What features are available with Z-Wave lights?

With Z-Wave lights on Alarm.com, users can:

Send commands to turn lights on/off and set dimming level (if applicable) using the Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app.
Create scenes that include turning lights on/off or setting the dim level (if applicable). For information about scenes, see Create/edit a Scene.
Create automated light schedules to have specific lights turn on, off, or dim (if applicable) at certain times, including sunrise and sunset, for specified lengths of time.
Create rules so a specific light turns on if a certain sensor is activated.
Create event-triggered light rules based on arming/disarming and system activity, and also set up custom automation rules.

For more information about creating light rules and schedules, see What types of rules can be created for Z-Wave lights?.

All of these features can also be used to turn on/off other devices that are plugged into a Z-Wave appliance module or Z-Wave-enabled power outlet.

Requirements to use Z-Wave lights with Alarm.com

To use Z-Wave light features with Alarm.com, the customer must have the following:

A service package that includes the Lights add-on.
Compatible Z-Wave light devices or appliance modules. For more information about compatible lights, see What kinds of Z-Wave light control devices can I use?.

If a customer's service package does not include the Lights add-on, the customer can still control Z-Wave lights locally if their panel is compatible with local control. The Lights add-on must be included in the service package if they want to control the devices through the Alarm.com customer website, apps, or set up Alarm.com rules and schedules.

Features availability on website versus app

The following table outlines the availability of Z-Wave light features on the Alarm.com customer website versus on the Alarm.com app:

Features	Alarm.com customer website	Alarm.com app
Create/edit scenes to include lights
On/off and dimmer control
Create/edit light schedules
Create/edit event-triggered light rules
Create/edit light groups
On/off control for light groups

For more information about light groups, see Create light groups.