Question 1

If you remove it from the wall, how do you know which button to press?

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There's a bit of a curved cutout on the bottom side, as well as six small pin holes.  Additionally, there is a large sticker / info on the backside.  If you hold it as you would when reading the info, that would be the correct side.   On a side note, I'm not sure I would recommend this, as it's a little 'finicky'.   The concept is good, where a single button can be used for a toggle (meaning on AND off), and also if you hold it versus pressing it, it can do other functions, but I find that it has difficulty determining what is a press and what is a hold-- this is a factor due to the latency in communication between the remote and the controller.   I'm not sure if this issue is reduced if the remote is closer in proximity or not.   It's also a bit 'futuristic' looking if you want it to blend in with other switches in a room, this will clearly stand out.   One feature I really like is the ability to recharge the unit via mini-USB.

Question 2

This can be used to launch SmartApps via which capabilities?

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It is considered a “button” but you must log into your smartthings account on a computer and create a device handler first by copying and pasting the code in the link below to your device. Follow the instructions below. Recommended WallMote Quad Device Handler
https://github.com/erocm123/SmartThingsPublic/blob/master/devicetypes/erocm123/aeon-wallmote.src/aeon-wallmote.groovy (by Erocm1231)
 
Follow the steps below:
Login to Web IDE and click on the "My Device Types" link on the top menu (login here: https://graph.api.smartthings.com/)
Create a new Device Handler by clicking on "New Device Handler" button in the upper-right corner.
Click on "From Code."
Copy Erocm1231 code from Github, and paste it into the code section.
Click on "Save", then wait for the spinning wheel to stop.
Click on "Publish" -> "Publish for me"
Install it on your WallMote Quad by going to "My Devices" page in the IDE
Find your WallMote Quad.
Go to the bottom of the page for the current WallMote Quad and click on "Edit."
Find the "Type" field and select your device handler. (should be located at the bottom of the list as Aeon WallMote).
Click on "Update"
Save Changes

Question 3

Can this switch be used/configured to arm and disarm using smartthings?

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This is not a device that has a typical smart things configuration.  1) Out of the box you cannot do a simple “discover” and connect to the device.  2) Additional steps are needed to load device drivers into your SmartThings IDE using GitHub.  (this is not isolated to this vendor - I have a second remote and it also required additional steps to allow it to be used)It took be under 30 minutes to find the source code, suck it into my IDE, save/configure and publish.  Currently I have it set up to turn 3 different lights on with buttons 1,2,3.  Button 4 turns on all lights (4 GE Smart (Dimmable) switches and 3 smart bulbs)  I haven’t played with it enough to determine if I can set the lighting to a specific intensity – i.e. 10%I did find that there is a lag in the device releasing the targeted device.  If I depress button 1, lights go on.  If I immediately depress button 1 afterward, there is no reaction .  it takes a few more seconds until depressing button 1 will then turn off the lights.on a side note, the remote appears to be solidly built and provides feedback that the buttons have been activated (sound & vibration).  It's double the price of the other remote I purchased, but should serve the intended audience better (an elderly relative)

Question 4

Is the battery replaceable?  If so, what kind of cell is it?  It says lithium, but what size is it, please?

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Hi, thanks for your question,

Aeotec WallMote Quad comes with a rechargeable battery. You can charge via usb port on the back side of the remote controller.

Or if there any questions when using smart home, you can contact our support for more details https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000162392-wallmote-quad-user-guide-

Hope this is helpful, please let us know if there are any further questions.

Thanks
The team at Aeotec.

ASIN	B01NCEJAOD
Battery Type	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Best Sellers Rank	#660,485 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,550 in Electrical Light Switches
Brand	AEOTEC
Built-In Media	Back-Mount plate, Double-Sided tape, Micro USB cable, WallMote Quad
Button Quantity	4
Color	white
Compatible Devices	Z-Wave Devices
Connectivity Technology	Radio Frequency
Controller Type	SmartThings, Wink
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (288)
Item Type Name	WallMote Quad
Item Weight	2.08 ounces
Manufacturer	Aeon Labs LLC
Maximum Number of Supported Devices	8
Maximum Range	120 Meters
Mfr Part Number	ZW129-A
Model Name	ZW130-A
Model Number	ZW130-A
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Smart Home Compatibility	Smart Home Compatible
UPC	810667023553 810667023515
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	1 year warranty against manufacturer defects

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