Bosch Smart Home Controller Installation Guide
Document Number: 6720 830 109 (2016/06)
Table of Contents
1. Symbol and Safety Information
1.1 Symbol Explanation
⚠️ Attention! This indicates a hazard.
ℹ️ Note! Important information is marked with the info symbol shown.
1.2 General Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Risk of fire due to electric shock!
There is a risk of fire if the electrical connection is not used as intended. Only use the product with the original power supply.
2. Product Information
Intended Use
The product may only be used indoors together with original components for Bosch Smart Home. Observe connection conditions, ambient temperatures, and humidity limits from the technical data (→ Table 1, page 9). Avoid dust and solar radiation or heat radiation. Any other use is not according to the intended purpose. Resulting damage is excluded from liability.
Radio Operation Interference
Interference in radio operation cannot be ruled out (e.g., due to electric motors or defective electrical appliances). The radio range within buildings can deviate significantly from the radio range in free field. Besides transmission power and receiver reception characteristics, environmental factors such as humidity or structural conditions can also influence radio operation.
3. Installation in the System
For the proper operation of the device in the system, the Bosch Smart Home App is required. The app will guide you through the installation via a configuration assistant.
- Download and install the Bosch Smart Home App on your smartphone.
- Perform the configuration in the Bosch Smart Home App parallel to the product installation.
After completing the installation and configuration, you can control the product via the Bosch Smart Home App.
4. Mounting
Illustration of included components (Bild 1):
- Item 1: Bosch Smart Home Controller
- Item 2: Power adapter
- Item 3: Network cable (Ethernet)
- Item 4: Wall plug
- Item 5: Screw
- Item 6: Mounting bracket
- Item 7: Installation manual
System Overview (Bild 2): The Bosch Smart Home Controller connects wirelessly to a router (indicated by 'WWW' and Wi-Fi symbols) and to a smart device (e.g., camera) also via Wi-Fi. A smartphone with the Bosch Smart Home App is shown controlling the system.
App Download Prompt (Bild 3): A visual prompt to download the Bosch Smart Home App, showing a smartphone icon. (QR codes are omitted as per instructions).
Connection Diagram (Bild 4): A 230V power outlet is shown. The power adapter (labeled '2') connects the controller (labeled '1') to the power outlet. A network cable (labeled '3') connects the controller to a router (indicated by 'WWW').
Setup Scan (Bild 5): A smartphone displaying the Bosch Smart Home App interface, with an arrow pointing to a QR code on the controller. Text indicates 'Scan in Bosch Smart Home App' for setup.
Mounting Scenarios (Bild 6): Two options are shown: A) Controller mounted on a wall near a window. B) Controller placed on a table near a window.
Mounting Process (Bild 7): Step 1: Attach the mounting bracket (6) to the wall using screws (5) and wall plugs (4). Step 2: Align the controller (1) with the bracket and push until it clicks into place.
5. Environmental Protection/Disposal
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
?️ Waste Disposal: End-of-life electrical or electronic equipment must be collected separately and subjected to environmentally sound recycling (European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Use the country-specific return and collection systems for the disposal of waste electrical or electronic equipment.
6. Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Home Controller AA |
| Current Consumption | typical 400 mA, max. 1.2 A |
| Receiver Category | SRD Category 2 |
| Frequency | 868.3 MHz/869.525 MHz/2.4 GHz |
| Max. Transmit Power | 10 mW |
| Range in free field | > 100 m |
| Duty Cycle | at 868.3 MHz < 1% per h, at 869.525 MHz < 10% per h |
| Connections | Power supply, USB 2.0, LAN (Ethernet, RJ45) |
| Protection Class | IP30 |
| Ambient Temperature | 5 °C...40 °C |
| Humidity | 15%...85% |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 135 mm x 120 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
7. Declaration of Conformity
CE Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the radio equipment type Bosch Smart Home Controller complies with Directive 1999/5/EC and is intended for use in all countries of the European Union. ?? The Declaration of Conformity and the Declaration of Performance can be downloaded at www.bosch-smarthome.com.
8. Open-Source Software
Bosch Smart Home uses open-source software for controlling its products. Comprehensive license information is available in two ways:
- Directly via the Smart Home Controller: Insert a USB stick into the interface on the back of the device. License information and further product information will be automatically saved to the stick.
- Online at www.bosch-smarthome.com
9. Further Information
Further information on the products, such as the operating manual with blinking and error codes, can be found at www.bosch-smarthome.com.
All contact details can also be found on the back of this document.
