How To Change the WiFi Network For Your Z-Box Hub
If the name or password of your current network changes or if you get a new router, you'll need to update the network information for your Z-Box Hub to access your system from your local network. Please note that the below instructions are only for a Z-Box Hub that had already been set up in your local network and ju…
How To Set Up Your Z-Box Hub From a Computer Browser using an Ethernet Connection
We recommend setting up your Z-Box Hub from the computer browser. The WEB UI (computer browser view) is the command center for your hub - this is where you'll add, edit, and remove devices, as well as program automations and create scenes. There are two ways to configure the hub from your computer: through your …
How To Remove Devices From Your Z-Box Hub
Removing your Z-Wave device from the Z-Box Hub may be necessary if the device didn't configure properly and isn't behaving as expected. It's also a useful feature when Z-Wave inclusion fails and a device that had never been added to your hub before, refuses to pair. Rather than performing factory reset, simply put yo…
How To Set Up Notifications In Your Z-Box Hub
Monitor your smart home in the most effective way by setting up appropriate push and email notifications. It's a great way to discreetly check in on your aging parent or prevent water damage with timely intervention on an emergency leak. You can even set up a notification for situations when a device is no longer con…
How To Create Time Triggered Scenes In Your Z-Box Hub
Create schedules and smart rules based on specific time, week day, range, or sunset and sunrise. When things happen automatically, that's one less item on your to-do list. Here are a few examples of scenes and automations when something happens based on a time trigger. Scene structure: At a specific date, time, …
Z-Box Support
We're here to help if you run into any issues with your Z-Box Hub. You'll always hear from a Z-Wave expert within 24 hours, 7 days a week. Here are some resources to help you navigate the Z-Box support portal: KNOWLEDGE BASE Find the answer you need yourself and browse helpful tutorials in the growing Z-Box libra…
How To Create Device Triggered Scenes In Your Z-Box Hub
Build powerful automations based on device triggers where one or multiple connected devices trigger an action in your smart home. Before you start building a scene, note that there are 2 types of Device elements in the scene menu: * Single: can be used as a trigger, condition, or action * Group: can only be u…
How To Add Devices To Your Z-Box Hub
Adding a new Z-Wave device to your Z-Box Hub is fast and simple. You can add a device using the Z-Box web interface or Z-Box Hub mobile app. If you're running Z-Box firmware release 5.172.18 or higher, you have the option to include your Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) supporting devices via the new Long Range protocol. Ad…
How To Program Z-Wave Remotes And Button Devices on Your Z-Box Hub
Programming and managing button devices that use the central scene command class can be a hassle on other systems. The Z-Box Hub makes that functionality very accessible. You can assign actions to the buttons on a smart remote or a smart switch that supports multi-tap triggers either straight from the device or usi…
How Does the Z-Box Hub Compare to Other Smart Home Hubs?
Here is a quick feature comparison of the Z-Box Hub and the most popular DIY smart home solutions out there. We hope that helps you make the right purchasing decision around the center of your connected home. Questions? Just ask! Feature Z-Box Hub SmartThings Hubitat Home Assistant (JS) Expert customer s…
