Add Z-Wave Devices

Z-Wave Battery Tip

We recommend Lithium-based batteries (such as the Energizer Lithium Ultimate AAAs) for all Z-Wave devices. Although more expensive, the improved life/performance is well worth the money.

Z-Stick

Adding Z-Wave Devices with a Z-Stick

Setting up Z-Wave devices is done primarily at the Touchscreen System, but requires some additional configuration at the Care Menu. At the Touchscreen System:

Before you can add devices, you must install the Z-Stick
Disconnect the Z-Stick from the system
Press the blue-ringed button on the stick for several seconds to put it in Delete Mode – rapid blink
At the first device, press the button on the device to delete it from the stick. Do this even if you have not added the device to the stick yet. (Note, for Hawking contact sensors, press the button 3 times rapidly, rather than just once.)
Press the blue-ringed button to turn off delete mode, then press the button again to put the Z-Stick in Add Mode – slow blink
At the same device, press the button on the device to add it to the stick – the blue ring will go solid. (Note, for Hawking contact sensors, press the button 3 times rapidly, rather than just once.)
Repeat the previous 4 steps for each device
Plug the Z-Stick back into the system
On the touchscreen:

Press the System (Gear) button
Enter the 4-digit System PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the Care Menu)
Press "Devices"
Press the "Scan Zwave Network" button - the scan will start automatically
Some devices may show up as "Unknown Device" - these may have gone back to sleep. Press the program button on the device again, then click the Unknown Device on the Devices screen, and click the "Rescan" button.

At the Care Menu:

Log in to GCManage
Open the Care Menu
Open the appropriate module

For motion, door, bed sensors, and medication dispensers, open the Activity module (Note that all contact sensors, whether for a door, bed or medication dispenser) will initially appear as a door sensor, until you select the correct type)
For action buttons, open the Notifications module

Click the gear-shaped "Configure This Device" button to the right of the appropriate sensor
For contact sensors, select the proper type, then enter a Location and Description, if requested, for the device
Click the "Next" button, which saves the configuration

Z-Troller

Adding Z-Wave Devices with a Z-Troller