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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 remote controls 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 remotes, there are a few more steps, as explained below. Most in wall controllers that are connected to your house's electricity (ie not battery operated) can be added like any other Z-Wave device and do not to be treated specially like the battery operated controllers. See '''Supported controllers/gateways''' below for a list.
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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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There are 2 ways you can get your Z-Wave handheld remotes and scene controllers to control other Z-Wave devices.  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. After you add the controller into Vera you can have Vera transfer the scenes to the controller for you.  There are limitations with the traditional Z-Wave method. For example, scenes generally only work with lights, and will not let you control thermostats, arm sensors, and so on. So, Vera came up with a second method that is unique to Vera. 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 remote is pressed, you get a text message.
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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.)
  
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Either way, the first step is to add the controller into Vera.
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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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== Adding battery operated handheld remotes to Vera ==
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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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[[Image:AddZ-Wave.jpg|thumb|512px|center|caption text| Add Z-Wave Controller Screen]]
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The first step is to add the controller into Vera.  
  
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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 ZWave controller" link or button.  You will have 60 seconds to bring the handheld controller to within 3 feet (1 meter) of Vera and then to press the buttons on the handheld controller to add the controller to an existing ZWave network.  This process is different for each handheld controller, and is often given different names.  A chart of some popular ZWave 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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== Adding battery operated handheld controllers to Vera  ==
  
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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 is shown below.
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[[Image:AddZ-Wave.jpg|thumb|center|512px]]
  
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== Adding in-wall scene controllers to Vera ==
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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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As mentioned above, in general you can add these devices like any other Z-Wave device and don't need to use the 'Add ZWave controller' link.
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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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== Method #1: Traditional scene assignments for controllers ==
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== Adding in-wall scene controllers to Vera  ==
  
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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 ZWave network, so Vera knows about it, as explained above.  Then you can use Vera's web UI to configure the controller and assign scenes.
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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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For in-wall scene controllers that plug into permanent power Vera can transfer the scene assignments at any time.  But for battery operated handheld remotes, to save battery life, they only let Vera transfer the scenes when they are being added.  So, after the scene assignments are setup, you will need to go back to "Add ZWave 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 use that opportunity to update the controller with scene assignments and configuration.  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 ZWave controller to 'reset it'.  This 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. It's easy to get rid of the old controller though; click the '+' button next to it and then click 'Permanently remove dead node' to remove it from Vera's ZWave network.
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== '''Supported controllers/gateways'''  ==
  
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Note that this is using the 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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'''These devices are added by bringing the controller near Vera and choosing 'Add Z-Wave Controller'.'''
  
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The step by step instructions for assigning scenes to your handheld controller are:
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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.
  
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1. Create the scenes in Vera's web UI. See [[Scenes]] for instructions.<br>
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2. If this is an in-wall scene controller, add it like any other ZWave device and skip to step 5.
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3. Otherwise, if it's a battery operated remote, then if the controller is not brand new, or if you have already paired ZWave devices to it or used it with another ZWave controller, press the buttons on the controller to do a "Reset" of it to clear out all the old data. See the chart below for help.<br>
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4. Click the "Add ZWave controller" button on Vera's device tab, and add the controller. See the chart below for help.<br>
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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 to keep 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>
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! Model no.  
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6. Find the controller on the Device list, and click the '+' button next to the controller. Then click 'Custom ZWave Settings'. See [[ZWave_Configuration_Options|ZWave configuration options]] for a full explanation of this page<br>
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7. Click 'Add Scene assignment'.  In the 'Key' field, type a number to indicate which key on the handheld remote you want to assign a scene to. Some handheld remotes only have 1 scene button, so just put in '1'. Others have more than one, so put in the number of the button. Then choose the scene you want assigned to that button.  Repeat this for all the scenes you want to assign to buttons.<br>
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8.  When you are all finished, click the red 'Save' button to save your changes.<br>
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! Product Review
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9.  If this is a battery operated controller that you added with the 'Add ZWave Controller' link, then after your changes are saved, you can click 'Continue' and then go back to the 'Devices' tab and choose "Add ZWave controller" again. Do this just like you did the time before in step 3. Now when Vera re-adds the handheld controller, Vera will transfer the scenes to it.
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! Reset Sequence
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! Notes
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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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|-
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| Cooper Wiring Devices
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| Handheld Controller
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| RFHDCSG
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| <br>  
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| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]
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| [http://store.homeseer.com/store/RFHDCSG---Z-Wave-Handheld-Controller-Cooper-Aspire-RF-P477C56.aspx Link]
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| Menu, Settings, Replicate, Receive, From Unknown Controller
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| Menu, Settings, Reset
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| 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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|-
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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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|-
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| Intermatic
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| Handheld Controller
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| HA07
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| <br>
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| [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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| 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
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| Gateway
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| WDHA-12R
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| &nbsp;??
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| [http://www.waynedaltonstore.com/product/74171410873.html Link]
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| [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 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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|-
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| Wayne Dalton
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| Handheld Controller
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| WDHC-20
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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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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| &nbsp;
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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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--todoal: screen shot of 'add scene assignment', and also of controller with the '+' button pressed and showing the 'custom zwave settings' button.
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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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[[Image:AddScene1.jpg|thumb|512px|center|caption text| Add Scene Assignment]]
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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'''
  
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== Method #2: Vera's special way of handling scene assignments ==
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! Manufacturer
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! Device Type
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! Model no.
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! Version
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! Specs
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! Product Review
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! Add Sequence
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! Reset Sequence
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! Notes
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| Cooper
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| 5 Scene Controller
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| 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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| 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
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| 4 Scene Controller
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| 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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| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
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| Leviton
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| 1 Scene Controller
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| RZCZ1-1LX
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| Unknown
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| [http://shop.micasaverde.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=116 Link]
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| [http://shop.micasaverde.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=116 Link]
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| [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>
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| Read [[Leviton Scene Controller]]
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|}
  
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Add the controller to Vera's Z-Wave network the same way.  See steps 1-5 above.  Next, click the '+' button next to the device and check the box 'Let Vera manage the scene buttons with events'.  This tells Vera to take over the scene buttons on the remote.  Save your changes.  If this is a battery operated handheld remote that you added with 'Add ZWave 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 and see step 9.
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== '''Unsupported / Partially supported controllers/gateways'''  ==
  
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Once your scene controller or handheld remote is configured to let Vera take over scene management, then you can create your scenes in Vera like normal.  The scenes can do anything and control any device.  To make that 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 remote 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.  Save your data when you're done. There is no need to add battery operated handheld remotes again. You can now change the scenes and button assignments in Vera whenever you want.
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Not working as of firmware version wl500gP-1.0.584.trx
  
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'''These devices are added by bringing the controller near Vera and choosing 'Add ZWave Controller'.'''
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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.
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|| Cooper Wiring Devices|| Handheld Controller || RFHDCSG || ||  [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] || 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.
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|| Intermatic || Handheld Controller || HA07 || || [http://www.intermatic.com/images/instruction_sheets/158ha11645-art.pdf Link] || || Hold include for 5 seconds until you see 'Copy', and press the scene #1 off button. It will say Copy RA || Hold both include+delete for 10 seconds until you see 'Reset', then hold scene #1 both on+off for 5 seconds until you see 'All Clear' ||
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| Sylvania
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| SH50201
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| &nbsp;
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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)'''
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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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|| Wayne Dalton || Gateway || WDHA-12R || ?? || [http://www.waynedaltonstore.com/product/74171410873.html Link] || [http://www.zwaveworld.com/prodrevs/091406/reviews-pg4.php Link] || || || Shows as Z-Wave controller, a pain to sync with Homelink car remote, able to associate with devices, but not through Vera yet. 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.
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| ACT HomePro
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| ZTH100
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| &nbsp;
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| &nbsp;
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| 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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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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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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'''These devices are added like normal Z-Wave devices where you choose 'Add other Z-Wave devices' on Vera's menu and bring Vera's ZWave dongle to the device'''
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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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        - the controller make and model and a link to its user manual
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|| Leviton|| 1 Scene Controller || LEVRZCZ1-1LX  || Unknown || [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] || || || Have had problems working with Vera. Finally, got it to pair with Vera but have not figured out the associations.
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      - the controller's NodeID
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      - the time when you hit 'configure right now' and when you hit each button

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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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