Bosch Smart Home Controller AA User manual

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Smart Home
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing your Bosch
Smart Home Controller. It is the basic compo-
nent 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
a safe life, comfortable heating and an optimal
living environment.
We hope you enjoy your new product.
Yours, the Bosch Smart Home Team
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...............................4
1.1 Intended use 4
2.0 IN THE BOX.....................................................5
3.0 WARNING NOTICES........................................6
3.1 Explanation of symbols 6
3.2 Safety instructions 6
4.0 INDICATORS AND CONTROLS ........................7
4.1 Product overview 7
5.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP.............................8
5.1 Installing the Smart Home Controller 8
5.2 Downloading the app 9
5.3 Configuring the Smart Home Controller 10
5.4 Adding further devices 10
5.5 Adding more smartphones/tablets 10
6.0 FIXING ..........................................................11
6.1 Wall mounting 11
7.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE ...........................12
8.0 PRODUCT DETAILS .......................................13
8.1 Technical data 13
8.2 Declaration of conformity 14
8.3 Faults in radio operation 14
8.4 Open-Source-Software 14
8.5 Environmental protection and disposal 14
9.0 FURTHER INFORMATION..............................15

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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
As the heart of the system, the Smart Home
Controller bundles all information and coordi-
nates the communication between the Bosch
Smart Home components. And, thanks to the
Bosch Smart Home app, you will be able to
control them conveniently from anywhere. Your
Smart Home 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 indoors with Bosch
Smart Home original components and recom-
mended partner products.
▶ Follow the safety instructions and the direc-
tions 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. 13).
▶ Avoid dust, moisture, vibrations, constant sun
or other sources of heat radiation, cold and
mechanical stress.
Do not modify the product in any way. Any
other use is considered unintended use. We
will not assume liability for any resulting
damage.

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To operate the Smart Home 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.
2.0 IN THE BOX
Controller Wall mount 2 dowels,
2 screws
Power cable Network cable

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3.0 WARNING NOTICES
3.1 Explanation of symbols
Warning.
This alerts you to danger.
Info.
Indicates important information.
3.2 Safety instructions
Fire hazard due to electric current!
If the electrical connection is not used as
intended, there is a risk of fire. Only use the
product with the original power cable.
The device may only be connected to an
easily accessible mains socket. In case of
danger, the mains plug must be pulled out
of the socket.
The device is not a toy! Do not allow chil-
dren to play with it. Do not leave packaging
material lying around carelessly. Plastic foils
and small parts can become dangerous toys
for children.
Due to external circumstances such as a
break in radio communication with the
Smart Home Controller, it cannot always
be guaranteed during remote or automat-
ed appliance control that commands are
actually executed or the correct appliance
status is displayed in the app and on other
Smart Home display devices (e.g. a Twist).
This may result in damage to property and/
or injury.
In this case:
▶ Please ensure as far as possible that no-
one is at risk during remote operation or
automated control.
▶ Please exercise particular caution when
setting up or adjusting a remote or
automated control and regularly check the
desired operation mode.

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4.0 INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
4.1 Product overview
Item Part Explanation
1Power LED Operating status indicator (on/off)
2Function button For making settings
3Network LED Network connection indicator
4Cloud LED Internet connection indicator
5System button For resetting the device
6USB port Port for USB connection
7QR code Scan for device identification
8Network connection Connection to a LAN network
9Power connection Connection to the power supply
Front side Rear side
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5.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
5.1 Installing the Smart Home Controller
1) After initialization, the cloud LED flashes when data is being exchanged via the tunnel connection.
Insert the network cable into the Smart Home
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 Smart Home Control-
ler 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 Smart Home Controller
and installed. This process may take up to
30 minutes. The Smart Home Controller can
be commissioned during this period.
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Blink codes during initialization and normal operation
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
Power LED flashes red: Start-up failed
Establish
network connection
Network LED flashes white: Device is searching for a network connection
Network LED lit up white: Network connection has been established
Network LED flashes red: Network connection failed
Establish connection
to Bosch Cloud
Cloud LED flashes white: Update is downloaded from the Bosch Cloud1)
Cloud LED is lit up white: Remote access via the Bosch cloud is established
Cloud LED flashes red: Bosch cloud connection failed

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5.2 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 For Apple iOS devices
▶Load up Google Play
▶Search for “Bosch Smart Home”
▶Select the “Bosch Smart Home app”
▶Tap “Install”
▶Load up the App Store
▶Search for “Bosch Smart Home”
▶Select the “Bosch Smart Home app”
▶Tap “Get”
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
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.

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5.3 Configuring the Smart Home Controller
The Smart Home 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 Smart Home 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 Smart Home Controller.
From this point, the app guides you through
the installation process.
5.4 Adding further devices
Once the Smart Home Controller has been com-
pletely installed, you can add further products
to your Bosch Smart Home system through the
app.
To do this, follow the instruction manual for the
relevant device.
5.5 Adding more smartphones/tablets
If you would like to use the Bosch Smart Home
System on other mobile devices, the app must
also be installed on these mobile devices.
Then open the app and follow the instructions.

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6.0 FIXING
The Smart Home 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 Smart Home Controller on the
wall, use the wall mount provided. The dowels
and screws required are also included in the
box.
▶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 Smart Home Controller to the
wall mount so that you hear it click in place.

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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.
Incorrect handling (see notes on intended
use) or non-observance of hazard warnings
may compromise the protection afforded
by the device.

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8.0 PRODUCT DETAILS
8.1 Technical data
Device type name Home Controller AA
Article number 8-750-000-163
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

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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/conformity
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 trans-
mission 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 Smart Home 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 (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive). To dispose of electrical and
electronic equipment, use your country-specific
return and collection systems.

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9.0 FURTHER INFORMATION
You can find more detailed information on operat-
ing and maintaining the Smart Home Controller
in the online FAQ at
www.bosch-smarthome.com/faq
You will also find all contact details on the rear
side of this document.
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 FAQ).

05/2020 8-750-001-357 V001
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