With the new ZWaveJS integration of Home Assistant, your smart home setup becomes more seamless, robust, and future-ready. We strongly recommend upgrading to this integration to ensure your Zooz devices are recognized and function correctly.
The latest Z-Wave JS UI now supports Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), significantly extending the reach and reliability of your network. Even better, you now have the flexibility to use both traditional Z-Wave mesh and ZWLR devices on the same hub—giving you the best of both worlds. And with SmartStart QR code scanning now supported, device inclusion has never been quicker or easier.
When deciding which method to use, we recommend reading more about Z-Wave Long Range and how it differs from the Z-Wave mesh, as well as when to choose mesh vs ZWLR in the following two articles:
Z-Wave Long Range FAQ's
All About Z-Wave Long Range
Mesh or ZWLR is established at the time of inclusion; if you wish to change a currently included device from mesh to ZWLR or vice versa, this can only be done by excluding the device and re-including with the proper method.
Standard Mesh Inclusion
- Power the sensor: Insert the batteries or the USB cable. The LED indicator will start blinking. The sensor can only be powered by a single power source. If it's powered by both USB and battery, it may damage it and it could not work on battery reliably afterwards.
- Place the sensor near its final installation location
- In Home Assistant: open Configuration > Integrations > Z-Wave JS > Configure
- Click on Add node
- Click on Start Inclusion to initiate pairing
- Click the Z-Wave button 3 times as quickly as possible
- The LED indicator will start blinking to confirm inclusion mode and turn off once inclusion is completed. You should then see the sensor on your device list
NEVER include the sensor powered with USB and then switch over to batteries. Your hub will recognize the sensor as a Z-Wave repeater and the batteries will drain quickly. Always include the sensor powered by batteries only if you’re planning to use it as a battery device. Don't use batteries and USB together.
Z-Wave Long Range Inclusion
The Z-Wave JS UI integration of Home Assistant now supports Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) and with the latest app update (minimum 2025.5), QR code scanning for SmartStart is now supported. You will need to ensure you are using a Z-Wave stick that supports ZWLR along with a ZWLR supporting version of the ZSE18 (minimum hardware/firmware 2.0)
Ensure the device you want to include is NOT powered on at this time. SmartStart will only work if the device is not powered on until step 6.
1. From the menu, click Settings.
2. Choose Devices and Services.
3. From the devices page click Add Device.
4. Scan the QR Code from your ZWLR device.
5. Choose Direct Long Range.
6. Power on your device.
7. The device is now added with ZWLR.
And if you're having issues adding the device to your network, check out the troubleshooting steps here.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help pairing your sensor to Home Assistant, or if you have any other questions!
