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 …
Recommended Accessories for Your ZSE18 Motion Sensor
The ZSE18 Motion Sensor can be powered via USB and/or battery, depending on the version you have. Below are the recommendations for both power supplies. For the 500 series version of the ZSE18, you can only use the ZSE18 sensor powered by either battery or USB. Please do not power this version of the sensor with bot…
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 …
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…
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…
How to Add Your ZSE18 Motion Sensor to Vera
Include your ZSE18 Motion Sensor automatically or manually, on battery or USB power. Add the ZSE18 sensor automatically to Vera, powered by battery: 1. Select the Devices tab in your Vera app 2. Click on the gray " + Add Device " button 3. Choose Generic Z-Wave Device from the device list 4. Twist open the c…
My ZSE18 Motion Sensor Shows Offline in SmartThings
Whether it's a range or general connectivity issue, here's what to try. Network Repair is a feature that refreshes the connections between the hub and devices, and allows the hub to find the best communicate route to each device. You can repair the network using the SmartThings app. See the steps below : * Open…
Can't Add My ZSE18 Motion Sensor to My Z-Wave System
Exclusion is the first thing to try for any type of inclusion or configuration issue. Exclusion resets the device and can help make sure the devices configures properly in your smart home network. 800 series only: Exclusion before inclusion applies to the 700 series and earlier chip sets. The 800 series devices w…
