This page contains the firmware update files for Smart Switch 7 US and forms part of the larger Smart Switch 7 US user guide.


Notes - This is only for the Smart Switch 7 ZWA023-A, this will not work for the EU Frequency version. 


Changelogs

  • V1.3.2
    • Resolves issue with Color commands not processing when encapsulated by Supervisor. 


Download Smart Switch 7 US .GBL firmware update


Before you update


Please make sure you download the correct Z-Wave Frequency and begin the update with the Smart Switch 7 as close as 10ft / 3m distance to your hub to avoid any possible firmware update issues to avoid bricking your device.


Warning: Do not update with the wrong Z-Wave Frequency, it will change the Z-Wave frequency of the Smart Switch 7 which will not allow the switch to re-connect to the same controller. 


Update with an existing Z-Wave hub


In order to use the OTZ update files, your Z-Wave gateway must support OTA firmware updates. If supported, follow the steps from your Z-Wave Gateway/hub/software to firmware update your Smart Switch.


Update with ZWaveJS UI / ZWaveJS2MQTT:

  1. It is recommended to keep your Smart Switch 7 on USB power for the firmware update.
  2. Download the correct firmware update file above.
  3. Open ZWaveJS UI
  4. Expand Smart Switch 7
  5. Click on Advanced.
  6. Under Firmware update, click on "Begin"
  7. Under File, choose the .OTZ  firmware update file.
  8. Under Target, choose Target 0
  9. Then click on OK
  10. Allow the firmware update to complete.


Update using a Z-Wave USB Adapter


If your software does not support GBL files yet, you can use PC Controller 5 (connected to any standard Z-Wave USB Adapter) by SiLabs to firmware update with OTZ files. This software is a Windows exclusive.

You can find that PC Controller 5 here through Simplicity Studio: SiLabs Simplicity Studio


Following the update below, make sure that you have your Smart Switch 7 at most 10ft from your Z-Wave USB Adapter during the update to avoid any failures.

  1. Follow the steps outlined here to get access to Simplicity Studio and PC Controller 5: https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000226205-z-wave-command-class-configuration-tool-download-
  2. Download the correct Z-Wave Frequency firmware update for your Smart Switch 7.
  3. Open up Z-Wave PC Controller software through Simplicity Studio
  4. Plugin your Z-Wave USB Adapter
  5. Click on the "Gear" icon and select the COM port your Z-Wave USB Adapter is connected to.
  6. Click on "Network Management"
  7. Click on "Remove", then tap the button on Smart Switch 7.
  8. Click on "Add",  then tap the button on Smart Switch 7.
  9. Deselect all security options (this will help speed up your firmware update process), then press OK.
  10. Click and highlight your new Smart Switch 7 Node.
  11. Click on the Home icon button on the top left corner.
  12. Click on OTA Firmware Update.
  13. Ensure your Smart Switch 7 node is highlighted, then press Get.
  14. Under Firmware Update, click on the folder icon.
  15. Then select the firmware update file you downloaded on step 2 of these instructions, then click Open.
  16. Highlight Target 0 (under Firmware Targets:).
  17. Then click on Update.
  18. Wait a few minutes while you wait for the firmware update to finish.