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Introducing the Enhanced ZigBee Keypad device handler
Make your 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).
Classic App
This Device Handler is compatible with most ZigBee keypads like the Centralite, UEI, Xfinity, Lowes Iris, Scout keypads.
Detailed comparison of the keypads features here
The UEI keypad can be bought from eBay for about $15
The Xfinity keypads can be purchased from Comcast Home Security or from eBay (3400-X and XHK1) for about $10 to $20
The Lowes IRIS v3 keypad (IL021) can be bought from Lowes or from eBay for about $40
The Lowes IRIS v2 keypad (3405-L) can be bought from Lowes or from Amazon for about $40
The Centralite 3400-X keypad can be bought from Amazon or from eBay for about $45
The Centralite 3400-C/3400-G retail smart keypad can be bought from Centralite or from GoKeyless for about $35
The Scout keypad can be bought from Scout or from Amazon for about $50
- The IRIS v2/Centralite 3400-C/3400-G/Xfinity 3400-X keypads use 2 x CR123A batteries
- The newer UEI/Xfinity XHK1/IRIS v3 keypads use 4 x AA batteries and last 3 - 8 times longer than the other keypads depending on the type of battery used (Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH/NiCd)
UEI/Xfinity XHK1->
<-Centralite/Xfinity 3400-X
Iris v2 (3405-L)->
<-Iris v3 (iL02_1)
Centralite 3400-C/3400-G â
â Scout
You can find the latest features and supported models on our website
This device handler supports the following features (refer to the release notes/website for latest updates):
- Work as a keypad lock in SmartThings
- Set/use 4 digit codes
- Enable/disable keypad
- Enable/disable auto lock
- Lock and unlock using user codes
- Invalid code notifications
- Ability to arm/disarm STHM from supported keypads
- Read the following sensors
- Temperature (auto convert to F or C depending upon your location)
- Motion
- Battery (new battery calibration algorithm)
- Centralite/Iris v2/Xfinity keypad support for CR123A Lithium batteries
- UEI/Xfinity/Iris v3 support for AA Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH/NiCD batteries
- Tamper
- Use as a Tone capability device (beep/chime)
- Use as a Siren/Alarm capability device (supported models)
- Locate keypad using a beep
- Ability to configure the following parameters:
- Auto lock delay
- Number of beeps (for beep command)
- Temperature offset (for correcting the temperature reported by the sensor)
- Ability to configure the Inactivity timeout (the number of minutes since the last motion was detected after which the motion sensor sends a no motion detected event)
- Select battery types for AA models
- Use with Lock User Management (LUM) to control STHM from the keypad using virtual switches
- Compatible with SmartLocks and lock/code management apps like Lock User Management (LUM) and Rental Lock Automater (RLA)
- Use with Lock & Door Synchronizer to control Garage Doors, Patio Doors and synchronize with other locks/devices
- Compatible with legacy SmartApps designed for direct keypad integration
- Use with Chime and Notifications for Doorbells and Sensors
Siren and Chime Features
- Keypads which have a built in beeper can be used as a Chime for sensors/buttons (e.g. door bells or door open/close) using the Beep or Tone capability
- Iris keypads have a built in Siren that can be triggered with the panic button or independently as an Alarm
- Iris v2 (3405-L) 60dB siren
- Iris v3 (iL02_1) 85dB siren
You can use these keypads with a compatible Chime SmartApp
Sample Use Cases for Keypads in SmartThings (requires compatible SmartApps)
- Siren/alarm (models which support it)
- Chime/beeper to notify when doors/windows are opened/closed
- Panic button
- Secondary keypad for locks
- Primary keypad for garage doors/patio doors
- Temperature sensor
- Motion sensor (for close up motion)
- Program codes and create custom actions for each code and for each button (away/night/home)
- Run/activate/deactivate switches/controls/routines etc
- Create custom actions
- Arm/disarm STHM/Intruder/Security System/Hub modes
- Chime the keypad when doors/windows are opened or something is turned on/off
Supported apps like Rental Lock Automater, Lock User Management and CoRE/WebCORE can allow the keypad to arm/disarm STHM using virtual switches:
- CoRE/WebCoRE Arming â Subscribe to the attribute
armMode
. The reported values are:0
for Disarm1
for Armed Stay2
for Armed Night3
for Armed Away
- CoRE/WebCoRE User Events â See this post on how to capture/process user events
STHM Synchronization
- For changing STHM modes using the keypad see this post
- To change the keypad mode when changing the STHM mode in the SmartThings mobile app, see two way synchronization of the keypad with STHM see this post
Centralite/UEI/Xfinity keypad (after programming codes):
- to arm STHM press one of the 3 modes buttons on top followed by a valid 4 digit user code
- to disarm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code
Iris v2 keypad (after programming codes):
- to arm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code followed by the
Partial
button (Armed Stay) or theOn
button (Armed Away) - to disarm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code, press the
OFF
button
- to arm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code followed by the
Iris v3 keypad (after programming codes):
- to arm STHM press the
Partial
button (Armed Stay) or theOn
button (Armed Away) (this keypad does NOT support user codes for arming) - to disarm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code, press the
OFF
button
- to arm STHM press the
- Scout keypad (after programming codes):
- to arm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code followed by the
Zzz
button (Armed Stay) or theLock
button (Armed Away) - this keypad has an option to enable/disable the 4 digit user code for arming
- to disarm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code, press the
Unlock
button
- to arm STHM enter a valid 4 digit user code followed by the
- When STHM is armed via the keypad, the LED light on top will glow red and the appropriate mode button will light up (if present) (required supporting SmartApp)
- When STHM is disarmed via the keypad, the LED light will be green/red OFF button will light up (requires supporting SmartApp)
NOTE:
- This device handler is compatible with Mitch Pond/Zack Cornelius dth so you can use it with the existing apps like Keypad Coordinator, SmartAlarms, SHM Delay etc
- Since the device has no âphysicalâ locking mechanism, it is recommended to use it in conjunction with SmartApps like CoRE, WebCORE, LUM or Rental Lock Automater to control a physical switch or lock etc.
- The Iris v3 Keypad arms directly when the On/Partial button is pressed. It does not use a 4 digits code for arming like the other keywords.
- The Scout keypad has the option to enable/disable the user pin code for arming from the DTH settings page
- For operating other keypads, press an action button (off/on/night/away/stay) followed by a 4 digits user pin.
Low Battery: If your battery falls below 20% consider replacing it. The unit will start flashing a red light when the battery level is low.
More features to added, if you have any suggestions or ideas please feel free to ask and weâll try to add it.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
You can find the step by step instructions to install the Device Handler here.
INCLUSION INSTRUCTIONS:
It is recommended to install the Device Handler BEFORE paring the device for easier setup.
- Remove the batteries from the device
- Open the SmartThings mobile app and click on + or Add a thing to put the hub into pairing mode
- Make sure youâve inserted the covering piece at the back of the device so that pairing button is pressed
Centralite 3400-C/3400-G/Xfinity 3400-X/Iris v2
- Remove the covering piece
- Press and hold the tamper switch
- While holding the tamper switch insert one battery into the device (use CR123A Lithium batteries)
- Release the tamper switch
- It should complete pairing within 30 seconds and it should show up on your SmartThing mobile device
- The device wifi/signal LED should be flashing green
- Insert the second battery and the wifi/signal LED should stop flashing
- Re-insert the covering piece (if the LED doesnât stop flashing see the TIPS below)

UEI/Xfinity XHK1
- Insert the 4 batteries (use AA Lithium 1.5v batteries for best performance, AA Alkaline batteries or AA Rechargeable NiMH/NiCd batteries).
- The Pairing LED light should start flashing (indicating itâs in pairing mode). If the light is not flashing, follow the Exclusion Instruction below to get it back into pairing mode
- The device wifi/signal LED should be flashing green
- On successful pairing the pairing LED should flashing and the the wifi/signal LED should be lit
- Set the battery type (Lithium, Alkaline, Rechargeable) in the device preferences page (click the Gear icon on top right corner of the keypad page in the ST Classic app), after pairing for accurate battery life reporting
Iris v3
- Insert the 4 batteries (use AA Lithium 1.5v batteries for best performance, AA Alkaline batteries or AA Rechargeable NiMH/NiCd batteries).
- The Pairing LED light should start flashing blue (indicating itâs in pairing mode). If the light is not flashing, follow the Exclusion Instruction below to get it back into pairing mode
- On successful pairing the pairing LED should flashing green
- Set the battery type (Lithium, Alkaline, Rechargeable) in the device preferences page (click the Gear icon on top right corner of the keypad page in the ST Classic app), after pairing for accurate battery life reporting
Scout
- Insert the 2 batteries (CR123A)
- The Pairing LED light should start flashing green 3 times every 5 seconds indicating itâs in pairing mode. If the light is not flashing, follow the Exclusion Instruction below to get it back into pairing mode
- On successful pairing the pairing LED should steady green
TIP: If youâre having trouble pairing the device, power cycle your hub and try to exclude the device first
TIP: If the network LED continues to blink even after pairing, press the tamper button 5 times to reset it
NOTE: If all the arm mode lights are blinking in series (On/Partial/Off or Away/Stay/Night etc), this means that the keypad has lost itâs connection with the mesh. Move the keypad closer to the hub or add a ZigBee repeater. If that doesnât work, remove the battery for a few seconds, re-insert it and then tap the refresh tile to resync and reestablish communication with the hub.
EXCLUSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the gear icon (top right corner) in your SmartThings mobile phone device page. Scroll down to the bottom and click Remove and follow instructions.
FACTORY RESET INSTRUCTIONS:
Centralite/Xfinity/Iris v2/UEI
- If the exclusion was not successful (which can happen if the device did not receive the exclusion notification from the hub, when not paired the wifi/signal LED will not be lit), remove the cover and the batteries, keep the tamper/pairing button pressed while inserting the batteries and then release the tamper/pairing button. For the XHK1 models it should make the pairing LED start flashing
- Press the tamper switch 5 times to reset the keypad
Iris v3
- Remove 1 battery and wait ten seconds
- Re-insert the battery while holding down the reset button on the side and release when the status light blinks red once and then start blinking blue
Scout
- Remove both batteries
- Press the tamper switch, re-insert the battery while holding down the tamper switch
- Release the tamper switch within 4 seconds and the pairing LED should start blinking green
Comparison of Keypad Features
Check out the Ring Gen2 Keypad Device Handler
Real-Time Updates With SmartLocks
While this device handler is compatible with SmartLocks, if you would like to see real time updates to the dashboard in Smart Locks (locking, unlock etc), change the name of the device handler in metadata section from
name: âEnhanced ZigBee Keypad Lockâ
to
name: âZigBee Lockâ
Save
and Publish
â viola, real time updates in SmartLocks
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