Inovelli Red Series Z-Wave Switches Not Working

Inovelli Red Series Z-Wave dimmers and switches are known for their advanced features including LED notification bars and scene control. This guide covers common issues with these Z-Wave devices.

Common Symptoms

  • Switch not responding to hub commands
  • LED bar not working properly
  • Scene/button presses not triggering
  • Dimming issues with LED bulbs
  • Configuration parameters not applying

Z-Wave Hub Setup

Compatible Hubs

Works with most Z-Wave hubs:

  • Home Assistant (with Z-Wave JS)
  • SmartThings
  • Hubitat Elevation
  • HomeSeer
  • Other Z-Wave Plus certified hubs

Inclusion

  1. Put hub in inclusion mode
  2. Press config button 3 times on switch
  3. LED bar will flash blue during inclusion
  4. Wait for hub to complete setup

Secure vs Non-Secure Inclusion

  • S2 security recommended for locks, not required for switches
  • Non-secure inclusion may be faster
  • Check hub documentation for security options

LED Notification Bar

Customizing LED

The LED bar can indicate various states:

  • Color indicates dimmer level
  • Can be configured for notifications
  • Parameters control color, intensity, effect

LED Not Working

  • Check LED bar is enabled in parameters
  • Parameter 13: LED indicator color
  • Parameter 14: LED intensity when on
  • Parameter 15: LED intensity when off

Notification Effects

Configure via hub for alerts:

  • Pulse, chase, or solid effects
  • Set via Parameter 16 (child protection)
  • Or use hub's Inovelli integration

Scene Control

Multi-Tap Scenes

Inovelli supports scene commands:

  • 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x tap up or down
  • Hold up or down
  • Config button taps

Scenes Not Triggering

  • Ensure scene control is enabled (Parameter 51)
  • Configure hub to listen for scene events
  • Check hub documentation for scene support
  • Create automations for each scene ID

Dimming Issues

LED Flickering

  • Set minimum dim level (Parameter 1)
  • Start at 35-45% and adjust
  • Some LEDs require higher minimum

LED Not Dimming Low

  • Adjust max dim level (Parameter 2)
  • Set ramp rate for smooth dimming
  • Check LED bulb wattage vs switch rating

Bulb Type Settings

Configure for your bulb type:

  • Parameter 52: Bulb type (incandescent/LED/etc.)
  • Affects dimming behavior
  • LED mode helps with low-wattage loads

Installation Wiring

Neutral vs Non-Neutral

Inovelli Red supports both:

  • With neutral: All features available
  • Without neutral: May need minimum load or bypass
  • Set parameter 21 for non-neutral mode

3-Way/4-Way Setups

  • Supports traditional 3-way wiring
  • Can use dumb switch or aux switch
  • Set parameter 22 for switch type
  • Wiring diagrams on Inovelli site

Parameter Configuration

Key Parameters

  • 1: Minimum dim level
  • 2: Maximum dim level
  • 13: LED color when on
  • 14: LED intensity when on
  • 15: LED intensity when off
  • 21: Power mode (neutral/non-neutral)
  • 51: Physical disable (scene mode)
  • 52: Bulb type

Applying Parameters

  • Use hub's Z-Wave configuration interface
  • Changes may require waking device
  • Some parameters take effect immediately

Factory Reset

  1. Exclude from hub first if possible
  2. Hold config button while powering on switch
  3. Continue holding 10+ seconds
  4. LED bar will flash red confirming reset
  5. Re-include to hub

When to Contact Support

Contact Inovelli support if:

  • Switch won't power on
  • LED bar hardware failure
  • Physical damage
  • Suspected manufacturing defect