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How to Add Your ZEN51 Dry Contact Relay to Hubitat
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The ZEN51 Dry Contact Relay is officially integrated with Hubitat, which allows for easy pairing without extra setup as long as the platform is utilizing Version 2.3 or higher.

The ZEN51 as a default shows as "device" in the Hubitat user interface.You will need to manually change the device type to "Generic Z-Wave Plus Switch" for the device to show up as an On/Off switch.

 

With the advent of Z-Wave long range (ZWLR), Hubitat now offers the option to include your long range supporting devices via standard Z-Wave mesh or with ZWLR. You can read more here about how the standard mesh and ZWLR differ and decide which is the best method for you.

 

Standard Mesh Inclusion Options

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; scan the QR Code on the back of the device.
  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 + Add Device 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 relay 3 times as quickly as possible (the LED indicator will start flashing). Alternatively, if the relay is already installed, you can simply toggle the external switch connected to ZEN51 very quickly from off to on, so: "up-down, up-down, up-down."

  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 relay, next to the Z-Wave Plus logo.

  8. Rename and confirm the found device

Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) Inclusion

If you want to include the device with ZWLR, first ensure you're using the model C-8 hub or later, with a minimum platform version of 2.3.9 or later in the US region only. You also need to ensure your device model and firmware version support ZWLR.

 

Next, you'll want to install the SmartStart Manager app. You can read more details on this custom app here, and be sure to thank Jeff for his work on the app!

 

To include the device as a ZWLR device, Z-Wave SmartStart must be used. Note that all ZWLR devices must support SmartStart, but not all SmartStart devices support ZWLR. SmartStart will still include the device as a traditional Z-Wave node if LR is not supported.

To add a device using SmartStart with ZWLR in Hubitat once the SmartStart Manager app is installed:

  • Locate the SmartStart QR code for the device. The QR code sticker also contains the numeric DSK (device-specific key) next to it; you will need this later. Do not power on the device at this time.
    • For the Hubitat 2.0 mobile app: go to Devices > + (plus icon) > Add SmartStart Devices
    • For the current 1.x app --- do not edit the SmartStart entry as LR is not manually selectable at this time) Tools > Z-Wave Tools.
  • Select the SmartStart button.
  • Select the QR code icon from the top-right (and allow camera access for the app if prompted).
  • Scan the QR code for the device that you located in Step 1. 
  • Provide a name for the device when prompted (to be used on the hub, e.g., "Living Room Dimmer" or "Hallway Motion"; this can be changed on the hub later).
  • Power on the device. The LED indicator will start blinking. The inclusion process should start immediately and the device should be automatically added to your hub.

If the relay is having problems connecting to Hubitat, try the exclusion process first. It will help the ZEN51 Relay configure properly, even if it never connected to the hub.

 

Please let us know if you need any other assistance!

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