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Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range DC Signal Sensor Smoke and CO Notifications

Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range DC Signal Sensor Notifications

Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range DC Signal Sensor Action

Zooz DC Smoke Detector ZEN55 Promotional video

YouTube video from DIY Smart Home Guy showing how to use the Zooz DC Signal Sensor ZEN55 to make analog smoke detectors smarter.

Video showing the installation and automation of the ZEN55 DC Signal Sensor on Home Assistant

Zooz Z-Wave Plus Smoke and CO Detector Bridge ZEN55 800LR

$28.95 $44.95

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Quick reports to your hub for low-voltage trigger signals from your interconnected hard wired smoke and CO detectors by all major brands like First Alert, Kidde, and BRK (do NOT use with battery powered detectors)
Recognizes and reports both smoke and CO signals from interconnected hard wired analog detectors individually
NOTE: This is NOT a security alarm component and the device is NOT part of a life-safety system. Check local regulations before installing.
Optional 120 V relay to control lighting or a security siren
800 series Z-Wave chip: faster communication and more reliable network
Long Range: if your hub implements Z-Wave Long Range, you'll benefit from the latest direct device-to-hub communication which extends the range like never before and eliminates network lags
Built-in signal repeater: keep your mesh network stable and your system fast (not applicable to Long Range installations)
SmartStart and S2 authenticated security for a truly protected smart home
Installs in any interconnected detector box; the last box is recommended as it has fewer wires (check your wiring first and always follow the diagrams in the manual).
Pigtail wires included for quicker set-up
5-year extended warranty when registered and tech support forever

NOTE: Z-Wave gateway controller required - sold separately.

PRODUCT CONDITION

We may have this product available in open box, refurbished, or used condition - just check the variant buttons under the product price for availability. All of our recycled inventory has been tested for both manual and Z-Wave control and is fully functional at the time of shipment. Here is what you can expect when ordering your device:

NEW: brand new product, as delivered by the factory
OPEN BOX: like new item in excellent condition, it may come in partially damaged or not original packaging; all accessories included; hardware and firmware version may be different than the brand new device description
REFURBISHED: good condition, may show slight signs of wear, may not include all accessories (like product manual, wire jumper, etc); paddles are always clean without signs of use; hardware and firmware version may be different than the brand new device description
USED (FINAL SALE): used condition, may show signs of wear, may not include accessories (like product manual, wire jumper, etc) or parts of the packaging; paddles are clean and don't show signs of wear; FINAL SALE: not eligible for return, replacement, or warranty service; hardware and firmware version may be different than the brand new device description.

SPECIFICATIONS

Z-Wave Frequency: 908.42 MHz (US)
Power: 120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Loads: 10 A
Z-Wave Range: Up to 300 feet line of sight (or up to a mile with Long Range enabled)
Dimensions: 1.5" tall, 1.4" wide, 0.7" deep
Operating Temperature: 32-104° F (0-40° C)
Installation: Indoor use only

RESOURCES

Download the Manual for the Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range DC Signal Sensor (PDF)

Advanced Settings

Support Portal

WORKS WITH

Z-Box Hub (recommended for Zooz products)
Home Assistant (Z-Wave JS)
HomeSeer (with Z-Wave Plus plug-in)
Homey (Zooz App for Homey)
Hubitat (custom driver required)
Indigo (NOTE: no security, Indigo does not support S2 Z-Wave security)
SmartThings (Edge driver needed)

NOTE: If you don't see your Z-Wave controller on the list above, please ask the manufacturer of your Z-Wave hub about support for the ZEN55 before you purchase this product.

INSTALLATION

Check your wiring first to confirm that you have all the following wires present in your electrical box: power, neutral, and the connection to the detector.

If you are not comfortable identifying the wiring and following the instructions, please hire a licensed electrician.

Here is an example diagram showing how to wire the ZEN55 to a smoke detector:

INSTALLATION TIPS

Use with any standard interconnect smoke and/or CO alarms.
Always turn off the power at the breaker before handling the wiring, this is a 120 V high-voltage installation.
The last detector in series will be the one that only has 3 wires coming into the box (vs 5 or more in other boxes). This is where you'll have the most space to install your smart device at. (NOTE: it can be installed in any box in the series; the last is recommended only because of space.)
When adding the ZEN55 relay to your hub, you may need to scan the QR code or enter the PIN code located on the back of the relay (if your system supports SmartStart). Read more about adding the device to your hub here.
Test the detector's alarm (follow the instructions for your unit) to see if the status of the device changes in your hub's interface once the alarm goes off. Remember to warn your family members or roommates when testing this!
Always turn the power off when securing the module and the detector back in the electrical box.
You'll need to create an automation in your hub for a notification to be sent to your phone or email once the status on the ZEN55 changes so you can immediately know if the alarm is triggered.

Works great

Pretty easy to wire into existing hard wired smoke detectors with interconnect. It really only works as a contact sensor, so not able to trigger an automation that sets off the smoke detectors as a siren as I hoped I could. But in my opinion, the best way to have smart smoke/co detectors in your home is to have "dumb" hard wired, and physically interconnected wiring with a smart relay like this. It will also detect smoke and C/O independently.

Useful Smoke Detector Bridge

I installed wired smoke detectors 5 years ago in my house. The detectors are reliable, made by a reputable manufacturer with a good reputation. There were few if any smoke detectors at the time which had smart features that were not proprietary or expensive.

Fast forward to today. I was looking for a way to get some non-local notification of smoke being detected. The detectors are great if I'm home, but I would like a way to be notified about smoke when I'm not home. I didn't want to get yet another detector from the alarm manufacturer for this purpose. So when I discovered this detector bridge, it was the answer I was looking for.

The bridge senses signals on the signal line used by all of my smoke detectors. If any of the detectors detects smoke, the bridge senses this and reports its state to my home automation system. I can write an automation that will notify me if smoke is detected. For me, it's not super important which smoke detector was triggered, but that smoke was detected.

This is a ZWave 800 device. Being the latest version of the ZWave standard, it is supposed to be backwards compatible with previous version of ZWave. My controller has a ZWave 500 radio. I was able to enroll the device in the same manner I enrolled my other ZWave devices.

In summary, this device was reasonably priced, and worked for me in making my non-smart smoke detectors smart and useful.

Bonus Feature

I bought this to trigger an event if the smoke detectors alert, but then I realized it also has a relay that can be used to turn on a light (very useful) or siren (don’t need a siren if the smoke detector is already blaring…). Neat capability! It’s a little snug inside the junction box that mounts my smoke detector, but the instructions are clear. Five stars!

Works with X-Sense Smoke and CO Alarm.

Easy to wire and setup into HA Z-wave JS. The X-Sense test button does not send either signal when pressed. I confirmed the signal is sent when it does detect smoke or CO.

Works as advertised

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