Geofencing works like setting up a virtual boundary around a real place using GPS or RFID technology. Picture it as establishing an invisible boundary encircling your residence. Each time an individual or object traverses this boundary, it initiates a pre-defined action or alerts you accordingly. In the realm of digi…
Recovery Mode offers a solution for recovering the hub's operating system in the event of technical issues, such as when the Configuration Interface becomes inaccessible after an update. With Recovery Mode, you have the option to either repair the system or return it to its original default configuration, effectivel…
While you will need to create your alarm zones and set any entry and exit delays via the Web UI , you can still arm and disarm individual zones as well as the whole house via the Z-Box mobile app. Check out the simple steps below! Alarm functionality in the mobile apps is limited to: * Arming/disarming individu…
The variables panel can allow you to create more advanced home automations and scenes. It enables you to add, change, and check the status of global variables that can be used in your scenes. The greatest benefit of the variable is that if you want to reuse complex trigger conditions across multiple scenes, you defin…
Here is a full list of the Z-Box firmware release notes, including all enhancements, bug fixes, and changes. Learn more about updating the firmware on your Z-Box Hub here . Firmware 5.180.17 Major Upgrade: Z-Wave Long Range Support This update introduces Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) support to the Z-Box platform! …
Temperature schedules allow for automatic control of heating and cooling for each area of the house. This is a great way to save energy, bring the utility bill down, and increase the air quality in the spaces we spend most of our time in. Before you can create a schedule for your thermostat on the Z-Box Hub, you w…
The Z-Box Hub provides multiple ways to create a scene. You can follow the standard block scene creation flow , or you can even program the scene straight from the remote control device menu for a simplified and faster approach. Check out the easy step-by-step guide below! You'll need to ensure that you're logged i…
You can rename a device and add it to a room right at the inclusion process. But you can also edit and organize your devices easily in the Z-Box Hub WEB UI. HOW TO ACCESS THE ADVANCED VIEW OF YOUR DEVICES IN THE Z-BOX HUB: 1. From the sidebar navigation menu of the Z-Box web interface, go to Settings by clicking …
A properly configured Z-Wave network is essential for ensuring the dependable operation of your smart home. If you ever encounter issues with your Z-Wave network, you might be able to use some of the below options to help with troubleshooting the issues. It is strongly recommended that any changes in this section be…
As the account owner, you decide who gets access to your smart home system for both local and remote access. Here are the instructions for adding another user to your remote access account. Multiple steps are involved in the process to protect your privacy and keep the system secure. Make sure that you have already c…