This article describes how to update a Z-Wave device.
Required accessories:
- USB Z-Wave Controller (Z-Stick Gen5, Z-Stick 7 oder Z-Wave.me UZB Stick)
- Windows PC with PC Controller 5 Software.
To install the PC Controller 5 software, please follow the linked instructions.
Please note that a firmware update always carries a certain risk of damaging the device.
- AMake sure you have the correct firmware for the device.
- Never disconnect the battery and the mains connection during the update
All firmware files provided by us can be found here: OTA Updates
Update of the device:
- Connect your Z-Wave controller to the PC.
- Open the PC controller 5.
- Press the gearwheel in the upper right corner to select the controller.
- Select your controller and confirm with OK.
- Open "Network Management".
- Press "Add" and learn your device to the controller. -> To do this, follow the instructions of the device
Note: If the device cannot be taught in, it is probably still connected to another controller and must first be removed. -> Follow the instructions for the device. - Now switch to "OTA Firmware Update" area
- Select your device that you want to update and press "GET"
Note: For battery-powered devices, check the Listening Node box and wake up the device.
- Select your firmware, which you have downloaded.
- Now press "Target 0" and then "Update".
- After successful update "Status successful=0xFF", press "GET" again to check if the update was done.
- Switch back to the "Network Manager" and remove your device from the controller by pressing "Remove" and following the procedure of your device for an exclusion.