Common Z-Wave Device Trigger Actions for Enrollment and Removal

The following table lists the trigger buttons or methods for common Z-Wave devices when enrolling or removing them from a Z-Wave network. These triggers help initiate pairing or exclusion during setup.

For detailed, device-specific instructions, see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guides.

Lights, Switches, and Energy Metering

• Plug-in Module (All Brands): Tap the button twice while plugged in.
• In-Wall Switch (All Brands): Click the top or bottom of the rocker twice.
• In-Wall Outlets: Evolve – tap twice; GE – tap once; Linear – tap once.
• Smart Energy Meter: Tap the Action/Home Energy Meter button (light stays solid 3 seconds).
• Smart Energy Switch: Tap the button once while plugged in.
• Heavy Duty Smart Switch: Tap the action button when powered.
• GoControl and Qolsys IQ Lightbulbs: Power on; the light blinks to indicate inclusion mode.

Thermostats

• Alarm.com Thermostat: Press MODE until HEAT and COOL lights are off; hold DOWN until radio icon flashes.
• Alarm.com Remote Temperature Sensor: Tap the side button once.
• Trane and RCS Thermostats: Press MENU → Z-WAVE INSTALL → SELECT → YES.
• 2GIG CT-30 / GE TSTAT-300: Press MENU → MATE twice (the word “link” appears).
• 2GIG CT-100: Press MENU → MATE twice (the word “Link” appears). Requires 2GIG panel v1.9+.
• Linear Thermostat: Press FAN until “SETUP” displays → Z-Wave → SELECT.

Locks

• Kwikset Locks: Press the A (top left) button on the inner side once.
• Yale Keyed Locks: Enter master code → press # → enter 7,#,1,#.
• Yale Key-Free Locks: Press the button with the radio icon until it beeps twice.
• Schlage BE468/469: Press SCHLAGE → enter 6-digit programming code → press 0.
• Schlage FE599: Enter 6-digit programming code → after 3 lights and 3 beeps, press SCHLAGE → 0.

Other Devices

• Linear Garage Controller: Tap the side button.
• The Quickbox: Open with a credential, then press the blue button under the lid.
• FortrezZ or WaterCop Water Valves: Press the MODE button.