Bosch Smart Home Controller Instruction Manual
Start making your home smart!
Set up your product in just three steps:
- Make sure that you download the Bosch Smart Home App.
You need the Bosch Smart Home App to install and configure your Bosch Smart Home Controller as well as your other Bosch Smart Home products. Please also make sure that you have an internet connection as well as a WLAN router with a free LAN port.
Setup 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.
You can also watch easy to follow installation videos on our website: www.bosch-smarthome.com/installation
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
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
With the Bosch Smart Home Controller, you will be able to network all of your Bosch Smart Home components digitally. And, thanks to the Bosch Smart Home App, you will be able to control them conveniently from anywhere.
Your controller is updated automatically so that it remains up to date at all times. All system data is saved locally in the device, thus ensuring that your data remains secure.
1.1 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 that the product is set up correctly.
- 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 will not assume liability for any resulting damage.
2.0 IN THE BOX
The following items are included:
- Controller
- Wall mount
- 2 plugs, 2 screws
- Power cable
- Network cable
ℹ️ To operate the controller and, therefore, network all Bosch Smart Home products, you will need the app, an internet connection and a standard WLAN router with a free LAN port.
3.0 WARNING NOTICES
3.1 Explanation of symbols
- ⚠️ Warning: This alerts you to danger.
- ℹ️ Info: Indicates important information.
3.2 Safety instructions
Fire risk: There is a risk of fire if the product is used with a different power cable to that supplied. Only use the product with the original power cable.
4.0 INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
4.1 Product overview
Front side:
| Item | Part | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power LED | Operating status indicator (on/off) |
| 2 | Function button | For making settings |
| 3 | Network LED | Network connection indicator |
| 4 | Cloud LED | Internet connection indicator |
Rear side:
| Item | Part | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | System button | For resetting the device |
| 6 | USB port | Port for USB connection |
| 7 | QR code | Scan for device identification |
| 8 | Network connection | Connection to a LAN network |
| 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 |
5.0 Installation and setup
5.1 Downloading the app
Before you start: Make sure that 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”.
ℹ️ 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
5.2 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).
ℹ️ 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 connection1). 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.
5.3 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 Plug.
From this point, the app guides you through the installation process. You will find a brief description in the following pages of this instruction manual.
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 are:
- Registration: Set your system password. You will need the system password later if you want to integrate more mobile devices into your Smart Home system, or to reset the Smart Home Controller to factory settings.
- Remote access configuration: The app will inform you when the controller is completely set up. All controller LEDs will also light up white.
5.4 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.
6.0 FIXING
The controller can be used lying flat or mounted on the wall.
6.1 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.
Steps for wall mounting:
- 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.
7.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
The product is maintenance-free. Repairs should only be performed by qualified persons. Clean the product with a soft clean dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents.
ℹ️ Incorrect handling (see notes on intended use) or non-observance of hazard warnings may compromise the protection afforded by the device.
8.0 PRODUCT DETAILS
8.1 Technical data
| Device type name | 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% |
| Software class | Class A |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 135 mm x 120 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
8.2 Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Bosch Smart Home Controller is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bosch-smarthome.com/EU-declarations-of-conformity
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8.3 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.
8.4 Open-source software
Bosch Smart Home relies on open-source software in order to control the products. You have two means of obtaining the comprehensive license information:
- Directly from the controller: Insert an empty USB stick in the port on the rear side of the device. The licence information, as well as other product information, will be saved to the stick automatically.
- Online at: www.bosch-smarthome.com/open-source-software
8.5 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.
9.0 FURTHER INFORMATION
You can find more detailed information on operating and maintaining the controller in the online FAQs at www.bosch-smarthome.com/faq.
You will also find all contact details on the rear side of this document.
ℹ️ 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).
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