to hit the black (reset) button twice in a row, as this will reset the router to the [[Factory Reset|factory default]] configuration. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second. This means Vera is ready to add another device. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added. When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'. Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
-* '''Hold down red button and tap black button = Remove Z-Wave device:'''<br>
+*'''''IMPORTANT NOTE:''''' When you are adding/removing devices 'blindly' this way, without being able to see the Z-Wave status on Vera's 'Setup' page, you won't be able to see when the Z-Wave network is actually ready to add/remove devices. Just like when you're using the web interface, there are times that Vera is busy configuring the Z-Wave network and momentarily cannot add/remove devices. So, if you press the button sequence above and Vera's lights do not start flashing to indicate Vera is in add or remove mode, wait 30 seconds. If the light doesn't start flashing, try the button sequence again. Also remember that if you are unable to add a device, it's possible the device is already paired with another Z-Wave network. In this case you must reset it first by putting Vera in 'remove/reset' device as explained above. See also: [[Reset Node]].
-Press and hold the red button. While it is held down, tap and release the black button once. Then let go. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink fast and steady, about 3 times per second. This means Vera is ready to remove, or reset a device. See [[Reset Node]] for an explanation of this. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. Each time you successfully remove a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully reset. When you are done reseting devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'reset mode'. Once you stop the 'reset mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
-* '''''IMPORTANT NOTE:''''' When you are adding/removing devices 'blindly' this way, without being able to see the Z-Wave status on Vera's 'Setup' page, you won't be able to see when the Z-Wave network is actually ready to add/remove devices. Just like when you're using the web interface, there are times that Vera is busy configuring the Z-Wave network and momentarily cannot add/remove devices. So, if you press the button sequence above and Vera's lights do not start flashing to indicate Vera is in add or remove mode, wait 30 seconds. If the light doesn't start flashing, try the button sequence again. Also remember that if you are unable to add a device, it's possible the device is already paired with another Z-Wave network. In this case you must reset it first by putting Vera in 'remove/reset' device as explained above. See also: [[Reset Node]].
+[[Category:User_Instructions]] [[Category:How_To]]

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 '''HOWTO on doing a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password and add/remove Z-Wave devices'''
-The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.
+* Note: The red and black buttons on the back of Vera (1) are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.
 == Power light indicator  ==
-'''Normal bootup:''' When turning on Vera the power light will come on for about one second when the power is first connected. But then it will remain off while Vera is starting up, except for 1 brief flash. Once Vera has finished booting up and is ready to go, the power light will either be on solid, or double flash.
+* '''Normal bootup:''' <br>
-'''Solid = OK:''' When the power light is on solid, that means Vera was able to get an internet connection on the WAN port and everything is OK.
+* '''Solid = OK:''' <br>
-'''Double blink = No internet:''' If the power light starts to double blink (blink twice, pause, blink twice, etc.), that means Vera is ready to go, but was unable to get an internet connection on the WAN port, so remote access and FindVera will not work. See [[Quick Start Hardware]] for details.
+* '''Double blink = No internet:'''<br>
-'''Slow, steady blink = Firmware is corrupted:''' When you connect the power, if the power light starts blinking slow and steady right away, this means the firmware is corrupted and Vera cannot boot. This happens if you unplug Vera while during a firmware update. If it does, see [[Firmware Flash]] for a utility to restore Vera's firmware.
+* '''Slow, steady blink = Firmware is corrupted:'''<br>
 == Hardware reset &amp; Wi-Fi password  ==
-'''Black button = factory reset:''' If you wait until Vera has booted up and the power light is either on solid or double flashing, then you can double-click the black button to restore Vera to the factory default state. See: [[Factory Reset]]
+* '''Black button = factory reset:'''<br>
-'''Red button = unsecure wi-fi:''' By default, Vera's Wi-Fi comes turned on, and the highest security setting, WPA2, is on by default. Most recent laptops and Wi-Fi devices can connect with WPA2. If your computer cannot connect wirelessly with WPA2, you can either (a) connect your computer directly to one of the LAN ports on the back of Vera, or (b) you can double-click the red button on the back of Vera. Doing so temporarily removes any encryption on Vera's Wi-Fi network, so your computer can connect wirelessly to Vera (note that this is only a ''temporary'' change).&nbsp; Then, you can access Vera's 'Net &amp; Wi-Fi' setup page to reconfigure the wireless networking as needed.&nbsp; Click 'Save' to keep any changes you made.
+* '''Red button = unsecure wi-fi:'''<br>
-NOTE: To avoid saving your changes, simply unplug Vera and plug it in again; her original network settings will return.
+* Note: To avoid saving your changes, simply unplug Vera and plug it in again; her original network settings will return.
 Remember that when you double-click the red button and thereby remove the Wi-Fi network security, Vera's network is temporarily unsecure and anybody within 100 feet or so of Vera can connect.
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 Normally you add Z-Wave devices by removing Vera's black Z-Wave dongle as explained [[Devices|here]], or you add Z-Wave controllers as explained [[ZWave Add Controller|here]]. You can also add/remove Z-Wave devices without removing the dongle by choosing [[ZWave Options|Z-Wave Options]] on Vera's 'Setup' page. Or, you can do this with Vera's red and black buttons as explained below. This may be necessary when you want to add Z-Wave door locks or similar secure devices. This is because when you add a secure Z-Wave device, at the same time the device is being added, Vera needs to exchange encryption keys with the device. If you remove Vera's Z-Wave dongle to try adding secure devices the normal way, Vera is not able to exchange these keys. You can add them from the [[ZWave Options|Z-Wave Options]] page, but that requires a PC computer with a web browser connected to Vera so you can access Vera's 'Setup' site. This may not be practical if you want to pair a secure device you have already installed in your home, like a Z-Wave door lock, because Vera must be within a few feet of the door lock in order to pair it. The solution is to disconnect Vera, take Vera near the door lock, plug Vera in (use an extension cord if necessary), and use the red and black buttons on the back of Vera to do the pairing:
-'''Hold down black button and tap red button = Add Z-Wave device:''' Press and hold the black button. While it is held down, tap and release the red button once. Then let go. Be careful not to hit the black (reset) button twice in a row, as this will reset the router to the [[Factory Reset|factory default]] configuration. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second. This means Vera is ready to add another device. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added. When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'. Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
+* '''Hold down black button and tap red button = Add Z-Wave device:'''<br>
-'''Hold down red button and tap black button = Remove Z-Wave device:''' Press and hold the red button. While it is held down, tap and release the black button once. Then let go. Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink fast and steady, about 3 times per second. This means Vera is ready to remove, or reset a device. See [[Reset Node]] for an explanation of this. Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal. Each time you successfully remove a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully reset. When you are done reseting devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'reset mode'. Once you stop the 'reset mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
+* '''Hold down red button and tap black button = Remove Z-Wave device:'''<br>
-'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' When you are adding/removing devices 'blindly' this way, without being able to see the Z-Wave status on Vera's 'Setup' page, you won't be able to see when the Z-Wave network is actually ready to add/remove devices. Just like when you're using the web interface, there are times that Vera is busy configuring the Z-Wave network and momentarily cannot add/remove devices. So, if you press the button sequence above and Vera's lights do not start flashing to indicate Vera is in add or remove mode, wait 30 seconds. If the light doesn't start flashing, try the button sequence again. Also remember that if you are unable to add a device, it's possible the device is already paired with another Z-Wave network. In this case you must reset it first by putting Vera in 'remove/reset' device as explained above. See also: [[Reset Node]].
+* '''''IMPORTANT NOTE:''''' When you are adding/removing devices 'blindly' this way, without being able to see the Z-Wave status on Vera's 'Setup' page, you won't be able to see when the Z-Wave network is actually ready to add/remove devices. Just like when you're using the web interface, there are times that Vera is busy configuring the Z-Wave network and momentarily cannot add/remove devices. So, if you press the button sequence above and Vera's lights do not start flashing to indicate Vera is in add or remove mode, wait 30 seconds. If the light doesn't start flashing, try the button sequence again. Also remember that if you are unable to add a device, it's possible the device is already paired with another Z-Wave network. In this case you must reset it first by putting Vera in 'remove/reset' device as explained above. See also: [[Reset Node]].

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	Remember that when you double-click the red button and thereby remove the Wi-Fi network security, Vera's network is temporarily unsecure and anybody within 100 feet or so of Vera can connect.		Remember that when you double-click the red button and thereby remove the Wi-Fi network security, Vera's network is temporarily unsecure and anybody within 100 feet or so of Vera can connect.
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		+	It is also possible to do a (partial or complete) soft reset to factory settings.
		+	Information on this can be found here: [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php?title=Buttons_Indicators]

	== Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices ==		== Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices ==

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 The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.

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	The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.		The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.

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	The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.		The red and black buttons on the back of Vera are used to do a factory reset, remove the Wi-Fi password, and add/remove Z-Wave devices. The power light on the front indicates the current status.

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 Normally you add ZWave devices by removing Vera's black Z-Wave dongle as explained [[Devices|here]], or you add ZWave controllers as explained [[ZWave_Add_Controller|here]].  You can also add/remove Z-Wave devices without removing the dongle by choosing [[ZWave_Options]] on Vera's setup page.  Or, you can do this with the red and black buttons as explained below.  This may be necessary when you want to add Z-Wave door locks or similar secure devices.  This is because when you add a secure Z-Wave device, at the same time the device is being added, Vera needs to exchange encryption keys with the device.  If you remove Vera's Z-Wave dongle to add devices the normal way, Vera is not able to exchange these keys.  You can add them from the [[ZWave_Options]] page, but that means you need a PC computer with a web browser connected to Vera so you can access Vera's setup site.  This may not be practical if you want to pair a secure device you have already installed in your home, like a Z-Wave door lock, because Vera must be within a few feet of the door lock in order to pair it.  The solution is to disconnect Vera, take Vera near the door lock, plug Vera in (use an extension cord if necessary), and use the red and black buttons on the back of Vera to do the pairing.
-'''Hold down black button and tap red = Add ZWave device:'''  Press and hold the black button.  While it is held down, tap and release the red button.  Then let go.  Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second.  This means Vera is ready to add another device.  Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal.  Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added.  When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'.  Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
+'''Hold down black button and tap red = Add ZWave device:'''  Press and hold the black button.  While it is held down, tap and release the red button.  Then let go.  Be careful not to hit the black (reset) button twice in a row, as this will reset the router to the [[Factory_Reset|factory default]] configuration.  Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink slow and steady, about 1 time per second.  This means Vera is ready to add another device.  Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal.  Each time you successfully add a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully added.  When you are done adding devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'add mode'.  Once you stop the 'add mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
 '''Hold down red button and tap black = Remove ZWave device:'''  Press and hold the red button.  While it is held down, tap and release the black button.  Then let go.  Vera's power light on the front will starting to blink fast and steady, about 3 times per second.  This means Vera is ready to remove, or reset a device.  See [[Reset_Node]] for an explanation of this.  Vera will stay in this mode for 60 seconds, after which time the power light will return to normal.  Each time you successfully remove a device, the power light will flutter for 2 seconds to let you know it was successfully reset.  When you are done reseting devices, you can either wait until the 60 second timeout when the power light returns to normal, or tap the black button once to stop the 'reset mode'.  Once you stop the 'reset mode', or it times out, wait 10 seconds before disconnecting Vera's power.
 '''IMPORTANT NOTE:'''  When you are adding/removing devices 'blindly' this way, without being able to see the ZWave status on Vera's setup page, you won't be able to see when the Z-Wave network is actually ready to add/remove devices.  Just like when you're using the web interface, there are times that Vera is busy configuring the ZWave network and cannot add/remove devices.  So, if you press the button sequence above and Vera's lights do not start flashing to indicate Vera is in add or remove mode, wait 30 seconds, and if the light doesn't start flashing, try the button sequence again.  Also remember that if you are unable to add a device, it's possible the device is already paired with another Z-Wave network.  In this case you must reset it first by putting Vera in 'remove/reset' device as explained above.  See also: [[Reset_Node]].