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# What do I need? & System Setup

 Everything you need to know about the Lightwave System from wiring, pairing, programming automations and bulb compatibility

- [How to Set Up a Device Mirroring Automation](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-device-mirroring-automation)

## Getting started on the Lightwave App

- [What do I need?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-1)
- [Where Is the Best Place to Position My Link Plus Hub?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/where-should-i-place-my-link-plus-hub)
- [How to Download the Link Plus App, Create Your Account and Pair Your Link Plus to Your System](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installing-the-link-plus-and-the-app)
- [How to Create a Room and a Zone on the Link Plus App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-create-a-room-and-zone-on-the-linkplus-app)
- [How to Migrate Your Connect Series Devices to the Link Plus App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-can-i-upgrade/replace-my-link-with-a-link-plus-0)
- [How to Add Devices to the Link Plus App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/using-the-lightwave-link-plus-app-to-add-devices)
- [How to Add Connect Series Devices to the Link Plus App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-do-i-pair-a-connect-series-device-to-the-lightwave-link-plus-app)
- [How to Put Devices into Pairing Mode](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-put-your-devices-into-pairing-mode)
- [Updating Firmware on Your Lightwave Devices](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-update-the-firmware-on-a-lightwave-dimmer)

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## Lighting

- [How Lightwave Dimmers Work Manually](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/smart-series-how-can-i-quickly-set-brightness-to-100-when-using-the-dimmer-manually)
- [How to Calibrate Your Lightwave Dimmer for Optimal Performance](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-calibrate-your-dimmer-for-optimal-performance)
- [How to Install 2-Way or Multiway Switching with Lightwave (Wired & Wireless)](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/smart-series-how-do-i-wire-2-way-or-multiway-dimmers-0)
- [How to Set Non-Dimmable Lighting to Discrete Mode in the Lightwave App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/controlling-non-dimmable-lighting)
- [How to Check if There Is a Neutral Connected to Your Dimmer](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-check-if-there-is-a-neutral-connected-to-your-dimmer)
- [How to Install the LP70 Smart Motion Sensor and App Setup](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-setup-the-lp70-motion-sensor-to-the-app)
- [Controlling Philips Hue Bulbs in the Lightwave App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/controlling-philips-hue-lamps-in-the-lightwave-app)
- [How to Wire Philips Hue Light/Smart Bulbs Directly to Our Dimmer Switches (ON & OFF MODE)](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-wire-philips-hue-lights/smart-bulbs-directly-to-our-dimmer-switches-on-off-mode)

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## Heating

- [Manual Mode vs Heating Mode - LP92 Smart Heating Switch](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/manual-mode-vs-heating-mode-lp92-smart-heating-switch)
- [How to Add Honeywell Devices to the Lightwave Link Plus App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-add-honeywell-devices-to-the-app)
- [How to Create a Call for Heat Automation to Control Your Heating](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-create-a-call-for-heat-automation-to-control-your-heating)
- [Can I Use the Heating without Setting a Schedule?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-i-use-the-heating-without-setting-a-schedule)
- [How to Set Up the LP92 "Boost" Function](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-does-the-l92-boost-function-work)
- [How does controlling my heating save energy?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-does-controlling-my-heating-save-energy)
- [Can I control underfloor heating?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-i-control-underfloor-heating)

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## Automations

- [How to set up a "2-WAY SWITCHING" Automation](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-a-two-way-switching-automation)
- [How to set up a “GROUP AUTOMATION”  Set up a Dimmer to wirelessly control a Relay or Socket](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-a-group-automation-set-up-a-dimmer-to-wirelessly-control-a-relay-or-socket)
- [How to set up an "IF-DO" Automation](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-an-if-do-automation)
- [How to set up a TIMER](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-a-heating-schedule-or-timer)
- [Multi-Press Use Cases and Automation Guide ](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/multi-press)
- [How to create a “Do” Automation](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-setup-a-do-automation)

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## Third Party Integrations

- [How do I set up Amazon Alexa with Lightwave?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-do-i-set-up-amazon-alexa-with-lightwave)
- [How to Add Your Lightwave System to Apple Home (Home Kit)](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-connect-your-lightwave-system-to-apple-homekit)
- [How to set up Google Home with Lightwave?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-google-home-with-lightwave)
- [How to Set Up Lightwave with Home Assistant?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-set-up-lightwave-with-home-assistant)
- [How to Link Your Lightwave System to Samsung SmartThings](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-link-your-lightwave-system-to-samsung-smartthings)
- [How can I use IFTTT with Lightwave?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-can-i-use-ifttt-with-lightwave)
- [Sonos integration with Lightwave](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/sonos-integration)
- [My Link Plus is not connecting to Apple HomeKit](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/my-link-plus-is-not-connecting-to-apple-homekit)
- [How to control electric blinds/gates/shutters in APPLE HOMEKIT/GOOGLE/ALEXA using a smart mini relay (L82) & (O/S/C) Open, Stop & Close](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/smart-series-how-to-control-electric-blinds/gates/shutters-in-apple-homekit/google/alexa-using-a-smart-mini-relay-l82-o/s/c-open-stop-close)
- [Can I Use Lightwave Alongside Other Smart Home Brands?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-i-use-lightwave-alongside-other-smart-home-brands)
- [How Do I Retrieve the Device IDs from the Lightwave App for Home Assistant?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-do-i-retrieve-the-device-ids-from-the-lightwave-app-for-home-assistant)
- [How to control Philips Hue Smart bulbs using the Lightwave Smart wire free Scene selector](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/how-to-control-philips-hue-smart-bulbs-using-the-lightwave-smart-wire-free-scene-selector)
- [Link Plus - Smart Series API](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/link-plus-smart-series-api)

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## FAQ's

- [FAQs](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/faqs)
- [Can Lightwave Work Without the Internet?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-lightwave-work-without-the-internet)
- [What is the maximum load for Lightwave dimmers?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-is-the-maximum-load-for-lightwave-dimmers)
- [What type of LED Bulbs can I use with my Lightwave Dimmers?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-type-of-led-lamps-can-i-use)
- [What type of LED Strip Lights can I use with Lightwave?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-type-of-led-strip-lights-can-i-use)
- [Can I Control an Extractor Fan with a Lightwave Dimmer?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-i-control-a-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-a-lightwave-dimmer)
- [Can I control hot water with Lightwave?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/can-i-control-hot-water-with-lightwave)
- [Getting the most out of your Lightwave devices](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/getting-the-most-out-of-the-system)
- [What Is “Discrete ON/OFF” and When Should I Enable It?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-is-discrete-on/off-and-when-should-i-enable-it)
- [About Smart and Connect Series](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/about-smart-and-connect-series)

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## Advanced Features

- [What is Button Mapping and How can I use it?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/button-mapping)
- [What is Dimming Profile and how does it work?](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/dimming-profile)

- [What do I need? & System Setup](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#main-content)

    - [Getting started on the Lightwave App](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#getting-started-on-the-lightwave-app)
    - [Lighting](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#lighting)
    - [Heating](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#heating)
    - [Automations](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#automations)
    - [Third Party Integrations](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#third-party-integrations)
    - [FAQ's](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#faqs)
    - [Advanced Features](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/what-do-i-need-system-setup#advanced-features)
- [App Guidance & Automations](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/app-guidance-automations#main-content)

    - [My Account](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/app-guidance-automations#my-account)
    - [App Guidance](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/app-guidance-automations#app-guidance)
    - [Automations](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/app-guidance-automations#automations)
- [Troubleshooting](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#main-content)

    - [General](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#general)
    - [Lighting](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#lighting)
    - [Heating](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#heating)
    - [Power](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#power)
    - [Automations & Hub](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/troubleshooting#automations-hub)
- [Installation Guides](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installation-guides#main-content)

    - [Link Plus Hub](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installation-guides#link-plus-hub)
    - [Lighting](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installation-guides#lighting)
    - [Power](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installation-guides#power)
    - [Relays](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/installation-guides#relays)
- [Connect Series Support Archive](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/connect-series-support-archive#main-content)

    - [General](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/connect-series-support-archive#general)
    - [Lighting](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/connect-series-support-archive#lighting)
    - [Heating](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/connect-series-support-archive#heating)
    - [Power](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/connect-series-support-archive#power)
- [Contact Us](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/contact-us#main-content)

    - [Product Returns](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/contact-us#product-returns)
    - [Contact Us](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge/contact-us#contact-us)

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