Introducing the Ring Alarm Keypad Gen1 edge driver
Make your Ring 1st Gen keypad work like a lock keypad in SmartThings so it can work with SmartApps designed for managing locks/doors/garage doors, user codes and lots more. (see below for more details). It’s only used as a lock keypad and not as security keypad.
Screenshots
Where to buy Ring Alarm 1st Generation keypad
This edge driver supports the following features (refer to the release notes/website for latest updates):
- Works as a keypad lock in SmartThings
- Set/use 4-10 digit codes
- View programmed user names/codes
- Enable/disable keypad
- Lock and unlock using user codes
- Invalid code notifications
- Direct locking (lock directly with buttons without user code)
- Detect Main/Battery power
- Battery level
- Panic button (press X and √ simultaneously)
- Use with Automations
- Lock state
- User code/name specific actions separately for arming away/arming stay/disarming/locking/unlocking
- Panic button
- Invalid code, lock/unlock action type (remote, keypad) custom actions
- Battery levels
- Power source
- Hardware failure notifications
- Ability to configure the following parameters:
- Pin code length
- Pin code timeout
- Enable/disable direct locking
Compatible SmartApps
- Smart Lock Guest Access (SLGA)
- Advanced Web UI1. Lock User Management (LUM)
- Rental Lock Automater (RLA) to automate your rental properties with keypads
- Lock & Door Synchronizer to control Garage Doors, Patio Doors and synchronize with other locks/devices
Sample Use Cases for Keypads in SmartThings (through Automations or compatible SmartApps)
- Panic button
- Secondary keypad for locks
- Primary keypad for garage doors/patio doors
- Program codes and create custom actions for each code or each button (away/night/home)
- Run/activate/deactivate switches/controls/routines etc
- Create custom actions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the Edge Driver using the step by step instructions here
INCLUSION
It is recommended to install the edge driver BEFORE paring the device for easier setup.
- Bring the keypad close to the hub
- Plug the USB cable into a USB charger, the Network LED should be red (if not factory reset the keypad) and Ring LED be either rotating blue or off
- From the SmartThings mobile app click on + → Add device → Scan QR code and then scan the QR code behind the keypad. NOTE: If you don’t use S2 pairing via the QR code, the keypad may have trouble communicating with the hub (red network light, key codes not working etc)
- Keep the
1key pressed for about 5 seconds until the Blue Ring LED starts flashing slowly and then release the key (if it doesn’t start flashing blue it won’t pair, exclude/factory reset and try again) - Once the pairing is successful the Ring LED will become solid blue and then turn off, the (red) Network LED will turn off. If the network LED remains red and the blue Ring turn off, then the pairing has failed. Reboot the hub, bring the keypad closer, exclude/factory the keypad and try again.
TIPS
- If you’re having trouble pairing the device, power cycle your hub and try to exclude/factory reset the device first
- If Network LED starts flashing red, this means that the keypad has lost it’s connection with the mesh. Move the keypad closer to the hub (or add a Z-Wave repeater)
- If Network LED is red, that means it isn’t paired with the hub
EXCLUSION
- Bring the keypad within 5ft of the hub
- Put the hub into Exclusion mode
- Press the
1key until the Ring LED starts flashing blue, when the exclusion is successful the Network LED will turn red
FACTORY RESET INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep the
5key pressed and use a pin to push the button in the pin hole behind the keypad, the Ring LED will flash white, after the Ring LED turns off then release the5key
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
- Program the user codes using a supported app like Smart Lock Guest Access (SLGA), Advanced Web UI , LUM, RLA
- Enter a valid code followed by one of the 3 buttons around the ring (Disarm to Unlock, Arm Stay or Arm Away to Lock)
NOTE:
- Since the device has no “physical” locking mechanism, it is recommended to use it in conjunction with Automations or SmartApps like CoRE, WebCORE, LUM or RLA to control a physical switch or lock etc.
- When set to lock directly, it does not use a code to lock
- THIS KEYPAD DOES NOT LIGHT UP ANY ARMING MODE LEDS or support Arming/Disarming Home Monitor (HM)
Low Battery: If your battery falls below 20% consider charging it. The unit will start flashing a battery light when the battery level is low.
Comparison of Keypad Features
Check out the Ring Gen2 Keypad Edge Driver
Check out the ZigBee Keypad Device Handler
More features to added, if you have any suggestions or ideas please feel free to ask and we’ll try to add it.
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