From 19143e7ee88d217b4217a32e72fce808a40e899d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: c0ffeeca7 <38767475+c0ffeeca7@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:01:07 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Z-Wave create backup (#39513) Co-authored-by: AlCalzone --- source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown b/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown index cd82060e459..2f7de6f8bba 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown @@ -184,6 +184,22 @@ To migrate a Z-Wave network to a new controller, follow these steps: - Confirm that you connected the new controller by selecting **Submit**. 6. Follow the steps on screen. +## Backing up your Z-Wave network + +It's recommended to create a backup before making any major changes to your Z-Wave network. For example, before migrating from one controller to another, or before resetting your controller. The backup stores your Z-Wave controller's non-volatile memory (NVM), which contains your network information including paired devices. It is stored in a binary file that you can download. + +### Prerequisites + +- Administrator rights in Home Assistant + +### To backup your Z-Wave network + +1. In Home Assistant, go to {% my integrations title="**Settings** > **Devices & services**" %}. +2. Select the **Z-Wave** integration. Then, select **Configure**. +3. Under **Backup and restore**, select **Download backup**. + - **Result**: The backup file is downloaded to the device from which you initiated the download. +4. Done! Store the backup file somewhere safe in case you need it later to restore your Z-Wave network. + ## Special Z-Wave entities The Z-Wave integration provides several special entities, some of which are available for every Z-Wave device, and some of which are conditional based on the device.