Updated: 7/28/21
A beta version of our Z-Wave plugin with Security S2 support is available for testing. You can install from the Beta section of the Plugins page.
Please back up your system before installing this plugin just to be safe!
NOTE: This S2 version of the Z-Wave plugin does not support the 700 series Z-Wave interface. We are working on a fix for this and will post an update once we have it. For now you will need to use a 500 series based interface.
FAQ:
What is S2 Security?
Is is a new addition to Z-Wave that offers better encryption of data over the Z-Wave network. It is virutally impossible for an attacker to sniff the data and replay in order to control your devices. S2 support needs to be added to both the controller and the end device.
Which devices support S2?
Any new device released after April 2 2017 MUST support S2. There are exceptions. Code space in the 500 series Z-Wave chip is limited when S2 is added so some complex devices may not have S2 support. All HomeSeer devices currently for sale (except for our water valve) now include S2 support.
How does it work?
S2 supports 3 different encryption methods:
1) UnAuthenticated
2) Authenticated
3) AccessControl
If a device supports more than one method, a dialog will be displayed allowing you to select the method you want to use. If a device supports AccessControl, most likely its a door lock and will only support that one method.
For Authenticated, you will be then prompted to enter a 5 digit PIN that is printed on the device.
For UnAuthenticated, you do not have to enter any information and the device is added automatically.
What is SmartStart?
SmartStart is not yet supported in this plugin. SmartStart will allow you to add a device to HS3 before you actually install the device. You scan a QR code on the device, the controller will save the DSK Key which identifies the device. When the device is powered on it notifies the controller that it is ready to add, and then adds automatically. The intent is for use by installers. The device is added in Authenticated or Access mode as described above with the exception that the PIN code is already added by scanning the QR code.
Limitations on this version of the plugin:
1) You cannot use Z-Tool+ yet to add S2 devices. It does not yet support the dialogs to prompt you for an authentication mode. Use the web interface only.
2) SmartStart is not yet supported.
NOTE: There are 2 S2 Linux plugins in the Beta section of the plugins page, one for Arm based systems such as our HomeTroller Zee S2 and one for X86 based systems (our SEL unit or your own flavor of Linux). Make sure you install the one that matches your hardware. We will automate this selection process in the future.
A beta version of our Z-Wave plugin with Security S2 support is available for testing. You can install from the Beta section of the Plugins page.
Please back up your system before installing this plugin just to be safe!
NOTE: This S2 version of the Z-Wave plugin does not support the 700 series Z-Wave interface. We are working on a fix for this and will post an update once we have it. For now you will need to use a 500 series based interface.
FAQ:
What is S2 Security?
Is is a new addition to Z-Wave that offers better encryption of data over the Z-Wave network. It is virutally impossible for an attacker to sniff the data and replay in order to control your devices. S2 support needs to be added to both the controller and the end device.
Which devices support S2?
Any new device released after April 2 2017 MUST support S2. There are exceptions. Code space in the 500 series Z-Wave chip is limited when S2 is added so some complex devices may not have S2 support. All HomeSeer devices currently for sale (except for our water valve) now include S2 support.
How does it work?
S2 supports 3 different encryption methods:
1) UnAuthenticated
2) Authenticated
3) AccessControl
If a device supports more than one method, a dialog will be displayed allowing you to select the method you want to use. If a device supports AccessControl, most likely its a door lock and will only support that one method.
For Authenticated, you will be then prompted to enter a 5 digit PIN that is printed on the device.
For UnAuthenticated, you do not have to enter any information and the device is added automatically.
What is SmartStart?
SmartStart is not yet supported in this plugin. SmartStart will allow you to add a device to HS3 before you actually install the device. You scan a QR code on the device, the controller will save the DSK Key which identifies the device. When the device is powered on it notifies the controller that it is ready to add, and then adds automatically. The intent is for use by installers. The device is added in Authenticated or Access mode as described above with the exception that the PIN code is already added by scanning the QR code.
Limitations on this version of the plugin:
1) You cannot use Z-Tool+ yet to add S2 devices. It does not yet support the dialogs to prompt you for an authentication mode. Use the web interface only.
2) SmartStart is not yet supported.
NOTE: There are 2 S2 Linux plugins in the Beta section of the plugins page, one for Arm based systems such as our HomeTroller Zee S2 and one for X86 based systems (our SEL unit or your own flavor of Linux). Make sure you install the one that matches your hardware. We will automate this selection process in the future.
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