Smart buttons and scene controllers trigger automations with physical button presses. This guide covers general troubleshooting.
Button Press Not Detected
When presses aren't registered:
- Battery: Replace battery - most use CR2032 or CR2450
- Range: Move closer to hub or add repeaters
- Pairing: Re-pair button to hub
- Hub online: Verify hub is connected
- Wake up: Battery devices may need wake-up press
Understanding Press Types
Different actions available:
- Single press: Quick tap and release
- Double press: Two quick taps
- Long press: Press and hold
- Triple press: Some support triple tap
- Release: Some detect button release event
Zigbee Buttons
For Zigbee scene controllers:
- Binding: Can bind directly to lights for instant control
- Groups: Bind to Zigbee groups for multi-device control
- Events: Button presses generate events for automations
- Battery life: Zigbee buttons typically last 1-2 years
Z-Wave Buttons
For Z-Wave scene controllers:
- Central scene: Uses central scene command class
- Associations: Direct association for instant response
- Wake up: Configure wake-up interval for battery life
- Secure pairing: S2 security for encrypted commands
Setting Up Automations
Configuring button actions:
- Hub automations: Create in hub's app or interface
- Home Assistant: Use device triggers in automations
- Scenes: Trigger predefined scenes
- Multiple actions: One button can do different things based on press type
Troubleshooting Tips
General fixes:
- Re-pair: Remove and re-add to hub
- Check automation: Verify automation is enabled and configured
- Logs: Check hub logs for button events
- Test event: Test button generates event in hub