Installation Manual
PLUG-ZW Z-Wave Indoor On/Off Plug
The PLUG-ZW is a Z-Wave 800 Series Long Range plug-in on/off module that turns any grounded wall receptacle into one switched, Z-Wave controlled outlet for a lamp or a small appliance.
It runs on the US Z-Wave band — 908.42 / 916 MHz for classic mesh and 912 / 920 MHz for Z-Wave Long Range, with a range of up to 1300 ft direct-to-controller (LR) - 330 ft (100 m) per hop (mesh) — and joins any Z-Wave certified hub or panel with S2 security. Quick start: plug it into a grounded 3-wire receptacle, press the side button once to confirm the outlet switches, add it to your network, then plug in the load. This Z-Wave plug carries 15 A general purpose or resistive, 10 A / 1250 W tungsten, and a 1/2 HP motor at 125 VAC, 60 Hz, for indoor, dry locations.
Where to use it
- Plug directly into a grounded 3-wire receptacle. Do not use an extension cord or power strip.
- Indoor, dry locations only. Keep away from heat and open flame.
- Leave the button on the side of the unit reachable.
- Have a Z-Wave certified controller or panel handy, plus access to its add-device screen.
Wireless
Z-Wave 800 Series with Long Range. 908.42 / 916 MHz mesh - 912 / 920 MHz LR. Up to 1300 ft direct-to-controller (LR) - 330 ft (100 m) per hop (mesh). S2 security, Z-Wave SmartStart QR setup, built-in Z-Wave repeater.
Power & load
125 VAC, 60 Hz. Up to 15 A general purpose or resistive, 10 A / 1250 W tungsten, and 1/2 HP motor. Auto on/off timers and power-failure memory.
Outlet & use
One switched, grounded 3-wire outlet. Indoor, dry location. 2.63" x 1.54" x 1.14" (66.8 x 39.0 x 29.0 mm). Adjustable LED indicator brightness.
Catalogs list this device class under several names — Z-Wave plug in switch, Z-Wave plug in module, Z-Wave appliance plug, Z-Wave outlet plug. They all describe the same thing: a plug-in module that switches one grounded outlet on and off over Z-Wave.
LED indicator
A single LED on the front of the Z-Wave plug reports outlet state and network activity. Its brightness is adjustable — see parameter 7. On a plug that has never joined a network, read this table together with First power-up below.
| LED | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blue, steady | Outlet on |
| Blue, flashing | Add (inclusion) in progress |
| Purple, flashing | Remove (exclusion) in progress |
| Green, 2 s | Add / remove successful |
| Red | Network failure |
How to install the PLUG-ZW
This PLUG-ZW installation manual covers the whole job in three steps. Add the Z-Wave plug-in module to your network before you connect a load, so you are testing the radio and the outlet separately.
Plug the unit in and test the outlet
Plug the unit into a grounded 3-wire receptacle. Press the button once — the outlet should switch and the LED should respond. If nothing happens, try another receptacle.
Add it to your network
Complete Z-Wave network setup below before you connect a load. Adding the Z-Wave outlet plug while it is unloaded keeps a failed inclusion from being confused with a load problem.
Plug in the load
Connect the lamp or appliance you want to control to the switched outlet. Stay inside 15 A general purpose or resistive, 10 A / 1250 W tungsten, or a 1/2 HP motor.
Z-Wave network setup
The PLUG-ZW joins any Z-Wave certified network with S2 encrypted inclusion, and it supports SmartStart, so scanning the QR code is usually faster than pressing the button. Follow your panel's or hub's own instructions to start each operation.
Add to network (inclusion)
Start inclusion on your Z-Wave hub, then press the button 3 times quickly. The LED flashes blue, then lights green for 2 seconds when the device is added.
Remove from network (exclusion)
Start exclusion on your hub, then press the button 3 times quickly. The LED flashes purple, then lights green for 2 seconds when the device is removed.
Factory reset
Click the button twice quickly, then hold it for at least 10 seconds. Removing the device from your hub also restores factory defaults. Use a reset only if your primary controller is missing or inoperable — all custom settings are erased.
First power-up
If the plug has never been on a Z-Wave network, the outlet powers up off and the blue LED lights. If it was on a network before, it returns to its last state and settings.
Association groups
- Group 1 — Lifeline (Binary Switch Report). Most controllers assign this to the primary controller automatically during inclusion.
- Group 2 — Basic Set, which follows the switched outlet, so the PLUG-ZW can drive associated devices directly. Up to 5 nodes per group.
Button functions
Everything the plug does locally is a press pattern on the single button on the side of the unit.
| Press | Result |
|---|---|
| Press 1x | Outlet on / off |
| Press 3x | Z-Wave network configuration |
| Press 2x, then hold 10 s | Factory reset |
Parameter settings
Set these from your hub's Z-Wave configuration screen. Where a press count is shown, each press sequence advances the value one step in order, so 0 to 2 takes two sequences. The green LED flashes twice to confirm a change, three times for the timers. Set the timers from your hub.
| # | Parameter | Size (bytes) | Default | Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED indicator (6x) | 1 | 0 | 0 = on with the outlet · 1 = inverted · 2 = disabled |
| 2 | Auto turn-off timer | 4 | 0 | 0 = disabled · 1-65535 min |
| 4 | Auto turn-on timer | 4 | 0 | 0 = disabled · 1-65535 min |
| 6 | Power-failure state (10x) | 1 | 2 | 0 = off · 1 = on · 2 = return to the state prior to the power failure |
| 7 | LED brightness (8x) | 1 | 2 | 0 = bright · 1 = medium · 2 = low |
For a walk-through of what settings like these do in practice, see how Z-Wave configuration parameters and association groups work.
Specifications
| Power | 125 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Maximum load | 15 A general purpose or resistive |
| Load types | 10 A / 1250 W tungsten · 1/2 HP motor |
| Protocol | Z-Wave 800 Series with Long Range, S2 security, SmartStart |
| Frequency | 908.42 / 916 MHz mesh - 912 / 920 MHz LR |
| Range | Up to 1300 ft direct-to-controller (LR) - 330 ft (100 m) per hop (mesh) |
| Outlet | 1 switched, grounded 3-wire |
| Repeater | Built-in Z-Wave repeater |
| Use | Indoor, dry location |
| Dimensions | 2.63" x 1.54" x 1.14" (66.8 x 39.0 x 29.0 mm) |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Device class | Generic SWITCH BINARY · Specific NOT USED · Role Always On Slave |
| Command classes | ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2 · SECURITY_2 · SUPERVISION · TRANSPORT_SERVICE_V2 · ASSOCIATION_V2 · ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V3 · MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V3 · VERSION_V3 · MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2 · DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY · POWERLEVEL · INDICATOR_V3 · FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V5 · CONFIGURATION_V4 · SWITCH_BINARY_V2 · BASIC_V2 |
| Listing | Conforms to UL Std. 60730-1:2016 · Certified to CSA Std. E60730-1:2015 · Intertek 5030071 |
| FCC ID | 2AD9XPLUG-ZW (FCC Part 15 Class B) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Works with any Z-Wave certified hub
This product can be included and operated in any Z-Wave network with Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery nodes in the network act as repeaters, regardless of vendor, to increase network reliability. Group 1 carries Lifeline, which most controllers configure automatically during inclusion. How the Z-Wave appliance plug behaves on the network depends on which way you include it.
Classic mesh inclusion. The PLUG-ZW is a mains-powered node, so it is an always-on repeater: every plug you add strengthens the mesh for the mains-powered devices around it, at about 330 ft (100 m) per hop. Group 2 can drive up to 5 associated devices straight from the outlet's on/off state, with no hub in the path.
Z-Wave Long Range inclusion. Include it by SmartStart on an 800 Series controller with Long Range enabled and it talks straight to the controller, up to 1300 ft direct-to-controller (LR) against about 330 ft (100 m) per hop on mesh. Z-Wave developer Eric Ryherd measures Long Range at over double the range of classic Z-Wave, on the strength of a +14 to +20 dBm transmit power against -1 dBm. An LR node has one neighbor, the primary controller, so repeating and direct device-to-device association belong to mesh inclusion. That is the trade to weigh: choose mesh inclusion when you want this plug to extend the network or drive another device on its own, and Long Range when distance to the controller is the constraint.
See Z-Wave 800 Long Range explained and Z-Wave 800 vs 700 Series for what changes at the controller, and the SWITCH-ZW installation manual or the LAMP-ZW2 installation manual for the in-wall switch and the plug-in lamp module on the same radio. Certification details are published by the Z-Wave Alliance, and the safety listing by Intertek ETL. Browse the rest of the line in the Versa Z-Wave 800 collection.
Z-Wave 800 Long Range indoor on/off plug — 15 A general purpose or resistive, 1/2 HP motor, SmartStart setup.
Download the printable manual
The full PLUG-ZW installation manual is available as a printable PDF with the specifications, LED table, installation steps, Z-Wave network setup, the complete parameter reference, and the safety and regulatory statements.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the PLUG-ZW Z-Wave smart plug?
Plug it into a grounded 3-wire receptacle and press the side button once to confirm the outlet switches and the LED responds; if nothing happens, try another receptacle. Add it to your Z-Wave network before you connect anything to it, then plug in the lamp or appliance you want to control. Plug directly into the receptacle rather than an extension cord or power strip, use it in indoor, dry locations only, and leave the side button reachable.
How do I add the PLUG-ZW to my Z-Wave hub?
Start inclusion on your hub, then press the button 3 times quickly. The LED flashes blue and then lights green for 2 seconds once the device is added. Or scan the Z-Wave QR code on the device with a Z-Wave SmartStart hub - the QR code contains the device's DSK, so do not remove or damage it. To remove it, start exclusion on the hub and press the button 3 times quickly; the LED flashes purple, then green for 2 seconds.
What can I plug into the PLUG-ZW?
The Z-Wave appliance plug carries 15 A general purpose or resistive, 10 A / 1250 W tungsten, and a 1/2 HP motor at 125 VAC, 60 Hz. Do not exceed 15 A, and do not plug in washers, dryers, refrigerators, or motors over 1/2 HP. It is an on/off module: it switches the outlet rather than varying its level. Do not use it to control electric heaters, medical or life-support equipment, or any appliance that could become hazardous if switched unattended.
Does the PLUG-ZW work with Z-Wave Long Range?
Yes. The PLUG-ZW is a Z-Wave 800 Series device that runs 908.42 / 916 MHz on classic mesh and 912 / 920 MHz on Z-Wave Long Range, reaching up to 1300 ft direct-to-controller on LR against about 330 ft (100 m) per hop on mesh. Long Range requires SmartStart inclusion and an LR-enabled hub, so scan the QR code on the device with an 800 Series controller that has Long Range turned on.
Does the PLUG-ZW extend my Z-Wave network?
On a classic mesh network, yes. The PLUG-ZW is an always-on mains-powered node, so it acts as a Z-Wave repeater and every plug you add strengthens the mesh around it at roughly 330 ft (100 m) per hop - all non-battery nodes repeat, regardless of vendor. A node included by Z-Wave Long Range instead talks directly to the primary controller, which is why repeating and direct device-to-device association belong to mesh inclusion.
How do I factory reset the PLUG-ZW Z-Wave plug?
Click the button twice quickly, then hold it for at least 10 seconds. Removing the device from your hub also restores factory defaults, so use a reset only if your primary controller is missing or inoperable - all custom settings are erased. If the controller still works, exclude the plug normally instead by starting exclusion on the hub and pressing the button 3 times quickly.
What happens to the PLUG-ZW after a power failure?
By default it returns to the state it was in before the power failure, because parameter 6 ships set to 2. From your hub, set parameter 6 to 0 so the outlet always comes back off, or to 1 so it always comes back on. At the plug, pressing the button 10 times quickly advances parameter 6 one step in order rather than selecting a value, so from the factory default it takes one press sequence to reach 0 and two to reach 1. A plug that has never joined a Z-Wave network powers up with the outlet off and the blue LED lit.
FCC ID: 2AD9XPLUG-ZW. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 Class B limits, providing reasonable protection against interference in residential installations. If interference occurs (verify by powering off and on), try: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; increase separation between equipment and receiver; connect to a circuit different from the receiver; or consult a qualified radio/TV technician. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Install and operate with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and any person. Conforms to UL Std. 60730-1:2016. Certified to CSA Std. E60730-1:2015. Intertek 5030071. Z-Wave 800 Series · Z-Wave Long Range. Doc V0000786. Copyright 2026 Versa Wireless Inc. versawireless.com
