I know it appears to do nothing, but it actually does work. First though, you have to edit the settings in the device handler, and then hit Configure (ensuring that the sensor is actively awake at the time).
I have been trying to figure this out for days now , wrote many posts ,and no one replied. I installed my sensor like I would any other Zwave device. I’m also trying to get into the settings for the sensor how do I do this ? How do I install the app above ? Sorry I’m confused not trying to take other the op’s post but I saw this and thought I would jump in.
To use the customer Device Handler you need to go to ide.smartthings.com and install it. If you haven’t used the IDE before it’s a little complex. You can follow the instructions here:
Once you do that, then you can use the custom Fibaro device and then you will be able to edit the device from the app.
Yes i know how to use IDE i copy and paste the code … do i have save only, or do i publish too? i tried this and i went into the android app and click on the 3 dots to the right and got no settings
Was it that easy? Go into the IDE published that code, under create new device handler, add in that code then delete the sensor through the app and readd it?
First you wanna delete the sensor from the z wave network once it’s unpaired. Go into the IDE copy and paste the code . Create, then set home, save and publish then once that’s done re add the sensor into the zwave network make sure the sensor is right next to the hub when this is done. Then it should work
I set everything up last night but the sensor still isn’t sensitive enough only detecting me from 6 to 8 feet away. Messed with how it was mounted and everything still not happy, and all my settings are the lowest they can go. I have 25 dollar sensors that pick me up in my living room anywhere I’m at and are 10 times more sensitive,however this one has trouble at 8 feet something is still wrong here. And yes I made sure it was synced.
I struggled with this as well until it was suggested that you set the motion sensor up to pick you up crossing the path of it rather than from straight ahead. Depending on the location that may not be possible. I moved mine from the end of the hall to the opposite end so it picks me up walking into the hallway as I pass in front of it. That solved my issue. I do agree they don’t pick up well when walking towards them. I have a Iris detector that picks up EVERYTHING and I find it to actually be worse, because I can’t make it not pick up my dogs and cat. Also, the signal from the Fibaro does seem to be slower than the Iris. So it really depends on your application and what is acceptable.
Mines really sensitive and picks me up from a good distance, it’s mounted at the top of the stairs on the roof and wil pick me up at the bottom of the stairs, I haven’t however installed this additional thing, looking at whether it’s worth it?