This guide uses ZWaveJS UI to pair compatible Z-Wave Long Range devices using Z-Wave Long Range via the 40-digit DSK code and forms part of the larger Z-Stick 10 Pro user guide.


In order to pair a Z-Wave device with Long Range:

  • The Z-Wave device being paired must support Long Range.
  • Long Range must use SmartStart to pair in Long Range mode.
  • The software connected must support SmartStart Long Range pairing.


Using Home Assistant and ZWaveJS, you must utilize ZWaveJS UI in order to pair using Z-Wave Long Range. 




1. Find the Z-Wave Long Range Device DSK code.


You will need to find your 40 digit DSK pin code of your Z-Wave LR device in order to pair it with SmartStart. While you can scan your QR code if you have this enabled, but most may not have Home Assistants Nabu Casa cloud service enabled which is usually required. 


There are two methods - (1) if the 40-digit DSK code is written for you by the manufacturer, or (2) pair the Z-Wave LR device with S2 Auth security to find the 40-digit DSK code. 


Both methods are mentioned below:


(Method 1) Identify the 40-digit DSK code. 

The DSK code you need for SmartStart pairing is a 40 digit DSK code, this can be potentially found somewhere with your Z-Wave device. Some common placements of the DSK code can be found:

  • Z-Wave LR Device's product box
  • The instruction manual
  • On the product itself


(Method 2) Pair your Z-Wave LR device to get the 40-digit DSK code. 

If your Z-Wave device does not show you the full 40 digit DSK code already - you can manually find this by pairing your Z-Wave LR device to find it. 


Every Z-Wave LR device will at least show you the first 5 digit of the DSK code under its QR code. 

  1. Tap the round blue icon (3 horizontal lines) at the bottom right
  2. Tap "Manage Nodes" (Green circle with infinity icon)
  3. Select "Inclusion" then click "Next"
  4. Add a name (optional), and select a location (optional), then click "Next"
  5. Choose Default, then click "Next"
  6. Now quickly tap the Action Button on your Z-Wave device to pair it.
  7. This will request you to input a 5-digit PIN code - write down all 8 of the 5-digit numbers onto a notepad
    • The first 5 digits (XXXXX) of the DSK code is the code under the QR Code - it should look something like this:
      • "XXXXX-40147-58240-61919-43435-11614-16518-16663"
      • If the 5 digits under the QR code XXXXX is 32223, then the code would look like this:
        • "32223-40147-58240-61919-43435-11614-16518-16663"
  8. Record this 40-digit DSK code somewhere you can easily copy and paste or type out.
  9. Exclude the Z-Wave LR Device and make sure it is factory reset.





2. Using ZWaveJS UI to Pair Z-Wave Long Range


Now that you have the 40-digit DSK code, you can now pair your Z-Wave LR device with Long Range and SmartStart in Z-WaveJS UI.


Now add your 40-digit DSK code to your SmartStart provisional entry by:

  1. Click on the SmartStart icon in ZWaveJS UI:
  2. Tap the round blue icon (3 horizontal lines) at the bottom right
  3. Tap the blue + icon (bottom most)
  4. Input your Z-Wave LR Device information:
    • Input the Name you want it to have.
    • Input the Location you want it to be.
    • Input the 40-digit DSK code you found in step 2 (including the - between each 5 digits)
      • ie: 32223-40147-58240-61919-43435-11614-16518-16663" (Example used in the first section)
    • Change "Protocol" from "Z-Wave" to "Z-Wave Long Range"
    • Check-mark S2 Access Control and S2 Authenticated. (not necessary and completely optional if you want to apply security).
  5. Verify if the DSK code is correct, then click "ADD"
  6. Double-check the DSK code and re-edit it if necessary.
  7. If everything is correct, activate it by clicking on the switch under "Active"
  8. Give it a few minutes (sometimes it happens immediately, other times it will take more than a few minutes), it will pair automatically into your network as long as the Z-Wave LR Device is excluded / factory reset.