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=== <span id="Note:_This_information_is_only_for_Vera1.2FUI2._For_more_information_about_Vera2_with_UI4_go_to_docs2.mios.com_and_for_more_information_about_Vera2.2C_Vera3.2C_Vera_Lite_with_UI5_go_to_docs5.mios.com" class="mw-headline"><u><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">'''Note'''</span></u><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">''': This information is only for Vera1/UI2. For more information about Vera2 with UI4 go to '''</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">[http://docs2.mios.com/doc.php '''docs2.mios.com''']''' and for more information about Vera2, Vera3, Vera Lite with UI5 go to '''</span>[http://docs5.mios.com/doc.php docs5.mios.com]</span> ===
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With most Z-Wave devices, you add them to Vera's Z-Wave network by clicking the 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on the 'Devices' tab in Vera's menu and following the instructions where you remove Vera's black Z-Wave dongle and carry it to your Z-Wave device. But, battery-operated handheld controllers are special cases. To add them you leave Vera's black dongle connected, bring them to Vera, and chose the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' option instead. In general, when adding these handheld controllers, there are a few more steps, as explained below. Most in-wall controllers that are connected to your house's electricity (i.e. ''not'' battery operated) can be added like any other Z-Wave device and do not need to be treated like the battery operated controllers. (See '''Supported controllers/gateways''' below for a list.)  
 
With most Z-Wave devices, you add them to Vera's Z-Wave network by clicking the 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on the 'Devices' tab in Vera's menu and following the instructions where you remove Vera's black Z-Wave dongle and carry it to your Z-Wave device. But, battery-operated handheld controllers are special cases. To add them you leave Vera's black dongle connected, bring them to Vera, and chose the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' option instead. In general, when adding these handheld controllers, there are a few more steps, as explained below. Most in-wall controllers that are connected to your house's electricity (i.e. ''not'' battery operated) can be added like any other Z-Wave device and do not need to be treated like the battery operated controllers. (See '''Supported controllers/gateways''' below for a list.)  
  
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There are two ways you can get your Z-Wave handheld controllers and scene controllers to control other Z-Wave devices:<br>
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To assign the scene to a button on a handheld remote or scene controller, create the scene, click 'Add Event' next to the scene, choose the scene controller or handheld remote, choose the event 'A Scene is Activated', and pick the scene or button ID, such as 3 for button 3 on a scene controller. In a traditional Z-Wave network, handheld remotes and scene controllers can only control certain scene-capable light switches and lamp modules. But Vera automatically extends the capabilities of Z-Wave so all the commands in your scene will be activated when you press the button.  
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'''Method #1''' is the traditional Z-Wave method where you program a scene into the remote control. All Z-Wave remotes and scene controllers have their own built-in way of doing this. Vera can help with this process: After you add the controller into Vera you can have Vera transfer the scenes to the controller for you.<br>
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'''Method #2''' allows you to create scenes within Vera, which can do anything and control any device, and you can assign an event so the scene is triggered when a button on the controller is pushed. This gives you unlimited possibilities with your scenes. You can even add user notification so that when a button on a handheld controller is pressed, you get an email or text message.  
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For any commands in the scene that go to scene capable devices, namely Z-Wave scene capable light switches and lamp modules, Vera will program the scene controller or remote to talk directly to those scene capable devices. And, if the remote or scene controller has Up/Down or Off buttons, they will be sent directly to the scene capable devices. For any commands you assign to the scene which are not for scene-capable devices, like door locks, thermostats, non-scene capable lamp modules, etc., Vera will monitor the button pushes on your scene controller or handheld remote and automatically take care of the rest of the commands.  
  
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With either method, the first step is to add the controller into Vera.  
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The first step is to add the controller into Vera.  
  
 
== Adding battery operated handheld controllers to Vera  ==
 
== Adding battery operated handheld controllers to Vera  ==
  
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[[Image:AddZ-Wave.jpg|thumb|center|512px|Add Z-Wave Controller Screen]]  
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[[Image:AddZ-Wave.jpg|thumb|center|512px]]  
  
 
When you want to add a handheld Z-Wave controller, go to Vera's [[Quick Start|setup page]], choose the "Devices" tab, and click the "Add Z-Wave controller" link or button. You will have 60 seconds to add the controller to an existing Z-Wave network, by bringing the handheld controller within 3 feet (1 meter) of Vera and pressing the buttons on the handheld controller. This process is different for each handheld controller, and is often given different names. A chart of some popular Z-Wave handheld controllers is shown below, along with the steps to add the controller to Vera, and what the process is called. Vera shows the status and progress in blue at the top of the page, starting with: "''Running: Job is waiting: Ready...''", which means Vera is waiting for your handheld controller to start.  
 
When you want to add a handheld Z-Wave controller, go to Vera's [[Quick Start|setup page]], choose the "Devices" tab, and click the "Add Z-Wave controller" link or button. You will have 60 seconds to add the controller to an existing Z-Wave network, by bringing the handheld controller within 3 feet (1 meter) of Vera and pressing the buttons on the handheld controller. This process is different for each handheld controller, and is often given different names. A chart of some popular Z-Wave handheld controllers is shown below, along with the steps to add the controller to Vera, and what the process is called. Vera shows the status and progress in blue at the top of the page, starting with: "''Running: Job is waiting: Ready...''", which means Vera is waiting for your handheld controller to start.  
  
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If you cannot add the controller to Vera, it's possible the controller is already part of another Z-Wave network. In this case, you must first reset the controller before you can add it to Vera. Instructions for resetting some popular controllers are shown below.
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If you cannot add the controller to Vera, it's possible the controller is already part of another Z-Wave network. In this case, you must first reset the controller before you can add it to Vera. Instructions for resetting some popular controllers are shown below.  
  
 
== Adding in-wall scene controllers to Vera  ==
 
== Adding in-wall scene controllers to Vera  ==
  
 
As mentioned above, in general you can add these devices like any other Z-Wave device and don't need to use the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' link.  
 
As mentioned above, in general you can add these devices like any other Z-Wave device and don't need to use the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' link.  
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== Method #1: Traditional scene assignments for controllers  ==
 
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Normally handheld controllers are battery operated, and, to save battery life, they do not allow Vera to talk to them to configure them except at the moment that Vera is adding them to the network. Many handheld controllers are programmable. For example, most have one or more button to activate "Scenes" or channels. Vera can help you configure your controller, such as assigning scenes to the buttons. To do this, you must first add the controller to Vera's Z-Wave network, so Vera knows about it, as explained above. Then you can use Vera's web interface to configure the controller and assign scenes.
 
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For in-wall scene controllers which are not battery-operated, Vera can transfer the scene assignments at any time. But battery-operated handheld controllers, to save battery life, only let Vera transfer the scenes when they are being added. So, after the scene assignments are set up, you will need to go back to "Add Z-Wave controller" again, and repeat the process of adding the controller. It's okay to add the controller multiple times like this. The controller will not appear multiple times in Vera's device list. Vera knows that you already added the controller, and, so when you add it again, Vera will simply update the controller with new scene assignments and configuration. <br>
 
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The only time you will have the same controller added more than once is if, after adding the controller to Vera, you press the buttons on the Z-Wave controller to 'reset' it. Resetting clears out everything in the controller, including the unique ID Vera gave it. So that means if you then re-add the controller again, Vera will think it's a new controller and add it again, and you'll have the same controller listed twice in Vera's device list. If this happens, it's easy to get rid of the old controller; click the '+' button next to it and then click 'Permanently remove dead node' to remove it from Vera's Z-Wave network.
 
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Note that Method #1 uses traditional Z-Wave scenes, and most Z-Wave controllers cannot control anything but lights. If you want more flexible scenes, look at Method #2 below.
 
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The step-by-step instructions for assigning scenes to your handheld controller are:
 
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'''1'''. Create the scenes in Vera's web interface. See [[Scenes]] for instructions.<br> '''2'''. If this is an in-wall scene controller, add it like any other Z-Wave device and skip to step 5.<br> '''3'''. If it's a battery-operated remote controller which is not brand new, has already been paired with Z-Wave devices, or used with another Z-Wave controller, press the buttons on the controller to do a "Reset" to clear out all the controller's old data. (See the chart below for help.)<br> '''4'''. Click the "Add Z-Wave Controller" button on Vera's "Devices" tab, to add the controller. (See the chart below for help.)<br> '''5'''. After the device is added, it should show up on Vera's [[Unassigned devices]] page. If not, click the "Devices" tab again. You will need to pick a room for the controller. Although most handheld controllers are battery operated and can be used throughout the house, Vera requires you to assign each device to a room. This is just Vera's way of keeping the device list organized, and does not in any way limit what rooms you can use the controller in. It's just for your benefit to keep the device list manageable. So pick the room the controller will most often be stored in, and click 'Continue'.<br> '''6'''. Find the controller on the "Devices" list, and click the '+' button next to the controller. Then click 'Custom Z-Wave Settings'. (See [[ZWave Configuration Options|Z-Wave configuration options]] for a full explanation of this page.)<br> '''7'''. Click 'Add Scene assignment'. In the 'Key' field, type a number to indicate which key/button on the handheld controller you want to assign a scene to. (Some handheld controllers only have 1 scene button, so just put in '1'.) Then choose the scene you want assigned to that button. Repeat this for all the scenes you want to assign to buttons.<br> '''8'''. When you are finished, click the red 'Save' button to save your changes.<br> '''9'''. If this is a battery operated controller that you added with the "Add Z-Wave Controller" link, then after your changes are saved, you can click 'Continue' and then go back to the 'Devices' tab and choose "Add Z-Wave Controller" again. Do this just like you did the time before in step 4. Now when Vera re-adds the handheld controller, Vera will transfer the scenes to it.
 
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[[Image:AddScene1.jpg|thumb|center|512px|Add Scene Assignment]]
 
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== Method #2: Vera's special way of handling scene assignments  ==
 
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Add the controller to Vera's Z-Wave network the same way as Method #1. (See steps 1-5 above.) Next, click the '+' button next to the device and check the box ''''Treat scene buttons as events''''. This tells Vera to take over the scene buttons on the remote. Save your changes. If this is a battery-operated handheld controller that you added with 'Add Z-Wave Controller', you will need to add it again to Vera, because Vera can only program it to take over the scene buttons while it's being added. (Read the notes above with Method #1, step 9.)
 
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Once your scene controller or handheld controller is configured to let Vera take over scene management, then you can create your scenes in Vera as you normally would. The scenes can do anything and control any device. To make a scene trigger when you press a button on the remote, click 'Add Event' next to the scene, choose the event 'Scene button is pressed', then choose the scene controller or handheld controller from the device pull down, and lastly indicate which button number should trigger the scene. (If there's only 1 button, just enter 1.) You can repeat this process if you want to have multiple buttons on multiple controllers trigger the same scene. When done, save your changes. With Method #2, there is no need to add battery-operated handheld controllers again. You can simply change the scenes and button assignments in Vera whenever you want.
 
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If your scene controller has one or more 'scene off' buttons, you can generally make those trigger a scene by adding an event with button 0. Note that if your remote control has more than 1 'scene off' button, Vera cannot know which one you pressed and all 'scene off' buttons will trigger the event tied to 'button 0'.
 
  
 
== '''Supported controllers/gateways'''  ==
 
== '''Supported controllers/gateways'''  ==
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! Notes
 
! Notes
 
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| Cooper Wiring Devices
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| ACT
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| In-wall controller, single switch.
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| ZTW230
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| <br>
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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| See included manual.
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| &nbsp;
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| Fully supported. Able to trigger scenes. Requires live/neutral wire for power.
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| Cooper Wiring Devices  
 
| Handheld Controller  
 
| Handheld Controller  
 
| RFHDCSG  
 
| RFHDCSG  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
 
| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]  
 
| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]  
 
| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]  
 
| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]  
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| Menu, Settings, Reset  
 
| Menu, Settings, Reset  
 
| Works well with Vera. Can transfer devices from Vera to the handheld but doesn't transfer device names. Also very expensive.
 
| Works well with Vera. Can transfer devices from Vera to the handheld but doesn't transfer device names. Also very expensive.
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| Düwi
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| In-wall controller
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| 064435
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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| Set Vera to Include mode (using button, or full power include), press Include on controller for &gt;2 seconds)
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| &nbsp;
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| Does not support scenes or setting associations through Vera. Will report battery status. Can be paired easily to other devices using the controller itself. Battery powered (2xAAA)
 
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| Intermatic  
 
| Intermatic  
 
| Handheld Controller  
 
| Handheld Controller  
 
| HA07  
 
| HA07  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
 
| [http://www.intermatic.com/images/instruction_sheets/158ha11645-art.pdf Link]  
 
| [http://www.intermatic.com/images/instruction_sheets/158ha11645-art.pdf Link]  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
 
| Read [[Intermatic Handheld Remotes]]
 
| Read [[Intermatic Handheld Remotes]]
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|-
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| Intermatic/Wayne Dalton
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| Handheld Controller
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| HA09
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| <br>
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| [http://www.waynedaltonstore.com/product/741714108824.html Link]
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| Read [[Intermatic Handheld Remotes]]
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|-
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| GE/Jasco Products
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| Handheld Controller
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| Z-Wave Home Theater Remote-45608
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| <br>
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| [http://www.jascoproducts.com/z-wave/Z-Wave-Products.asp Link]
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| [http://www.myhomeserver.com/?page_id=236 Link]
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| Read the detailed instructions here: [[GE Home Theater 45608]]
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| RESET: Z-Wave Setup mode, scroll to NETWORK, press OK and displays RESET. Click OK to reset the Z-wave on remote. This will not remove the remote from Vera's network. So if it's already been added to Vera's network follow the instructions here: [[GE Home Theater 45608]]
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| Works well with Vera, Also controls A/V devices and includes X10 IR codes and Logitech Squeezebox IR codes, blue blacklit buttons, LCD screen allows editing labels of scenes, devices, etc. Can also control Z-Wave and A/V devices using macros so you can "play DVD" and the lights will dim with this command. VERY NICE REMOTE!
 
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| Wayne Dalton  
 
| Wayne Dalton  
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| [http://www.waynedaltonstore.com/product/74171410873.html Link]  
 
| [http://www.waynedaltonstore.com/product/74171410873.html Link]  
 
| [http://www.zwaveworld.com/prodrevs/091406/reviews-pg4.php Link]  
 
| [http://www.zwaveworld.com/prodrevs/091406/reviews-pg4.php Link]  
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| See detailed instructions here: [[Wayne-Dalton WDHA-12]]
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| <br>  
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| Shows as Z-Wave controller, a pain to sync with Homelink car remote, able to associate with devices. Can now turn on/off All Z-wave devices from car. '''This gateway is required for the 3-button remote sold by them.''' Translates commands to Z-Wave Scenes. As firmware 1.0.602 it's working with Vera, it's seen as a secondary controller.Vera needs to be configured so that it interprets the WDHA-12 as sending "Button Presses" instead of "Scene Activation" events.
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| Shows as Z-Wave controller and enables use of Homelink car remote, so can now turn on/off All Z-wave devices from car. '''This gateway is required for the 3-button remote sold by them.''' Translates commands to Z-Wave Scenes. As of firmware 1.0.602 it's working with Vera, it's seen as a secondary controller.
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| Wayne Dalton
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| Handheld Controller
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| WDHC-20
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| Add Zwave Controller in Vera, on remote; HOME, hold SETUP until HOME blinks twice, enter 967, HOME blinks twice if successful. Create the scenes and assign them to the scene controller as described earlier. Click 'Save', and then go to the device and click Configure node right now on Vera, and repeat on remote.
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| I added this about a week ago, and typed this from memory, so it may not work 100%, but I know it does have to be programmed on the remote twice. Only On works, couldn't find setting for Off, don't have a dimmer to test Bright/Dim.
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| Innovus
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| Handheld Controller
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| SmoothRemote
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|
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| [http://www.innovus.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/manual/z-wave/smoothremote-00120001-tech.pdf Link]
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1. Add Z-Wave Controller on Vera<br>2. Press 3 times shift (Button 9)<br>3. Configure device on Vera (Associations)<br>4. To transfer your config settings, repeat step 1 &amp; 2<br>
  
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| Device can be configured using Vera. Has no scene buttons, so you can not trigger scenes with it (V1.0.616) which hopefully will be changed in further versions. Button 8 is always "ALL ON / ALL OFF"
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| Remotec
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| Handheld Controller (16 scenes / programmable IR remote)
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| Z-URC 550EU
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|
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| [http://www.remotec.com.hk/photos/software/BW8330-8331/8332_manual.pdf Link]
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| [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=4697.msg27909#msg27909 Link]
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| [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=4697.msg27909#msg27909 Link]
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<br> '''These devices are added like normal Z-Wave devices by choosing 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on Vera's menu and bringing Vera's Z-Wave dongle to the device'''  
 
<br> '''These devices are added like normal Z-Wave devices by choosing 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on Vera's menu and bringing Vera's Z-Wave dongle to the device'''  
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| 5 Scene Controller  
 
| 5 Scene Controller  
 
| RFWDC  
 
| RFWDC  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| <br>  
 
| Read [[Cooper Scene Controller]]
 
| Read [[Cooper Scene Controller]]
 
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| Intermatic
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| 1 Scene Controller
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| CA5100
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| <br>
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| Read [[Intermatic CA5100 Set Up Scene]]
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| Leviton  
 
| 4 Scene Controller  
 
| 4 Scene Controller  
 
| RZCS4  
 
| RZCS4  
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
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| <br>
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| <br>  
 
| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
 
| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
 
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| Leviton
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| Leviton  
 
| 1 Scene Controller  
 
| 1 Scene Controller  
 
| RZCZ1-1LX  
 
| RZCZ1-1LX  
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| [http://shop.micasaverde.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=116 Link]  
 
| [http://shop.micasaverde.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=116 Link]  
 
| [http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=4K.TQNnHt8AaVpmZu8gZrg&label=IBE&appName=IBE&LC12RP=qKakohvv7vJh2mB6bpElERJ8:S&LC12RP_pses=ZG4A2E9F82D5405FB0AA12ACDF90AC2545B909744B9ED50C8FDF1E42E5DDB0DBDAA696B9BE833B1E5A5FAF3CD3DD6FEF48EE84A0FF16567733 Link]  
 
| [http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=4K.TQNnHt8AaVpmZu8gZrg&label=IBE&appName=IBE&LC12RP=qKakohvv7vJh2mB6bpElERJ8:S&LC12RP_pses=ZG4A2E9F82D5405FB0AA12ACDF90AC2545B909744B9ED50C8FDF1E42E5DDB0DBDAA696B9BE833B1E5A5FAF3CD3DD6FEF48EE84A0FF16567733 Link]  
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| <br>  
 
| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
 
| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
 
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! Manufacturer  
 
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! Model  
 
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! Product Review
 
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| Sylvania  
 
| Sylvania  
 
| SH50201  
 
| SH50201  
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| &nbsp;
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| '''"all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)'''  
 
| '''"all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)'''  
 
To program this controller put vera in add controller mode and then hit "menu", then press right arrow until you see setup. Press ok. Righ arrow to copy remote control. Press ok. Right arrow to receive information and click ok. Wait for vera to confirm the controller was added.  
 
To program this controller put vera in add controller mode and then hit "menu", then press right arrow until you see setup. Press ok. Righ arrow to copy remote control. Press ok. Right arrow to receive information and click ok. Wait for vera to confirm the controller was added.  
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| ACT HomePro  
 
| ACT HomePro  
 
| ZTH100  
 
| ZTH100  
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| &nbsp;
 
| Sylvania is a rebranded ACT Homepro '''"all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)'''
 
| Sylvania is a rebranded ACT Homepro '''"all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)'''
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| Merten
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| 1-gang radio push button 5051.., 5061.., 5071..
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| [http://www.merten.de/download/DL_doku/V5051_581_01_web.pdf Link]
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| &nbsp;
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| Use scene no. 0 for button 0 and scene no. 255 for button 1 (2009-09-30, firmware 1.0.900)
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| Merten
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| 2-gang radio push button 5052.., 5062.., 5072..
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| [http://www.merten.de/download/DL_doku/V5051_581_01_web.pdf Link]
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| &nbsp;
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| Only buttons 0 and 1 work; use scene no. 0 for button 0 and scene no. 255 for button 1 (2009-09-30, firmware 1.0.900)
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| Merten
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| Handheld 'Controller' / IR remote 506923
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| [http://www.merten.de/download/DL_doku/V5069_581_00_Web.pdf Link]
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| &nbsp;
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| Add the device as a controller via EASY TOOL? -&gt; PROG MODE? -&gt; WAIT TOOL; re-adding after configuration does not work (no WAIT TOOL) (2011-02-07, firmware 1.1.1183)
 
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== '''Troubleshooting'''  ==
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In case your controller it's not working please follow this steps before submitting a trouble report.
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1. Open Vera's Dashboard <br> 2. Go to Advanced and enable Verbose Logging <br> 3. Go to Location choose your timezone and synchronize your watch <br> 4. Go to Devices-&gt;Zwave-&gt;More Zwave Options tab and where it says <br> "House/Node", make note of the node ID of your dongle (node x.y where x is the node id). <br> 5. Go to Devices-&gt;Zwave tab, if you have any devices called "ZWave Controller/Scene Controller" besides the built-in <br>one, be sure to rename them so you can tell which is which. Also be sure 'scenes as events' is not checked for this controller. <br> 6. Go to Devices-&gt;Zwave, expand your controller properties by clicking on the "+" sign near it and then press 'Custom Zwave Settings'.<br> Under Associations add group 2 and when you click 'set', add 2 associations: both the device you want to control *and* the <br> "ZWave Controller" (ie Vera's dongle), which is probably in the 'unassigned' area. <br> Press SAVE and wait until the 'Please wait.... configuring' is done. <br> 7. Press every button on your controller and note the exact time at which you've press it. <br> 8. Go to Advanced-&gt;Tech Support and submit a trouble report in which you have to indicate <br>
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[edit] Note: This information is only for Vera1/UI2. For more information about Vera2 with UI4 go to docs2.mios.com and for more information about Vera2, Vera3, Vera Lite with UI5 go to docs5.mios.com

With most Z-Wave devices, you add them to Vera's Z-Wave network by clicking the 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on the 'Devices' tab in Vera's menu and following the instructions where you remove Vera's black Z-Wave dongle and carry it to your Z-Wave device. But, battery-operated handheld controllers are special cases. To add them you leave Vera's black dongle connected, bring them to Vera, and chose the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' option instead. In general, when adding these handheld controllers, there are a few more steps, as explained below. Most in-wall controllers that are connected to your house's electricity (i.e. not battery operated) can be added like any other Z-Wave device and do not need to be treated like the battery operated controllers. (See Supported controllers/gateways below for a list.)

To assign the scene to a button on a handheld remote or scene controller, create the scene, click 'Add Event' next to the scene, choose the scene controller or handheld remote, choose the event 'A Scene is Activated', and pick the scene or button ID, such as 3 for button 3 on a scene controller. In a traditional Z-Wave network, handheld remotes and scene controllers can only control certain scene-capable light switches and lamp modules. But Vera automatically extends the capabilities of Z-Wave so all the commands in your scene will be activated when you press the button.

For any commands in the scene that go to scene capable devices, namely Z-Wave scene capable light switches and lamp modules, Vera will program the scene controller or remote to talk directly to those scene capable devices. And, if the remote or scene controller has Up/Down or Off buttons, they will be sent directly to the scene capable devices. For any commands you assign to the scene which are not for scene-capable devices, like door locks, thermostats, non-scene capable lamp modules, etc., Vera will monitor the button pushes on your scene controller or handheld remote and automatically take care of the rest of the commands.

The first step is to add the controller into Vera.

[edit] Adding battery operated handheld controllers to Vera

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When you want to add a handheld Z-Wave controller, go to Vera's setup page, choose the "Devices" tab, and click the "Add Z-Wave controller" link or button. You will have 60 seconds to add the controller to an existing Z-Wave network, by bringing the handheld controller within 3 feet (1 meter) of Vera and pressing the buttons on the handheld controller. This process is different for each handheld controller, and is often given different names. A chart of some popular Z-Wave handheld controllers is shown below, along with the steps to add the controller to Vera, and what the process is called. Vera shows the status and progress in blue at the top of the page, starting with: "Running: Job is waiting: Ready...", which means Vera is waiting for your handheld controller to start.

If you cannot add the controller to Vera, it's possible the controller is already part of another Z-Wave network. In this case, you must first reset the controller before you can add it to Vera. Instructions for resetting some popular controllers are shown below.

[edit] Adding in-wall scene controllers to Vera

As mentioned above, in general you can add these devices like any other Z-Wave device and don't need to use the 'Add Z-Wave Controller' link.

[edit] Supported controllers/gateways

These devices are added by bringing the controller near Vera and choosing 'Add Z-Wave Controller'.

The 'Add Sequence' is how you tell the controller to add to Vera. The 'Reset Sequence' is how you clear the controller if it's already been added to another Z-Wave network and can't be added to Vera.

Manufacturer Device Type Model no. Version Specs Product Review Add Sequence Reset Sequence Notes
ACT In-wall controller, single switch. ZTW230
    See included manual.   Fully supported. Able to trigger scenes. Requires live/neutral wire for power.
Cooper Wiring Devices Handheld Controller RFHDCSG
Link Link Menu, Settings, Replicate, Receive, From Unknown Controller Menu, Settings, Reset Works well with Vera. Can transfer devices from Vera to the handheld but doesn't transfer device names. Also very expensive.
Düwi In-wall controller 064435       Set Vera to Include mode (using button, or full power include), press Include on controller for >2 seconds)   Does not support scenes or setting associations through Vera. Will report battery status. Can be paired easily to other devices using the controller itself. Battery powered (2xAAA)
Intermatic Handheld Controller HA07
Link


Read Intermatic Handheld Remotes
Intermatic/Wayne Dalton Handheld Controller HA09
Link


Read Intermatic Handheld Remotes
GE/Jasco Products Handheld Controller Z-Wave Home Theater Remote-45608
Link Link Read the detailed instructions here: GE Home Theater 45608 RESET: Z-Wave Setup mode, scroll to NETWORK, press OK and displays RESET. Click OK to reset the Z-wave on remote. This will not remove the remote from Vera's network. So if it's already been added to Vera's network follow the instructions here: GE Home Theater 45608 Works well with Vera, Also controls A/V devices and includes X10 IR codes and Logitech Squeezebox IR codes, blue blacklit buttons, LCD screen allows editing labels of scenes, devices, etc. Can also control Z-Wave and A/V devices using macros so you can "play DVD" and the lights will dim with this command. VERY NICE REMOTE!
Wayne Dalton Gateway WDHA-12R  ?? Link Link See detailed instructions here: Wayne-Dalton WDHA-12
Shows as Z-Wave controller and enables use of Homelink car remote, so can now turn on/off All Z-wave devices from car. This gateway is required for the 3-button remote sold by them. Translates commands to Z-Wave Scenes. As of firmware 1.0.602 it's working with Vera, it's seen as a secondary controller.
Wayne Dalton Handheld Controller WDHC-20       Add Zwave Controller in Vera, on remote; HOME, hold SETUP until HOME blinks twice, enter 967, HOME blinks twice if successful. Create the scenes and assign them to the scene controller as described earlier. Click 'Save', and then go to the device and click Configure node right now on Vera, and repeat on remote.   I added this about a week ago, and typed this from memory, so it may not work 100%, but I know it does have to be programmed on the remote twice. Only On works, couldn't find setting for Off, don't have a dimmer to test Bright/Dim.
Innovus Handheld Controller SmoothRemote Link

1. Add Z-Wave Controller on Vera
2. Press 3 times shift (Button 9)
3. Configure device on Vera (Associations)
4. To transfer your config settings, repeat step 1 & 2

 Device can be configured using Vera. Has no scene buttons, so you can not trigger scenes with it (V1.0.616) which hopefully will be changed in further versions. Button 8 is always "ALL ON / ALL OFF"
Remotec Handheld Controller (16 scenes / programmable IR remote) Z-URC 550EU Link Link Link


These devices are added like normal Z-Wave devices by choosing 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on Vera's menu and bringing Vera's Z-Wave dongle to the device

Manufacturer Device Type Model no. Version Specs Product Review Add Sequence Reset Sequence Notes
Cooper 5 Scene Controller RFWDC




Read Cooper Scene Controller
Intermatic 1 Scene Controller CA5100




Read Intermatic CA5100 Set Up Scene
Leviton 4 Scene Controller RZCS4




Read Leviton Scene Controller
Leviton 1 Scene Controller RZCZ1-1LX Unknown Link Link Link
Read Leviton Scene Controller

[edit] Unsupported / Partially supported controllers/gateways

Not working as of firmware version wl500gP-1.0.584.trx

Manufacturer Model Specs Product Review Notes
Sylvania SH50201     "all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)

To program this controller put vera in add controller mode and then hit "menu", then press right arrow until you see setup. Press ok. Righ arrow to copy remote control. Press ok. Right arrow to receive information and click ok. Wait for vera to confirm the controller was added.

ACT HomePro ZTH100     Sylvania is a rebranded ACT Homepro "all on" and "all off" buttons work but scene buttons are not supported at this time. (3/28/2009)
Merten 1-gang radio push button 5051.., 5061.., 5071.. Link   Use scene no. 0 for button 0 and scene no. 255 for button 1 (2009-09-30, firmware 1.0.900)
Merten 2-gang radio push button 5052.., 5062.., 5072.. Link   Only buttons 0 and 1 work; use scene no. 0 for button 0 and scene no. 255 for button 1 (2009-09-30, firmware 1.0.900)
Merten Handheld 'Controller' / IR remote 506923 Link   Add the device as a controller via EASY TOOL? -> PROG MODE? -> WAIT TOOL; re-adding after configuration does not work (no WAIT TOOL) (2011-02-07, firmware 1.1.1183)

[edit] Troubleshooting

In case your controller it's not working please follow this steps before submitting a trouble report.

1. Open Vera's Dashboard
2. Go to Advanced and enable Verbose Logging
3. Go to Location choose your timezone and synchronize your watch
4. Go to Devices->Zwave->More Zwave Options tab and where it says
"House/Node", make note of the node ID of your dongle (node x.y where x is the node id).
5. Go to Devices->Zwave tab, if you have any devices called "ZWave Controller/Scene Controller" besides the built-in
one, be sure to rename them so you can tell which is which. Also be sure 'scenes as events' is not checked for this controller.
6. Go to Devices->Zwave, expand your controller properties by clicking on the "+" sign near it and then press 'Custom Zwave Settings'.
Under Associations add group 2 and when you click 'set', add 2 associations: both the device you want to control *and* the
"ZWave Controller" (ie Vera's dongle), which is probably in the 'unassigned' area.
Press SAVE and wait until the 'Please wait.... configuring' is done.
7. Press every button on your controller and note the exact time at which you've press it.
8. Go to Advanced->Tech Support and submit a trouble report in which you have to indicate 

       - the controller make and model and a link to its user manual 

      - the controller's NodeID 

      - the time when you hit 'configure right now' and when you hit each button
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