Aeotec key fob 5: How to send Configuration CC changes to fob

[JDRoberts]

@motorapido

I am trying to set up an aeotec keyb fob gen 5 to use to arm and disarm my alarm siren using the smartalarm app. To switch from the default group mode to scene mode, The key fob instructions say to do the following
Using your software of gateway (if it supports sending in Configuration CC changes), send the Key Fob Gen5:
Parameter 250 [1 byte] = 1

I do not know how to send Configuration CC changes. Has anybody else bought the aeotec key fob gen 5, made the change from group to scene, and used it successfully with the smartalarm app to disarm their alarm siren?

The good news is that You should not have to change the configuration. The key fob should be recognized as a “button controller” as soon as you add it, and at that point you can use “button pressed” in any of the official features that recognize button controllers.

All you have to do is create a routine that will do the arm. Then within the routine set up wizard choose the “automatically perform” option and then the “when a button is pressed” option and you should be able to select your key fob Button are that point.

You will need to have one routine to arm, and a different routine to disarm, but it should work.

You Might want to read the following pairing instructions to make sure you’re getting it paired correctly:

Aeon Key fob GEN 5 with smartthings V2 UK

I had a very extensive to-and-fro with spport, who were incredibly helpful. But not able to solve the problem. The main issue is lack of decent documentation … I eventually made it work … here is the final e-mail with support … Through (a lot of!) trial and error, I have figured out how to make this work. If it’s any help to you here is what to do … I will post to that forum thread too … the attached (well hidden) engineering manual also gives some help ! Reset the keyfob. Put a paperclip in the “mode” hole on the back, and watch the LED on the front (fob must be open). It flashes red/green at increasing frequency. After about 20 secs it will go solid green. Let go of the mode button (i.e. release paperclip) This puts the fob in pairing mode for the ST Hub Add the device as normal via t…