Product description
ZWave security and safety sensor
Monitor when doors are opened or closed. Check remotely and on-demand.
Understanding when a door opens or closes is one of the most powerful pieces of knowledge within an automation system. You can use it to power security and safety systems. You can also use it to power intelligent automation, turning electronics on and off depending on how a room is used.
Recessed Door Sensor 7 from Aeotec uses leading Gen7 and Z-Wave Plus technology to deliver a whole lot of intelligence and reliability in one near-invisible design.
What makes Recessed Door Sensor 7 unique is its installation. While a typical open / close sensor sticks on the face of a door and is permanently visible, Recessed Door Sensor 7 is invisibly installed within a door. To achieve such an invisible installation, a small, 0.75″ needs to be drilled in the top of the door, making Recessed Door Sensor 7 best suited to wooden or hollow doors.
Once Recessed Door Sensor 7 notifies your Z-Wave gateway that a door has been opened or closed, your Z-Wave automation software can execute a huge range of intelligent reactions including;
turning lights on or offturning heating or air conditioning on or ooffsending notifications when private areas are accessedmanaging security and safety alerts and alarms when doors are opened
700 Series Z-Wave. First From Aeotec
The Z-Wave 700 platform creates bold opportunities for new products and applications for next-generation smart home environments. Z-Wave 700’s combination of low power, long range, and tools for fast development enables the future context-aware smart home with dozens or even hundreds of smart devices. New products and services based on Z-Wave 700 are interoperable with the installed base of millions of Z-Wave devices and gateways, and secured with Z-Wave’s industry-best S2 encryption as well as easy to install through SmartStart. Built upon Aeotec’s 13+ years experience of crafting wireless devices, Gen7 is the ultimate foundation for smart homes and smart buildings. Gen7 devices offer unparalleled security, wireless, and battery life performance.
Gen7 Devices from Aeotec
The latest Home Security S2
Come with Z-Wave security 2 (S2) framework which is the most advanced security for smart home devices in the market today. Before, security was only built-in for a select few devices in the system. S2 is a solution for all nodes in the network in order to protect the entire network. For Z-Wave devices in the network, when implemented, S2 secures communication both locally for home- or business-based devices and in the hub or gateway for cloud functions. A hacker cannot set up a sandbox network, crack the keys, and use those keys to compromise another network.
Better Battery Life
More than 2 years battery life. 700 series upgrade, and led by German and Silicon Valley engineering. Enjoy long battery lifetime due to the FLiRS (frequently listening routing slave) technology, minimizing power draw while providing instantaneous wake and response times. With FLiRS, Z-Wave devices continually listen for a low-power wake up beam before consuming full operational power. This extends the battery life of Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 by maximizing sleep time and minimizing energy draw other than for events and status.
250% Further Wireless Range
The 700 platform provides enough TX-RX power for multiple story buildings and complete coverage into outdoor yard space. A sensitivity gain extends Z-Wave’s direct range to 100 meters, and mesh network range has been extended to 400 meters. The 700’s increased transmission power means fewer hops between devices and fewer repeaters needed, improving the energy efficiency of the entire mesh network. The 700 platform increases direct range by 150% over the 500 series in the US, and 250% for European and Asian markets, with no SAW filter needed.
SmartStart
Invisible installation.
The beauty of an invisible installation is complemented by the beauty of a straightforward installation. Installing Recessed Door Sensor 7 is easy. And pairing it with an automation system takes no more than activating its battery and scanning its QR code. Making the whole thing invisible means little more than a drill hole hidden away on the loop of a door. It’s the sort of installation that takes no more than 10 minutes but provides years’ worth of automation intelligence.
APP Monitor – Cross compatible.
Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 is completely compatible with existing devices. “Interoperability is a key part of Z-Wave and always will be. All new products on the 700 will be backwards compatible with existing products.Take your home under control. Communicating with your smartphone and your router to allow you to access your home when you’re away. Work with Samsung SmartThings, Wink, HomeSeer HS3, Hubitat, ISY994i, Open Z-Wave, Domoticz and more. So you can choose the option that fits you best and get started with a smart home today.
Trigger Automation Scenes
Mesh technology. Wireless signals get lost. Z-Wave signals don’t. That’s because key Z-Wave devices act as part of a mesh network, receiving, amplifying and repeating signals intended for other Z-Wave devices.Monitor when a door is opened. Trigger automation scenes or security routines whenever a door is opened.Monitor when a door is closed. Separate automation and security commands are issued whenever a door closes again.Add individual radiator thermostats for individual room control.
ZWave hub required
Recessed Door Sensor 7 uses Z-Wave Plus to communicate wirelessly. That means you’ll need a Z-Wave hub to use it.
Visit aeotec.com/z-wave-gateways/compatibility.html to find out which hubs Recessed Door Sensor 7 works with. Compatible gateways include Aeotec AutoPilot, Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Fibaro, Hubitat, SmartThings, and Wink.
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SmartStart
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Gen7
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Compatible with
ISY994i, Homeseer HS3, Vera, SmartThings, Wink, Hubitat, Domoticz, Jeedom, Open-zwave Control4, Fibaro, SmartThings, Vera and more. Samsung SmartThings, Vera, Webee, Wink-hub, Zipabox, Universal Devices ISY994Zw, openHAB, Open Z-Wave, Oomi, Jeedom, Indigo 7, HomeSeer, Home Assistant, Abode and more. Fibaro, HomeSeer, Indigo 7, openHAB, SmartThings, and Vera. Samsung SmartThings, Vera, Zipabox, HomeSeer, Ring, Open Z-Wave, Nexia, Domoticz and more. Samsung SmartThings, Vera, Jeedom, Open Z-Wave, and Zipabox
Zwave Door Sensor: Built in the Aeotec 700 series, Z-Wave Plus V2, which will deliver a significantly improved your experience by mandating the inclusion of SmartStart, a setup feature that will truly bring plug and play to the your smart home. Comprised of two parts: the main z-wave door sensor and the magnetic door contact sensor
Smart z-wave door sensor: Removing the complexity of installation, with a quick app scan of its QR code, drastically shortening and simplifying the product setup process for you. Smart door open sensor
Safer than the previous z-wave recessed sensor. Come with z wave security 2 (S2) framework which is the most advanced security for smart home zwave devices and controllers, z-wave gateway and zwave hub in the market today, it’s better to protect your family
Anytime and anywhere, it’s great wireless door sensors for security. Smart hubs compatible with z-wave hub Samsung SmartThings, Wink, HomeSeer HS3, Hubitat, ISY994i, Open Z-Wave, Domoticz and more. Frequency: 908.40 MHz, 916.00 MHz
Take your home under zwave controller. Open close sensor zwave Optimized to use up to 66% less battery power to communicate than previous generations. 3 year+ battery life powered by 1 x 1/2 AA battery. Battery included. Never worry about missing any important moment or running out of battery
Chris –
Will work with Smarthings after one critical step
Works great with Smartthings V3 but you need to pair the sensor in a specific way as of 12/14/20. If you follow the instructions in the package or use Steven’s review it will not work correctly and the sensor will show closed when the door is open.To pair, first remove the lid and take the microchip/battery out of the plastic tube by squeezing the tube and pulling out the chip. Remove the plastic battery tab and then pull the battery completely out. Replace the battery and you will see the red light flash, which will eventually turn off. If there is no red light, twist the battery in place as this may clear any debri that was preventing the battery contact to the chip. Keep the chip out of the tube for now.Next step is to load the new Smartthings app and then hit the + button on the top right. Hit Device, then Aeotec brand, then Open/Closed Sensor, then Door/Window 7 Sensor, then Start, then Next in the hub/room screen. Hit the button several times until the red light starts flashing and the pairing hits 100%. The next window will ask you to scan a QR Code BUT HIT THE X ON THE TOP RIGHT TO EXIT THIS SCREEN!! Do not scan the QR Code or enter a code or your sensor will NOT work correctly. After hitting the X you will get a Exiting Secure Set-Up Message. Then you will get a warning that you are not using the highest security but ignore this warning by hitting OK and then rename the device and hit Done.Now the final step is to immediately remove the battery, wait 10 seconds and then replace it. Wait for the red light to turn off. Move the magnet piece over the top of the chip and you should see a successful open/closed indication on Smarthings. If it doesn’t work, take the battery out again, wait 10 sec and then replace it. Eventually it will start to work perfectly and you won’t have to touch it again. Place the chip back in the tube, replace the lid and install in your door/window.I just installed 8 sensors in most of our doors and windows and all of them work great after following this method. For some reason this sensor only works with the lower Smartthings security, but as an open/closed sensor this was not an issue for me. If Aeotec or Smartthings updates their software and this method no longer works, I will update my review. I hope this helps!
Ben S. –
(UPDATE: Flawed Design, Don’t Buy) BYO Battery & Screws
The sensor works (except for low battery warnings?). The mounting screws that came with it are utter garbage, and the heads stripped out during installation (even when I used the proper #1 Phillips bit size that the instructions never mentioned). I had to deal with these screws again only 1 week later when the OEM CR2 battery was dead (discovered because the sensor stopped responding). They estimate their battery will last 2-3 years with 20 activations per day, but ours lasted less than 10 days with 12-15 activations per day. I was extremely disappointed with the OEM peripherals, but the sensor itself seems pretty good. BEWARE that you should preemptively provide your own CR2 battery and 3/4” #4 flat head screws!UPDATE 6/26/21: I have now gone through 3 batteries across 2 units (1 replacement) in LESS THAN A MONTH! Aeotec will blame it on incorrect configuration settings, but I was extremely careful how I setup my replacement sensor after my first sensor SUDDENLY DECIDED TO COOK ITSELF. See the “constant red light on” that a few other reviews mention. The battery in my first device burned out in about 8 days (despite giving 100% battery reports the whole time). Shortly after I replaced the CR2 battery, the light came on solid red for at least 12 hours and wasn’t reporting the correct state. Since it was late at night and screwed into the wall, I figured I’d deal with it in the morning. The battery was already dead when I came back to it mid-morning the next day. When I replaced the battery AGAIN (mind you these CR2’s run $10/2 pack at Target), I quickly noticed as metallic smell that was quickly followed by the sensor getting warm to the touch. I quickly removed the battery and contacted Amazon to exchange the device. The replacement sensor I was sure to configure it to use a wakeup interval of 21,600 (6 hours) instead of the default 3,600 (1 hour). Aeotec specifically mentions changing that wakeup period to 4 hours or greater in order to get the 3+ year advertised battery life. I also configured the LED to be disabled completely to further preserve battery life. It improved 75%!!!….from 8 days to 14 days >:( BTW, I checked the logs, and even the replacement sensor has the faulty 100% battery report issue.I’m about to try 1 more battery in this replacement sensor before I lose my gosh darn temper. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A “PLUG-AND-PLAY” DEVICE. FWIW I’m using the latest Zwave JS driver on the latest version of Home Assistant OS.
Mike S. –
Watch your battery life
I purchased two of these in May 2021. They are solid performers. Quick and reliable open/close detection to date, and battery life had been very good. The factory-installed battery in one unit lasted nearly 2 years while the other lasted only 10 months. Turns out it was starting to fail, with each battery needing to be replaces in about half the time of its predecessor. Finally the unit failed this week (Nov 2023), draining the battery in a matter of hours. An IR camera reveals a failed surface mount element overheating.The other unit still shows 100% battery level three months after its first battery replacement, so these things can and do last a while.
Tim Brown –
I bought these sensors as the description clearly states The battery is a CR123A which for me is a much better choice than a CR2 battery (better availability and cheaper) So I decided to swap over my existing Aeotec sensors to the latest gen. I opened the box and surprise surprise a CR2 battery 🙁 The boxes come with the smart scan sticker on the box I wish they would keep the sticker inside the box now I have to keep these stickers forever so I can securely add these devices. They added instantly to my hubitat hub and switch very quickly. I’m hoping since they’re Zwave 700 the battery might last a bit longer on these. I wouldn’t have bought these if the real battery was listed. A waste of $250…