ZEN71 On/Off Switch Change Log
Here is a log of upgrades and improvements we made to the ZEN71 On/Off Switch 700 model so far.
VER. 1.0 (released 12/2020)
Original release.
Hardware:
- Based on the ZEN21 500 series version with a direct 3-way solution
- 700 Series Z-Wave chip
- Just 1.16" deep
- No heatsink tabs
- Multicolor LED indicator
- Replaceable paddles (color kits available here)
Firmware: 1.01
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SmartStart and S2 authenticated security
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Built-in range test tool
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Built-in signal repeater
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Smart bulb mode
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Scene control command class (multi-tap triggers)
VER. 10.0 (released 6/2021)
Firmware: 10.0
- Remove manual operation delay with scene control disabled
- Fixed smart bulb behavior after a power outage: the actual status of the relay and the reported status of the relay are both restored correctly now
- Added the ability to disable programming function from the paddles (parameter 17, see all of the settings here)
VER. 10.10 (released 09/2022 as OTA)
Firmware: 10.10
- Fixed S2 inclusion issue related to data packet size for advanced setting labels which affected selected hubs and scenarios
VER. 10.20 (released 05/2023 as OTA)
Firmware: 10.20
- Fixed central scene bug for control of its own load in smart bulb mode
- Added parameter 7 to choose Direct Association reports sent to devices associated with the Z-Wave. See all settings here.
- Added parameter 18 to enable scene control from the momentary switch in a 3-way. See all settings here.
- Added parameter 19 to disable LED blinking when a setting is changed. See all settings here.
- Changed the manual operation for disabling the relay (smart bulb mode): Hold the UPPER paddle for 10 seconds until the LED indicator starts blinking, then within 2 seconds, tap the upper paddle 5 times quickly to change this mode. The LED indicator will stay solid green for 3 seconds to confirm the change.
- Improved the factory reset procedure: The switch will not lock up if the factory reset is not successful in certain scenarios.
VER. 10.30 (released 09/2024 as OTA)
Firmware: 10.30
- Improved Direct Association Group 2 for the basic set on/off functionality.
VER. 2.0 (released 06/2022)
Hardware: 2.0
- Updated the Voltage regulator to improve surge protection
Firmware: 2.0
- Based on 10.00 firmware (see above)
VER. 2.10 (released 09/2022 as OTA)
Firmware: 2.10
- Based on 10.10 OTA changes (see above)
VER. 2.20 (released 05/2023 as OTA)
Firmware: 2.20
- Based on 10.20 OTA changes (see above)
VER. 2.30 (released 09/2024 as OTA)
Firmware: 2.30
- Based on 10.30 OTA changes (see above)
VER. 800LR (released 05/2023)
Hardware: 3.0
- 800 Series Z-Wave chip
Firmware: 3.10
- Based on 10.20 firmware (see above)
- Long Range ready
Firmware: 3.20 (released 07/2023 as OTA)
- Addressed occasional performance issues for switches connected to fans.
- Addressed issues with the switch occasionally showing offline or becoming unresponsive on select platforms.
Firmware: 3.30 (released 09/2023 as OTA)
- Improved Direct Association Group 2 for the basic set on/off functionality.
Firmware: 3.40 (released 09/2024 as OTA)
- Fixed the Range Test Tool feature
