Is the ZEN53 installed correctly and powered with a proper 6-32 VDC power source? Now it's time to include the device to your Hubitat. Including the ZEN53 DC Motor Controller to Hubitat is simple! Follow the steps below to quickly and easily add the ZEN53 to Hubitat. 

Please install the custom driver prior to pairing to ensure the device is recognized properly: Installation instructions found here.

Here are the steps for including the ZEN53 DC Motor Controller to Hubitat:

Smart Start Inclusion

On the Hubitat app:

1. Open the Tools tab (wrench icon on the bottom)
2. Scroll to the bottom, select Z-Wave
3. This will take you to a screen where you can select either Smart Start or regular inclusion
4. Select Smart Start
5. This will take you to the smart start inclusion list. Devices will be displayed there that are in the process of inclusion through Smart Start.
6. Select the QR symbol in the top right to open the camera for the DSK scan
7. Power the device (important to do this AFTER QR scan)
8. The device integration will begin. The window will appear asking you to name the device; click Save after naming
9. Finishing inclusion may take a few minutes 

If you have any issues with Smart Start Inclusion on Hubitat, please review this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-Fldjb0to. The steps should be the same whether you have a C-7 or C-8.

Manual Inclusion

1. Open Hubitat in your Internet browser

2. Go to Devices

3. Click on Discover Devices in the top right corner

4. Click on Z-Wave

5. Click on Start Z-Wave Inclusion

6. While the app says it is in inclusion mode, click the Z-Wave button on the ZEN53 3 times as quickly as possible (the LED indicator will start flashing)

7. If you're using a hub that supports S2 security, it may ask you to enter the PIN. The PIN is located on the back of the device, next to the smart start QR code.

8. Rename and confirm the found device

If the ZEN53 is having problems connecting to Hubitat, try the exclusion process first. It will help the ZEN53 Motor Controller configure properly, even if it has never been connected to the hub:

1. Open Hubitat in your Internet browser

2. Go to Devices

3. Click on Discover Devices in the top right corner

4. Click on Z-Wave

5. Click on Start Z-Wave Exclusion

6. While the device is searching for a device, click the Z-Wave button on the device 3 times as quickly as possible

7. The app will indicate when the device is successfully excluded.

Still having issues including your device? Please reach out to us!