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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Z-Wave JS support secondary controllers?

Mostly.

Slightly longer answer:
On startup, Z-Wave JS detects whether the Z-Wave module it controls is a primary controller or a secondary/inclusion controller.

Its default operation mode is acting as a primary controller, or assuming that role if there is none in the network. In this mode, it supports having secondary controllers in the network. This includes:

  • Including/excluding a secondary controller
  • Letting secondary controllers (inclusion controllers) include and exclude devices
  • Perform network key exchange with devices included by a secondary controller

Z-Wave JS also supports joining other networks as a secondary controller. This mode is not meant for controlling a smart home, because reports are sent to the primary controller.

[!WARNING] Secondary controller support is still experimental and has some limitations:

  • Including devices on behalf of the primary controller does not work
  • Devices won't be interviewed by default. Triggering an interview manually may set up the lifelines incorrectly.