What is Z-Wave™ and Long Range?
The Z-Wave protocol is an open, interoperable, sub-GHz wireless communications technology designed
specifically for control, monitoring and status reading applications in residential and light commercial environments. Z-Wave has two operating modes Z-Wave MESH which is a very reliable sub-GHz MESH an Long Range (US only) which operates in a STAR topology offering over a mile range.
This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers.
Note: To add in Z-Wave Long Range mode, you can only use SmartStart.
Connection
The Z-wave accessory is to be connected directly to the SmartShade, with the RYSE BatteryPack or Wall Adapter powering the accessory. This will supply power to both the accessory and SmartShade.
Z-Wave Include (Add) / Exclude (Remove) process
Adding by Pair button
Power up the device, switch the Z-Wave controller to the "Inclusion" mode and one time press Pair button.
The Learn mode is active for 30 seconds.
To exclude device switch the Z-Wave controller to the "Exclusion" mode and one time press Pair button.
Adding using SmartStart
RYSE device is a SmartStart enabled product. It can be added into a Z-Wave network by scanning the Z-Wav QR Code placed on the case.
To use SmartStart your controller needs to support Security S2
On the add device page scan the SmartStart QR-code or enter the full DSK string
Power the multisensor
Wait for the adding process to start (up to few minutes)
Usage in Z-Wave network
TBD: The Accessory can control and reports to the controller the shade level.