Devolo Home Control User manual
Home Control Starter Pack
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Home Control
Starter Pack
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Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
Carefully read all instructions before setting up the device and store the instructions for later reference.
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Very important note. Failure to observe this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be observed.
Background information and configuration tips for your device.
Intended use
Use the Home Control devices as described in these instructions and in the Home Control online help to pre-
vent damage and injuries.
CE conformity
When used as intended, the products conform to the basic requirements of the directives
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU and the other relevant provisions of the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and are designed for use in the EU,
Switzerland and Norway. A printout of the CE declaration is included.
Safety notes
For general safety instructions, please refer to the chapter on Safety notes on page 17.
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devolo Home Control
Home Control (also known as home automation) refers to the specific control of electrically operated indoor
household devices. The Home Control system by devolo uses the Z-WaveTM wireless standard.
For more information on the control and configuration of all devolo Home Control devices, as well
as application examples, please refer to the Home Control online help.
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The Home Control Central Unit
The Home Control Central Unit is the heart of the devolo Home Control system. It is equipped with a user in-
terface, called the Home Control portal, which is used to coordinate all of your Home Control devices. Ac-
cess to the Home Control portal is very easy both from the my devolo app and at www.mydevolo.com in
a browser.
While the my devolo app lets you operate and control your Home Control devices easily and conveniently, ac-
cess to the Home Control portal in your browser at www.mydevolo.com is offering you the complete
range of Home Control functions and benefits. Among other tasks, you can carry out initial and ad-
ministrative actions such as initial registration of the Home Control Central Unit or teaching in and
configuring Home Control devices.
The Home Control Central Unit provides a button for dLAN encryption (home icon), a Home Control button
(tickmark), a network (LAN) and a USB connection. The USB connection is provided for future applications and
is not active at this time.
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Basic guidelines for setting up a Home Control network
When planning your Home Control network, consider the optimal placement of all devices with regard to the
wireless range so as to best avoid weak signals and interference sources. Drawing up a sketch may help you
to determine the desired locations of all your devices.
Weak signals due to attenuation can result from furniture, plants and especially metal objects
which are located between the devices. Possible sources of interference include electrical devices
such as a microwave or computer. In such instances, keep your device at least around 50 cm away
from the source.
USB (for future applications)LAN
Figure is country-specific
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Install the Home Control devices as described in an order from those nearest to those
furthest from the Home Control Central Unit.
Connecting the Home Control Central Unit
The device is designed for indoor use only.
Taking the above factors into consideration, plug the Home Control Central Unit into a wall outlet that is
located centrally in your house or flat.
Connecting the Home Control Central Unit to the Internet router
a To integrate the Home Control Central Unit into your existing dLAN network using the Internet
router, first press the home or encryption button (for 1 second) on an existing dLAN adapter
(e.g. the one on the Internet router) on your network, and then – within 2 minutes – press the dLAN
encryption button with the home icon (for 1 second) on the Home Control Central Unit.
Or
b To connect the Home Control Central Unit to the LAN directly at your Internet router, plug the
included network cable into both devices.
As soon as you are connected to your dLAN or LAN network, the Home Control button (checkmark) on
the device illuminates white. If the Home Control button flashes red, there is no connection to the
Home Control Central Unit.
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For the Home Control Central Unit to be recognised automatically in the
Home Control portal when first installed, both the Home Control Central Unit and
the device with which you are accessing it must be connected through the same LAN.
If instead you use separate Internet connections, you have to enter the serial number
of the Home Control Central Unit manually.
The serial number (e.g. S/N: 12312312312312) of the Home Control Central Unit is
located on the title page of the installation guide and on the label on the rear of the
unit's housing. If, in your case, the serial number has to be entered, it is done at the
time the Home Control Central Unit is added to the portal, as described under in-
struction .
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Registering the Home Control Central Unit for the first time
To register the Home Control Central Unit for the first time, use your PC or laptop. In your browser, go
to www.mydevolo.com.
Select Create an account to register a new account.
After you have confirmed your data by clicking Apply, you will receive a registration message at the e-
mail address you indicated while creating your account. Click the link Finish registration, after which
you will receive an activation confirmation.
Click the my devolo link to return to the login page, where you can now use your existing user name
and password to log in.
On the dashboard page, select Home Control.
There, add your Home Control Central Unit by clicking the plus button. Confirm your input with Apply
and follow the instructions in the Home Control portal.
From now on, you can take electronic control conveniently using the Home Control portal of the
Home Control Central Unit. For more information on time control and configuration, as well as ap-
plication examples, please refer to the Home Control online help.
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The Home Control Smart Metering Plug
The Home Control Smart Metering Plug can be plugged into any wall outlet in the home. It enhances every
connected device with useful functions, such as time-controlled enabling and disabling of power monitoring.
For more detailed descriptions of the Home Control Smart Metering Plug functions, refer to the
Home Control online help.
Button
(illuminated red)
Figure is country-specific
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Register the Home Control Smart Metering Plug at the Home Control Central Unit
Multiple Home Control Smart Metering Plugs must not be plugged into one another.
To ensure the best possible wireless range for the Home Control Smart Metering Plug, avoid po-
sitioning it behind objects that block the signal (attenuation) and avoid interference
sources. Weak signals due to attenuation can result from furniture, plants and especially metal
objects which are located between the devices. Possible sources of interference include electrical
devices such as a microwave or computer. In such instances, keep your device at least around 50
cm away from the source. The device is designed for indoor use only.
The Home Control Smart Metering Plug shuts off automatically if an overload > 3 kW
occurs. To restore function to the Home Control Smart Metering Plug, unplug it for
around 10 seconds, then plug it in again.
Select a wall outlet while taking the above factors into consideration, then lay the
Home Control Smart Metering Plug only near this outlet at first.
If this is the first Home Control device that you are registering, a list of possible devices is displayed auto-
matically when you register the Home Control Central Unit. Select
devolo Home Control Smart Metering Plug. To add a device manually, call up your
Home Control Central Unit and select Devices Add device
devolo Home Control Smart Metering Plug. Continue to follow the instructions to log into your
Home Control Central Unit.
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The Home Control Door/Window Contact
The Home Control Door/Window Contact consists of a sensor and a magnet. It sends information on the open
or closed state of a door or window. It also cooperates with other Home Control devices. For example, an open
window can automatically shut off the heat radiator in the same room. In addition, the integrated light and
temperature sensors can act as initiators for the light controls. Furthermore, the Home Control Central Unit is
equipped with an integrated LED and a release button.
For more detailed descriptions of the Home Control Door/Window Contact functions, refer to the
Home Control online help.
Sensor
Release button
Red LED
Magnet
(see rear side of the device)
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Batteries
Except for occasional battery replacement, the Home Control Door/Window Contact
is completely maintenance-free. The device contains no user-serviceable parts!
Always keep batteries away from open flame and high temperatures. Avoid direct
sunlight and heat radiation!
Always remove all batteries from battery-operated devices that are only in storage
and are not in use. Old batteries can leak and damage the device!
When inserting the battery, make sure the polarity is correct. Using the battery in-
correctly can damage the device!
Do not use rechargeable batteries!
The Home Control Door/Window Contact requires a commercially available CR123(A) lithium
battery. For information on replacing the battery, please refer to the Home Control online help.
Register the Home Control Door/Window Contact at the Home Control Central Unit
Only use the Home Control Door/Window Contact indoors.
Avoid placing the Home Control Door/Window Contact in direct sunlight or radiant
heat!
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Without installing it, place the Home Control Door/Window Contact near the location you would like
it to be (such as a door or window ledge).
Call up your Home Control Central Unit and select Devices Add device
devolo Home Control Door/Window Contact. Follow the instructions in the Home Control portal for
logging into your Home Control Central Unit.
Installing the Home Control Door/Window Contact
When installing the Home Control Door/Window Contact (sensor and magnet), one component is mounted to
the moving part (window or door) and the other to the stationary part (frame). The magnet can be installed to
the right or left, horizontal or vertical to the sensor. Determine the best installation position for your case.
Install the Home Control Door/Window Contact on a flat and level surface so that the
black release button on the rear of the sensor is depressed when the device is mount-
ed.
Before permanently fastening the Home Control Door/Window Contact at the desired location, test vari-
ous positions to ensure that the magnet triggers the sensor. The distance between the sensor and mag-
net must be < 2 cm.
If the LED flashes red when the window or door is opened or closed, the position of the sensor is opti-
mal.
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If using the double-sided tape to fasten the Home Control Door/Window Contact, adhere the
wider tape strip to the middle (below the release button) on the rear of the sensor and attach the
sensor to the desired location, for example on the window or door.
Then adhere the narrow centre tape strip to the rear of the magnet and fasten this at a distance of <
2 cm to the sensor, e.g. to the window or door frame.
The notches on the magnet and of the sensor should line up with one another.
or
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If you use screws to attach the Home Control Door/Window Contact, take apart the upper and
lower housing components of the sensor by pressing the tab down in order to release the housing
components (from top to bottom, and ).
쑗Take apart the upper and lower housing parts of the magnet, starting at the groove provided for this
purpose at the lower end of the magnet.
If installing to a wall using screws, make sure that no gas, water or power lines in
the wall get damaged. There is a danger of electric shock!
쑗Based on the template on the lower housing component of the sensor, drill holes at the
desired installation location on the window or door, and then attach the lower component using
screws.
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쑗Based on the template on the lower housing component of the magnet, drill holes at the
desired installation location on the window frame or door frame (distance of magnet to sensor
< 2 cm), and then attach the lower component of the magnet using screws.
The notches on the magnet and of the sensor should line up with one another.
쑗To close the sensor housing, first insert the lower end of the upper housing component of the
sensor into the corresponding groove in the lower housing component of the sensor and
then press the entire upper housing component, (from bottom to top, and ) onto the lower
component until it clicks into place.
쑗To close the magnet housing, insert the upper housing component of the magnet until it clicks
into place onto the lower housing component of the magnet. This completes the installation of
the Home Control Door/Window Contact.
From now on, you can take electronic control of the devices conveniently using the
Home Control portal of the Home Control Central Unit.
For more information on the control and configuration of all devolo Home Control devices, as well
as application examples, please refer to the Home Control online help.
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Safety notes
It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the devolo device is
used for the first time; keep them safe for future reference.
DANGER due to electricity
Users should never open devolo devices. Opening the device poses a risk of electric shock!
Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the
devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet. Then contact qualified
specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,
쎲if the power plug is damaged
쎲if the devolo device has been showered with liquid (e.g. rain or water).
쎲if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.
devolo devices may only be operated using a mains power supply, as described on the nameplate.
To disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply, pull the device itself or its mains plug from the power
outlet. The power outlet and all connected network devices should be easily accessible so that you can pull
the mains plug quickly if needed.
Only use devolo devices indoors and at a dry location.
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Disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply to clean! Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they
can cause damage to the housing. Only use a dry towel for cleaning.
DANGER due to overheating
Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts of heat, such as direct sunlight, fire or other heat sources.
Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked.
devolo devices should only be installed at locations that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots and openings
on the housing are used for ventilation:
쎲Do not cover devolo devices when operating.
쎲Do not place any objects on devolo devices.
쎲Do not insert any objects into the openings of devolo devices.
쎲devolo devices must not be placed directly next to an open flame (such as fire or candles).
쎲devolo devices must not be exposed to direct heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).
It is normal for the housing to get a little warm when the device is plugged in.
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Service and Warranty
Warranty: 3 years
If your devolo device is found to be defective during initial installation or within the warranty period, please
contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you.
The complete warranty conditions can be found at www.devolo.com/warranty.
Disposal
Neither the Home Control devices nor their batteries may be disposed of with the household waste. Instead,
you can return these at no charge at your municipal collection point or at the retailer (e. g. supermarket, spe-
cialist shop).
devolo AG
Charlottenburger Allee 60
52068 Aachen – Germany
www.devolo.com
40966/0416
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