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title: Can I back up or restore my settings on my Lightwave Link Plus (L2)
description: Learn how to back up or restore settings on your Lightwave Link Plus (L2). Discover the benefits of a Lightwave PLUS subscription, including cloud backups and one-click recovery.
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# Can I back up or restore my settings on my Lightwave Link Plus (L2)

## This article explains how backup and restore features are available exclusively with a Lightwave PLUS subscription. Standard users must manually reconfigure their system after a hub reset or replacement.

If you're using the standard Lightwave system, **backup and restore features are not available**. These capabilities are exclusive to the **Lightwave PLUS** subscription.

### 🚫 For Standard Users:

When upgrading, replacing or resetting your hub, you will need to:

- **Manually re-pair** all Lightwave devices
- **Recreate all schedules, scenes, and automations**

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#### 🌟 Lightwave PLUS: Unlock Backup & Restore

💡 **Rest Easy with Lightwave PLUS**  
In the unlikely event that your **Link Plus hub fails**, Lightwave PLUS members can backup & restore their system. With **automatic cloud backups** and **one-click restore**, your entire smart home setup—including devices, rooms, and automations—can be quickly and effortlessly recovered.

If you would like to backup or restore the settings of your Link Plus Hub, please get in touch with us. We are more than happy to help

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### 🔐 PLUS Features Include:

- ☁️ **Automatic Cloud Backups**  
  All your hub settings are securely stored and updated in the cloud.
- 🔁 **Easy One-Click Restoration**  
  Restore your full smart home setup when moving to a new hub or recovering from a reset. (This can be done via our support team)
- 🛠️ **Priority Technical Support**  
  Get faster access to expert help when you need it most.

> 🔗 [Discover Lightwave PLUS](https://shop.lightwaverf.com/pages/lifetime-warranty-with-lightwaveplus) and simplify your smart home management.

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📌 **Tip:** Not using PLUS? Make sure to keep a manual record of your setup before making major changes to your hub.

 

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