This is the digital manual for the Black Series Smart Dimmer Switch.

Please click on any of the sections in the Table of Contents to get started. We recommend working your way down as it follows an intentional flow that is user friendly and hub/gateway specific. As always, any questions, please see the Additional Resources links section or submit a ticket, we’re happy to help.
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When you are ready to include/pair your switch, please start the inclusion process on your Z-Wave enabled hub. Once your hub has started the inclusion process, quickly tap three (3) times on the configuration/favorites button (C) and the LED Bar (D) will start to pulse blue.

If your switch includes successfully, the LED Bar (D) will blink Green temporarily and then go back to Blue. If the switch does not include successfully, the LED Bar (D) will blink Red temporarily and then go back to Blue.

Please refer to the above diagram to get to know your switch.

A. Light On / Increase Dim % Level: Tap 1x to turn on your light or hold to increase the brightness level (dim percentage).

B. Light Off / Decrease Dim % Level: Tap 1x to turn off your light or hold to decrease the brightness level (dim percentage).

C. Config / Favorites Button: Used to configure certain parameters of the switch.

D. RGB LED Bar: Multi-functional LED bar that shows the % level at which your switch is at.

E. Air Gap: This can be pulled out to cut power to the load and is there for safety purposes.

Consult a qualified electrician if necessary as we are unable to give wiring advice outside of schematics .

If you are unsure how electrical circuits work, please do not try installing this device. As exciting as it is to have a smart switch installed, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening if you do not install it correctly. Improper installation will void the product’s warranty.

Please read through the warnings on the next few pages before installing your switch. We can’t stress enough how dangerous installation can be if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Please click on the dropdown below to read the warnings.

Before we go into actual steps, it’s important to be familiar with the vernacular used on the following pages. Please see below:

The first step is to determine how many switches control your load(s) (aka: light(s)).
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Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring type is and remember this selection :
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Using the diagram below, please determine what your wiring layout is and remember this selection :
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In this step, we will determine if you have a neutral wire, which is typically white and located in the back in your switch gang-box (typically in a bundle of wires tied together). Here are some signs you may have a neutral wire:

See below for details on checking for a neutral wire.
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In this step, we will determine if your switch can be installed with your current wiring setup. If not, you can see some alternate solutions on how to accomplish compatibility.
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Taking the answers you circled in Steps 1-3, please see the chart below to see if your switch is compatible with your setup.

Example: If you circled, “Multi-Way”, “Toggle Switch” and “Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is compatible. However, if you circled, “Multi-Way”, “Toggle Switch” and “No Neutral”, you will see that your wiring is not compatible and you will need to purchase an auxiliary switch (inov.li/aux).

The last step is to physically install your switch. After you’ve determined your wiring type, switch layout, AC Power type and whether or not you have a compatible setup, it’s time to look at the wiring schematics and install your switch. Please move on to the section below that goes over the various wiring schematics and remember the choices from Steps 1-3 above when you're searching the schematics.

Please see the following link to the wiring schematics for this switch: Black Series Dimmer Switch Schematics

Since this switch has so many different available configurations (Multi-Way Dumb, Multi-Way Aux, Neutral, Non-Neutral, etc), you may need to pre-program the switch to work manually by following the directions below.

To put your Black Series Dimmer Switch into non-neutral mode, please follow the directions below (again, this is much easier to do this via your app by changing Parameter 21 to a value of 0):

Feel free to check out the GIF below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.

To put your switch into either multi-way existing/dumb or multi-way aux, please follow the directions below (again, this is much easier to do this via your app by changing Parameter 22 to a value of either a value of 1 for dumb/existing or a value of 2 for aux).

Multi-Way + Existing/Dumb

Multi-Way + Auxiliary

Feel free to check out the GIF's below to see a video representation of the above bullet points.

The Inovelli smart switch can be used on various hub platforms such as: SmartThings, Home Assistant - Z-WaveJS, Home Assistant - Z-WaveJSUI, Hubitat, and HomeSeer. If you'd like specific instructions on how to setup this switch on your hub's platform, please click the links below to be taken to them:

If you don't see your hub listed above, please go to the, "Quick Setup & Inclusion" section for generic instructions.

The advanced features shown below are what is built into the switch firmware, and may or may not be supported by your hub/ gateway. We’ve confirmed they’re supported on SmartThings, Hubitat, and Home Assistant (ZWave JS and ZWave JS UI).

These switches are packed with a ton of amazing features, which include scene control (multi-tap), animated notifications, smart bulb mode, energy monitoring, and approximately 20 different parameters to customize your switch.

To see the list of parameters on this switch, please click on the following link: Black Series Dimmer Switch Parameters

Z-Wave Associations are used to "associate" two or more Z-Wave devices together. The benefit is that when two Z-Wave devices are associated together, they no longer need the hub to communicate with each other (they will still report status to the hub). This is important because if your hub goes offline, the associated Z-Wave devices will still communicate. Some common examples are:

Setup instructions are different for each hub, so we've created instructions for the following hubs:

Please see the below sections to learn more about Z-Wave and how it relates to this switch.

The DSK information required for some inclusion methods can be found either on the product (QR Code located at the bottom front-left of the switch), or on the back of the box at the bottom left (QR Code located at the bottom right). Please keep this in a safe space or write it down for your records.

Group 1: Lifeline

Members of this group will receive unsolicited messages related to the status of the switch

Group 2: Basic Set

Sends start and stop commands to associated devices

Group 3: Switch Multilevel Set

Sends dim/brighten commands to associated devices when switch is pressed.

Group 4: Switch Multilevel Set

Sends start / stop level change to associated devices

This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network. Each module is designed to act as a repeater, which will re-transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal by routing the signal around obstacles and radio dead spots to ensure that the signal is received at its intended destination. The Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Switch is a security enabled Z-Wave Plus™ device. A security enabled Z-Wave Plus controller must be used in order to fully utilize the product.

To factory reset your device, first, hold the Configuration / Favorites Button (C) for 20 seconds until the LED Bar (D) turns red and let go. The switch should blink red a few times indicating it has been factory reset. You may also use a certified Z-Wave controller to remove the device from your network to factory default. Only use these procedures in the event that the primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.

Exclusion will reset your device as well and can be done directly from the hub. This is helpful if you’re running into issues with inclusion. To exclude a device, start the exclusion process on your hub and press the Configuration / Favorites Button (C) 3x rapidly. The LED Bar (D) will start pulsing blue and if successful, it will flash green. If unsuccessful it will flash red.

Name: Smart Dimmer Switch

SKU #: LZW31

Power: 120V AC, 60Hz Signal

(Frequency): 908.42 MHz

Operating Temperature Range: 32-95° F (0-35° C)

Maximum Load (Watts): Varies*

Range: Up to 100 meters line of sight between the Wireless Controller (HUB) and the closest Z-Wave Repeater.

Certifications: UL Listed (#E528330), FCC/IC & Z-Wave Plus Certified

For indoor use. Specifications subject to change without notice due to continuing product improvement. Not rated for inductive loads or fans.

*Single-Gang refers to having all heat sink tabs in place, Double-Gang refers to having only one side of the heat sink tabs removed and Triple-Gang refers to having both sides of the heat sink tabs removed.

While most Z-Wave enabled hubs are compatible with the Black Series 2-1 Switch, the hubs below have been tested and verified to work. If you do not see your hub listed, please reach out prior to purchase.

*Limited functionality

If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out to us. We typically answer tickets within 24-48 hours and are staffed by actual smart home owners.

All Inovelli products come with a one (1) year warranty (defined as 365 days). This warranty protects you from breakdowns in the material or workmanship under normal use. This warranty is limited in a couple areas. Purchases must be made from Inovelli or an authorized reseller. The product should be used in the manner directed in the instructions. The product must only be used and/or installed in the United States or Canada.

For full warranty info, please visit: inov.li/warranty

Project, “Knight Flank”, aside from having a cool name, is actually a pretty sweet project. The name comes from chess, where the Knight is more of a supplemental piece. It hangs out on the board while the Bishops, Castles and Queen make their moves and works in tangent with them to ultimately put the opposing King in check. These switches are very similar in that they are supplemental to your home’s smart home strategy. They work in tangent with many other smart home products, many HUB’s, and together with our other devices, they flank the competition and put them in check to bring you an incredible smart home.

So, thank you for not only your support but for helping us put out the next generation of smart switches. Here’s to turning the “lights out” on ordinary smart switches!

To see the origin of this project, as well as the journey scan the code or visit: Project Knight Flank

(Keep in mind this may be out of date)