Preparing to upgrade z-wave dongle

[ronvond]

I'm preparing to update my z-wave dongle to  the 500 series.  I've done a full backup of my existing dongle in preparation for the change.  A thought occurs to me that since my system is 90+% insteon with only 4 z-wave devices, none of which are in a vital area, perhaps I would be well served by excluding them before switching dongles and then adding them back in.  Skipping the restore step.

The four devices are all Z-wave plus rated and consist of two Aeotec Smart Switch 6's, one Aeotec MultiSensor 6, and one GE Plug In Outdoor Switch ZW4201.  If that sounds like a plan, should they be added as secure devices?

I am using UD994 v.5.0.16.

Thanks for any advice,

Ron

[lilyoyo1]

I don't use secure as it can slow your zwave network down. If you feel better using secure. For me it's not necessary

Whether adding new or using a backup is a personal choice. If the extra steps don't matter then adding fresh is fine

[ronvond]

Thanks for the advice.  I will add them as you recommend.