From a9f28143c13d4e13287b1864eecd272bbb0cee68 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: c0ffeeca7 <38767475+c0ffeeca7@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:47:16 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Z-Wave migrate network: add prereq for 500 series (#39574)

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 source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown | 9 ++++++++-
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diff --git a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown b/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown
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--- a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown
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@@ -171,7 +171,14 @@ Do this before using the device with another controller, or when you don't use t
 
 Do this if you have an existing Z-Wave network and want to use a new controller. This will reset your current controller (remove all network information from it) and remove the controller from Home Assistant. The Z-Wave integration with all its entities will stay in Home Assistant. The new controller is added to Home Assistant and paired with the existing network.
 
-To migrate a Z-Wave network to a new controller, follow these steps:
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Administrator rights in Home Assistant
+- If you want to migrate from a 500 series controller, before starting migration, update the controller to SDK 6.61+
+  - Check the documentation of your device to see if and how they can be updated.
+  - [Steps to update Aeotec Z-Stick 5](https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000252294-z-stick-gen5-v1-02-firmware-update).
+
+### To migrate a Z-Wave network to a new controller
 
 1. In Home Assistant, go to {% my integrations title="**Settings** > **Devices & services**" %}.
 2. Select the **Z-Wave** integration. Then, select **Configure**.