Troubleshooting Z-Wave Issues

Configuration Z-Wave
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I am new to Z-Wave devices. I am running Hass.io Version 0.53.1 on a Raspberry Pi 3. My Z-Wave Controller is the Aeotec Gen 5 Z-Stick.

I purchased two window/door sensors. One is made by Ecolink, one Monoprice. The Ecolink seems to be working well. After pairing, it is showing the Binary Sensor, as well as some ancillary data I haven’t figured out yet on my HA default view. I am able to right automations against it, and I have no real issues.

The Monoprice Sensor paired successfully, and is clearly being recognized by the controller. It shows up in the Z-Wave Configuration screen, but I can’t really configure anything on it. It does not show up in Home Assistant as a recognizable Entity. I can’t figure out what to do to get HA to recognize this device.

Additionally, I tried triggering both devices, about 30 seconds apart, and output the logs. I have included them here. Can someone guide me on the best ways to troubleshoot these devices? Thanks!

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Did you include them both through the HA control panel, or did you push the button on the stick?

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Put the stick in inclusion mode by pressing the button. Can I do that through HA?

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Oh yes, there’s a control panel in the Configuration menu. If you use the button then (as it warns in the documentation) you can end up with a broken inclusion, as you’re experiencing.

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Ok, so presumably I would have to exclude my devices before reincluding them through the Hass.io interface. Should I exclude them through the interface, or with the button?

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Use the interface, put some tape over the button to remind you to never use it again :wink:

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Thanks… earlier you stated “as it warns in the documentation.” To what documentation are you referring. Perhaps my problem is that I am not seeing the same resources as everyone else.

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The official documentation :wink:

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Thanks, Tinkerer. I just found another thread here where you helped out someone configuring the same sensor I have, and that was helpful to me too… you’re a rockstar!