Original Smartsense Sensor not pairing?

[mpdano]

Hello all,

I haven’t used this sensor in years. I just replaced the batteries and followed the manuals instructions.

1. hold white button till red led turns off

2. Add Things

3. hit small white button once

This sensor never connects. Any thoughts?

Leo

[mpdano]

Anyone still use the original version sensor??

[mpdano]

Looks like a known issue. Lame.

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