Motion Sensor
User Guide
A diagram of the Third Reality Wireless Motion Sensor, a rectangular device with a circular sensor lens on the front.
THIRDREALITY
Mounting Kit
[Screw icon] x2
[Battery icon] x2
[Double-sided tape icon]
Setting up your Wireless Motion Sensor
- Follow instructions and get your compatible Zigbee hub setup.
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Wireless Motion Sensor. Then insert two AAA batteries inside the sensor. (Figure 1: Diagram showing how to slide the rear cover upwards to open the sensor, revealing battery compartments.)
- Configure the Wireless Motion Sensor with your Zigbee hub. (For help and troubleshooting related to configuring a device with a Zigbee hub, visit the hub's user manual. Pairing steps for different brands are illustrated on pages 3-8.)
- To factory reset the sensor, long press the inside button of the sensor to place it in pairing mode (Figure 2: Diagram showing the inside of the sensor with batteries inserted and a button being pressed). Release the hold until you see the red LED turn on. After you release the hold, the LED will change to a fast blinking blue light, indicating the sensor is now ready to be setup.
- Replace the sensor's rear cover and make sure it is closed well.
Using your Wireless Motion Sensor
Certain environmental conditions can cause false triggers. Avoid placing the Wireless Motion Sensor in direct sunlight or near heat sources like hot air vents, portable heaters, or steam from showers.
- Clean and dry the installation surface. Remove the protective layer of double-sided tape and adhere the sensor in your desired installation area. Note: Wireless motion sensor can only be applied indoors.
- When motion is detected, you will receive a message alert on your phone.
Pairing with Amazon Echo
Compatible Devices: Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen & 2nd Gen), Echo Show10 (2nd Gen & 3rd Gen) and Echo studio
App: Amazon Alexa App
[Amazon Alexa logo]
Pairing Steps:
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Give Alexa a voice command: "Alexa, discover my devices." Alternatively, open the Alexa App, go to the device page, tap the [+] icon on the top right, choose "Add Device," then click "other" by sliding down, and tap "DISCOVER DEVICES." Wait for a few seconds; the motion sensor will be paired to Alexa.
- After the pairing is successful, you can rename it and set up Routines in the Alexa App.
Pairing with SmartThings
Compatible Devices: SmartThings Hub 2015 & 2018, Aeotec
App: SmartThings App
[SmartThings logo]
Pairing Steps:
- Open the "SmartThings" App and go to the devices page.
- Tap the [+] icon on the top right and click "Add device."
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Then choose "Scan for nearby devices." SmartThings will begin scanning.
- The "Motion Sensor" icon will show on the page, indicating that the pairing is completed.
- You can rename the Motion sensor.
Pairing with Eero
Compatible Devices: Eero 6 & Eero 6 Pro
App: Eero App, Alexa App
[Eero logo]
[Amazon Alexa logo]
Pairing Steps:
- Make sure that the Eero App account is logged in and the gateway is properly connected.
- Open the Alexa App and register your account, then enable the Eero Skill for the Alexa App.
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Before pairing, ensure the Echo devices are updated to the latest version. Then, directly say, "Alexa, discover my devices." Alternatively, open the Alexa App, go to the device page, tap the [+] icon on the top right, choose "Add Device," then click "other" by sliding down, and tap "DISCOVER DEVICES." Wait for a few seconds; the motion sensor will be paired to Alexa.
- After the pairing is successful, you can rename it and set up Routines in the Alexa App.
Pairing with Third Reality Hub
Compatible Devices: Third Reality Smart Hub
App: Third Reality App
[Third Reality logo]
Pairing Steps:
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Open the Third Reality App, go to the device page, tap the [+] icon belonging to the Hub, choose "Motion Sensor," then click "Pair."
- After the pairing is successful, tap "Complete," then return to the main interface.
- Tap the "Motion Sensor" icon on the device page to see details such as Battery, History Records, and etc.
- Open the Alexa App and log in to your account. Follow the prompts to enable the "Third Reality Skill" and tap "DISCOVER DEVICES." You can then set Routines through the Alexa App or Echo Devices.
Pairing with Home Assistant
Pairing Steps:
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Make sure Home Assistant Integrations ZigBee Home Automation Setup is ready, then click "+ Add Device" on the Device Page.
- After the pairing is successful, it will show as "Third Reality, Inc 3RSB016BZ" on the page.
- Back to the "Devices & Services" page, click the device list under the "HubZ Smart Home Controller" button, then you can find the Motion Sensor added previously.
- You can add "Automated Actions" and check device status information on the "Device" page.
Pairing with Hubitat
Website: http://find.hubitat.com/
Pairing Steps:
- Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, insert two AAA batteries, and then long press the inside button of the sensor until the red LED light turns on and flashes blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
- Log in to the website, click 'Connect to Hub'.
- After pairing with the Hub, choose "Devices," then click "Discover Devices," tap "ZigBee," and choose "Start ZigBee Pairing."
- After the pairing is successful, it will show on the page as "Generic Zigbee Motion Sensor (no temp)."
- Back to the Device page, you will see the Motion Sensor. Click in to rename it and see the details information.
Trouble Shooting
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Factory reset
Answer: Slide the rear cover up to open the Motion Sensor, long press the inside button of the sensor, release it until the red LED light turns on and flashes in blue rapidly, indicating that it is in pairing mode.
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Doesn't pair with Echo Devices
Answer: Make sure your Echo Speaker is compatible with the wireless motion sensor and updated to the latest version. Compatible Echo speakers include Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen & 2nd Gen), Echo Show10 (2nd Gen & 3rd Gen), and Echo studio.
- Reboot the Echo speaker by unplugging the power and plugging it back in, then try to pair the motion sensor with it again.
- Factory reset the Echo speaker (Press and hold the Action button for 25 seconds. The light ring will pulse orange, then turn off. Wait for the light ring to turn back on and turn blue. The light ring then turns orange again, and the device enters the setup mode), then try to pair the motion sensor with it again.
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Doesn't pair with SmartThings
Answer: Make sure the SmartThings Hub is online and updated to the latest version, as is the SmartThings App. Ensure the motion sensor is as close to the Hub as possible.
- Reboot the SmartThings Hub by unplugging the power and plugging it back in, then try to pair the motion sensor with it again.
- Factory reset the SmartThings Hub, then try to pair the motion sensor with it again.
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Check Histories and Battery Level
Answer: Open the Third Reality App, tap the icon of the wireless motion sensor to enter the details page. You can see the History Records and battery level.
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The battery level is too low.
Answer: This is a software compatible issue with the current firmware. You can simply multiply the displayed battery level by 2 to estimate your "real" battery percentage. This issue will be fixed in a future software release as soon as possible.
FCC regulatory conformance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For more information, visit www.3reality.com/devicesupport