Adding new Z-wave Devices

Hello,
What is the correct way of adding new Z-wave devices?
The docs say that its by using the “add node” or “add node secure” button in the Z-wave control panel.
The problem is that that button does not seem to put my Aeotec Z-Stick Gen 5 into inclusion mode (which should make the stick blink blue). I have some trouble adding a Danalock V3. I have added it by removing the stick and putting it in inclusion mode, paired it and put it back.
The lock pops up in Home Assistant but always presents as ready and does not show the correct state or answer to any calls to lock / unlock etc. Some threads suggest its because its not added using the Z-wave control panel and using “add node secure”.

Any ideas?
Thanks