The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Smart Home Hub (IM6001-V3P22)from Aeotec. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Aeotec follow that link.
Overview
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Smart Home Hub supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Aeotec describes Smart Home Hub as having the following features:
- Communications Connections
- Z-Wave Scene Type
- Communications Protocol
- Color
- FLiRS capable
- Supports Network Wide Inclusion
- Supports Z-Wave Explorer Frames
- Supports Z-Wave SmartStart allowing you to setup the product simply by scanning its QR code via
Installation instructions
SmartStart location
SmartStart QR code's location as follows: The S2 DSK (Device Specific Key) is used to authenticate the included device before exchanging the network keys. You can find DSK in the Hub's detail page at the dashboard.
To add a Z-Wave device to the Hub's network or copy network information to another controller, check out our guide on setting up new devices
Because the Hub is a certified Z-Wave device, you can add it to another Z-Wave network. Note that you can only add a Hub to a different Z-Wave network if no Z-Wave devices have been added. Otherwise, you should remove all Z-Wave devices from the Hub first by putting them through a device exclusion. When the Smart Home Hub is used as a secondary controller on a Z-Wave network, it may not receive notifications from some battery-operated devices. SmartThings Technical Support does not provide assistance to consumers using the Hub with other Z-Wave central controllers. Here are the steps to put the Hub into learn mode to receive network information from another Z-Wave controller Prepare the other Z-Wave controller to copy its network information to the Hub. This may be called include, add, transfer, shift, copy, or replicate mode. Add Hub to an existing Z-Wave network in Z-Wave Utilities menu will start learn mode on the Hub. It may take longer to receive all the network info and load all the devices. Check the other controller for confirmation of whether the transfer was successful. Depending on the other controller, it may not have transferred the primary controller role to the Smart Home Hub, and the Hub may not be able to add new devices. To remove the Hub from the other network and reset it to default, follow the same steps above, but put the other controller in remove or exclude mode instead.
The Smart Home Hub connects all of your smart devices with one another, the SmartThings cloud, and the SmartThings mobile app. From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Add device. While the Hub searches, perform the connection/inclusion process specific to that device.
Z-Wave devices require a separate command and physical confirmation from the device itself (usually a button press) in order to be reset (or "excluded") and removed from a controller (like the Smart Home Hub). Before removing a Z-Wave device, make sure you’ve uninstalled any configurations associated with the device. Your Hub will enter exclude mode automatically when you remove a Z-Wave device via the Things page. When prompted, execute the required button press or exclusion process as outlined by the device's user guide. Perhaps you're having trouble adding a Z- Wave device that was previously in use by a Smart Home Hub or another type of Z-Wave controller. Or maybe your new device won’t connect after several attempts. Sometimes a device partially connects, or is partially removed, behind the scenes. Resetting/excluding the device through the General Z-Wave Device Exclusion in Z-Wave utilities menu will likely fix these problems. Then, you will be able to connect the device as usual.
Factory reset Smart Home Hub
To reset your Hub's Z-Wave system to factory default settings, you must factory reset the entire Hub. You can factory reset your Hub with Remove Device menu in SmartThings mobile app.
NOTE : Resetting the Hub will restore factory settings. All device connections, automations, rules, configurations associated with that Hub will be lost in the reset. All devices connected to your Hub will have to be reset or excluded before they can be reconnected. The steps for resetting and reconnecting each smart device differ. After resetting, you can visit our Things category, find the devices you wish to set up, and follow the guides provided. Remember that you will likely need to reset or “exclude” every device before connecting.
Please note that this is a user manual Smart Home Hub from Aeotec is provided as is and without warranty; all information contained herein is provided by the manufacturer or the certifying body. The information provided is for reference only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice. ZWaveProducts.com only warrants and is only able to support products purchased directly from us. If you have Smart Home Hub and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.