# How do I add generic/basic z-wave device

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-add-generic-basic-z-wave-device/15502>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [July 12, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-add-generic-basic-z-wave-device/15502 "2019-07-12T20:16:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-do-i-add-generic-basic-z-wave-device/15502/5 "2019-07-12T22:46:47Z")

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Not as a door sensor. It does not work through the basic z-wave device.  
If it would have an actuator (output) for example a light switch, then included as basic z-wave device could have worked as ON/OFF.

You can put an app request for your device here: [Homey Community App Requests](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-community-app-requests/2713)

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