Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor, NO LOGO
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Can these be used outside on a fence gate.? Will rain or the elements affect its operation
A shopper
on Dec 17, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Keep in mind though that batteries typically don't do well in cold weather. So the battery performance for the sensor will likely be poor if it gets cold. I don't have any specific numbers at this time, but it is something to keep in mind with battery powered devices that are outside.
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- John F on Dec 18, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Keep in mind though that batteries typically don't do well in cold weather. So the battery performance for the sensor will likely be poor if it gets cold. I don't have any specific numbers at this time, but it is something to keep in mind with battery powered devices that are outside.
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- John F on Dec 18, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2016
I’ve been using 2 of these for the outdoor gates, open to the Canadian elements and they’ve survived for over a year. I coated the outside seams and screw with silicone. Also works for the garage door open/close detection.
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- Adrian T on Nov 13, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
They are not intended to be used outside. You could probably seal it with silicone caulk but would have to deal with the caulk again to change the battery.
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- Richard C on Dec 18, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2016
The sensor is not weather proof. Assuming that the gate is not too far from the receiver, you would need to protect it from water intrusion somehow.
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- Richard C on Aug 7, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2016
They are not weatherproof. Although they are cheap enough to experiment with one and seal it your own.
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- Alessandro C on Dec 18, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2016
These devices are designed to be installed inside the house, not for external installation.
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- Fakhruz Z on Nov 13, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2016
I'd say no. They aren't sealed for outdoor use and water will definitely get inside.
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- Amit M on Nov 13, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2016
Thsee are not sealed so no, I would not use them outside.
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- madmike on May 21, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 16, 2017
No. This definitely not designed for outdoor use.
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- Michael R on Nov 23, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2016
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I am not sure if SmartThings hub is a Z-Wave plus- will this sensor work ok?
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on Mar 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This sensor is compatible with SmartThings.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This sensor is compatible with SmartThings.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 1, 2019
This works with smartthings hub out of the box. If you want to use the header for external contacts you will need to do some custom configuration within the smartthings IDE.
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- Charles M on Apr 4, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2018
I use this sensor on 4 of my doors with SmartThings, they work great. SmartThings supports Z-Wave Plus.
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- Hugo J on Apr 1, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 15, 2018
I’ve had no problem with it on my Smartthings Series 2 hub; either associating it or receiving alerts
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- Nathan W on Apr 1, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2018
Yes, it will work with SmartThings hub.
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- Terry H on Apr 1, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
Works great with SmartThings hub!!
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- JOHN I on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2018
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Will this work with a Piper system?
A shopper
on Dec 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't have a Piper system, but since Piper utilizes Z-wave it should work just fine as a door/window sensor.
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- Daneri A on Dec 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't have a Piper system, but since Piper utilizes Z-wave it should work just fine as a door/window sensor.
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- Daneri A on Dec 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 29, 2016
I have the original version of Piper and these do work! I only purchased one to start just make sure all was working OK. Very easy to setup with Piper and only too a minute or so. Will be purchasing 6 more in the immediate future. You save about $15 per device going with Monoprice rather than buying from Piper's online store.
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- Armand M on Jun 18, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2017
While I can't speak to your particular system, I have used this with two systems without error, HomeController Z by Homeseer and a smartstick by Aeon labs, so I am relatively certain it complies with any product following the standard.
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- Jeffrey M on Dec 12, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 3, 2016
I don't have a Piper system but according to their website it is not on their list of supported devices as of yet. That doesn't mean it won't connect necessarily just that they won't help or support it,
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- Dale C on Dec 12, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2016
I have been trying to get this to pair with a piper-nv for the last hour and am having no luck
I do not believe it is compatible with piper!
I do not believe it is compatible with piper!
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- Randy on May 22, 2017
- Purchased on May 13, 2017
I chatted with Piper and was informed that they support zwave. If so, it would work?
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- Peng W on Dec 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 28, 2016
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Does it have any sound/beep/audio ?
A shopper
on May 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No sound. There is a light on the unit, but the way I have it setup I do not see it.
If you wanted it to emit a sound you could likely come up with something via triggers in you z-wave hub, but I don't have any details more than that.
If you wanted it to emit a sound you could likely come up with something via triggers in you z-wave hub, but I don't have any details more than that.
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- Robert P on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No sound. There is a light on the unit, but the way I have it setup I do not see it.
If you wanted it to emit a sound you could likely come up with something via triggers in you z-wave hub, but I don't have any details more than that.
If you wanted it to emit a sound you could likely come up with something via triggers in you z-wave hub, but I don't have any details more than that.
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- Robert P on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2016
No. I have all of mine on scenes that trigger a AEOTEC doorbell to ring and send a notification of which door/window has been opened furthermore not when the House Mode is set to Home. I use a Vera Plus controller, BTW.
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- Ted B on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on May 6, 2016
The device does not give off a sound.
But for example my phone can receive a text and I set the text sound to a custom sound - set up on smartthings hub
But for example my phone can receive a text and I set the text sound to a custom sound - set up on smartthings hub
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- jake n on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2016
No it does not have on board sound. But you can drill trough the top of the case and add physical contact, not mag if you want. That is what I did.
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- reginald j on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 17, 2016
No. There is not any form of audible notification from the sensor.
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- Scott K on May 2, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 12, 2016
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Does this also report temperature?
New User U
on Jan 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: does not report tempature
it is a very reliable open/close sensor
it is a very reliable open/close sensor
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- jake n on Jan 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: does not report tempature
it is a very reliable open/close sensor
it is a very reliable open/close sensor
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- jake n on Jan 25, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2016
No, it does not. It reports Open/Closed status and battery level.
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- Mark K on Jan 26, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2018
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Can these be used on garage doors to tell if they are open or closed?
Ajay A
on Aug 29, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can be used on garage doors. But make sure you get a zwave signal out to your garage. You might need a repeater or plug in module to expand you zwave outdoors.
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- JEFF H on Sep 10, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can be used on garage doors. But make sure you get a zwave signal out to your garage. You might need a repeater or plug in module to expand you zwave outdoors.
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- JEFF H on Sep 10, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2016
I have these on two garage doors using a hinge that swings away and breaks contact when the door opens. Great sensors better than Smarthings multipurpose.
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- Thomas F on Nov 15, 2017
I would say yes. You just have to align the sensor and the contact magnet. I have it installed in my sliding door in the basement.
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- Kao V on Aug 29, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
Nor will any other sensor that I am aware of. The two most common approaches employ either a switch (usually magnetic) that is either on/off (aka open/closed) or a tilt sensor that also only has two states... open or closed. PS the external switch mode is DISABLED by default and depending upon your software, may be difficult or impossible to activate. HOWEVER, the device is VERY EASY to disassemble and the wires to the internal relay are long enough to solder to once you cut the existing relay out. The only tricky part is routing the wires out of the enclosure without getting in the way of the tamper sensor. ANYBODY HERE use HOMESEER 3?
Yes, but it won't tell you if it's fully or partially opened.
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- Polly N on Aug 29, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2016
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Do these work as repeaters in a z-wave plus setup? I've seen conflicting information that battery operated z-wave plus are not repeaters.
David F
on Feb 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. Battery operated devices don't act as repeaters due to the detriment it would have on said battery life.
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- Michael C on Feb 21, 2017
- Purchased on May 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No. Battery operated devices don't act as repeaters due to the detriment it would have on said battery life.
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- Michael C on Feb 21, 2017
- Purchased on May 6, 2016
Michael C's response is SPOT ON! The fact that it is Z-Wave Plus goes out the window when powered by battery.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
Yes. These work as repeaters as do and all z-wave devices.
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- Ted B on Feb 22, 2017
- Purchased on May 6, 2016
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Do these sensors support the S2 Framework? (Smartthings hub)
A shopper
on Jun 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This Z-Wave sensor would be compatible with Smartthings. I would recommend following the proper inclusion and exclusion process as stated in the manual specific to your controller in order to add the sensor.
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This Z-Wave sensor would be compatible with Smartthings. I would recommend following the proper inclusion and exclusion process as stated in the manual specific to your controller in order to add the sensor.
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 12, 2017
That's what I use and they work just fine.
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- James T on Jun 12, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2016
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Hi does this item has the feature to monitor the battery life or whether to report that the battery is low?
A shopper
on Jun 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: yes, you can have the device report its battery status. It depends on the platform and the device handler too.
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- Alessandro C on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2016
BEST ANSWER: yes, you can have the device report its battery status. It depends on the platform and the device handler too.
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- Alessandro C on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2016
It reports battery charge percentage out. I use SmartThings and it shows for me
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- Richard K on Jun 25, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 15, 2016
Yes, it also reports properly to HomeSeer 3.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
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Does the internal board have connection points to allow connecting existing prewired sensors?
A shopper
on Jul 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, although I would say not "poke out" a piece of plastic but likely use a drill and be REALLY careful not to drill into the sensors. The plastic is reasonably thick and has to be removed to put the wires into the contact connections. I will say, the connections are great and very secure but you need precision screwdriver for the screws.
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- JOHN G on Feb 2, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, although I would say not "poke out" a piece of plastic but likely use a drill and be REALLY careful not to drill into the sensors. The plastic is reasonably thick and has to be removed to put the wires into the contact connections. I will say, the connections are great and very secure but you need precision screwdriver for the screws.
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- JOHN G on Feb 2, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2018
I agree with John G below, yes it has provisions and I was able to "poke out" the plastic by twisting a sharp knife in the area of the hole. NOW if we could just get John to explain to us how he went about ACTIVATING the external switch mode!!!! Because it is OFF by default.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
Yes it does. You just have to poke out a small bit of plastic to feed wires through to the board.
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- JEFF H on Jul 23, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2016
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This unit has the ability to have an external sensor, but that is disabled by default. I am not having any luck enabling the external feature. Has anyone else had any luck?
Chad R
on Sep 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Once added to your Z-wave controller. Set Configuration parameter 1 to (0xFF - Hexidecimal) or (255 - Decimal) with byte size 1 to enable the external sensor. To disable set it to (0x00 - Hexidecimal) or (0 - Decimal) I have succesufully done this using Homeseer. I got the information from the Device Handler written for SmartThings.
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- Shane G on Jan 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Once added to your Z-wave controller. Set Configuration parameter 1 to (0xFF - Hexidecimal) or (255 - Decimal) with byte size 1 to enable the external sensor. To disable set it to (0x00 - Hexidecimal) or (0 - Decimal) I have succesufully done this using Homeseer. I got the information from the Device Handler written for SmartThings.
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- Shane G on Jan 30, 2019
I feel your pain... same issue here. Asked my s/w manufacturer and Monoprice for help... They pointed fingers. So I cut the existing relay out of the circuit and soldered in wires to my external switch. Hey, not pretty but it works.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
Yes -- please see review recently posted with full information on how to enable with VeraPlus.
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- JOHN G on Feb 2, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2018
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How long will the battery last? How often will I need to change the battery?
Hugo J
on Aug 8, 2018

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

Monoprice Z-Wave Plus Door, Window and Mailbox Sensor, No Logo
BEST ANSWER: Mine has lasted through a Maine winter and a good part of this summer on the original batteries. During the winter, it regularly reported 30-40degree F temperatures, so the battery got good and cold. Of course, we weren’t opening and closed that door a lot over the winter, but I have not seen much effect this summer when we are opening and closing the door frequently.
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- David L on Aug 9, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Mine has lasted through a Maine winter and a good part of this summer on the original batteries. During the winter, it regularly reported 30-40degree F temperatures, so the battery got good and cold. Of course, we weren’t opening and closed that door a lot over the winter, but I have not seen much effect this summer when we are opening and closing the door frequently.
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- David L on Aug 9, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 18, 2017
For the doors that I open regularly (the one I use everyday entering/leaving), it's a bit under a year on the batteries that came with the device. For doors that get opened less regularly, the batteries will probably last about a year and a half. They don't seem to last nearly as long as some of the motion sensors that use CR123 batteries.
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- Craig J on Aug 8, 2018
Had 10 of these on my windows since last August so going on a year and no replacement needed as of yet. These windows are occasionally opened only. The status in my Smartthings app has said 100% since day one so I check them from time to time to make sure they are still reporting.
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- Warren O on Aug 8, 2018
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What are the dimensions?
A shopper
on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The Sensor is 3 1/2" Long x 1" wide x 3/4" deep
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- Scott L on Apr 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The Sensor is 3 1/2" Long x 1" wide x 3/4" deep
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- Scott L on Apr 1, 2017
I found the manual here: downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/10795_Manual_131204.pdf
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- Steven K on May 18, 2017
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Does this device have battery monitoring.. Or whether it reports that the battery is low?
A shopper
on Jun 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I'm using it with Smartthings and I do get notifications when the battery is low. Normally at 10%.
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- Mathieu B on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I'm using it with Smartthings and I do get notifications when the battery is low. Normally at 10%.
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- Mathieu B on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
I use it with SmartThings and it does show battery level
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- Shawn Y on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 16, 2016
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What is the connectivity range in feet?
Neal R
on Aug 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: My device is in a mailbox (non-metal) at about the same range... maybe a little more. It worked pretty well at first and then ... not so well. I ended up placing another Z Wave plus outlet near the front door to act as a repeater. That seems to have solved the problem. WALLS can be your problem and the range will depend upon the material and density of everything between the last repeater and the switch... hope this helps. OH YESS, the THEORETICAL range you will see listed a 100 meters. But this is open air best case conditions.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: My device is in a mailbox (non-metal) at about the same range... maybe a little more. It worked pretty well at first and then ... not so well. I ended up placing another Z Wave plus outlet near the front door to act as a repeater. That seems to have solved the problem. WALLS can be your problem and the range will depend upon the material and density of everything between the last repeater and the switch... hope this helps. OH YESS, the THEORETICAL range you will see listed a 100 meters. But this is open air best case conditions.
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- Robert S on Apr 14, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2018
Mine is on the front door, which is about 55'- 60' from the panel. It doesn't work 100% of the time. There are no Z-Wave devices between the front door and the panel, which would probably help, since they are supposed to act as relays.
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- Richard C on Aug 7, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2016
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What is the difference between this item # 15270 and #24259?
A shopper
on Dec 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: One obvious difference is the battery used to power the sensor. #15270 uses 1x Lithium 123 battery, while #24259 uses 2x AAA Alkaline batteries.
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- fmgu on Dec 9, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2016
BEST ANSWER: One obvious difference is the battery used to power the sensor. #15270 uses 1x Lithium 123 battery, while #24259 uses 2x AAA Alkaline batteries.
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- fmgu on Dec 9, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2016
Looks like the biggest difference is they take different types of batteries.
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- Joseph W on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 16, 2017
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can this be painted/stained?
New User U
on May 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sure, with the right kind of paint. It should not contain lead.
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- Markj on May 10, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sure, with the right kind of paint. It should not contain lead.
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- Markj on May 10, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2017
Great question. I dont know for sure if it can, but I wouldn't.
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- Reginald M on May 9, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2017
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Does it work with Vivint?
A shopper
on Oct 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: not sure, although it is an excellent inexpensive sensor for use with SmartThings, extremely long battery life. Vivint uses a different (345mhz) transmission frequency I believe. You'd need to check with monoprice on it's transmission capabilities...
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- Jeanette W on Oct 17, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: not sure, although it is an excellent inexpensive sensor for use with SmartThings, extremely long battery life. Vivint uses a different (345mhz) transmission frequency I believe. You'd need to check with monoprice on it's transmission capabilities...
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- Jeanette W on Oct 17, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
sorry do have vivint
I have smartthings hub and have over a dozen of these and they are very reliable zwave devices.
I have smartthings hub and have over a dozen of these and they are very reliable zwave devices.
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- jake n on Oct 17, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2016
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Can anyone answer the Z-Stick S2 compatibility question?
Kckid
on Dec 17, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. The Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor is compatible with a wide range of Z-wave hubs/controllers including the Z-stick. I would recommend following the proper inclusion and exclusion process as stated in the manual specific to your controller in order to add the sensor.
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. The Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor is compatible with a wide range of Z-wave hubs/controllers including the Z-stick. I would recommend following the proper inclusion and exclusion process as stated in the manual specific to your controller in order to add the sensor.
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 17, 2017
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The user manual included with the sensor has extremely small print, so is difficult to read. Is the manual available on-line?
Steven K
on May 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, at the moment we do not have the manual available on our website. Feel free to contact our technical support team for further assistance in regards to obtaining the documentation via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, at the moment we do not have the manual available on our website. Feel free to contact our technical support team for further assistance in regards to obtaining the documentation via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 1, 2017
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I purchased two of these. The first switch installed as a generic z-wave switch. Has anyone else experienced this and I'm assuming a reset is the way to correct the situation?? That's my first issue. The second switch installed as a Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor as it should. But it appears open in SmartThings when it's closed and closed when it is open. How do I correct that? I'm using a v2 SmartThings Hub. Thanks in advance for help on both of these.
Mike
on Aug 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Since i can't add a link in this answer, Google --> "account smartthings", should be the first thing that comes up and click that. Should be a link to ACCOUNT.SMARTTHINGS DOT COM. From here just login and then go to "My Devices" in the main header of the site, from there click on the device you want to change. After you have done this click the "Edit" button on the bottom of that device's page. From there you should be able to swap the "Type" field to "Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor". From here just click the "Update" button and you should be all fixed and can close out the site.
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- Matthew W on Aug 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Since i can't add a link in this answer, Google --> "account smartthings", should be the first thing that comes up and click that. Should be a link to ACCOUNT.SMARTTHINGS DOT COM. From here just login and then go to "My Devices" in the main header of the site, from there click on the device you want to change. After you have done this click the "Edit" button on the bottom of that device's page. From there you should be able to swap the "Type" field to "Z-Wave Plus Door/Window Sensor". From here just click the "Update" button and you should be all fixed and can close out the site.
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- Matthew W on Aug 12, 2018
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Any one had any luck using with Wing hub (V1)? Shows up as generic Z-Wave device and does not report open or close. Contacted wink and was told it was not a compatible device.
antonio c
on Apr 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If you mean Wink hub, I have had no more luck than you. Too bad, since the equivalent tilt sensor I use on my garage door works great.
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- Richard S on Apr 11, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: If you mean Wink hub, I have had no more luck than you. Too bad, since the equivalent tilt sensor I use on my garage door works great.
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- Richard S on Apr 11, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2017
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How can you manually exclude this sensor? My Smarthings hub died and I have a new one I need to add this to the new one.
Lamar B
on Oct 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Program/Tamper Switch 10 times in a 10 second time period you would reset the device back to factory settings.
Program/Tamper Switch 10 times in a 10 second time period you would reset the device back to factory settings.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Program/Tamper Switch 10 times in a 10 second time period you would reset the device back to factory settings.
Program/Tamper Switch 10 times in a 10 second time period you would reset the device back to factory settings.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 6, 2019
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Can it report battery status to Vera? My other Monoprice sensors show battery status on my Vera Edge, however this one shows nothings. It seems it has the capability to provide battery status
Ted P
on Oct 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These door sensors report battery level on my Vera Lite and Vera Plus.
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- Paul G on Oct 30, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These door sensors report battery level on my Vera Lite and Vera Plus.
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- Paul G on Oct 30, 2018
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Does this sensor work with dsc panels?
A shopper
on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Not easily, but there are tutorials online that explain how to an old DSC panel with SmartThings by using an Envisalink board and a Node server -- it's a technically complicated solution, but it can be done. Obviously, you have to enroll the Monoprice sensor in SmartThings for this pairing to work. Search for posts by RedLoro on smartthings community pages.
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- Eric G on Aug 13, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not easily, but there are tutorials online that explain how to an old DSC panel with SmartThings by using an Envisalink board and a Node server -- it's a technically complicated solution, but it can be done. Obviously, you have to enroll the Monoprice sensor in SmartThings for this pairing to work. Search for posts by RedLoro on smartthings community pages.
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- Eric G on Aug 13, 2019
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How can I do a master reset, my first hub died so I cant exclude it, the 10 pushes of the button in 10 seconds didn't work?
chris s
on Aug 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: just keep trying it will reset
and try 10 times fast not 10 seconds
and try 10 times fast not 10 seconds
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- joey f on Aug 30, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: just keep trying it will reset
and try 10 times fast not 10 seconds
and try 10 times fast not 10 seconds
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- joey f on Aug 30, 2019
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How does this work compared to item #24259. That one obviously has a separate piece that when separated sends a signal. Does this item just trigger on movement?
Garett D
on Jan 11, 2018
What is the maximum distance you can have between the sensor and magnet?
A shopper
on May 8, 2018
Does this work well with Vivint's Z-wave system?
RJ
on Aug 27, 2018
Does anyone know what the row of available PINs do inside? Any chance a pair of them would short the internal reed sensor for when you are using an external switch?
A shopper
on Dec 18, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5
works well, be nice to have something like external press to check connection or other codes
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Rated 4 out of 5
Works ok with Hubitat
Works fine, using Hubitat for my hub
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Rated 1 out of 5
Unreliable
I have about 15 of these installed in my house for the past 2 years and have a lot of issues with them randomly reporting the incorrect open/close state. I have repositioned them multiple times to get better contact with the magnets with no luck. Big investment to have to replace all of them, but super frustrating to regularly have one of these report any open state while lying in bed or worse to have our alarm triggered falsely in the middle of the night. Was on vacation last week and on day one I get an alert the front door was open, none of the motion sensors inside were triggered but this sensor remained “open” the entire week which of course means if someone actually forced open the front door the alarm would not be triggered.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Alexia???
there seems to be no way to integrate it into Alexia which really bums me out!
So it will sit in the drawer now.
So it will sit in the drawer now.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great and affordable door/window switch
Performed as promised. An using it on a double door hall closet to trigger a light's on scene when either or both does open the closet light is activated and when closed turned back off.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Trash
Bought 3 of these, they are incredibly unreliable, not registering the correct state constantly. I tried setting one up with an external sensor.... that also does not work. Save your money an avoid this sensor.
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Rated 4 out of 5
External sensor notes
It does have terminals for an external sensor and they do work, however it needs to be enabled through configuration and does not disable the reed switch.
In home-assistant the configuration is available on the z-wave node config options section. Make sure to wake the device up with the tamper switch while changing the setting.
You will need to either short the reed switch or keep it closed with a magnet at all times for the external switch to work properly. I hot glued a smaller magnet in place.
In home-assistant the configuration is available on the z-wave node config options section. Make sure to wake the device up with the tamper switch while changing the setting.
You will need to either short the reed switch or keep it closed with a magnet at all times for the external switch to work properly. I hot glued a smaller magnet in place.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Good device
setup took several tries to get it to join my hubitat but it did eventually and is working
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Rated 5 out of 5
Z wave door sense, NO LOGON
It works with smartthings hub 2018. This sensor is not in the list of support brands in smarttings app. Just choose one of the brand in the list has Z wave device can link it to smartthings. Once it is linked, it works perfectly. I use it as garage door sensor. It works every time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Simple and efficient solution
They are reliable and work perfectly! I think this is the one to get thank to the CR123A battery.
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