Excluding the Kwikset Z-Wave Lock from the Lyric Controller

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid goes through the process of excluding a Kwikset Z-Wave Door Lock from a Honeywell Lyric Alarm System. Excluding a Z-Wave device basically means clearing it or deleting it from the network. This is done in a couple of different situations. One situation is if you want to delete the device so that it is no longer included with your Z-Wave hub.

Another situation is when adding the device to a new Z-Wave controller, as it is common practice to clear a device from the network before attempting enrollment. This is because clearing a device from a Z-Wave network wipes out any residual Z-Wave data, thereby making the inclusion process more likely to go through successful. Even brand-new Z-Wave devices can have some residual data, so clearing first is always recommended for most devices.

Keep in mind that a Kwikset Z-Wave Lock does not need to paired with a Z-Wave hub to clear it from the network. By putting the Z-Wave controller into its exclusionary mode and activating the inclusion/exclusion function on the Z-Wave lock, the device should still clear from the Z-Wave network. When you do this from the Lyric Controller, the panel will display a message stating that a device has been cleared. You can do this whether the lock is paired with the Lyric, with a different Z-Wave, hub, or not paired with a Z-Wave network at all.

A great thing about Kwikset Locks is that they follow a really simple process for activating inclusion/exclusion mode. Most have a convenient button for activating this mode. Just press the button, and the lock will transmit an inclusion/exclusion signal to the Z-Wave hub. This should be done with the lock in close proximity to the hub to ensure that the command goes through successfully.

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