Is this sensor z-wave or zigbee? Manufacturer says both, but comments indicate zigbee only.
925037
It is zigbee only. The smartthings hub is zigbee and z-wave but the smartthing branded device are zigbee. Also when plugged into a wall power source it also acts as a zigbee network extender
925038
It is my understanding that he SmartThings system is based on the idea of open standards with the goal of making everything compatible with everything. I know that z-wave and zigbee devices work with the SmartThings hub but I am not sure if devices made by SmartThings is compatible with z-wave or zigbee systems. The web site says, "the SmartSense Motion also acts as a range extender for your ZigBee network." Having said all of that, SmartThings has excellent customer service. Send them an email and they will bet back to you fairly quickly.
2127264
Yes, you have to a controlling hub. It might work with other Z-Wave hubs but it's intended to be used with the SmartThings hub
1298929
This and all Z-Wave devices are compatible with the SmartThings hubs. It appears Z-Wave is not compatible with Wink protocols.
1705424
No Zwave devices can be programmed directly into touch controller like wireless devices. I have programmed light switches, door locks, etc. and this thing pics them up without a problem. I also have a wired alarm system which connects to this controller with just two conductors, just like the old fashioned controllers used to.
1867900
I am going to add a comment here, generally the IRIS devices are not ZWAVE, they are Zigbee. But IRIS does both, so the best advice I can give in the lowes store is look for the ZWave icon, looks like a head with sound waves coming out of it. If it says WORKS WITH Iris, its probably ok, if it says REQUIRES it may not work with VERA.
1683519
Don't know. Mine is installed on a Honeywell Vista system. It is not Zwave.
723489
I use one sensor and it alerts me in 2 locations on my property, Bugs running across it can set it off. Needs some light to make it work too.
1358127
This uses only Z-wave, no wifi or other protocol. You must have a z wave controller. Veralite is the best solution although other hubs work with wave.
86618
Yes. I had no issues connecting these to my Smart Things hub. I simply went to the add device screen, and pulled the plastic tab on the back of the sensor, waited a few seconds, and it appeared under &lt;Other Devices&gt; as a Z-Wave Door/Window Sensor.
642228
It's wifi only, but it can be controlled from an alarm.com hub that has z-wave devices... This device doesn't have it specifically, just wifi.
1109069
The sensor is built into the top of the unit and does control it but is not separate from the device itself. They should use the term "control" sensor and not remote sensor.
191176
You have to also have a z-wave alarm (and a SmartThings hub). SmartThings sells one on their website. If you have both, you can program the alarm to go off when the sensor opens during a schedule that you set (i.e. evening only, weekends only, whatever)
954425
These are zwave sensors so you will need something that manages zwave devices....micasaverde (recommended-no monthly charges after you purchase)
19484
I seriously doubt it. your garage door uses a rolling security code ( ie it changes all the time) and the dedicated remote opener is synced to match it plus it operates on a particular frequency. the Zwave device is more like Wifi: all the Zwave devices use the same (Zwaze, different to the Garage remote) frequency, but they identify themselves with codes that the host controller knows about and to which are assigned particular functions. Maybe someone is working on a Zwave garage door opener system, but I don't know of any on the market yet.
2160526
Correct. It connects via wireless signal to your z wave controller (like vera)
1845166
I have coverage of a basement which is about 15x30 and the sensor is at the back of the room. It alerts on anyone entering the room at the front. I have it connected via the power adapter. It is not Z-Wave, it is Zigbee, and will act as a Zigbee repeater if it is plugged in with the power adapter.
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you can use it with z-wave, not with zigbee. i use it with with a z-wave controller and it works very well. you don't need a security (alarm) system.