Introduction
The Aeotec Water Leak Sensor is designed to detect water and temperature. It requires connection to an Aeotec Smart Home Hub to function and is powered by Aeotec Zigbee technology.
The sensor must be used with an Aeotec Smart Home Hub. A user guide for the Aeotec Smart Home Hub can be found at the provided link.
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Familiarize yourself with Aeotec Water Leak Sensor
Package Contents:
- Aeotec Water Leak Sensor
- User manual
- Health and safety guide
- 1x CR2 battery
Important Safety Information:
- Read, keep, and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Only use attachments and accessories specified by the Manufacturer. (http://www.smartthings.com/Guidelines)
Connect the Aeotec Water Leak Sensor
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Steps in SmartThings Connect:
- From the Home screen, tap the Plus (+) icon and select Device.
- Select Aeotec and then Water Leak Sensor (IM6001-WLP).
- Tap Start.
- Choose a Hub for the device.
- Choose a Room for the device and tap Next.
- While the Hub searches:
- Pull the "Remove when Connecting" tab found in the sensor.
- Scan the code on the back of the device.
Using Aeotec Water Leak Sensor
The Aeotec Water Leak Sensor integrates into your Aeotec Smart Home Hub network, appearing as a water sensor widget that displays leak status or temperature readings.
Steps in SmartThings Connect:
- Open SmartThings Connect.
- Scroll down to your Aeotec Water Leak Sensor.
- Tap the Aeotec Water Leak Sensor widget.
- On this screen, it should display:
- Water leak status
- Temperature readings
You can use the water and temperature sensor data in Automations to control your Aeotec Smart Home automation network. To learn more about programming automations, follow this link: https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/6000240462.
How to remove Aeotec Water Leak Sensor from Aeotec Smart Home Hub
If your Aeotec Water Leak Sensor is not performing as expected, you may need to reset it and remove it from your Aeotec Smart Home Hub to start fresh.
Steps:
- From the Home screen, select Menu.
- Select More Options [more options].
- Tap Edit.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
Factory reset your Aeotec Water Leak Sensor
The Aeotec Water Leak Sensor can be factory reset at any time if you encounter issues or need to re-pair it with another hub.
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How to reset Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor
Steps in SmartThings Connect:
- Press and hold the recessed connect button for five (5) seconds.
- Release the button when the LED starts blinking red.
- The LED will blink red and green while attempting to connect.
- Use the SmartThings app and follow the steps detailed in "Connect the Aeotec Water Leak Sensor" above.
Related Information
For more details, refer to the Aeotec Water Leak technical specification.
