Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Recessed Door/Window Sensor, NO LOGO

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Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Recessed Door/Window Sensor, NO LOGO

This Sensor mounts to a door or window, detects when it is opened or closed, and sends a Z-Wave® trigger signal to the network. It also has a tamper-proof switch, which will trigger a Z-Wave signal when the sensor's cap is removed. These trigger signals can be used to activate various other devices and perform preprogrammed tasks. When the sensor is included into a secured Z-Wave network, all communications will be encrypted using AES encryption.

Door/Window Sensor

Z-Wave Plus

Easy to Install

Door/Window Sensor: This sensor is installed inside a Door or Window with the magnet being installed inside the frame. This sensor monitors a door or window without being seen and sends a Z-Wave Plus® signal when the door or window is opened and closed. This trigger signal can then be used to activate various other devices and perform preprogrammed tasks.

Z-Wave Plus: Z-Wave Plus devices act as signal repeaters for the Z-Wave Plus network, so multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes, which helps eliminate RF "dead spots" in the network. Any Z-Wave Plus enabled device displaying the Z-Wave Plus logo can be used with Z-Wave Plus devices from other manufacturers.

Easy to Install: This sensor comes with everything you need to install it into an existing Z-Wave Plus network, including mounting screws and a battery.

Low Power

Z-Wave Plus is a low power mesh networking communications technology that allows Z-Wave Plus enabled devices to communicate with each other and to distribute Z-Wave Plus messages throughout the network.

Backwards Compatible

Z-Wave Plus products are fully backward compatible with classic Z-Wave products. Z-Wave Plus has longer battery life, faster operation, better RF coverage, and easier installation.

RBoy Apps Compatibility

This Monoprice Z-Wave® product supports the Smart Apps iOS® and Android™ applications developed by RBoy Apps (http://www.rboyapps.com). Smart Apps and the accompanying Device Handlers work in combination with the Samsung SmartThings™ hub to interact with devices around your home, such as this and the other Z-Wave devices we sell.

Allows Monoprice Smart Home products to work with SmartThings. (Not all devices are currently supported by the platform).
Allows SmartThings to automatically recognize new devices and select the correct device handlers
Allows users to access/utilize all of the device functions (e.g. multi-function sensors)
Allows users to configure the advanced parameters for the devices
Creates a user friendly interface for the SmartThings platform for Monoprice Smart Home products
RBoy Apps allows users to create a hands free automation environment that's customized to their needs
RBoy Apps allows multiple Monoprice Smart Home products to come together to create a whole home automation experience (one-stop-shop)

*RBoy Apps is an optional add-on and would require a subscription fee to activate.

What's Included

1x Z-Wave Plus Sensor
1x Contact Magnet
1x CR2 Lithium Battery
2x Screws for Bracket/Sensor
1x Accessory Pack with Replacement Caps for Magnet and Sensor
1x User's Manual

Warranty

Monoprice not only stands behind every product we sell with a 1 year replacement warranty, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee as well! If the product you purchase does not satisfy your needs, send it back for a full refund.

Quality at a Fair Price

Monoprice's rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices.

Service & Support

You're never on your own with Monoprice products! We have a full team of friendly and knowledgeable technicians available to answer your questions, both before and after the sale. Contact our technical support team for questions about our products, troubleshooting, or even suggestions for products to fit your particular needs. Not to be outdone, our friendly and helpful customer service team is here to make your ordering, delivery, and any possible returns a quick and painless operation, from start to finish!

Z-Wave® and Z-Wave Plus® are registered trademarks of Sigma Designs and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

SmartThings™ is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Cisco® and IOS® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.

Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC.

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Will this work with Wink Hub 2? Anybody tried it lately? There is one review stating that they don't work. Has anybody had better luck?

A shopper on Feb 27, 2017

BEST ANSWER: it will added to wink hub 2, but will not function at all.

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New User U on Jun 28, 2017

BEST ANSWER: it will added to wink hub 2, but will not function at all.

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New User U on Jun 28, 2017

Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we would not have a list of compatible hubs. When it comes to Z-Wave hubs and 3rd party Z-Wave accessories there really is no way of knowing unless attempted. It may work but it may have to be included to the hub as a generic sensor. We offer a 30 day return policy. If you were to try it and it did not work, you can have it returned. I do apologize for any inconvenience.

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New User U Staff on Mar 31, 2017

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What are physical Dimensions?

Tharakesh R on Dec 18, 2017

BEST ANSWER: 19mm(D) x 65mm(H)

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Sarah L Staff on May 2, 2018

does it have encryption enabled?

A shopper on Apr 17, 2018

Anyone have the protocol documentation? What will it report and how often as well as intervals?

A shopper on Dec 21, 2016

BEST ANSWER: Hello, at the moment we do not have the manual available on our website. Feel free to email our technical support team at tech@monoprice.com for further assistance in regards to obtaining the documentation, thank you!

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Jeff M Staff on Jan 27, 2017

I can tell you that with my SmartThings v2 hub, it reports only open/closed and battery level, and updates within a second or two.

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Paul R on Mar 16, 2017
Purchased on Feb 28, 2017

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Can this be used on sliding glass patio doors?

A shopper on Apr 20, 2018

BEST ANSWER: This would not be appropriate, as recommended calls for drilling into the door as well as frame. You'd be better off using one of the other contact sensors. Like this:

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Kelly P on Jul 27, 2018

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Does this work with iris?

A shopper on Mar 3, 2018

At they available in 868.42MHz EU version?

A shopper on Nov 9, 2017

Any chance you can hardwire these?

Scott B on Feb 25, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Anything electric an be modified, of course, but it does not come with any provision for doing so.

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James A on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 10, 2016

BEST ANSWER: Anything electric an be modified, of course, but it does not come with any provision for doing so.

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James A on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 10, 2016

No, there are no terminals to wire to.

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John H on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 18, 2016

These look identical to the Recessed Wireless Alarm Contacts sold by Digital Security Controls (DSC, Canada). Being familiar with those, the Magnetic Reed Switch (small, black rectangle with gold-plated leads exiting out the long end) is a Normally Open switch that closes on proximity to a magnet. Therefore you should be able to carefully remove the reed switch and run leads to an external set of contacts. Be sure that external switch presents a "Closed Circuit" when things are in the "normal" condition and likewise the external switch is an "Open Circuit" when a violation occurs. This is entirely Surface-Mount Technology and components are very small, but more importantly, copper circuit board traces are thin and fragile - easily damaged by the heat of a soldering iron. You could leave the original reed switch on the circuit board and run your external leads from those of the reed switch for convenience. But do not place a magnet anywhere near the circuit board as the original reed switch will present a closed circuit defeating any external wiring that you are connecting.

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Hector J. R on Jul 2, 2018

I highly doubt it. Even though the battery terminals are accessible powered by a 3v 123 battery, the working portion is embedded in the door itself and not in the door frame. I have had my unit installed over 6 months and the draw on the battery is negligible even with mutiple entries daily on the door. The initial battery is still installed and replacement when necessary, is pretty easy.

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Warren O on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Oct 4, 2016

I've got some of these. They're certainly not designed for that and I can't imagine not just buying one that's designed for that if that's what you're looking for. However, if you're handy with a soldering iron, you can see the board and with a multi meter, I'm sure you could find some pins that trigger voltage when a door/window opens.

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Brian D on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 26, 2016

These are not designed to be hardwired. They are wireless only.

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Patrick M on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 16, 2016

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Does it have an LED that will light on each open/close state change? If there is one is it possible to turn it off?

A shopper on Feb 19, 2017

BEST ANSWER: The LED is behind the plastic cap so in operation, it's not really visible. Maybe in complete darkness you could see it?

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Kenneth P I on Aug 16, 2017
Purchased on Aug 5, 2017

BEST ANSWER: The LED is behind the plastic cap so in operation, it's not really visible. Maybe in complete darkness you could see it?

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Kenneth P I on Aug 16, 2017
Purchased on Aug 5, 2017

I haven't been able to turn it off. Bit it is small enough that it can be blackened out with sharpie, paint, or tape.

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reginald j on Feb 19, 2017
Purchased on Jun 30, 2016

Yes, it does blink red briefly but depending on your door framing you might not see it

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GRAHAM S on Feb 19, 2017
Purchased on Jul 22, 2016

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Does it work with Abode? Had anyone able to pair this sensor with Abode?

A shopper on Dec 11, 2017

Does anyone know whether the Z-Wave Plus Recessed Door/Window Sensor, NO LOGO can be used outdoors? For example, in a side gate leading to the back yard?

A shopper on Mar 10, 2018

BEST ANSWER: I've used the Digital Security Controls (DSC, Canada) version of these in security systems since they were introduced nearly 10 years ago. Because they are mounted in a 3/4" hole in the edge of the door (or in the door frame) the weather eventually does get to them as the weatherstripping of the entry door allows some moisture and humidity to slowly damage the circuit board over a period of years. Now I do live in the New Orleans area and humidity is very high normally so possibly in other areas of the country where the weather is drier, you may never have a problem with copper oxide growing between the leads of the electronic components or destroying the copper circuit boards traces.

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Hector J. R on Jul 2, 2018

These appear more for indoor use. There are some holes at the top and side of the tube. You could always caulk them or tape them to keep moisture out. There is a small circuit board and battery that goes in that tube so if moisture gets in I wouldn’t be good.

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Joseph A on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 6, 2017

No it is in no way weather tight. You might be able to recess it further than designed and cover it with a thin layer of silicone or something but it would definitely be at your own risk.

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Mike M on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jun 5, 2017

Probably not since it would be out of range of your Zwave Network. Plus it would be exposed to the elements. It’s pretty enclosed but moisture would still creep in to the circuit board.

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Justin L on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 20, 2017

I doubt it, it’s not sealed for water. If you could put the sensor where no water could get in it maybe.

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Adam R on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 8, 2017

Yes it can, this is what I use it for.

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Mahmood M on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 20, 2017

The sensor is not weather resistant.

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Matthew D on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 2, 2017

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Will this work if installed in a metal clad entry door?

Chris L on Oct 7, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Yes I agree with Mark R's answer, placing the transmitting sensor in the door frame allows the radio frequency signal to radiate easier that if it were sandwiched between the metal cladding of the movable door. However, be careful when drilling into a door frame as electricians often run the 120VAC ROMEX cables on the studs of the door frame. The hole to be drilled for the transmitter is deeper therefore you may run the risk of hitting a live 120VAC electrical line with your drill bit and also requiring an electrician to replace the ROMEX and subsequent repair to your sheetrock wall.

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Hector J. R on Jul 2, 2018

I had problems with installing this in an exterior door that is clad in metal. With the sensor in the door and the magnet in the door frame the sensor would not work. I reversed the installation (sensor in door frame and magnet in the door) and the sensor began to work. I installed two in this way and both are working great.

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Mark R on Mar 12, 2018
Purchased on Dec 19, 2017

Have it installed in my metal door without any problems. I put the sensor in door and the magnet in the door frame

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Gregory A O on Oct 7, 2017
Purchased on Nov 17, 2016

Yes, it works via a reasonably strong magnet. You’ll want to make sure when installed it lines up accurately.

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Brian R on Oct 7, 2017
Purchased on Nov 15, 2016

Yes. I've installed it on all 3 entrance doors with metal on the outside and they work as expected.

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Dale P on Oct 7, 2017
Purchased on Nov 16, 2016

If you use a step drill bit you should have no problem.

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Andrew K on Oct 7, 2017
Purchased on Jan 8, 2017

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Does anyone know if, and how long of a delay there is when using this with a smartthings hub? I want to use this to turn on lights when a door opens. Was curious to know how much of a delay there is between setting off the sensor and getting a desired action.

Punit M on Jun 12, 2017

BEST ANSWER: I feel that the delay is fairly short. I have these door sensors and others around the house, one is outside on my shed some 70 feet away or so. When I open the shed door the readout on my phone is not perfectly instant but fairly instant. I might guess combined with turning on a light in response to this might take 250ms to 500ms. Maybe up to a second in extraneous conditions. There are so many variables though so it's hard to tell. Just my guess.

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Dan Jarvis on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Aug 5, 2016

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Dan Jarvis on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Aug 5, 2016

I have a fan connected to a smart switch which I control with a SmartThings hub. When I use my iPhone app to instruct the hub to turn on the fan, it turns on immediately. It there is a delay, it is too short for me to notice.

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Rodger P on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Aug 19, 2016

Hi Punit, I use this sensor with Homeseer, and there is no delay, is it very fast, but.... with Smartthings will always have the delay of the hub that depends of the internet.

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Valeria J on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Jul 18, 2016

I am using this sensor with smart things and a ge switch and receive about a 1.5 sec delay between opening the door and the light turning on.

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Travis R on Jun 24, 2017
Purchased on Jul 17, 2016

I use it to turn on lights when doors are opened and it's nearly instantaneous.

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Brian Y on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Aug 19, 2016

Almost instant. Maybe half a second delay?

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Morgan Q on Jun 23, 2017
Purchased on Aug 21, 2016

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How long is the battery life?

A shopper on Dec 7, 2017

BEST ANSWER: I've used the original version of this sensor made for Digital Security Systems (DSC) of Canada professional security systems. Because it uses a Lithium battery, I've had these used in wireless security systems on the main entry door of residences and businesses which opened and closed several times a day and gotten 3 to 5 years of service life from the battery. Now with the DSC version, it was polled periodically throughout the day for supervision and battery status so that the home or business owner would get an alert at the alarm system keypad of a low battery condition with about a 7 day advance warning before the battery would fail to power the electronics. I don't know if this Z-Wave version performs the same.

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Hector J. R on Jul 2, 2018

It depends on how often the sensor is triggered, if its triggered multiple times a day it will last around 4-6 months, if its rarely used maybe more than a year.

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Mahmood M on Mar 10, 2018
Purchased on Jul 20, 2017

I’ve had mine in for the past month and there has been no distinguishable battery drainage yet. Supposed to last about 3 years on a battery.

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Mario P on Apr 22, 2018
Purchased on Apr 2, 2018

I've had mine installed for about 10 months now and they are all still reporting 100% battery life.

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David L on Dec 7, 2017
Purchased on Feb 18, 2017

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Can the sensor be mounted both vertically and horizontally? I want to put it horizontally on the side of my door rather than vertically on the top of my door.

Tyler G on Mar 19, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Yes, It can be mounted horizontally as long you are able to mount both the sensor and the opposing magnet in the door and door frame. I have a hinged patio door that has a metal locking mechanism thus did not allow me to countersink the magnet so instead I used a thin, very strong rare earth magnet and super glued it to the metal locking mechanism in the door and aligned to the sensor in the door frame. Works perfectly!

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Scott K on Mar 19, 2017
Purchased on Oct 25, 2016

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Scott K on Mar 19, 2017
Purchased on Oct 25, 2016

I did just this on the side gates of my house. One gate has the magnet on the gate and the other has the magnet on the post. This was due to screws/nails in the way when I was drilling out the holes.

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Scott S on Mar 19, 2017
Purchased on Nov 17, 2016

Yes it can. That is how I mounted mine.

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Daniel P on Mar 19, 2017
Purchased on Jan 8, 2017

Yes, this is how I have mine installed.

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James P on Mar 19, 2017
Purchased on Aug 10, 2016

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Anyone else have issues with installing with a SmartThings Hub? The Z-Wave sensor connect with a SmarThings Hub properly but shows it continually 'Open' . It found the device, shows 100% battery but will not change or update between 'open' and 'closed'. Steps taken: Paired device through SmartThings, device found, assembled device, and device light flashes when the magnet is placed properly and when removed. Either way, the status within the SmartThings hub shows 'open'. I have one device installed in a door. The second device is about a foot from the hub (fully assembled, with cap, battery and magnet as if 'closed) and neither will update within the hub. Besides pairing the hub, is there a step I need to add, change or delete that will allow the sensor to update when the magnet is in the 'open' or 'closed position?

Scott B on Feb 25, 2017

BEST ANSWER: I would suggest attempting to remove the device, then adding it back to the network. Oftentimes with many Z-Wave devices that'll fix all the problems for me. I have several of these in my house and they've all been working great with my SmartThings hub.

You might also want to try to repair your Z-Wave network after they've been paired and installed. Pairing is always easiest right next to the hub, but repairing the network helps them communicate once they're installed.

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Brian R on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Nov 16, 2016

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Brian R on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Nov 16, 2016

A) Make sure to pair it within a couple feet of your actual hub. When it discovers as a "Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor" then its correct.
B) It may show open until you pop the "lid" on it, there is a tamper switch of some sort inside that doesn't allow it to show closed until the cap is put on it.

I have these on three entry doors and once I did the above all three worked fine.

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Allan D on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Oct 26, 2016

Nope it should like you have it installed correctly. Mine switches from open to close right away in real time with the app.

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Dominik R on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Oct 26, 2016

I had this problem, but discovered that cap needs to be in place correctly to press the button, only then will it work.

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Lewis C on Mar 1, 2017
Purchased on Feb 14, 2017

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Does it work without the royboy device handlers?

New User U on Nov 21, 2017

BEST ANSWER: I have this working just fine without any additional handlers. Actually re-paired it last night to a new ST hub with no issues.

BTW, the ZOOZ ZSE40 4-in-1 Sensor Device Handler will work for Monoprice's motion sensors without needing to use royboy.

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Andrew K on Nov 21, 2017
Purchased on Jan 8, 2017

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Andrew K on Nov 21, 2017
Purchased on Jan 8, 2017

Yes.

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Jeffrey B on Feb 18, 2018
Purchased on Feb 1, 2018

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Is there an adjustable setting that allows you to switch between Normally closed and Normally open operating states?

Mike B on Sep 10, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Nope.

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David S on Sep 10, 2017
Purchased on Oct 9, 2016

BEST ANSWER: Nope.

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David S on Sep 10, 2017
Purchased on Oct 9, 2016

Not to the best of my knowledge, but maybe in you hub configuration.

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Adrian R on Sep 10, 2017
Purchased on Sep 30, 2016

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Does Z-Wave Plus® Recessed Door/Window Sensor this work with Alexa ?

A shopper on Feb 19, 2017

BEST ANSWER: This does not directly work with Alexa. You need a z-wave bridge like home assistant or homeseer for it to work with Alexa.

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Rohit P on Feb 20, 2017
Purchased on Aug 19, 2016

BEST ANSWER: This does not directly work with Alexa. You need a z-wave bridge like home assistant or homeseer for it to work with Alexa.

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Rohit P on Feb 20, 2017
Purchased on Aug 19, 2016

I have mine connected to Samsung Smartthings and it work perfect. Alexa sees it like all the other smart sensors I have in the housr

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Robert T on Feb 25, 2017
Purchased on Sep 20, 2016

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Does this work with Abode Security?

Michael L on Mar 14, 2018

BEST ANSWER: My Vera thinks this is a Vision ZD2105-5. IF you Google that, thesmartesthouse has a link to "contact us" if your device isn't listed as compatible with this item, perhaps they'd know. I've had great luck with ZWave standard devices, but I'm using the Vera product which seems more universally friendly.

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John H on Mar 14, 2018
Purchased on Jul 31, 2017

Anyone knows how to reset this sensor? I need to include it to a new hub but cant. The manual's instructions to reset is so unintuitive.

Viet H on May 11, 2018

Does it work with Abode? Had anyone able to pair with Abode hub?

A shopper on Dec 11, 2017

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Instructions are wrong

Paired with my Vera Plus like a champ. The instructions state to 'drill a 11/16" hole'. This is NOT correct - it requires a 3/4" hole. Only found out after I special ordered the 11/16 bit...

PROS: Pairs perfect with Vera Plus
Cheap
Includes battery

CONS: Poor instructions

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August 1, 2016

Yellowmonster

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Not Reliable at All

Bought three of these, one for each of my external doors. After a couple month use I have found they are not very reliable. 1 out of every 20 or so open/closes of a door leave the sensor stuck at "Open". Opening and closing the door a second time fixes the issues but I have alarms setup so that if a door is left open for more then 15 minutes alert me and I get the alert at least once a week on my garage entry door. Last time they were on sale I picked up one more thinking maybe that door sensor is just bad. It helped but then I got the alert on another door that was closed. Same thing, opened and closed it a second time and it then showed closed.

Would definitely avoid if you want reliability. Before I put these on I was using a SmartThings multi-sensor and those were rock solid.

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July 25, 2017

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When it works it's great

I installed this per instructions in a steel covered door and found that it wouldn't connect to my SmartThings hub. After reading online for a while and talking to a co-worker, I found that I had to put the sensor part in the door jam and the magnet in the door (basically install it upside down). So far it's been working well this way. The drill bit size is 3/4", not what they tell you in the instructions.

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August 1, 2017

Brian B

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Works great with SmartThings Hub

Works great with my Samsung SmartThings version 2. I bought two, one for my front and one for my back door. My front door has a Kwikset SmartCode SmartKey door lock that I use with this sensor to autolock my door after a few minutes if the door is closed. My back door doesn't have a smart lock but it give me the peace of mind that I know when the door has been opened and closed. I plan to add a speaker to my SmartThings Hub to get audible alerts or an alarm at night if either door opens.

As for installation it is pretty straight-forward. A 3/4" hole is needed for the magnet and the sensor itself. For my front metal door I drilled a 3/4" hole in the top of the door and then placed the magnet alone in the door. I then placed the sensor in the door frame above the magnet when the door is closed. The back door I placed the magnet in the frame and the sensor in the door.

PROS: -Easy Install
-Affordable
-Good Quality
-Reliable
-Good Sized Powerful Magnet

CONS: -None

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August 26, 2016

Nick

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Works good

I installed 4 of these, and they all worked as expected with my SmartThings V2 hub. I'll be ordering some more to do my home's windows, now that I'm happy with the tests.

When installing the module body, I used the optional cap that has the screw tabs. I needed to countersink the body so that the cap didn't stick out, since that caused the door to bind on the cap. To do that, I drilled my 3/4" hole for the body to slip into, then used a 5/8" forester bit to bite two circles about 1/8" deep for the screw tabs. Once I did that, the whole mechanism laid flush with the door frame, and the binding issue was solved.

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March 16, 2017

Paul R

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Works with SmartThings

Installation was quick and easy, paired with SmartThings with no issues at all. I spent no more than 10 minutes installing this sensor. If you have a 11/16" bit, use it, otherwise use a 3/4" bit. The resulting hole from the 3/4" bit may be a little large. I had to glue the magnet into the door frame.

PROS: Works with SmartThings, OK fit with 3/4" bit.

CONS: None

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October 13, 2016

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Flawless with SmartThings

I bought three of these and they work great with SmartThings. Installed on front door, garage door and patio door. All work perfect. 4 months in and they all still show 100% battery which is what I expected. Just note that in a larger house you will need repeaters (as I did). Added a few z-wave light switches and problem resolved. You can also use something like PID 11995.

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January 12, 2017

Aaron G

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Fast paring and installation- Housing somewhat cheap

Install took about 20 min. 11/16 hole was too small for the sensor housing to fit so I used a 3/4" bit.

I actually installed it backwards (sensor in wall, magnet in door) after reading some of the reviews and I think its a better solution to the plastic housing having the tendency to stick inside the opening.

Pairing with SmartThings V1 was fast and easy.

If you own a metal casing door, I'd suggest you use a step drill bit to alleviate any sharp edges.