How to Add Your ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor to the Z-Box Hub

Add your ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor to your Z-Box hub quickly and easily. You'll get access to all of its functionality right away.

We strongly suggest using the Web UI when adding new devices to your hub but we also included instructions for mobile app users - just keep scrolling down!

The ZSE70 can operate on either battery or 12-24 V AC/DC power; NEVER include the sensor powered with 12 V and then switch over to batteries. Your hub will recognize the sensor as a Z-Wave repeater and the batteries will drain quickly. Always include the sensor powered by batteries only if you’re planning to use it as a battery device.

Installation questions? Check out the helpful video tutorials linked below:

How To Power the ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor With 12-24 V

How to Access the Battery Compartment for the ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor

How to install the ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor on Siding

How to Install the ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor on Drywall

If you're running Z-Box firmware release 5.172.18 or higher, you have the option to include your Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) supporting devices via the new Long Range protocol. Adding via ZWLR can be done both via the Web UI and the app; however, scanning is much easier via the app so that is the process we recommend for ZWLR or SmartStart inclusion.

Mesh Inclusion Steps

ZSE70 Mesh Inclusion From the Web UI

1. Choose if you want to power the device via battery or 12-24V AC/DC Power.

If you want to use the batteries, twist the back cover of the ZSE70 counter clockwise to open it and access the batteries. Pull on the battery tab to power the sensor. The LED indicator will start blinking.
If you want to use the 12-24V AC/DC power option, replace the bottom cap with terminal seal. Unscrew the cap and connect 12-24 V wires to the terminals (follow polarity). Install the cover: gently mount the 3 pieces included in the box starting with the frame, then add the seal, and screw the cover on. You can scan the QR code in the manual to watch a video detailing how to install the 12-24V power source.

2. From the sidebar navigation menu of the Z-Box web interface, go to Settings by clicking on the gear icon.

3. You will be redirected to the Devices menu.

4. Click on + Add device.

5. Select the Z-Wave Device option.

6. Make sure you can physically access your ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor and click Start on the screen..

7. While the hub is in inclusion mode, click the Z-Wave button on the ZSE70 3 times as quickly as possible. The LED indicator will start blinking fast and turn off once inclusion is completed. It may take a few minutes for the device to add and configure so please wait patiently and don't exit the screen.

8. Once the device is found, you'll be able to rename it and assign it to its room.

9. Click Next and then Finish once you rename and organize all of the newly created devices.

ZSE70 Mesh Inclusion From the App

1. Choose if you want to power the device via battery or 12-24V AC/DC Power.

If you want to use the batteries, twist the back cover of the ZSE70 counter clockwise to open it and access the batteries. Pull on the battery tab to power the sensor. The LED indicator will start blinking.
If you want to use the 12-24V AC/DC power option, replace the bottom cap with terminal seal. Unscrew the cap and connect 12-24 V wires to the terminals (follow polarity). Install the cover: gently mount the 3 pieces included in the box starting with the frame, then add the seal, and screw the cover on. You can scan the QR code in the manual to watch a video detailing how to install the 12-24V power source.

2. Open the Z-Box Hub app on your mobile device.

3. Click More in the bottom navigation menu.

4. Click on + Add Devices.

5. Click on Z-Wave Protocol and follow the same inclusion steps as described for the WEB UI above.

5. Make sure you can physically access your ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor and click Start on the screen.

6. While the hub is in inclusion mode, click the Z-Wave button on the ZSE70 3 times as quickly as possible. The LED indicator will start blinking fast and turn off once inclusion is completed. It may take a few minutes for the device to add and configure so please wait patiently and don't exit the screen.

7. Once the device is found, you'll be able to rename it and assign it to its room.

8. Click Next and then Finish once you rename and organize all of the newly created devices.

Z-Wave Long Range Inclusion Steps

ZSE70 Z-Wave Long Range Inclusion From the App

Ensure the ZSE70 is NOT powered on at this time. You must initiate SmartStart before powering on the device in step 5.

1. Open the Z-Box Hub app on your mobile device and click More in the bottom navigation menu.

2. Click on + Add Devices.

3. Click on Z-Wave Smart Start Protocol.

4. Select Long Range and scan the QR code on the device or device package.

5. Z-Wave Smart Start will initialize. Power on the ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor.

If you want to use the batteries, twist the back cover of the ZSE70 counter clockwise to open it and access the batteries. Pull on the battery tab to power the sensor. The LED indicator will start blinking.
If you want to use the 12-24V AC/DC power option, replace the bottom cap with terminal seal. Unscrew the cap and connect 12-24 V wires to the terminals (follow polarity). Install the cover: gently mount the 3 pieces included in the box starting with the frame, then add the seal, and screw the cover on. You can scan the QR code in the manual to watch a video detailing how to install the 12-24V power source.

Wait for the device to be configured.

6. You can edit the name, room, icon, etc. for the device. Please note that the Node ID for the device will show a number higher than 255 for ZWLR devices. Nodes 1-255 are reserved for the hub and mesh devices. 256 and higher will be ZWLR nodes in accordance with the Z-Wave Specification.

ZSE70 Inclusion Troubleshooting Steps

Trouble including the sensor? Try a soft, hub-based reset first. We recommend performing the reset using your hub and the exclusion option (it works even if the device has never been added to your hub before):

1. Open your Z-Box web interface in the Internet browser and select Settings (the gear icon) from the sidebar navigation menu. A list of your existing devices will appear.

2. Click the red - Remove device button in the top right corner.

3. Select Z-Wave Device in the next screen.

4. Make sure you can physically access your ZSE70 sensor and click Start on the screen.

5. Click the Z-Wave button on the sensor 3 times as quickly as possible. The LED indicator will start blinking and the Z-Box Hub will display a "Device removed" message.

ZSE70 Outdoor Motion Sensor Display

The ZSE70 will include with 3 sensors/tiles, one each for motion, temperature and lux. Access to the advanced settings is available upon inclusion as well:

Please contact us if you're still experiencing issues or have questions! We'll be happy to assist you.