# "remove any node" what does it do? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** z-wave\ **Created:** [January 21, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/remove-any-node-what-does-it-do/128463 "2025-01-21T13:19:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
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> [@Kjetil\_Knutsen](#): > > remove any node” In [Developer Tools](https://tools.developer.homey.app/tools/zwave) Understanding Node Removal 1. Types of Nodes: Dead Nodes: These are devices that were once active but are now non-responsive. They can often be removed through the Homey app by accessing the device settings and selecting the remove option. Unknown Nodes: These nodes are recognized by the Z-Wave controller but are not identifiable by Homey. They may not have a direct remove option available in the interface, complicating their deletion. 1. Using Developer Tools: In the Homey Developer Tool, users can attempt to remove unknown nodes by navigating to the Z-Wave section and looking for options to manage these nodes. If a node is unreachable, it may be possible to mark it as such and then access removal options through a dropdown menu. The process often involves refreshing the page or utilizing a “heal” function before attempting removal, as this can sometimes enable the removal option for nodes that were previously greyed out. 1. Cautions: It is crucial to ensure that you are not removing active nodes, as this would require re-adding those devices to your network, which can be cumbersome. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/remove-any-node-what-does-it-do/128463)._