Excluding a Kwikset Z-Wave Lock

In this video, Joe shows how to exclude a Kwikset Z-Wave Lock from a Z-Wave network. This is done by putting the Z-Wave controller or hub into its exclusion mode and then activating the enrollment function for the lock. You should receive notification that a device has been removed from the network.

Most Z-Wave devices follow similar rules when it comes to pairing and excluding. A Z-Wave device can only be paired with one Z-Wave network at any given time. If a user wants to pair their Z-Wave device with a new Z-Wave network, they will have to clear it from the network first. This wipes the existing Z-Wave settings from the device so that it can be properly paired with a new network.

Since you will want the Z-Wave network settings wiped whenever you pair a new Z-Wave device, clearing the device from the network first is always a good idea. The Z-Wave controller or hub will always provide acknowledgement of successful exclusion, even if the device was not already paired with a Z-Wave network. In other words, you can still exclude a device that is not currently enrolled with a network. You will still receive notification of successful exclusion.

Many people wonder why they should bother excluding a Z-Wave device that is brand new. They think that since the device is supposedly free of any network settings, they can just go ahead and include it. The reality is that many Z-Wave devices are included with Z-Wave networks before they leave the factory for testing purposes. By clearing the device from the network you can ensure that it will enroll successfully.

Clearing a Z-Wave device is also necessary if you intend of transferring the Z-Wave device to a different network. Remember, Z-Wave devices can only be paired with one Z-Wave network at a time. You must remove it from the current network before you can successfully pair it with the new one. Remember, you may need to configure various device settings after enrollment.

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