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title: "Z-Wave Device Specific Settings"
description: "Extended instructions how to setup Z-Wave."
date: 2016-03-24 08:49 -0700
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##### {% linkable_title Motion or alarm sensors %}

In order for Home Assistant to recognize well the sensor, you will need to change its configuration from `Basic Set (default)` to `Binary Sensor report` or `Alarm report`. Currently there's no way to do this in Home Assistant but you can use ozwcp (OpenZWave control panel), Domoticz or similar to do it.
These devices will either show as a binary sensor or a sensor called `Alarm xxxx` and will report a numeric value. Test to see what value is what. Sometimes this is noted in the device manual.


##### {% linkable_title Locks and other secure devices %}

These devices require a network key to be set for the Z-Wave network before they are paired. This key is set in OpenZwave's `options.xml` which is located in OpenZWave's directory. This should also be the same directory as `config_path:` in your `configuration.yaml`. If it's not, make sure you have the same values in all the files you are using.
The option is commented out by default in `options.xml` and is a default key. Make your own unique key. The key is in Hexadecimals.
It is best to pair these devices in OpenZWave Control Panel or other Z-wave tool that can show you logs while pairing. Test the device before you save the configuration.
Make sure you copy the newly saved `zwcfg_[home_id].xml`into your Home Assistant configuration directory.


##### {% linkable_title Aeon Minimote %}

Here's a handy configuration for the Aeon Labs Minimote that defines all possible button presses. Put it into `automation.yaml`.

```yaml
 - alias: Minimote Button 1 Pressed
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 1

 - alias: Minimote Button 1 Held
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 2

 - alias: Minimote Button 2 Pressed
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 3

 - alias: Minimote Button 2 Held
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 4

 - alias: Minimote Button 3 Pressed
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 5

 - alias: Minimote Button 3 Held
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 6

 - alias: Minimote Button 4 Pressed
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 7

 - alias: Minimote Button 4 Held
   trigger:
     platform: event
     event_type: zwave.scene_activated
     event_data:
       object_id: aeon_labs_minimote_1
       scene_id: 8
```