The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product SmartHome Hub (AH-HUB3)from Alloy SmartHome Hub. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Alloy follow that link.
Overview
It is responsible for managing a network of Z-Wave-compliant devices from a fixed location.
The Alloy SmartHome Hub provides extensive support for the following Z-Wave-compliant devices:
Thermostats
Secure door locks
Notification sensors
Binary and multilevel power switches
Sirens
Central Scene Controllers
All Z-Wave-compliant devices from different manufacturers and product categories can be a part of the Z-Wave network controlled by the Alloy SmartHome Hub. At a minimum, the Alloy SmartHome Hub will control them via basic on/off commands.
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, SmartHome Hub supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Alloy describes SmartHome Hub as having the following features:
- Communications Connections
- Communications Protocol
- Firmware updatable via a compatible Z-Wave gateway
- Thermostat Modes
- Z-Wave Scene Type
- 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
The Alloy SmartHome Hub is a Z-Wave static central controller. It is responsible for managing a
network of Z-Wave-compliant devices from a fixed location.
It typically acts as the "primary" controller for the network, meaning that it is responsible for the
addition (inclusion) and removal (exclusion) of devices from the network. Only primary
controllers can add or remove devices. A controller maintains "routing tables" and uses them to
reach the devices in its network.
A primary controller can add another, secondary, controller to the network. When it does, it
"replicates" its routing tables on the secondary controller.
Factory reset SmartHome Hub
To reset the Alloy SmartHome Hub to its factory settings, you will first need to remove all
devices. A Factory reset button will then become visible. Pressing the Factory reset button will immediately reset the Hub. The Hub will reboot.
If this controller is the primary controller for your network, resetting it will result in the nodes in
your network being orphaned and it will be necessary after the reset to exclude and re-include
all of the nodes in the network. If this controller is being used as a secondary controller in the
network, use this procedure to reset this controller only in the event that the network primary
controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
SmartStart location
SmartStart QR code's location as follows: The DSK QR Code and PIN are printed on the label on the bottom of the device
When the Devices tab is selected, an Add a device button is displayed under the list of already
added devices. To add a device that is not yet part of a Z-Wave network, press the Add a device button and
put a device into "add mode" (follow the instructions in the documentation that came with the
device).
If the device is an S2 authenticated device, in order to securely include it, you will be asked to
provide its PIN.
The hub should complete the process automatically and, after a few seconds, report success
and add the device to the list.
If the device was not added securely, the application reports the fact.
The application also reports when adding a device fails or times out.
When the Devices tab is selected, a Remove a device button is displayed under the list of
already added devices.
To remove a device from the Z-Wave network controlled by the Hub, press the button and put
one of the listed devices (other than the "Gateway") into "remove mode" (follow the instructions
in the documentation that came with the device).
The Hub should complete the process automatically and, after a few seconds, report success
and remove the device from the list.
The Alloy SmartHome Hub can be put in Learn Mode in order to add it to another controller's
network as a secondary controller. This is useful when performing tests on the Hub.
Please note that the moment the Alloy SmartHome Hub becomes a secondary controller, it falls
under the control of the primary controller. Until the Hub becomes primary again, the Alloy
SmartHome Hub Web application is no longer functional.
You put the Hub in Learn Mode with the small button on the Hub itself (just above the
LED light).
Press it twice within one second and it will put the Alloy SmartHome Hub in Learn Mode for 30
seconds. The LED flashes green while the Hub is in Learn Mode from pressing the button. The
Hub restarts if it was successfully added as a secondary controller by another controller.
SmartStart installation
Z-Wave SmartStart automates the secure addition of devices to the Z-Wave network controlled
by the Alloy SmartHome Hub.
By giving the Hub a list of provisioned devices, you are instructing it to automatically add
matching devices to the Z-Wave network, if not already added, whenever they are detected by
the Hub. Only one device can possibly match a given SmartStart provisioning.
A device is provisioned first clicking on the "Add provisioning" button and then editing the details
of its provisioning. This is done by entering its 40-digit secure device key (SDK), accompanied
by a meaningful name. Note that the SDK is composed of eight 5-digit numbers separated by
dashes. When done, press on the "Set" button.
The Hub automatically discovers the capabilities of the devices added to its network when they are added and every time it starts up. Should the devices acquire new capabilities via firmware updates, these capabilities, to the extent that they are supported by the Hub, will be discovered the next time the Hub is restarted.
Please note that this is a user manual SmartHome Hub from Alloy SmartHome Hub 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 SmartHome Hub and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.