I recently had the pleasure of connecting two Bosch ISW-ZDL1-WP11G Tritech Motion Detectors to my SmartThings setup, and I wanted to share my experience in case it helps anyone else. While I didn’t develop the solution myself, I thought it would be helpful to consolidate the steps and resources I used.
First, I stumbled upon a detailed guide on MyDigitalDiscount that provided clear instructions for syncing the Bosch sensors with SmartThings. The guide included a device handler script, which I added to my SmartThings IDE following the instructions provided. Here’s a snippet of the code for reference:
javascript
/*
- Copyright 2017 Tomas Axerot
- Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0
*/
import physicalgraph.zigbee.clusters.iaszone.ZoneStatus
metadata {
definition(name: “Bosch Motion Detector”, namespace: “tomasaxerot”, author: “Tomas Axerot”) {
capability “Motion Sensor”
capability “Configuration”
capability “Battery”
capability “Temperature Measurement”
capability “Refresh”
capability “Health Check”
capability “Sensor”
command “enrollResponse”
fingerprint inClusters: “0000,0001,0003,0402,0500,0020,0B05”, outClusters: “0019”, manufacturer: “Bosch”, model: “ISW-ZDL1-WP11G”
}
}
After setting up the device handler, I followed the guide’s instructions to add the sensors to my SmartThings ecosystem. The process was straightforward, and I was impressed by how seamlessly the Bosch sensors integrated with my existing setup. I haven’t had much time to tweak their sensitivity or create detailed automations yet, but they’re already providing reliable motion detection in my home.
One thing I particularly appreciated was the inclusion of temperature and battery monitoring capabilities in the device handler. It’s always nice to have that extra layer of information without needing additional sensors. I also found the troubleshooting tips in the guide invaluable, as they helped me resolve a few minor hiccups during the setup process.
If you’re looking to add motion detection to your SmartThings setup and haven’t considered Bosch sensors yet, I highly recommend giving them a try. The combination of reliable hardware and comprehensive software support makes for a winning solution. Happy automating!