How To Create And Manage Z-Box System Backups
Creating full system backups is the most effective protection against the loss of configuration data in the event of problems or inadvertent changes. You can create the backups on our cloud or locally on the hub. Please be aware that there is a restricted amount of storage capacity available for backups. You can ret…
How To Use Recovery Mode
Recovery Mode offers a solution for recovering the hub's operating system in the event of technical issues, such as when the Configuration Interface becomes inaccessible after an update. With Recovery Mode, you have the option to either repair the system or return it to its original default configuration, effectivel…
How To Use Geofencing In Automations on Z-Box Hub
Geofencing works like setting up a virtual boundary around a real place using GPS or RFID technology. Picture it as establishing an invisible boundary encircling your residence. Each time an individual or object traverses this boundary, it initiates a pre-defined action or alerts you accordingly. In the realm of digi…
How to Create a Scene Using Standard Variables on Your Z-Box Hub
The variables panel can allow you to create more advanced scenes by adding, changing, and checking the status of global variables that can be used in your scenes. The greatest benefit of the variable is that if you want to reuse complex trigger conditions across multiple scenes, you define the condition as a variabl…
How To Set Up Direct Association Between Z-Wave Devices on Z-Box
Direct Association, which involves linking devices, enables the direct exchange of control commands among Z-Wave network devices. In this type of communication, the main hub plays no role. This mechanism allows devices to communicate with each other, even in scenarios where the hub is inactive or compromised, such as…
How To Add and Remove Users to Local Access on Your Z-Box Hub
You decide who gets access to your smart home system, for both local and remote access. Here are the instructions for adding another user to your local access account only. If you're looking to add another user to remote access, check out the remote access article here . Multiple steps are involved in the process to…
Z-Box Z-Wave Settings Overview
A properly configured Z-Wave network is essential for ensuring the dependable operation of your smart home. If you ever encounter issues with your Z-Wave network, you might be able to use some of the below options to help with troubleshooting the issues. It is strongly recommended that any changes in this section be…
How to Manage Alarm Zones in the Z-Box Mobile App
While you will need to create your alarm zones and set any entry and exit delays via the Web UI , you can still arm and disarm individual zones as well as the whole house via the Z-Box mobile app. Check out the simple steps below! Alarm functionality in the mobile apps is limited to: * Arming/disarming individu…
How to Create Sensor-Based Thermostat Scenes on the Z-Box Hub
You can use a sensor placed anywhere in your home to trigger / control some or even all of your thermostats. Check out the examples below to see how to use a sensor to trigger your thermostat as well as add conditions and multiple triggers to create your ideal environment. How to Create a Sensor-Triggered Thermost…
How to Create a Scene Using Enumerated Variables on Your Z-Box Hub
The variables panel can allow you to create more advanced home automations and scenes. It enables you to add, change, and check the status of global variables that can be used in your scenes. The greatest benefit of the variable is that if you want to reuse complex trigger conditions across multiple scenes, you defin…
