diff --git a/examples/07-IdentifyRoutines/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/07-IdentifyRoutines/DEV_Identify.h
index 4e2c5fc..01e591b 100644
--- a/examples/07-IdentifyRoutines/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/07-IdentifyRoutines/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   // How HomeKit Identifies Devices:
@@ -39,20 +39,22 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
   // There are many ways to implement some form of identification.  For an LED, you could blink it one or more times.
   // For a LightBulb, you can flash it on and off.  For window shade, you could raise and lower it.
   // Most commerical devices don't do anything.  Because HomeSpan can be used to control many different types of
-  // device, below we implement a very generic routine that simply blinks the internal LED of the ESP32 the
-  // number of times specified above.  In principle, this code could call a user-defined routine that is different
-  // for each physcially-attached device (light, shade, fan, etc), but in practice this is overkill.
+  // device, below we implement a very generic routine that simply blinks the Status LED the number of times specified above.
+  // In principle, this code could call a user-defined routine that is different for each physcially-attached device (light, shade, fan, etc),
+  // but in practice this is overkill.
 
-  // Note that the blink routine below starts by turning off the built-in LED and then leaves it on once it has blinked
+  // Note that the blink routine below starts by turning off the Status LED and then leaves it on once it has blinked
   // the specified number of times.  This is because when HomeSpan starts up if confirms to user that it has connected
-  // to the WiFi network by turning on the built-in LED.  Thus we want to leave it on when blinking is completed.
+  // to the WiFi network by turning on the Status LED.  Thus we want to leave it on when blinking is completed.
+
+  // Also note we use the homeSpan.getStatusPin() method to find the pin number associated with the Status LED
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/08-Bridges/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/08-Bridges/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/08-Bridges/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/08-Bridges/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/09-MessageLogging/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/09-MessageLogging/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/09-MessageLogging/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/09-MessageLogging/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/10-RGB_LED/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/10-RGB_LED/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/10-RGB_LED/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/10-RGB_LED/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/11-ServiceOptions/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/11-ServiceOptions/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/11-ServiceOptions/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/11-ServiceOptions/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/12-ServiceLoops/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/12-ServiceLoops/DEV_Identify.h
index 4151bba..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/12-ServiceLoops/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/12-ServiceLoops/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -7,8 +7,6 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
 
   int nBlinks;                    // number of times to blink built-in LED in identify routine
   SpanCharacteristic *identify;   // reference to the Identify Characteristic
-
-  // NEW!  modified constructor() method to include optional ServiceType argument
   
   DEV_Identify(const char *name, const char *manu, const char *sn, const char *model, const char *version, int nBlinks) : Service::AccessoryInformation(){
     
@@ -19,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/13-TargetStates/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/13-TargetStates/DEV_Identify.h
index 4151bba..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/13-TargetStates/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/13-TargetStates/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -7,8 +7,6 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
 
   int nBlinks;                    // number of times to blink built-in LED in identify routine
   SpanCharacteristic *identify;   // reference to the Identify Characteristic
-
-  // NEW!  modified constructor() method to include optional ServiceType argument
   
   DEV_Identify(const char *name, const char *manu, const char *sn, const char *model, const char *version, int nBlinks) : Service::AccessoryInformation(){
     
@@ -19,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/14-EmulatedPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/14-EmulatedPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/14-EmulatedPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/14-EmulatedPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/15-RealPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/15-RealPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/15-RealPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/15-RealPushButtons/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/examples/16-ProgrammableSwitches/DEV_Identify.h b/examples/16-ProgrammableSwitches/DEV_Identify.h
index 7b47683..b8d21d6 100644
--- a/examples/16-ProgrammableSwitches/DEV_Identify.h
+++ b/examples/16-ProgrammableSwitches/DEV_Identify.h
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ struct DEV_Identify : Service::AccessoryInformation {
     new Characteristic::FirmwareRevision(version);
     identify=new Characteristic::Identify();          // store a reference to the Identify Characteristic for use below
 
-    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the built-in LED
+    this->nBlinks=nBlinks;                            // store the number of times to blink the LED
 
-    pinMode(LED_BUILTIN,OUTPUT);                      // make sure built-in LED is set for output
+    pinMode(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),OUTPUT);          // make sure LED is set for output
   }
 
   boolean update(){
        
     for(int i=0;i<nBlinks;i++){
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,LOW);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),LOW);
       delay(250);
-      digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN,HIGH);
+      digitalWrite(homeSpan.getStatusPin(),HIGH);
       delay(250);
     }
 
diff --git a/src/HomeSpan.cpp b/src/HomeSpan.cpp
index a96e10f..a37e8f8 100644
--- a/src/HomeSpan.cpp
+++ b/src/HomeSpan.cpp
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ void Span::begin(Category catID, const char *displayName, const char *hostNameBa
                  "** Please ensure serial monitor is set to transmit <newlines>\n\n");
 
   Serial.print("Message Logs:     Level ");
-  Serial.print(homeSpan.logLevel);  
+  Serial.print(logLevel);  
   Serial.print("\nStatus LED:       Pin ");
   Serial.print(statusPin);  
   Serial.print("\nDevice Control:   Pin ");
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ void Span::begin(Category catID, const char *displayName, const char *hostNameBa
   Serial.print(__TIME__);
 
   Serial.print("\n\nDevice Name:      ");
-  Serial.print(homeSpan.displayName);  
+  Serial.print(displayName);  
   Serial.print("\n\n");
       
 }  // begin
diff --git a/src/HomeSpan.h b/src/HomeSpan.h
index 6662345..ebbf623 100644
--- a/src/HomeSpan.h
+++ b/src/HomeSpan.h
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ struct Span{
 
   void setControlPin(uint8_t pin){controlPin=pin;}                        // sets Control Pin
   void setStatusPin(uint8_t pin){statusPin=pin;}                          // sets Status Pin
+  int getStatusPin(){return(statusPin);}                                  // gets Status Pin
   void setApSSID(char *ssid){network.apSSID=ssid;}                        // sets Access Point SSID
   void setApPassword(char *pwd){network.apPassword=pwd;}                  // sets Access Point Password
   void setApTimeout(uint16_t nSec){network.lifetime=nSec*1000;}           // sets Access Point Timeout (seconds)
diff --git a/src/Settings.h b/src/Settings.h
index 1419bc9..5e5638d 100644
--- a/src/Settings.h
+++ b/src/Settings.h
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 #define     DEFAULT_SETUP_CODE        "46637726"          // changed during network setup or with 'S' command
 
 #define     DEFAULT_CONTROL_PIN       21                  // change with homeSpan.setControlPin(pin)
-#define     DEFAULT_STATUS_PIN        LED_BUILTIN         // change with homeSpan.setStatusPin(pin)
+#define     DEFAULT_STATUS_PIN        13                  // change with homeSpan.setStatusPin(pin)
 
 #define     DEFAULT_AP_SSID           "HomeSpan-Setup"   // change with homeSpan.setApSSID(pwd)
 #define     DEFAULT_AP_PASSWORD       "homespan"         // change with homeSpan.setApPassword(pwd)