GE Zwave switches - Disable Relay

[JDRoberts]

I’ve answered you in your other thread:

Need help writing a Zwave+ device handler

Welcome! The idea of having a mains-powered switch that does not control the load is a very good one, and gives you a nice intuitive way of handling smart bulbs. But there are easier ways to accomplish that then trying to do it with a device type handler. Probably the simplest is to just use an auxiliary switch that is already designed to not control the load. It does exactly what you’re asking for, no special device type handler needed. And usually costs less then a master switch would. The linear/go control WT00Z is popular for this purpose. In any case, you can’t do this with a device type handler, because the switches are designed to work manually even if the hub is not available. You can’t remove them from the circuit with software. Instead, you wire the swit…