Method for adjusting the height of a stand

The device (1) has a receiving unit (12) receiving a laser apparatus (5), which is adjusted in a vertical direction (15) by an automatic height setting unit (16). A laser receiver (3) is connected with the height setting unit over a communication link, which is designed in a form of radio or infrared connection. The laser receiver is connected with the laser apparatus over the communication link. A switch device is switched between an active state and a deactivated state, where the laser receiver is reversible between two modes of operation. An independent claim is also included for a method for adjusting height of a stand in a vertical direction.