When paired with Aeotec Smart Home Hub and the SmartThings software that the hub uses, Siren 8 user guide will offer the following features:


  • Switch (On/Off)



Steps to connect Siren 8 to Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings).

  1. Open SmartThings app. 
  2. Tap"+" located at the top right corner (second icon from the right). 
  3. Select "Add Device".
  4. Select "Scan Nearby"
  5. Open the battery cover of your Siren 8
  6. Now tap the Action Button 2x times quickly (within 0.5 seconds) on Siren 8.
  7. Scan the QR code or choose to enter the DSK code (pin code located under the QR barcode)
  8. Now wait about a minute and your device should show up as "Z-Wave Switch", feel free to rename this.



Automate with Siren 8


You may use any of the sensors on this device to control lighting, switches, dimmers, or other connected devices in your Smart Home Hub.

  1. From the main Dashboard of SmartThings, tap "Routines" at the bottom. 
  2. Tap + (at the top right corner).
  3. Tap "Add automation"
  4. Under IF, tap +.
  5. Tap Device status or whatever you want to trigger your Siren 8. and save that setting by selecting Done.
  6. Tap + under Then.
  7. Select Device Control.
  8. Tap on your Siren 8
  9. Select one of the available options to be used in an automation:
    • Switch On or Off
  10. Tap Done.
  11. Tap Save.




How to remove Siren 8 from Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings).


These steps can be performed even if Siren 8 are not yet paired to your Aeotec Smart Home Hub.

  1. Open SmartThings app.
  2. Find your hub in the device list, then select it
  3. Tap More Options (3 dot icon) located at the top right corner.
  4. Tap Z-Wave Utilities
  5. Tap General Exclusion
  6. Now tap the Action Button 2x times quickly (within 0.5 seconds) on Siren 8.
  7. SmartThings should confirm that it has removed a device.
  8. Now try the pairing steps at the top again.




Troubleshooting


1. Having issues pairing your device?

  • Move your Sensor within 4 - 10 ft of your Aeotec Smart Home Hub, its possible that it is too far.
  • Remove power from Aeotec Smart Home Hub for 6 minutes, then power it up again.
  • Remove power from Siren 8 for 1 minute, then power it up again.
  • Try factory resetting or excluding your Siren 8.
    • Exclude first in case the device actually paired to your hub otherwise it will leave a phantom device in your network that will be difficult to remove.
    • Perform a manual factory reset
      1. Press and hold the Action Button for 12+ seconds on Siren 8.
      2. If successful, the LED should fade its LED blue in and out for at least 10 seconds to indicate it is ready to be paired.


2. Siren 8 showing up as a generic device?

  • Check if SmartThings picked up all of the correct information, follow the below steps to check:
    1. Check if SmartThings picked up all of the correct information, follow the below steps to check:
    2. Login to: my.smartthings.com
    3. Click on the 3 dot icon (top right)
    4. Click Advanced User
    5. Click Devices
    6. Click on the name of your Device
      • If Manufacturer Code shows 0000-0000-0000 then this sensor will need to be excluded/removed, and then paired again.