Bosch Smart Home Controller Instruction Manual
Start making your home smart!
The Bosch Smart Home Controller is the central component for your smart home. It enables you to network all your Bosch Smart Home products digitally and control them conveniently from anywhere via the Bosch Smart Home App.
Set up your product in just three steps:
- Start the Bosch Smart Home App.
- Connect the Bosch Smart Home Controller to the power supply and WLAN router.
- Scan the QR code on the underside of the controller or on the enclosed label.
Make sure you download the Bosch Smart Home App. You will need it for installation, configuration, and control. Ensure you have an internet connection and a WLAN router with a free LAN port.
You can also watch easy-to-follow installation videos on our website: www.bosch-smarthome.com/installation
Welcome
Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing your Bosch Smart Home Controller. It is the basic component for making your home smarter. With the Bosch Smart Home Controller, you will be able to network all of your Bosch Smart Home products digitally. And, thanks to the Bosch Smart Home App, you will be able to control them conveniently from anywhere, for greater convenience, reliability, and energy savings.
We hope you enjoy your new product,
The Bosch Smart Home Team
Product Description
With the Bosch Smart Home Controller, you can digitally network all your Bosch Smart Home components. The Bosch Smart Home App allows you to control them conveniently from anywhere.
Your controller is updated automatically, ensuring it remains up-to-date at all times. All system data is saved locally in the device, ensuring your data remains secure.
Intended Use
The product may only be used together with original Bosch Smart Home components and is for indoor use only.
Follow the safety instructions and the directions in this manual and the Bosch Smart Home App to ensure correct setup. Please note the details in the Technical Data section (see p. 28). Avoid installing in areas prone to high amounts of dust, direct sunshine, or heat.
Do not modify the product in any way. Any other use is considered unintended use. Bosch Smart Home will not assume liability for any resulting damage.
In the Box
The following items are included:
- Controller
- QR code label
- Wall mount
- 2 plugs, 2 screws
- Power cable
- Network cable
To operate the controller and network Bosch Smart Home products, you will need the app, an internet connection, and a standard WLAN router with a free LAN port.
Warning Notices
Explanation of Symbols
- ⚠️ Warning: This alerts you to danger.
- ℹ️ Info: Indicates important information.
Safety Instructions
- Fire risk: There is a risk of fire if the product is used with a different power cable than supplied. Only use the product with the original power cable.
Indicators and Controls
Product Overview
Front side:
- Item 1: Power LED - Operating status indicator (on/off).
- Item 2: Function button - For making settings.
- Item 3: Network LED - Network connection indicator.
- Item 4: Cloud LED - Internet connection indicator.
Rear side:
- Item 5: System button - For resetting the device.
- Item 6: USB port - Port for USB connection.
- Item 7: QR code - Scan for device identification.
- Item 8: Network connection - Connection to a LAN network (Ethernet, RJ45).
- Item 9: Power connection - Connection to the power supply.
LED State
| LED state | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Red | Fault |
| White, flashing | Process or update is being performed |
| White, lit up | Process or update has been completed successfully |
Installation and Setup
Downloading the App
Before you start: Make sure you download the Bosch Smart Home App. You will need it for the entire installation, configuration, and control.
For Android devices:
- Load up Google Play.
- Search for “Bosch Smart Home”.
- Select the “Bosch Smart Home App”.
- Tap “Install”.
For Apple iOS devices:
- Load up the App Store.
- Search for “Bosch Smart Home”.
- Select the “Bosch Smart Home App”.
- Tap “Get”.
WLAN access required: To set up the controller, you must have the Bosch Smart Home App on your mobile devices and be within range of the WLAN network router.
For assistance with installing your Bosch Smart Home Controller, you may also refer to the explanatory video on our website: www.bosch-smarthome.com/installation
Installing the Controller
Insert the network cable into the controller and into a free LAN port on your WLAN router. Now use the power cable to connect the controller to the plug socket.
After the device starts, the LEDs show the initialization status using flash codes (see table).
When you connect the controller to the internet for the first time, it will automatically search for software updates. If an update is required, it will be downloaded automatically by the controller and installed. This process may take up to 30 minutes. Controller setup cannot begin until this process is complete.
LED Status During Installation
| Status | LED state |
|---|---|
| Start | All three LEDs are lit up red for a few seconds. |
| Start-up | Power LED flashes white: The device is starting up. |
| Power LED is lit up white: The device has started up. | |
| Network connection | Network LED flashes white: Device is searching for a network connection. |
| Network LED is lit up white: The network connection has been established. | |
| Internet connection | Cloud LED flashes white: Device is searching for an internet connection.1) |
| Cloud LED is lit up white: The internet connection has been established. |
1) After initialization, the cloud LED flashes when data is being exchanged via the tunnel connection.
Configuring the Controller
The controller must be the first device in your system that you connect with the app. Afterwards, you can connect additional Bosch Smart Home products and expand your system. Start the app and wait until it has detected the controller.
The app will prompt you to scan the QR code on the product. You will find the QR code on the rear side of the device or as a label in the box.
From this point, the app guides you through the installation process. Next, the app will prompt you to press and hold the function button on the controller for approximately 3 seconds.
The following steps in the app include:
- Registration (set your username and password).
- Remote access configuration.
The app will inform you when the controller is completely set up. All controller LEDs will also light up white.
Adding Further Devices
Once the controller has been completely installed, you can add further products to your Bosch Smart Home network through the app. To do this, follow the instruction manual for the relevant device.
Fixing
The controller can be used lying flat or mounted on the wall.
Wall Mounting
When choosing a mounting location and when drilling, pay attention to potential electrical lines and/or supply lines that could be behind the wall.
To mount your controller on the wall, use the wall mount provided. The plugs and screws required are also included in the box.
Follow these steps:
- Hold the wall mount at the required location on your wall, and mark the positions for the drill holes.
- Drill the holes and place the plugs in the holes.
- Fit the wall mount and screw it tight.
- Now attach the controller to the wall mount so that you hear it click in place.
Product Details
Technical Data
| Model | Home controller AA |
| Power input | Typical: 400 mA Max.: 1.2 A |
| Receiver category | SRD category 2 |
| Radio frequency | 868.3 MHz/869.525 MHz/2.4 GHz |
| Max. transmission power | 10 mW |
| Radio range in free-field conditions | > 100 m |
| Duty cycle | At 868.3 MHz < 1% per h At 869.525 MHz < 10% per h |
| Connections | Power supply, USB, LAN (Ethernet, RJ45) |
| Protection class | IP30 |
| Ambient temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Humidity | 15% to 85% |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 135 mm x 120 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
Declaration of Conformity
Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the Bosch Smart Home Controller radio communication unit complies with Directive 1999/5/EC and is designed for use in all countries of the European Union.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bosch-smarthome.com/uk/en/EU-declarations-of-conformity
Additional declarations in German and French are also available at the specified website.
Further Information
Faults in Radio Operation
Faults in radio operation (e.g., due to electric motors or defective electrical devices) cannot be ruled out. The radio range inside buildings may differ greatly from the radio range in free-field conditions. Apart from the transmission power and the receiver characteristics, environmental influences such as humidity and structural characteristics may also influence radio operation.
Environmental Protection and Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer usable must be separated from other waste and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner (European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment). To dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, use your country-specific return and collection systems. ♻️
Open-Source Software
Bosch Smart Home relies on open-source software to control its products. You can obtain the comprehensive license information in two ways:
- Directly from the controller: Insert an empty USB stick into the port on the rear side of the device. The license information, as well as other product information, will be saved to the stick automatically.
- Online: Visit www.bosch-smarthome.com/open-source-software
Additional Information
You can find more detailed information on operating and maintaining the controller in the online FAQs at www.bosch-smarthome.com/faq.
Sale and Transfer: Before you transfer or sell your device, delete your personal information. To do this, reset the device to its factory settings (see online FAQs).
Interconnected Smart Home Products
Save on heating costs, protect your valuables, create mood lighting, and much more. Bosch Smart Home offers a complete, intelligent system to make your life more comfortable, safer, and more sustainable.
Learn more at www.bosch-smarthome.com.
Explore other Bosch Smart Home products:
- Radiator Thermostat: For intelligent heating control.
- Smoke Detector: For enhanced home safety.
- Plug: To make conventional devices smart.
- Door/Window Contact: For security and automation based on door/window status.
Contact Information
Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH
Schockenriedstraße 17
70565 Stuttgart, Germany
Customer Service:
? 00800 8437 6278 (toll-free AT, DE, FR, UK)
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am–6:00 pm
✉️ service@bosch-smarthome.com
www.bosch-smarthome.com
Document reference: 8-750-000-020
