General Lighting and Appliance Control Information

Data sheets 

Installation guides 

User guides

• Configure custom light and switch iconsCustom icons are available for smart lighting, switch, and plug-in devices using the Customer app and Customer website.

• Create and manage light groups

• What light rules can be set up with motion sensors or Image Sensors?

How-to troubleshooting guides 

• Z-Wave lamp module is not responding to remote commands or displays an incorrect status

Frequently asked questions

• What are the panel and module requirements to view Z-Wave light status?

• What features are available with Z-Wave lights?Z-Wave lights on Alarm.com allow users to turn lights on or off, adjust dimming levels, and control connected devices through the Customer website and Customer app.

• What kinds of Z-Wave light control devices can be used?

• What types of rules and schedules can be created for Z-Wave lights?This article describes the types of rules and schedules can be created for Z-Wave lights.

• Which LED light bulbs are recommended?Alarm.com recommends 65 watts GE, Philips, and Halo brands of LED light bulbs. These are recommended because they tend to require less energy to turn on.

• Which multi-colored Z-Wave lights are compatible?Alarm.com offers customers multi-color (Red, Green, Blue, White) Z-Wave LED light bulb control via any panel or module that is Z-Wave-capable, using the following Z-Wave multi-color LED bulb models: Aeotec / Aeon Labs ZW098 Zipato RGBWE27ZW.US Zipato Bulb 2 with dimmer (Zipato RGBW2.US) Hank RGB Bulb (HKZW-RGB01) inovelli RGBW Multi-Color Bulb (LZW42)

• Why do some LED light bulbs flicker?When an LED light bulb is receiving just under its activation level of energy, it will flicker. Unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs require a specific amount of energy to turn on. This is known as the activation level.