Can you explain Z-Wave terminology? What is a Module? Scene? Group?

It takes a couple of new words to understand some of the advanced features of GE Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Controls. A module is the device that allows the light or appliance to be controlled by a Z-Wave Remote. Scene and group describe how you can control a series of modules with one function on the remote.

Module: A module is one Z-Wave control unit that allows a light or appliance to be Z-Wave enabled. Once you add a module you can control the light or appliance by the Z-Wave Remote control. GE offers Lamp, Fluorescent Light & Appliance, Outdoor, and Dimmer Switch Modules.

Scene. A scene is a pre-programmed custom lighting set-up. GE Z-Wave remotes allow users to turn specific lights on/off and dim individual or group lights. The GE Advanced Remote allows users to set all dimming or on/off features to a timer through the scene function. With a touch of a button you can turn on a select group of lights dimmed to your preference, perfect for watching movies. You can also use the timer function on the GE Advanced Remote to automatically turn on lights when you are not home, or wake up with a gradual brightening of your bedroom lights during the weekdays.

Group. A group is a function that allows the user to turn on/off a series of light or appliance modules. Need to turn on all of your overhead and under cabinet lighting fixtures in the kitchen? A group is a perfect way to turn them all on and off with the push of a button. Hear a bump in the night? Turn on all outside lights using a group on your remote.

Michael: I love using the scene function of my GE Z-Wave Advanced Remote. During the winter, I use an outdoor module for our Christmas lights. Using the scene function I can turn them on/off with a timer or manually adjust them without leaving the warmth of my fireplace.