Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start (RING-DW-SS) manual for Z-Wave

The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start (RING-DW-SS)from Ring. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Ring follow that link.

  1. Overview
  2. Security
  3. Features
  4. Installation instructions

Overview

Name
Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start
SKU Code
RING-DW-SS
Description
The Ring Protect security system is Ring’s entry into the DIY security solution space intended to provide customers with a Ring-branded, unique and simplified home security system. Ring Protect features a Z-Wave door/window contact sensor which will be used as a primary intrusion detection unit in the system. The door/window will be included in the professionally monitored alarm system. Additionally, the sensor’s functionality will be extended to the automation features of the Ring Protect solution.
Version #
HW: 1 FW: 11.01 was the version certified
Certification #
ZC10-18066144
Certified
2018-06-13T06:52:41.385757
Z-Wave Version
6.80.00

Security

As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:

  • S2 Authenticated
  • S2 Unauthenticated

Features

Ring describes Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start as having the following features:

  • Firmware updatable via a compatible Z-Wave gateway
  • Battery powered using CR123A batteries
  • Supported Notification Types
  • 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

By open the top cover, the sensor will get to tamper state and stay awake.

Exclusion Instructions:
1. Initiate remove sensor flow in the Ring Alarm mobile application – Select the setting icon from device details page and choose “Remove Device”
2. Open contact sensor’s cover
3. Remove and replace battery quickly

Ring Contact Sensor can be added via SmartStart or via classic inclusion mode –

SmartStart Inclusion Steps:
1. Initiate add sensor flow in the Ring Alarm mobile application – Follow the guided add flow instructions provided in the application
2. Scan the QR code found on the package of the sensor or the QR code found on the back of the sensor
3. Pull the battery tab on the sensor
4. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the sensor will be solid blue, then go out.
5. Test the sensor. Place the magnet next to the sensor to represent a closed position (see Installation video to see where to
position the magnet). If the LED flashes ONE TIME, it is successfully communicating on your Zwave network. If the LED on the
sensor flashes slow and steady for 5 seconds, you need to repeat the inclusion process.

Classic Inclusion Steps:
1. Initiate add sensor flow in the Ring Alarm mobile application – Follow the guided add flow instructions provided in the application
2. Select add manually and enter the 5 digit DSK pin found on the package of the sensor or the QR code found on the back of the sensor
3. Pull the battery tab on the sensor
4. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the sensor will be solid blue, then go out.
5. Test the sensor. Place the magnet next to the sensor to represent a closed position (see Installation video to see where to position the magnet). If the LED flashes ONE TIME, it is successfully communicating on your Z-Wave network. If the LED on the
sensor flashes slow and steady for 5 seconds, you need to repeat the inclusion process.

Factory reset Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start

Factory Default Instructions
1. Open contact sensor’s cover
2. Press and hold the reset button on sensor circuitry
3. Remove and replace battery quickly – Blue LED will start to blink rapidly
4. Wait for the blue LED to stop blinking
Use this procedure only in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.

Please note that this is a user manual Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start from Ring 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 Door/Window Contact Sensor w/ Smart Start and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.