My ZSE18 Motion Sensor Works on USB but Not on Battery
Your sensor lights up when powered by USB but there's no sign of life on battery. Here's what to try: First, insert a working a battery into the sensor. You may need to adjust the battery slot prongs to the middle so they hold the battery tighter. We found that some brands, like Panasonic for example, make their CR1…
How to Access Advanced Settings for ZSE18 Motion Sensor on Home Assistant
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 …
ZSE18 Motion Sensor Change Log
Here is a list of updates we have made to the ZSE18 Motion Sensor so far: VER. 1.0 (released 6/2018) Original release Hardware: * 500 Series Z-Wave chip * Mounting bracket included * 1 CR123A battery included * Ability to power the sensor with a micro USB cable and power adapter (NOT included) Firmware: 1.0 …
How to Change the Advanced Settings for Your ZSE18 Motion Sensor in Vera
This tiny device has plenty of custom options, like adjustable motion sensitivity & re-trigger interval. You'll need to change the advanced parameters through your Vera interface to personalize your sensor. Check out the process below, which is the same for all advanced options. 1. Open your Vera online interface (…
Recommended Accessories for Your ZSE18 Motion Sensor
The ZSE18 Motion Sensor can be powered via USB OR battery. Below are the recommendations for both power supplies. Note: You can only use the ZSE18 sensor powered by either battery or USB. Please do not power the sensor with both methods at the same time, otherwise the device can be damaged. The battery in the ZSE…
My ZSE18 Motion Sensor is Unresponsive to My Z-Wave System
Here's what to try if your sensor goes offline or is unresponsive to Z-Wave commands: The ZSE18 Motion Sensor is a Z-Wave Plus device that has range of 100 feet (line of sight). Even so, interferences like large furniture, thick walls, and metal elements can shorten range. Ultimately range is determined by the speci…
How to Add Your ZSE18 Motion Sensor to Hubitat
Hubitat integrated the ZSE18 Motion Sensor, making it easier to join your hub’s network. You should have direct access to the sensor’s advanced settings. If you aren’t seeing the settings in device view on Hubitat, you may need to check your Hubitat platform is up-to-date and install the custom device driver for t…
Can't Add My ZSE18 Motion Sensor to Home Assistant
If you're having issues including your sensor to Home Assistant, exclusion is the first thing to try. Exclusion is just a soft Z-Wave reset. A device doesn't need to be included first to be able to excluded. Exclusion Steps * In Home Assistant: open Settings > Devices and Services > Z-Wave JS > Configure …
There is No LED Activity and My ZSE18 Motion Sensor is Unresponsive
If the battery has been activated, the sensor should light up in response. If you insert the battery and see no LED activity whatsoever, first check that the battery is free of its plastic wrapping. It may not be obvious at first glance, but there's a thin plastic covering surrounding the battery if you have a senso…
Can't Add My ZSE18 Motion Sensor to Vera
Exclusion is the way to go. 800 series only: Exclusion before inclusion applies to the 700 series and earlier chip sets. The 800 series devices will not exclude before they have been included; please factory reset the unit instead, then try inclusion again. If you gave inclusion a try and were unsuccessful, t…
