Z-wave Plus Gold Plated Reliability Garage Door Tilt Sensor, White (TILT-ZWAVE2.5-ECO)

Was looking for some way I could see if my garage doors were open or closed from my RING App and get base station, keypad, and phone app alerts and this works.First off I attempted to figure out if this version (2.0 ECO) vs. (2.5 ECO) listed on "works with RING" website - this one does and is about $11 less expensive and has trigger contact terminal so if you'd like to add a magnetic contact at the bottom of the door you certainly could. Since I have two garage doors I'll be purchasing another. My main concern was if this would show as fault and cleared in the history of the RING App along with push notifications / base station / keypad alert sounds which it also does. Though I've not tried to add this to a "profile" (home / away) I'd be surprised if it does - I'm not expecting it to - since this is a z-wave sensor and is said to work with smart things I could probably trigger other actions (such as turning on a camera, etc.) - again, for me this is not a deal breaker and the fact that I can look at the RING App history is helpful to see when the garage door was opened and closed.To add this to my RING Alarm I simply tapped on the "+" (add) button and selected "works with RING" devices - there wasn't a QR code and I didn't use my camera to find the device - I simply put the included battery in the sensor and hit "find device" I tilted the sensor once or twice and the app found and added it - really couldn't be easier - in contrast to other DIY alarm systems I've used in the past it worked, worked out of the box and I didn't have to add/remove/re-add. I changed the name to something that was more meaningful, added it to a "room" (garage) and set the notification on "open" and "close" - at some point I'll likely turn this off when we're in the warmer months when our garage is opened and closed several times a day.This is a good size sensor - it's not too large and not tiny either. It uses a CR123 - I'll update this review if it seems to "chew through" batteries but Z-Wave is generally pretty good about battery usage and I don't expect to have to replace it that often. I'll also report on if this sensor stays connected as other 3rd party sensor tend to disconnect or don't have very good range. My garage doors are about 25-35 feet away from the alarm base with a drywall wall in between.Installation is simple and straight forward - I had a tilt sensor for my garage door opener before this one (RYOBI) but the app stopped working after a legal action with another manufacturer so I used the mounting screw holes with the included hardware of the new sensor along with the double stick tape. You will likely want to use the "security" screw (a tiny phillips) to keep the sensor form coming off of the mounting bracket as the tabs aren't that secure (IMO) - you'll just have to remember that there's a screw there when you replace the battery.I should also mention that I have a first generation (non "PRO") RING base station - I don't know if there are any incompatibilities with the newer version but from what I've read the older sensors work with the newer base and vice versa.

I am relatively new to home automation and Z-Wave, and often have problems with getting devices to associate with my network. The methods of associating Z-Wave devices are as varied as the devices themselves! It's hard to believe that there are no standards for connecting devices, as it would be very simple to accomplish. Anyway, before I begin a diatribe on the subject, my point was that this device was very simple to include in my network, and worked the first time and every time thereafter.No complications at all; I created a simple notification to send me a text when the garage door opens or closes. I wanted to verify that this device would work reliably before investing in equipment for the next step - automating the operation of the door from my home (Vera 3) Z-Wave system. From what I have read that should be fairly simple.Together with this sensor, I can use a dry contact switch like the Linear FS-20 so that if the garage door is left open, it will automatically close itself after a user-defined period of time. The door can also be closed on demand from my iPhone (or any smart phone). I understand the trick to the FS-20 switch is setting up a trigger right after it is activated to turn it back off immediately, or it will block the original local switch from operating (wired in parallel with garage door switch). Beyond that small issue, it should be easy to set-up. This sensor will indicate when the door is open, and that triggers a timer (scene created in Vera 3) which will activate the FS-20 to close the garage door after whatever delay is set. None of the safety features are bypassed as the original wiring is still intact.For those of you to whom this is very basic automation, you're probably laughing by now! Most of the reason I am writing this much detail is for the benefit of other newbies out there who may still be struggling a bit and could use some help. This sensor is a perfect solution, as it is a much better option than modifying a door/window sensor to accomplish the same goal. Going the modification route is not too difficult, but does have moving parts and relies on realignment of the sensor every time after operation.With this tilt sensor there are no moving parts (except internally); the sensor mounts as high up on the door as practical, and as soon as it senses the door angle change, it can notify or trigger whatever event is desired. You don't even need to screw it to the door; it comes with double-sided tape which is more than adequate to hold up the sensor. The only caveat there is that in extreme temps, either very cold or very hot, the tape could potentially fail.Until somebody out there decides to package this sensor with a momentary switch that releases without having to create a trigger, this is the simplest and cleanest solution I have seen. Slap in the battery, quickly pair it to your system, tape it to your garage door, and you're in business! No measuring, aligning, building, etc. required. Add one of the available contact switches out there, and you have a complete door sensor / remote controlled operating solution. I will update this post as soon as I can get the relay switch purchased, installed and hopefully working!Until then, at least I don't have to wonder if the door was left open! Hopefully I'll remember to check my phone app before I get too far down the road!Cheers!

Simple to install. Configuring it was very easy as well. Been using it for months and battery life is extremely good.

J'avais bon espoir de pouvoir remonter les infos d'inclinaison de ma porte de garage.Il est impossible d'appairer cet équipement sur Jeedom (quelque soit le mode utilisé).Pour moi, cet équipement est incompatible.Ttès déçus

Does not work

Have a aeotec smart hub, setup was easy and straight forward, have two garage doors and can now see the status of them. Setup using smarthings.

Paired first try and works as intended