diff --git a/source/_docs/z-wave/controllers.markdown b/source/_docs/z-wave/controllers.markdown
index 59655795621..2b10523b240 100644
--- a/source/_docs/z-wave/controllers.markdown
+++ b/source/_docs/z-wave/controllers.markdown
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Users should upgrade the firmware on all 700 series controllers to version 7.17.
   - Z-Wave.Me RaZberry 7 Pro (ZMEERAZBERRY7_PRO or ZMEURAZBERRY7_PRO, 700 series)
   - Z-Wave.Me Razberry 2 (500 series)
 
-If you are just starting out, we recommend that you purchase a 700 series controller or a Raspberry Pi module.
+If you are just starting out, we recommend that you purchase a 700 series controller or a Raspberry Pi module. The 700 series controllers are the more recent version (when compared to the 500 series). The 700 series controllers support SmartStart, which allows you to add a device by scanning a QR code.
 
 <div class='note'>
   If you're using Home Assistant OS, Supervised, or Container, it's recommended to use a USB stick, not a module. Passing a module through Docker is more complicated than passing a USB stick through.
diff --git a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown b/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown
index e6eb03ff6f2..7dc3f3baf05 100644
--- a/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/zwave_js.markdown
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ While your Z-Wave mesh is permanently stored on your dongle, the additional meta
 1. In the Z-Wave integration, select **Configure**.
 1. Select **Add device**.
    * The Z-Wave controller is now in inclusion mode.
-1. If your device supports SmartStart, select **Scan QR code** and scan the QR code on your device.
+1. If your device supports SmartStart (700 series controller), select **Scan QR code** and scan the QR code on your device.
 1. If your device does not support SmartStart, set the device in inclusion mode. Refer to the device manual to see how this is done.
    * If your device is included using S2 security, you may be prompted to enter a PIN number provided with your device. Often, this PIN is provided with the documentation _and_ is also printed on the device itself. For more information on secure inclusion, refer to [this section](/integrations/zwave_js/#should-i-use-secure-inclusion).
 1. The UI should confirm that the device was added. After a short while (seconds to minutes), the entities should also be created.