diff --git a/docs/source/devices/using.rst b/docs/source/devices/using.rst
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@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@ FAULT
 ``````````
 
 If a device enters the ``FAULT`` state, it means an error occurred that is fundamental to the operation of the software device. For example, the connection
-to the hardware was lost.
+to the hardware was lost. TO see the error reason, use
+
+:status(): The verbose status of the device, f.e. the reason why the device went to ``FAULT``.
 
 Interaction with the device in the ``FAULT`` state is undefined, and attributes cannot be read or written. The device needs to be reinitialised, which
 typically involves the following sequence of commands::