Difference between revisions of "Add Device"
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#Put your device in pairing mode (See the manufacturer’s instructions, but it probably involves pressing a small, inconvenient button a couple times). | #Put your device in pairing mode (See the manufacturer’s instructions, but it probably involves pressing a small, inconvenient button a couple times). | ||
| − | #Click on the Discover Devices link in your Hubitat Web Interface. Within a few seconds your Hubitat Elevation should discover your device. | + | #Click on the ''Discover Devices'' link in your Hubitat Web Interface. Within a few seconds your Hubitat Elevation should discover your device. |
| − | #Rename your device and click save. | + | #Rename your device and click ''save.'' |
Your device is now added to your network and you will be taken to the device page. Now you can manage your device, automate it with Rule Machine or add it to your dashboard. | Your device is now added to your network and you will be taken to the device page. Now you can manage your device, automate it with Rule Machine or add it to your dashboard. | ||
| − | TROUBLE SHOOTING | + | '''TROUBLE SHOOTING''' |
If your device does not pair, here are some potential culprits: | If your device does not pair, here are some potential culprits: | ||
Revision as of 21:03, 6 September 2018
Discovering Your Devices
- Put your device in pairing mode (See the manufacturer’s instructions, but it probably involves pressing a small, inconvenient button a couple times).
- Click on the Discover Devices link in your Hubitat Web Interface. Within a few seconds your Hubitat Elevation should discover your device.
- Rename your device and click save.
Your device is now added to your network and you will be taken to the device page. Now you can manage your device, automate it with Rule Machine or add it to your dashboard.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If your device does not pair, here are some potential culprits:
- Is your device compatible? Hubitat Elevation includes Z-Wave and Zigbee radios that work with most Zigbee and Wave devices. Check this list of known compatible devices. Devices running on different protocols, such as Lutron, require a bridge that must be paired using an integration app.
- Is your device out of range? Z-wave and Zigbee radios have a limited range that is further reduced by obstructions, included metal, wood and drywall. It is important to build out a mesh network that includes plugged-in devices that act as repeaters and boost the range and signal strength of your hub.
- Is it a Z-Wave device from another hub? Unless it is a new device, Z-Wave devices must be excluded from their previous hub before they can be paired with a new hub. To do this you will need to open up your old hub UI and follow the Z-Wave exclude procedure. Anytime you want to unplug or remove a Z-Wave device it is important run run a Z-Wave exclude first.
- Is the device battery dead? Try pairing with a fresh battery.
