Vera currently is not directly compatible with Door / Window Sensor 7, in this case, you can manually add compatibility and have it display open and close status over your interface. This guide is an additional guide to the Door / Window Sensor 7 user guide.


Follow the below steps to add compatibility to your Door / Window Sensor 7. This will need to be done to all new Door / Window Sensor 7 added into your network.


1. Pair Door / Window Sensor 7 to your Vera gateway


2. Ensure 1 generic node loads up, it should be

[Name of Sensor given by you, in my case it is called "Door / Window Sensor 7"] - Main Node


3. Select the arrow on your named device ["Door / Window Sensor 7" in my example]


4. Click on "Advanced"


5. On the new page, make these changes:


device_file: D_DoorSensor1.xml 
device_json: D_DoorSensor1.json 
category_num: 4
subcategory_num: 1
device_type: urn:schemas-micasaverde-com:device:DoorSensor:1 


6. Go to Settings -> Z-Wave Settings, then "Advanced" tab.



7. Click on "GO" next to Reload Engine, wait for Vera to show a popup confirmation then press OK to close it.

8. Close up your browser, then re-open your browser then go to www.home.getvera.com and log back in then your Door / Window Sensor 7 should appear as a door sensor.