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Find an S2 Z-Wave device key

Z-Wave devices that utilize the S2 security require a security code in order to be enrolled on a Z-Wave network.

For more information about S2, see What is Z-Wave Security 2 (S2)?.

Device key format

S2 device keys consist of 8 sets of 5 digits in the following format:

##### - ##### - ##### - ##### - ##### - ##### - ##### - #####

Locating the device key

The device key is usually located:
  • On the packaging for the device.
  • On a label on the outside of the device.
    • Often on the back of the device.
Alternatively, the device key is sometimes located:
  • Within the battery area (open battery terminal)
  • With a QR code
    • The key will often be below a QR code on the packaging and consist of five underlined digits.
    • If a QR code is unable to be scanned following the instructions in Add an S2-encrypted Z-Wave device, then that QR code may be unrelated to S2.

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