Z-Wave Device Settings and Parameter Explanation

Modified on Tue, 30 Jun at 12:44 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Overview

Shelly Wave devices use Z-Wave parameters, that can also be referred as device settings, to change how the device works.

These parameters can control different functions, such as:

  • Switch input type

  • Output behavior

  • Auto ON and Auto OFF timers

  • Power reports

  • Shutter calibration

  • Dimming behavior

  • Sensor reports

  • Device reset and reboot options

Important: Not all parameters are available on all devices. Some parameters are only used for specific device types, such as shutter devices, dimmers, sensors, or Wave i4 devices.


If a parameter is not shown in the gateway, this usually means that the connected device does not support it, or the gateway does not display it.


1. Input settings

Input parameters define how the device reads the connected wall switch or push button.

These settings are used on devices with SW inputs, such as relay modules, dimmers, shutter devices, and input modules.

Switch type parameters

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
1SW1 Switch Type2Defines the switch type connected to SW1.
2SW2 Switch Type2Defines the switch type connected to SW2.
3SW3 Switch Type2Defines the switch type connected to SW3.
4SW4 Switch Type2Defines the switch type connected to SW4.
5SW1 & SW2 Switch Type0Defines the switch type for SW1 and SW2 together.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Momentary switch or push button
1Toggle switch, contact closed means ON and contact opened means OFF
2Toggle switch, device changes state when the switch changes state


Use these parameters when the wall switch does not control the device as expected.

Example:

  • Use 0 for a push button.

  • Use 1 for a classic ON/OFF wall switch.

  • Use 2 if you want the output to change state every time the switch position changes.


Input and output swap

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
6Inputs SW1 & SW2 Swap0Swaps the function of SW1 and SW2 without changing the wiring.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Default: SW1 controls O1, SW2 controls O2
1Swapped: SW1 controls O2, SW2 controls O1


Use this parameter when the input wires are reversed and it is easier to correct the logic by parameter instead of rewiring.


Detached input mode

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
7Detach O1 Output0Separates SW1 from output O1.
8Detach O2 Output0Separates SW2 from output O2.
9Detach O3 Output0Separates SW3 from output O3.
10Detach O4 Output0Separates SW4 from output O4.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Not detached
1Detached


When detached mode is active, the switch input does not directly change the relay output. Use detached mode when the switch should only send commands to the gateway or automation, but should not directly control the local output.


2. Output and relay settings

Output parameters control how relay outputs behave.


These settings are used on devices with relay outputs, such as Wave 1, Wave 2PM, Wave Pro devices, and other relay-based devices.

Output swap

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
16Outputs O1 & O2 Swap0Swaps O1 and O2 output logic without rewiring.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Default: O1 = OPEN, O2 = CLOSE
1Reversed: O1 = CLOSE, O2 = OPEN


This parameter is mainly useful for motor or shutter wiring when the open and close outputs are reversed.


Restore state after power failure

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
17Restore State of O1 After Power Failure0Restores the O1 state after power is returned.
18Restore State of O2 After Power Failure0Restores the O2 state after power is returned.
27Restore State of O3 After Power Failure0Restores the O3 state after power is returned.
28Restore State of O4 After Power Failure0Restores the O4 state after power is returned.


These parameters define how outputs behave after a power loss.

Use them when the output must return to the previous state after the power comes back.


Auto OFF and Auto ON timers

Auto timer parameters are used to automatically change the output after a set time.

Output O1

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
19O1 Auto OFF With Timer0Turns O1 OFF automatically after the set time.
20O1 Auto ON With Timer0Turns O1 ON automatically after the set time.
25Set Timer Units for O10Selects seconds or milliseconds for parameters 19 and 20.


Output O2

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
21O2 Auto OFF With Timer0Turns O2 OFF automatically after the set time.
22O2 Auto ON With Timer0Turns O2 ON automatically after the set time.
26Set Timer Units for O20Selects seconds or milliseconds for parameters 21 and 22.


Output O3 and O4

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
29O3 Auto OFF With Timer0Turns O3 OFF automatically after the set time.
30O3 Auto ON With Timer0Turns O3 ON automatically after the set time.
31O4 Auto OFF With Timer0Turns O4 OFF automatically after the set time.
32O4 Auto ON With Timer0Turns O4 ON automatically after the set time.
33Set Timer Units for O30Selects seconds or milliseconds for O3 timers.
34Set Timer Units for O40Selects seconds or milliseconds for O4 timers.


Timer values:

ValueFunction
0Timer disabled
1–32535Timer value in seconds or milliseconds, depending on the timer unit parameter


Timer unit values:

ValueFunction
0Timer is set in seconds
1Timer is set in milliseconds


Use Auto OFF when a load should turn off automatically, for example lights, fans, pumps, or valves.

Use Auto ON when a load should turn on automatically after it was turned off.


Output contact type

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
23O1 Contact Type - NO/NC0Sets the relay logic for O1.
24O2 Contact Type - NO/NC0Sets the relay logic for O2.
106O3 Contact Type - NO/NC0Sets the relay logic for O3.
107O4 Contact Type - NO/NCNot definedSets the relay logic for O4, if supported.

Use these parameters when the relay output must work as normally open or normally closed.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Output is inactive when the device is OFF
1Output is active when the device is OFF



3. Power and energy report settings

Report parameters define when the device sends power reports to the gateway. These settings are used on devices with power measurement.

Power report on change

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
36O1 Power Report on Change50Sends a report when O1 power changes by the set percentage.
37O2 Power Report on Change50Sends a report when O2 power changes by the set percentage.
38O3 Power Report on Change50Sends a report when O3 power changes by the set percentage.
43O4 Power Report on Change50Sends a report when O4 power changes by the set percentage.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Reports disabled
1–100Report when power changes by 1–100%


Lower values send more reports. This can improve live monitoring but may increase Z-Wave traffic.

Minimal time between reports

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
39Minimal Time Between Reports O110Minimum time between O1 reports.
40Minimal Time Between Reports O210Minimum time between O2 reports.
41Minimal Time Between Reports O310Minimum time between O3 reports.
42Minimal Time Between Reports O410Minimum time between O4 reports.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Reports disabled
1–120Report interval in seconds


Use these parameters to reduce report frequency and keep the Z-Wave network stable.


4. Shutter and venetian blind settings

Shutter parameters are used only for devices that support shutter or blind control.


These parameters are important for:

  • Roller shutters

  • Blinds

  • Venetian blinds

  • Curtains

  • Motors with open and close direction

Shutter operating mode

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
71Operating Modes0Selects the shutter operating mode.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Shutter with positioning
1Venetian blind with positioning
2Manual time set, no end switches


Use 0 for standard roller shutters.

Use 1 for venetian blinds with slat control.

Use 2 when the motor has no end switches and the time must be set manually.


Venetian blind settings

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
72Venetian Blind - Time of Full Turn of the Slats150Sets the time for a full slat turn.
73Set Slats Back to Previous Position1Returns slats to the previous position after some actions.
77Slats Turning Time Offset5Sets delay or offset related to slat movement.


Parameter 72 value range:

ValueFunction
0–655350–655.35 seconds, in 0.01 second steps


Parameter 73 values:

ValueFunction
0Disabled
1Slats return to the previous position


Use these settings only when Parameter 71 is set to 1 - Venetian blind with positioning.


Shutter movement time

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
74Time of Up Movement6000Stores the time needed to move up.
75Time of Down Movement6000Stores the time needed to move down.
81Motor Max Moving Time120Maximum allowed motor movement time.


Parameter 74 and 75 values: (not yet availible)

ValueFunction
1–655350.01–655.35 seconds, in 0.01 second steps


Parameter 81 values:

ValueFunction
1–32000Maximum motor movement time in seconds
65000Unlimited time


These parameters are used by the device to calculate shutter position.


Motor end position and calibration

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
76Motor Operation Detection1Detects when the motor reaches the end limit.
78Forced Shutter Calibration0Starts or reports shutter calibration status.
79Power Consumption Max Delay Time3Maximum time to detect motor power after relay ON.
80Motor Stop Delay After Limit Switch Detection10Delay before motor stop after limit switch detection.


Parameter 76 values:

ValueFunction
0Disabled, limit switch will not be detected
1Auto power calibration
2–255Manual power threshold in watts


Parameter 78 values:

ValueFunction
1Start calibration
2Device is calibrated, read only
3Device is not calibrated, read only
4Calibration error, read only


Parameter 79 values:

ValueFunction
0Time is set automatically
3–500.3–5 seconds, in 100 ms steps


Parameter 80 values:

ValueFunction
0–2550–25.5 seconds


Use these parameters when the shutter does not calibrate correctly, does not stop at the end position, or does not report position correctly.


5. Dimmer settings

Dimmer parameters are used only for devices with dimming outputs. These settings control brightness limits, soft ON/OFF behavior, and dimming speed.


Brightness limits

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
121MAX Dimming Value O199Sets maximum brightness for O1.
122MAX Dimming Value O299Sets maximum brightness for O2, if supported.
123MIN Dimming Value O199Sets minimum brightness for O1.
124MIN Dimming Value O299Sets minimum brightness for O2, if supported.


Use these settings when the light flickers, does not dim low enough, or should not reach full brightness.


Soft ON/OFF dimming time

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
125Dimming Time O13Time for soft ON/OFF on O1.
126Dimming Time O23Time for soft ON/OFF on O2.


Available values:

ValueFunction
1–101–10 seconds


Fade rate when holding the switch

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
127Fade Rate O13Dimming speed when the switch is held for O1.
128Fade Rate O23Dimming speed when the switch is held for O2.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Non-dimmable load
15% per second
27% per second
310% per second
415% per second
520% per second


Minimum brightness on toggle

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
129Minimum Brightness on Toggle O115Minimum brightness used when O1 is turned ON.
130Minimum Brightness on Toggle O215Minimum brightness used when O2 is turned ON.


Available values:

ValueFunction
1–991–99% brightness


Use this when the light turns on at too low brightness and does not start correctly.


Dual button mode

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
131SW1 & SW2 Dual Button Mode0Enables dual button control for dimming.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Inactive
1Active

6. Sensor settings

Sensor parameters are used for battery or sensor-based Shelly Wave devices. These settings control motion, illumination, tilt, temperature, humidity, and LED indication.


Measurement functions

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
155Illumination Measurement0Enables ambient light measurement.
156Tilting Measurement0Enables tilt measurement.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Inactive
1Active


Note: Enabling extra measurements can reduce battery life.


LED indication

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
157LED Detection IndicatorNot definedEnables LED indication when an event is detected.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0LED indicator disabled
1LED indicator enabled


Motion settings

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
158Motion SensitivityNot definedSets motion detection sensitivity.
159Motion Blind TimeNot definedTime after detected motion when new motion is ignored.
160Motion Not Detected Report TimeNot definedTime after last motion before motion-not-detected report is sent.
166Motion Lux ThresholdNot definedDefines light level limit for motion detection.


Parameter 158 values:

ValueFunction
0Low sensitivity
1Moderate sensitivity
2High sensitivity


Parameter 159 values:

ValueFunction
2–8Blind time in seconds


Parameter 160 values:

ValueFunction
1–32767Time in seconds before motion-not-detected report


Parameter 166 function:

This parameter defines the lux threshold for motion detection. When set to the default value, the sensor detects motion in all light conditions. When a threshold is set, the sensor detects motion only when the ambient light is below the selected lux level.


Temperature settings

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
161Temperature Threshold5Defines temperature change needed before a report is sent.
162Temperature Offset0Adds or subtracts value from measured temperature.
165Temperature Units0Selects Celsius or Fahrenheit.


Parameter 161 values:

ValueFunction
1–500.1°C to 5.0°C report threshold


Parameter 162 values:

ValueFunction
-500 to +500Temperature correction, where 1 = 0.1°


Parameter 165 values:

ValueFunction
0Celsius
1Fahrenheit


Use the offset only when the measured temperature is different from a trusted reference thermometer.


Humidity settings

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
163Humidity Threshold5Defines humidity change needed before a report is sent.
164Humidity Offset0Adds or subtracts value from measured humidity.


Parameter 163 values:

ValueFunction
1–501–50% RH report threshold


Parameter 164 values:

ValueFunction
-50 to +50Humidity correction, where 1 = 1% RH


Use the offset only when the measured humidity is different from a trusted reference meter.


7. Common device settings

Common parameters are used for general device behavior.


LED intensity

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
105LED Signalization Intensity100Sets the device LED brightness.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0–100LED brightness in percent


Use this parameter when the device LED is too bright or must be reduced.


Remote reboot

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
117Remote Device Reboot0Reboots the device remotely.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Function inactive
1Reboot device


Use this only when the device must be restarted from the gateway.


Power source selection

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
119Power Source Selection0Selects battery or external power source.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0Battery
1External power


Use this only on devices that support more than one power source.


Factory reset

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
120Factory Reset0Resets the device to factory settings.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0No action
1Factory reset


Warning: Factory reset removes device settings and should be used only when needed.


8. Alarm action settings - deprecated

These parameters are listed as alarm action parameters and may be removed or not used in newer firmware versions.

Use them only if they are shown and supported by the device firmware.

ParameterNameDefaultFunction
91Water Alarm0Defines relay action when a water alarm is received.
92Smoke Alarm0Defines relay action when a smoke alarm is received.
93CO Alarm0Defines relay action when a carbon monoxide alarm is received.
94Heat Alarm0Defines relay action when a heat alarm is received.
99
General Alarm
Not definedDefines relay action when a general alarm is received.


Available values:

ValueFunction
0No action
1Open relay
2Close relay


Note: These parameters may not be available in newer firmware versions.


9. Serial number parameters

Serial number parameters are read-only. They contain parts of the device serial number and cannot be changed.

ParameterNameFunction
201Serial Number 1Read-only serial number data
202Serial Number 2Read-only serial number data
203Serial Number 3Read-only serial number data


These parameters may be hidden under advanced settings in some gateways.


Troubleshooting parameter problems

If a parameter is not visible or does not work, check the following:

  • Make sure the device supports the parameter.

  • Make sure the device firmware is up to date.

  • Check if the gateway supports all Z-Wave configuration parameters.

  • Re-interview the device from the gateway, if this option is available and the parameters are missing.

  • Wake up battery-powered devices right after changing parameters.

  • For battery devices, wait until the device wakes up and receives the new setting.

  • Exclude and include the device again only if needed.


Important notes

  • Some parameters are device-specific.

  • Some parameters are only shown on devices with the needed hardware function.

  • Shutter parameters are used only for Wave Shutter devices.

  • Dimmer parameters are used only for Wave Dimmer devices.

  • Sensor parameters are used only for sensor devices.

  • Alarm parameters may be removed in newer firmware versions.

  • Read-only parameters cannot be changed.


Summary

Z-Wave parameters allow the user to change how a Shelly Wave device works.

The most common parameter groups are:

  • Input settings for wall switches and push buttons

  • Output settings for relay behavior

  • Report settings for power and energy reports

  • Shutter settings for blinds, shutters, and calibration

  • Dimmer settings for brightness and fade control

  • Sensor settings for motion, temperature, humidity, and illumination

  • Common settings for LED brightness, reboot, power source, and factory reset

Only use parameters that are supported by the specific Shelly Wave device and shown by the gateway.