Name: Minoston Z-Wave Switch Scene Remote Control 4 Buttons 800 Series (MR40Z)
Brand: Minoston
SKU: MR40Z
Price: 25.32 USD
Rating: 4.91 (45 reviews)

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30-SECOND SUMMARY

Quick overview of hardware design, presets, and electrical capability.

The Minoston MR40Z is a Z-Wave 800 Series battery scene controller designed for reliable, secure button-driven automation. Operating at 908.42 MHz, it runs on two CR2032 cells, switches no load itself, and offers four programmable buttons on a magnetic base. With Z-Wave Long Range support, it can reach up to 1,300 feet when paired with a compatible LR hub in ideal conditions. S2 authenticated security and SmartStart simplify secure setup, while FCC Part 15B and Z-Wave Plus certification confirm US radio compliance and interoperability. Compatible with Z-Wave hubs such as SmartThings, Hubitat, and Home Assistant, it triggers scenes, dimming levels and routines from anywhere in the room.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Core electrical ratings, RF frequency, and hardware capabilities.

WIRELESS PROTOCOL Z-Wave 800 Series (S2 · SmartStart · Battery Scene Controller)

WORKING FREQUENCY 908.42 MHz (US Region)

MAX ELECTRICAL LOAD Battery Device / 2x CR2032 / No Load Switching

WIRELESS RANGE Up to 1,300 ft (LR) · 150 ft (Mesh)

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS FCC Part 15B · ETL Listed

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Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

Visual walkthroughs for installation, pairing, and hardware operation.

VIDEO GUIDE

Minoston Z-Wave Scene Controller Add to SmartThings & Reset

Button 1 five times to include, Button 4 held for the factory reset.

VIDEO GUIDE

Z-Wave Scene Controller Add to Home Assistant

Z-Wave JS inclusion and mapping the four buttons to scenes.

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HUB & ECOSYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Integration drivers and feature support across major certified platforms.

Native Z-Wave JS

Home Assistant

Scene controller with central scene events per button

Edge Driver

SmartThings

Pairs as a button device, Minoston driver adds battery and LED

Built-in Button Controller

Hubitat

Minoston driver for LED colour parameters

S2 Verified

Amazon Alexa

Scene control via controller, no direct Alexa path

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Physical Installation & Safety

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Step 1: Choose the Right Location

Pick a standard single-gang Decora opening or any flat wall within 100 ft of a mains-powered Z-Wave node.

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Step 2: Fit the Batteries

Slide the remote off its magnetic base, pull the tab on both CR2032 cells and confirm the LED flashes once.

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Step 3: Mount the Remote

Clip the base to the wall or screw it to the box, then seat the remote back on the magnet.

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Step 4: Verify the Scenes

Press each of the four buttons and confirm the scene assigned to it fires.

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Z-WAVE CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

Internal register dictionary and setting options for customization.

Parameter / Setting	Size / Type	Values & Description
Param 1	1 Byte	Default:10% (Available range : 1-20, battery report threshold in percent)
Param 2	1 Byte	Default:5% (Available range : 5-20, low battery alarm threshold in percent)
Param 3	1 Byte/Default:0 (Value: 0 White1 Purple 2 Orange 3 Cyan 4 Red 5 Green 6 Blueindicator colour for Button 1)

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Button Operations & LED Indicators

Status / Indicator	Description / Physical Feedback
Flashing blue	inclusion
Flashing purple	exclusion
Solid blue	wake-up
Hardware Factory Reset	Press fourth button 5x quickly, blinking red 5S, within this time press 5x again, LED will stays red for 2 seconds then off, Reset complete

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Network Pairing Walkthrough

Recommended steps for smart network inclusion and initial setup.

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Step 1: Scan the DSK Code

Use a SmartStart-enabled hub to scan the Z-Wave QR code on the back of the remote or the packaging box before fitting the batteries.

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Step 2: Fit the Batteries to Join

Insert both CR2032 cells and leave the remote still; SmartStart adds it within 10 minutes, with the LED flashing blue during the interview.

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Step 3: Assign the Scenes

Map a scene to each of the four buttons and set Param 3 and Param 4 for the indicator colours.

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Step 4: Test the Buttons

Press each button and confirm its scene fires, then pull a battery to check the hub reports it offline.

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Troubleshooting FAQs

Direct solutions to common network, protocol, and pairing questions.

Q: Which hubs use it as a scene controller?

A: SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant and Vera map the four buttons to central scene commands. Older controllers such as the ISY994i will include it but expose only the battery and a limited button set.

Q: The buttons stopped reporting after a few months.

A: Usually battery or firmware, not hardware. Replace both cells, then re-interview the device. If the LED flashes on every press but no scene arrives, the association to the hub was lost and needs re-adding.

Q: Will it reach through a wall?

A: It is a battery device, so it does not repeat and relies entirely on the mesh around it. Add a mains-powered device between the remote and the hub if the room is on the far side of the house.

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