Here is a full list of advanced settings (parameters) for the ZSE50 Siren & Chime. Some parameters may be added in later firmware updates so please make sure you're on the latest firmware to have all of the settings below available. You can view the change log for the ZSE50 here.
Playback Mode
Parameter 1: Set siren playback mode.
Values: 0 – Play once; 1 – Play in a loop for set duration (set in parameter 2); 2 – Play in a loop for set number (set in parameter 3); 3 – Play in a loop until cancelled by user; 4 – No sound, LED indicator only. Default: 3.
Size: 1 byte dec
Playback Duration
Parameter 2: Set playback duration for the siren (in seconds) when the siren is in playback mode 1 (set in parameter 1).
Values: 1-900 (seconds). Default: 180.
Size: 2 byte dec
Playback Loop Count
Parameter 3: Set the number of playback loops for the selected tone when the siren is in playback mode 2 (parameter 1).
Values: 1-99 (count). Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
Playback Tone
Parameter 4: Set the default tone for the siren playback. Choose the number of the file in the library as value. See documentation for the default tone library and instructions on how to upload your own files.
Values: 1-50. Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
Playback Volume
Parameter 5: Set the volume for siren playback. Use 0 to mute, or 1–100 to adjust volume level.
Values: 0 – Mute (volume off); 1-100 (volume). Default: 100.
Size: 1 byte dec
LED Indicator Mode
Parameter 6: Set the LED indicator mode for the siren.
Values: 0 – LED always off; 1 – LED strobe single color (set in param 7); 2 – LED strobe red and blue; 3 – LED pulse single color (set in param 7); 4 – LED solid on single color (set in param 7). Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
LED Indicator Color
Parameter 7: Set the LED indicator color for the siren. More colors available through custom values corresponding to the color wheel. See advanced documentation for details.
Values: 0 – Red; 42 – Yellow; 85 – Green; 127 – Indigo; 170 – Blue; 212 – Purple; 255 – White. Default: 0.
Size: 1 byte dec
Low Battery Report
Parameter 8: Decide which % level should the device report low battery to the hub.
Values: 10-50 %. Default: 20.
Size: 1 byte dec
LED in Back-Up Battery Mode
Parameter 9: Set the LED indicator for the siren in back-up battery mode.
Values: 0 – LED off (save battery); 1 – Regular LED mode (set in param 6); 2 – LED pulse white for full battery and red for low battery. Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
Button Tone Selection
Parameter 10: Disable tone selection from physical buttons on the siren. When disabled, you'll only be able to program tones using the advanced parameters in the Z-Wave UI. Expert users only, see documentation for details.
Values: 0 – Tone selection from buttons disabled; 1 – Tone selection from buttons enabled. Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
Button Volume Selection
Parameter 11: Disable volume adjustment from physical buttons on the siren. When disabled, you'll only be able to adjust volume using the advanced parameters in the Z-Wave UI. Expert users only, see documentation for details.
Values: 0 – Volume adjustment from buttons disabled; 1 – Volume adjustment from buttons enabled. Default: 1.
Size: 1 byte dec
Basic Set Commands
Parameter 12: Decide if and when the siren sends Basic Set commands to devices associated in Group 2.
Values: 0 – basic set commands not sent at all; 1 – Basic Set 255 (0xFF) for ON sent when playback starts, Basic Set 0 (0x00) for OFF sent when playback stops; 2 – Basic Set 0 (0x00) for OFF sent when playback starts, Basic Set 255 (0xFF) for ON sent when playback stops; 3 – Basic Set 255 (0xFF) for ON sent when playback starts, no report sent when playback stops; 4 – Basic Set 0 (0x00) for OFF sent when playback stops, no report sent when playback starts; 5 – Basic Set 0 (0x00) for OFF sent when playback starts, no report sent when playback stops; 6 – Basic Set 255 (0xFF) for ON sent when playback stops, no report sent when playback starts. Default: 1
Size: 1 byte dec
System Message Volume
Parameter 13: Set the volume for siren system messages.
Values: 0 – Mute (volume off); 1-100 (volume). Default: 50.
Size: 1 byte dec
LED Indicator Brightness
Parameter 14: Choose the LED indicator's brightness level.
Values: 0-10 (0 – off, 10 – high). Default: 5.
Size:1 byte dec
Battery Reporting Frequency
Parameter 15: Set the reporting interval for the battery.
Values: 1-84 hours. Default: 12.
Size: 1 byte dec
Battery Reporting Threshold
Parameter 16: Set the threshold for battery reporting in % changes. Set to 0 to disable reporting based on threshold.
Values: 0 – Don't send reports based on threshold changes; 1-20 %. Default: 0.
Size: 1 byte dec
How to Access Settings for the ZSE50
How to Access the Advanced Settings for the ZSE50 on Home Assistant
How to Access the Advanced Settings for the ZSE50 on HomeSeer
How to Access the Advanced Settings for the ZSE50 on Hubitat
How to Access the Advanced Settings for the ZSE50 on SmartThings
How to Access the Advanced Settings for the ZSE50 on Z-Box
Associations
Group 1: Lifeline with up to 5 devices. This device will send Sound Switch Play Report and Notification Report to Group 1 when the status changes.
Group 2: On/Off Control with up to 5 devices. This device will send Basic Set command to Group 2 when the status changes.
Supported Command Classes
ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
TRANSPORT_SERVICE_V2
SECURITY_2_V1
SUPERVISION_V1
APPLICATION_STATUS_V1
BASIC_V2
SOUND_SWITCH_V1
CONFIGURATION_V4
ASSOCIATION_V2
ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V3
MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V3
VERSION_V3
MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2
DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_V1
POWERLEVEL_V1
FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V5
NOTIFICATION_V8
CENTRAL_SCENE_V3
INDICATOR_V3
All ZSE50 Sirens can be updated via OTA firmware updates, here is how to do that. You can access all firmware files here. Questions? Feel free to reach out to our customer service, we're here 7 days a week!
