Adjust the Advanced Parameters to customize the ZSE18 Motion Sensor!
The ZSE18 Motion Sensor is integrated with the latest JS integration of Home Assistant. If you aren't on the JS integration yet, Home Assistant currently recommends handling Z-Wave devices through the new Z-Wave JS integration since all others have essentially been abandoned and / or discontinued.
All About Advanced Settings
The terminology for advanced settings varies depending on your Z-Wave hub; Home Assistant uses the official term “Parameters.” Despite these differences in naming, the purpose remains the same: configuring consistent behavior for your device. We provide the full list of settings available for each device in our Knowledge Base.
Each advanced setting consists of four key parts:
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Label: If your device is properly integrated with your hub, this will display as the setting's name. Hubs like SmartThings show only the label and description.
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Parameter Number & Description: Most hubs, such as Hubitat and Home Assistant, list the parameter number along with the label and description.
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Values: These are the selectable options for each setting. Some are simple (e.g., Enable/Disable), while others use numerical values.
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Size: This is required in some systems when manually changing advanced settings (e.g., Home Assistant) or in hubs that do not provide direct access to settings.
Manual Parameter Changes
All of the ZSE18 Sensor's advanced settings should be available. If you aren't seeing a setting, there is another way to make adjustments:
You can now change any parameter manually on the JS Z-Wave integration for Home Assistant.
It needs to be done in Z-Wave JS UI and it’s not possible to do this within HA directly at the moment:
- Under node, scroll down below any exposed settings for the device (under Configuration) to the Custom Configuration section as shown in the screenshot here, where you'll see Value, Parameter and Size.
- You can enter the data according to the product documentation and click SET for the parameter to be updated.
- You'll need to wake the sensor up by pressing and releasing the Z-Wave button once
Let us know if you have any questions; we're here to help!
