How do I tell what Generation I have

eatonjb · July 20, 2020, 2:12am

I want to do some Firmware updates (well, I want to see if firmware has a fix for my issue)

but I have no idea what generation I have. I have a few LZW31 switches, and I just started installing some of my LZW36 that I got from my Pre-order.

It feels like there is no info on the Gen1 switches as everything that I see is for Gen2, like the old gens are poof… gone!

Please help.

harjms · July 20, 2020, 2:15am

If you bought late 2019 or this year, most likely Gen2 for the Inovelli dimmers. Plus LZW indicates Gen2. NZW is gen 1 (shudder).

eatonjb · July 20, 2020, 2:21am

I understand that, but I am not sure about old stock for example. Is there a way to tell in my Hubitat?

does it show anywhere in the logs for example?

eatonjb · July 20, 2020, 2:23am

I also ordered soo many, I am not sure when got what switch… lol

timrudd12 · July 20, 2020, 2:23am

Do you mean firmware or device generation? The generation should be obvious from the aesthetics. The gen 2 have the color bar (dimmers) and smaller but similar color indicator on the side,

eatonjb · July 20, 2020, 2:24am

I need to know the hardware, so I can update with the correct firmware.

I am not sure what you mean by the indicator. how different are they?

harjms · July 20, 2020, 2:34am

if it looks like this, it’s gen 2. Just need to make sure you select Red or Black for firmware.

Eric_Inovelli · July 20, 2020, 3:39am

Hey @eatonjb - here are the spec sheets with pics - hopefully that helps

Gen 1

On/Off (Base Model) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
On/Off (Advanced Model) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
On/Off (Advanced Model - Toggle) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
Dimmer (Base Model) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
Dimmer (Advanced Model) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
Dimmer (Advanced Model - Toggle) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli

Gen 2

On/Off (Black Series) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
On/Off (Red Series) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
Dimmer (Black Series) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli
Dimmer (Red Series) - Knowledge Base Redirect – Inovelli

But to summarize: Gen 1’s look like GE, Honeywell, Zooz and HomeSeer (Gen 1), whereas our Gen 2’s look like what @harjms posted above (switch on the right)

Hope that helps!

JohnRob · July 20, 2020, 11:57pm

First of all the Gen1’s cannot have their firmware updated.

Depending on your hub you may be able to identify the current firmware of a gen 2 device. I know for Hubitat @bcopelands “Z-Wave Firmware Updater” driver will tell you what the current firmware. This can be done without any intention of updating the firmware at that time.