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View the status of Z-Wave lights

The light status of compatible Z-Wave devices can be viewed using the Alarm.com app and Alarm.com customer website.

Important: To view Z-Wave light devices, the Lights add-on must be selected on your service package. If you do not see your Z-Wave light devices on your account, contact your service provider.

To view the light status using the Alarm.com app:

  1. Log into the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Lights.
  3. On the Lights page: 
    • The light is on if Light on is highlighted as shown in the following image. 

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    • The light is off if Light off is highlighted as shown in the following image. 

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    • If the light on and light off buttons are greyed out, the light device may be in malfunction. 

To view the light status using the Alarm.com customer website:

  1. Log into the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. On the Lights card, click Details.
  3. On the Lights page, each light has its own status and states if the device is On or Off.
    • Light on indicates the light is on. 
    • Light off indicates the light is off. 
    • Light unknown indicates the light device may be in malfunction. 

Groups of lights

Using the Alarm.com customer website, it is possible to create groups of lights to view and control at the same time. When light groups are being used, the light status for each device in the group will appear as the following:

Light Group Status

For more information on creating and managing light groups, see Create/edit a group of lights.

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