Z-Wave® Remotes User Guide

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Z-Wave® remotes offer increased convenience and boost customer engagement with Z-Wave® Remotes for Scene control. With Z-Wave® remotes, customers can configure remote-triggered Scenes from the Rules Builder on the Alarm.com Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app. Remote-triggered Scene rules enable customers to choose between multiple Scenes and trigger them without opening the Alarm.com Alarm.com app or going to the panel.

Requirements

Any automation service package
A Z-Wave® remote (e.g., Zooz Zen32, Zen34, Zen37, etc.)

Note: Some in-wall light devices can also function as remotes.

Create or edit a Scene

Scenes must be created before they can be added to a remote-triggered rule. For more information on creating or editing Scenes, see Create/edit a Scene.

Create a remote-triggered Scene

Remote-triggered Scenes can be created using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website.

To create a remote-triggered Scene rule using the Alarm.com app:

Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap .
Tap Automation.
Tap .
Tap New Rule.
Next to when, tap Select.
Tap Remote.
Select the desired remote button, then tap Done.
Next to then, tap Select.
Tap Scene.
Select the desired Scene, then tap Done.
Select a Button Action, then tap Done.
In the Name of rule field, enter a name for the rule.
Tap Save.

To create a remote-triggered Scene rule using the Alarm.com customer website:

Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
Click Automation.
Click Add New Rule.
Click New Rules Builder.
Next to when, click Select.
Click Remote.
Select the desired remote button, then click Done.
Next to then, click Select.
Click Scene.
Select the desired Scene, then click Done.
Select a Button Action, then tap Done.
In the Name of rule field, enter a name for the rule.
Click Save.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't the remote-triggered Scene disarm the panel?

To enhance security, remote-triggered Scene rules cannot disarm panels that are Armed Away.

Why do some remotes show an extra button on Alarm.com?

Some in-wall light switches that are also remotes can report an extra virtual button. The virtual button is typically activated by a connected accessory light switch for multi-way switch setups.

Are Scene stickers available for Z-Wave remotes?

Stickers with Scene icons can be printed to help indicate which button triggers which Scene. The following PDF includes icons for Scenes in two sizes: Printable Scene Icon Stickers. Additional sets of stickers can be added to the page to fill the sheet.

The smaller icons will fit the smaller buttons (1 sticker per button), such as those on the Zooz Zen32 and Zen37. The intended size for small stickers (1 sticker per small button) is 0.9 cm X 0.9 cm.
The larger icons will fit the larger buttons (up to 2 stickers per button) on the Zooz Zen32, Zen37, Zen34, and other switches that also function as remotes. The intended size for large stickers is 1.3 cm X 1.3 cm.

Print using Zap!

It is recommended to use Zap! to print stickers for Z-Wave Remotes. To print using Zap!, email Zap! at info@zapcreatives.com. In the email, include:

The file with the icons
Whether you are ordering the large or small stickers or both
The size requirements
The number of sheets desired

Print using your own printer

To self-print using your own local printer, you can use label sheets. For example, Avery's 1/2" Blank Round Labels would work for the larger icons only, and their instructions can be followed to print the icons on this sticker paper.