Batterijloos? | Wat betekent Kinetisch

Draadloze schakelaars werken over het algemeen met batterijvoeding. Er is echter een techniek die het mogelijk maakt om draadloze modules zónder batterij te laten werken. Hoe? Met behulp van kinetische energie.
Kinetische energie wordt opgewekt door het indrukken van de schakalaar. Dus als je de schakelaar indrukt dan wek je wat energie op waardoor de schakelaar werkt. 

Enocean en zigbee green zijn protocoollen die daar gebruik van maken.

Een nieuwe controller | Help ik wil mijn modules overzetten

Stel je wilt overstappen van een USB stick naar een Homey of andere smarthome contoller. Hoe zet je dan al je module over? 
Je dient alle modules te verwijderen (exlcude) uit de oude controller alvorens je ze aan de nieuwe controller kunt toevoegen. Helaas is dat vaak even een werkje. De meeste modules zijn ook te exluden door 3 keer snel op de schakelaar te drukken - dan hoef je dus niet de module achter de schakelaar uit te halen.

Belangrijk om te weten is dat je ook de nieuwe controller kunt gebruiken om de modules te verwijderen, dat klinkt raar maar het is echt mogelijk Gewoon in de nieuwe controller op apparaat verwijderen klikken en dan de module in exclude modus zetten. 

Steeds meer controllers hebben een soort van migratie optie om je hele systeem over te zetten naar een nieuwe controller. Dit werkt helaas alleen als je 2 controllers van hetzeflde merk gebruikt.
Ziee als voorbeeld de FIBARO migratie optie.

Momenteel is er een nieuwe firmware uit voor de roller shutter 3 van FIBARO.
Dit is de module voor het aansturen van elektrische rolluiken.

Het updaten van een firmware voor een module is altijd raadzaam. Indien de firmware update
mislukt van de roller shutter 3 van FIBARO kan je het volgende doen.

1.Verwijder de roller shutter uit het Z-wave netwerk binnen 5 meter, ook als deze nog niet is toegevoegd geweest.

2. Houd de B-button ingedrukt (het knopje op de roller shutter 3) tot dat het ledje groen begint te branden.

3. Laat nu de B-botton (het knopje) snel los en druk deze direct weer in met een enkele klik. Nu is de energy memory gewist.

4. Voeg de roller shutter 3 opnieuw toe aan de controller en voer de update opnieuw uit.

Spookgedrag | Wat te doen als je modules soms aan of uit gaan

Wanneer je al even lekker aan het home automatiseren bent dan kan het zijn dat er ineens lampen aan en uit gaan zonder dat je enig idee hebt hoe dat komt. 

Een tip om te controleren wat er aan aan de hand is is de volgende:
Zet je controller uit en kijk of het gedrag dan verdwijnt. Dus als een tussenstekker bijvoorbeeld gelijk uit gaat nadat je hem hebt aangezet dan kan dat komen doordat hij defect is of omdat hij overbelast is. 
Lost dit het probleem op dan is het een scene actige storing
Blijft het probleem verwijder dan de last. Mogelijk is het stroomverbruik te hoog.

Als niets helpt dan kun je ook de module verwijderen.

Help | Wat betekent terugkoppeling?

De betere draadloze protocollen als Z-wave en Zigbee zijn voorzien van terugkoppeling. Dit betekent dat het systeem checkt of het signaal dat verstuurd is ook is aangekomen. Een soort van handshake zeg maar. 
Stel je voor dat je op je smart phone de lamp inschakelt, dan zie je dat ook gebeuren op de desktop- app of op een andere smartphone/tablet. 

Protocollen die voorzien zijn van terugkoppeling zijn
- Z-wave (plus)
- Zigbee

Het populaire 433Mhz systeem van Klik-Aan-Klik-Uit heeft deze ondersteuning helaas niet.

Zie ook onze faq over Mesh-technologie.

SEEH regeling | Subsidie energiebesparing eigen huis

Met deze regeling kun je gebruik maken van een financiele tegemoetkoming wannneer je je huis energiezuiniger maakt. Zo vallen bijvoorbeeld alle slimme thermostaten onder de regeling.

Belangrijk is wel dat je minimaal 2 besparende maatregelen moet treffen. 
Meer informatie over deze subsidie vind je hier.

Hoe zet je een HomeCenter 3 in recovery? 

Om de HomeCenter 3 in recovery mode te zetten moet je de volgende stappen volgen: 

1. zet eerst de HomeCenter 3 uit.

2. Zet de HomeCenter 3 opnieuw aan, en houd de aan/uit knop ingedrukt tot dat de ledjes roodknipperen.

2. houd vervolgens de + knop ingedrukt (doe dit niet te lang omdat je anders mogelijk het IP adress veranderd).  tot dat de ledjes van links naar rechts toe lopen.

3. Als de + knop rood word ga je naar FIBARO finder en kies je de juiste HomeCenter 3. 

4. Vervolgens kom je uit op het onderstaande scherm.

5. Selecteer de optie die je wilt uitvoeren. 

Migratie Home Center 2 naar Home Center 3

Kun je de HC2 configuratie eenvoudig omzetten naar de HC3? 
Het antwoord daarop is meer dan ja of nee. De HC3 komt met een hele nieuwe interface. Daardoor is het  alleen mogelijk om de apparaten over te zetten (met behoud van ID's).
Wat er helaas niet overgezet kan worden zijn
- Scenes
- Kamers
- Virtuele apparaten

Wat is dan de beste methode?
- Voer de migratie uit van HC2 naar HC3
- Maak opnieuw je kamers aan in de HC3
- Maak van al je scenes LUA scenes en kopieer de LUA code naar de nieuwe controller
- Exporteer je virtuele apparaten vanuit de HC2 en importeer deze in de HC3
- let op dat je scenes die virtuele apparaten aanroepen aan moet passen.
- Houdt er rekening dat je voor de HC3 een andere app dient te gebruiken dan de ''oude app'' van de HC2

Homey + | De backup en restore optie

Sinds medio februari 2020 heeft Athom de Homey + geintroduceerd.

Open de Homey App.

Qubino Support | Ook direct bereikbaar

Heb je een vraag of een probleem met je Qubino product? Dan kun je het beste direct contact opnemen met Qubino. Qubino blinkt uit in hun support en ze geven meestal binnen 24 uur een reactie. Via dit mailadres zijn ze bereikbaar.

Help | Ik heb een domoticz supportvraag

Domoticz is een populair open source pakket voor domotica systemen. Open source betekent dat het onderhouden wordt door de community en dat wij geen support ingang hebben bij het 'bedrijf' domoticz.

De beste vraagbaak voor domoticz is dan ook het domoticz-forum.
Voor vragen over OpenHab kun je terecht op het forum

Domotica | Wat betekent slim en wat kan ik daar mee?

Wanneer we binnnen smarthome over 'slim' praten dan bedoelen we een slimme woning of een slim kantoorpand. 
Maar wat heb ik daar aan zul je denken? 

Nou meer dan je op het eerste gezicht zou denken. Wat dacht je van..
- Met 1 druk op de knop altijd de juiste sfeer in huis. 
- De verwarming per kamer regelen
- Je stroomverbruik meten en natuurlijk terugdringen
- Slimme beveiliging met camera's en bewegingsmelders
- Berichtjes op je telefoon wanneer je huis je wat te melden heeft
- Een alarmsysteem dat intelligente meldingen geeft
- Iemand te woord staan, als je er niet bent.

Dát noemen wij slim

Z-wave modules | Hoe wijzig ik de parameters vanuit een scene (HC2)?

Iedere slimme z-wave module heeft de mogelijkheid tot het instellen van de parameters. Ieder type en merk hebben eigen opties om instellingen te wijzigen. Zo kun je bij een FIBARO dimmer module instellen of er een gewone schakelaar of een pulsdrukker is aangesloten, bij een FIBARO multisensor kun je instellen of hij knipperd of niet bij beweging, en bij een tussenstekker kun je het aan-uit knopje deactiveren.

Je kunt de instellingen natuurlijk gewoon met de hand wijzigen in de geavanceerde instellingen van de module. Maar wat als je ze af en toe automatisch wilt wijzigen. Om te voorkomen dat je kroost 's avonds zelf de tussenstekker van de hun gameconsole kan inschakelen?
Dan wil je automatisch de parameters instellen. Hoe je dat doet lees je hier.

Automatisch veranderen van parameters
Wat helaas niet kan is om de parameters van een module direct vanuit een scene te wijzigen (iig niet met firmware 4.055). Wat wel kan is om dit te doen vanuit een virtueel apparaart.

Wat je eigenlijk nodig hebt is een stukje code om dit te doen. De code is als volgt:

local selfId = fibaro:getSelfId();
local port = fibaro:get(selfId, 'TCPPort');
HC2 = Net.FHttp("127.0.0.1", 11111)
jtable = '{"properties":{"parameters":[{"id":61,"size":1,"value":1}]}}'
HC2:PUT("/api/devices/" ..port ,jtable)

Met dank aan Kariem onze installatie-partner van Comfortica.

Modules verwijderen | Kan dat door de stroom eraf te halen?

Sommige smarthome modules beschikken over een zogenaamde autoinclude functiee. Op het moment dat je de stroom aansluit en de module is nog niet aan een netwerk toegevoegd dan gaat hij automatisch in include modus. Vaak voor 2 minuten. 

Excluden is op deze manier helaas niet mogelijk. Dit levert een mogelijk veiliigheids risico op. Als iemand de stroom van je modules haalt zou hij ze in een andere controller kunnen toevoegen en zo de controle over je huis over kunnen nemen.

Het is dus niet mogelijk om een module te verwijderen uit je systeem door de stroom even van de module te halen. 

What is the difference between Z-Wave and Zigbee?

Zigbee and Z-wave are both wireless protocols used for domotics purposes.
Both use mesh technology and have a repeater function. But they are also different.

Zigbee has multiple hardware manufacturers and versions. They do not always work well together. Z-wave therefore has better hardware compatibility. Zigbee is generally a bit cheaper because the technology is not in the hands of one company like Z-wave.
Zigbee works at a higher frequency than Z-Wave (and in Z-wave there are also worldwide regions with different frequencies).
Zigbee gets higher data speeds (250kbs vs 40kbs), but Z-wave has a better range (30m vs 10m). In our opinion, the transfer speed is less important than the range of the signal.
Zigbee can network up to 65,000 devices and Z-wave "only" 232. We think that 232 is more than enough for an average home or office.

Z-wave Sensors

(smarthome sensors)

In contradiction to Z-wave actors that can perform an action like switching and dimming lights, smart home sensors will sent information back to the main controller. Thinks about information like temperature or humidity level. In a typical smarthome network you will have sensors and actors. All Z-wave sensors (and actors) need to be added to your smarthome system via inclusion. With a sensor you can control a actor. For example when a motionsensor detects motion switch on the lights, but only when the value of the lightsensor is below 200 Lux. Or recieve a message on your smartphone when someone rings your doorbel. See our smarthome doorbel project on how to add Z-wave functionality to your excisting doorbel. De possibilities are endless, see our projectspage for more smart home inspiration. 

Smarthome system

A wireless smart home system based on Z-wave is usualy  build around 3 different components.

1 a Z-wave controller;
   The heart of your smart home system. Actors and sensor are being controlled from here.
   In a typical Z-wave system there is 1 primairy controller , that controls the network. U can add a secondary controller.

3 Z-wave sensors : 
   Sensor will measure a value and they will pass this value trough to the controller, at certain time intervals, to save battery life.
   Think of temperature of motion. Based on this we can trigger on or more scenes.

2 Z-wave Actors (modules)
   Actors will perform an action, like switching on and of lights. 

  

ROBBshop has the following categories:

Z-wave multisensors             
Sensors with more than 1 sensor. For example a motion sensor with build in temperature sensor

Z-wave motionsensors   
Ideal device to switch your lights or protect your belongings.

Z-wave Door/Window sensors 
Check wether your ddor or windows are closed and control your heating.

Z-wave temperature sensors 
Wil give you information about the temperature in a room. They will not do that realtime! 

CO2 and smoke sensors
Safety first. No smart home should live without this protection.

Flood sensors         
Remeber that leaking washing mashine? Now you will know as soon as it happens!

Binairy sensors                     
Somtimes you need to automate a non z-wave device. For example your 'normal' doorbell . Or connect up to 4 (waterproof) ds18b20 temperaturesensors

Range of wireless home automation products

Our wireless products have the advantage that you do not have to pull wires. A disadvantage is of course the range of the modules. Things like walls, doors and windows but also other transmitters affect the range.

How do you increase the range?
In any case, ensure as little resistance as possible to windows and doors but also to other transmitters such as your WiFi Router. So put your base station in a central location in the house (and preferably not in the meter cupboard).

If you have opted for the Z-wave protocol, you have more options.
The smart Z-wave modules that have fixed power automatically work as repeaters. This does not apply to battery-powered modules (most sensors).

If you use the budget system on 433Mhz then you unfortunately do not have this option.

Wall transmitters | What exactly are that?

A wall transmitter is actually a remote control that can be mounted on the wall. Sometimes they even fit into your existing switch material.

What can you do with that?
Suppose you place a switch or dimmer in the center box at the top of your lamp, because you have no space behind the switch. Or maybe you do not have a switch at all.

At that time you can only operate the lamp or the device via the app.
If you also want to operate it via a switch, you can choose a wall transmitter. It works on batteries and you can place it anywhere on a flat surface.
Finally, you make one scene or a association and the wall transmitter turns your device on and off.

Help | What is the difference between a switch and a wall transmitter?

A switch is a device with which you can make a contact or not. Most switches are bistable, they remain in the position where you put them (on or off). This is a great option for traditional lighting. If you start with home automation, you will often come across momentary switch.
You often connect a switch to the home automation module that also switches the lamp.

Sometimes you cannot place a switch near the module that controls the lamp, because there is no space or because you simply do not want to switch it at that location. Then a wall transmitter can be the solution.

A wall transmitter is actually a wireless remote control with batteries that you use - via the controller - to send a message to the lamp. Because it works on batteries and transmits the signal wirelessly, you can really place it anywhere.
There are also wall transmitters that look like a normal switch. They usually therefore simply fit into your existing switch material.

For more information see also our blog

Homey and mesh technology

A mesh network is the technical name for transmitting the signal in Z-wave modules in particular. When a signal from (or to) the controller is not strong enough, it uses intermediate Z-wave modules.

The network is regularly checked and updated by Homey (like most controllers). So you do not have to do anything for it, at most a bit of patience ...

You can find more information about the mesh technology here.

Somfy | Which Protocols are there?

Most know Somfy from the shutters. They also have two smart home base stations that allow you to control the sun blinds as well as other devices.
To control the roller blinds / shutters they use 3 systems:

WT, Wired Technology
These are the engines without home automation but with a "normal" wire

RTS, 433Mhz
This is a somewhat outdated technology without feedback and repeater function.
The advantage of this protocol is that it is easy to access from other systems such as the Homey.

Somfy IO
The latest Somfy protocol. Works on the same frequency as Z-wave (868Mhz) but unfortunately it does not work together with other systems.

Somfy and Z-wave
Somfy has also introduced a Z-wave USB stick with which you can operate a limited number of Z-wave devices from your tahoma box.

Feedback | What is that exactly?

When we talk about feedback within home automation, we mean that it is the assignment that we give (lamp on, lamp off) is confirmed by the module that is used.

Suppose we send the light from the base station wirelessly to send a signal to go, then the lamp in turn sends a confirmation that the signal has been received and executed by her.

This way you can remotely see what the status of the lamp, or any smart device, is.
Z-wave and zigbee have this technology built in, the cheaper 433Mhz protocol - also called budget home automation - does not have this function.

This is called handshaking within network technology.

How do I install the Philips HUE Tap

ROBBshop helps you how you can add your new Philips HUE tap to your HUE system.
- Start the Philips Hue app
- Open the menu at the top left
- Select Settings and then My devices
- Then select + Connect devices
- Select 'Hue tap switch'

Your Philips Hue Tap is now registered. Is this not possible? Then try it once close to the Bridge, in case of later use, proximity to the Bridge is not necessary. Is it still possible to log in? Then contact our helpdesk (and give us a call if you call on this article).

Set up Philips Hue Tap
With the buttons of the HUE tap you can start different scenes. We advise to use button 1 to turn off all lamps in one go. The remaining 3 buttons can then be used to activate your favorite light scenes.

Setting scenes
- Open the official Philips Hue app
- Make sure you have a number of scenes to choose from
- Go to the> settings> My devices menu
- Now select the TAP that you have added

You will now see an image of a Tap. Click on the button you want to program on the image.
In this example, button 2
- Click on 'Scene on'
- Click on 'Scene' now
- You will now see a list of all the scenes that you have created
- Click on the scene you want to assign to button 2.
- Now choose 'save'

Everything is now saved. If you press button 2, the selected scene starts
Repeat the steps for the other buttons. Tip: we would release button 1 to turn off all the lights in the room.

Setting a Tap button to turn off all or part of the lights

Now that you've programmed your favorite scenes, it can be useful to use a button to turn off all the lights in the room or house. You can set this up as follows:

- Open the official Philips Hue app
- Make sure you have a number of scenes to choose from
- Go to the> settings> My devices menu
- Now select the TAP that you have added
- Click on 'Lights off' below the image
- Then click on 'Lights'
- Now you can check all the lights that you want to switch off
-Click top left to return to the Tap image
-Click on 'save'
Voila, switch off the lights at the touch of a button.

How to make your switches smart?

To be able to controll your smarswitch via an app of from within a scene you will need to add smarthome functionality to your switch. Bascily you have two options:
- Place an insert module behind an excisting switch.
The patress box needs to be 50 mm. The good news is you can use your own switchgear.
- Replace the switch completly with an smarthome enabled switch.
No need for deep patress boxes, but you have limited choise of switchgear.

ROBBshop sells smarthome actors for switches, dimmers and shutters.

         Drawing 1 : Situation before converting to Smarthome

         Drawing 1 : Situation with Smarthome 

The best option:
- We recommend that you use your own switchgear.
Only possible with 50mm patress boxes
- Use momentary pushbuttons, these work best with dimmers and they always work the same exchange flops on/off direction when you operate the lights using a tablet or smartphone. Similar to a hotel switch.
 
 
Which type of switch to use with (dimmer) modules?
Here we assume a Z-wave installation, as this is our best-selling system.
Z-Wave built-in modules can be used in combination with the existing switchgear. The modules will be placed behind the existing switch in the junction box. Usually enough spaces is available. A junction box with at least 50 mm mounting depth is recommended.
Most Fibaro modules (except the dimmer module) need power to operate. This means that you need a blue wire in the junction box. This sometimes is not the case. After all, the switch only had to interrupt the first connection in order to switch the lamp.
Often, the electrician can draw a blue wire from the electrical box where the lamp hangs. If you can not draw a blue line you can use the dimmer module Fibaro. The dimmer module has no blue (neutral) wire needed in the junction box. More information on how to connect here.
 
Momentary pushbuttons.
As mentioned, you can keep using your existing switchgear. The best you can, however, replace the inside by momentary switches. These have the following advantages:
- The switch can also be used to dim it by holding it down.
- Because the switch springs back, he works altjd the same way, changing a make-break away when he gets controlled via the app.

Manuals | Where do I find the product manual?

We do not have a separate section on our site where all manuals are placed together. We have chosen to place the manuals for our products with the products themselves. You can find the manual of your product with the product itself.

In the unlikely event that the manual is not included, please contact us and we will ensure that it is quickly added.

Team ROBBshop

Domotics ??? Explain that.

(what can I do with it and why do I need it)

Home automation; a word that pops up more and more on TV and home magazines. What is it and why should I purchase a home automation system? The word 'Domotics' is a combination of the words Domus (house) and the combination of informatics, telematics and robotics. Another word for home automation is 'home automation'.

Home automation for home and office

One of the most common domotics applications is the application for lighting. Think of the Philips HUE lamps. The lamps can receive wireless signals via a small computer (which is connected to the internet) by switching them on / off.

How does home automation differ from a regular installation?

A 'normal' electrical installation can only be operated with the switches on the wall. If you install a home automation system (which is almost always possible afterwards), you will receive a number of important extra options:
- 

-The making of scenes;

Automatically arrange matters in your home / office. On the basis of time or movement the radio on, etc.

- Combining various systems;
   Lower your thermostat when the alarm is switched on, the TV off, shutters closed, etc
- Monitoring your home;
   Check that all lighting is off. Even if you are on the beach at the costa brava.

ROBBshop specializes in (wireless) domotics. We are your point of contact when you are considering purchasing such a system. We specialize in linking the various domotics systems to one centrally operated system.
ROBBshop mainly sells home automation solutions based on the Z-wave protocol. This is an open standard for wireless communication between the central controller, actors and sensors.

Help | What is Z-wave (plus)? 

Z-wave and z-wave plus are standardized open wireless protocols to control home appliances. In other words Z-wave is a wireless smart home system to controll your house. Their are over 160 manufacturers who make products base on Z-wave (plus). For more information take a look at the website of the Z-wave alliantie. ROBBshop is a specialized smart home company that provides information and products based on wireless smart home technology. We think Z-wave is a good partner for us since it has many advantages like, Open protocol, meshtechnology (repeater function to improve range) and 2 way communication.

More information about the Z-wave protocol can be found here. And more about the Z-wave plus protocol.

What is the difference between Z-wave and the nieuwe Z-wave plus

Recently the new Z-wave plus technology was launched. This is an upgrade from the Z-wave technology

- Bette battery life (> 50%)
- Better coverage of the Z-wave signal
- More bandwith
- 3 RF kanalen for less noise
- Better self-healing error tolerance.
- Over-the-air updates for Z-wave devices
- Better battery life

click here for more information about the Z-wave signal.

Z-wave technology : The Mesh Network

Z-Wave wireless technology uses the so-called "mesh" technology. What is it exactly and what are the benefits?

Everyone knows that radio signals have a limited range and the ceilings and walls, but also other wireless devices, can limit the signal (and thus the range). In other words, this means that the signal cannot reach the recipient if there are to many obstacles. To tackle this problem the Z-Wave protocol uses MESH technology. When the Z-wave controller is not in direct range of a module,  the controller may attempt to send the command via another Z-wave module which is both reachable by the controller and the adressed module. By including more modules in a network will continue to be entirely reliable. Only current-fed modules participate in the mesh network. In practice, this means that Z-wave sensors, do not participate.

Figure Mesh-technology

In bovenstaand figuur kan de Zender de ontvanger niet bereiken.

Via a Mesh-network the gateway can reach the reciever via node 3

When you add a device via the primary gateway, the MESH table will be updated. This mesh-table contains information about which smart module is neighboured with which other module. The same apllies when you delete a device, the mesh table. When you move a Z-wave module, the mesh-network will change and the mesh-table needs to be updated. Please refer to your manual how to do a Z-wave network update.

Flashing LED Turn off AeonLabs stick

I do not know what you think of it but we find that flashing LED on the AeonLabs USB stick sometimes quite annoying. We always thought that nothing could be done about it and that you just had to put it in a closet somewhere. A customer of us pointed out that you can still turn it off. How? you can read that here

Z-wave associatie | Connecting 2 devices

One of the great advantages of a smart home with Z-wave home automation is that the house itself can do things for you automatically. Think of the roller shutters closed every day after sunset. As we have seen, we can arrange that perfectly with a scene. There is, however, another way to switch matters autmatically, namely Association.

The difference between a scene and an association is that a scene runs through the controller and that you can give all kinds of extra conditions. With an association you make (usually from the controller) a link between 2 devices. From that moment on, the paired device follows the original. Associations can be made between a sensor+actor or between an actor+actor.

Association sensor/actor

A ventilator associated to a humidity sensor. When te humidity raises above a certain level the sensor is triggered and on its turn it will switch on the ventilation motor. See our smart bathroom project

Associatie actor/actor

It also an option to connet to actors. For example when you want to connect 2 lights. Its possible to use a switch connected to module 1 for switching on and of module 2. This can be handy when you cannot make a physical connection with a black wire between a switch and a light.

Example : Associaton 2 dimmers
This is a nice feature because a dimmer has 2 inputs to connect physical switches. The dimmer can switch 1 or more lights in serie. but is has inputs for two buttons. What can we do with this second button?
1) nothing, dont connect a switch
2) Use left for on/dimming up and right for off/dimming down. See picture.
3) Use left for connected light and associate button two to another dimmer (sort of virtual black wire)

 Picture : How to set 2button option

Option 1 and 2 seem clear enough, Option 3 is very interesting. As said you can use this to create a sort of virtual black wire. 

In the case above we made a cross association. But you can also choose to leave the switch on the second dimmer. Than it will look as follows.

Video : Example of an association

Video : How to set associations (Homecenter 2)

Note : assocation only works with the physical button, it wont work via your smartphone or tablet

We hope this helps you a bit. 

How much power do Z-wave modules consume?

(ROBBShop answers)

More and more people are aware of theire carbon footprint. When you want to save on your energy bill you first need to know how and what about energy. By using smart home solutions you can save power, but smarthome products themselves also use energy.

We will presnt you a explanation about on how you can check your energy situation.

How much does energy costs?

In the Netherlands 1Kwh is about 0,22Euro. 1Kwh is equal to a load consuming 1000W for 1 hour. So 1000Watt x 1hour = 1000Watth = 1kWh.

How much does 1Watt costs per year?

1 Watt x 24 (hour per day) x 365 (days/year) = 8.760 Watt = 8,76 kWh

Slightly off topic, but still nice to know
We know that a kWh costs around 0,22 euro (2015). 0,07 euro is for the actual power, 0,035 euro is VAT and 0,12 euro are transport costs. 

So:

1 Watt of energy costs about 2 euro per year.

How much energy do Z-wave smart home modules and Z-wave gateways use and how much does that cost?

As said, Z-wave smart modules consume power. By taking advantage of the possibiliteis of a smart home automation system you can save money. Most people still have no idea how much power they use (avarage household uses about 3600kWh per year) and saving energy is not something they care about.

ROBBshop advices you about devices that can measure power consumption of individual devices or the total consumption of your house with our smart meter solutions. With the information provided by our systems you can cut-off power consuming devices.

LUA code | FIBARO's programming language

LUA is the programming language of the Fibaro system. Although there is no real manual, you can find a lot of information online. For more information click here.

FIBARO HomeCenter | Device without template

What does the notification mean "The device does not have a template and has limited functionality, please contact technical support in order to add the template for this device"?
The report itself can not hurt, it only means that Fibaro the relevant product is not yet included in the database of Fibaro.

In concrete terms, this means that setting up parameters is somewhat more difficult.
If a template is available, the controller knows what each parameter means.
In the absence of a template, you have to add the parameters yourself and enter the desired value.

Example of a device without a template. If you want to add a parameter you have to add it manually.

 Devices with a template, here is the parameter that indicates the effect.

Support op je producten

Wanneer je je producten bij ons gekocht hebt dan heb je uiteraard recht op support. 
Wat houdt deze support precies in?

- Wij geven zo goed mogelijk antwoord op je vragen.
Wij weten behoorlijk veel over onze producten, maar natuurlijk ook niet alles. De domotica markt is volop in beweging en iedere dag krijgen we nieuwe producten en brengen fabrikanten updates van hun software uit.

of 

- Wij sturen je door naar de juiste support afdeling van de fabrikant
De fabrikant heeft vaak net even meer kennis of mogelijkheden om in te loggen of mee te kijken.

- Ondersteuning bij onze domotica use cases / projecten
Op onze site staan vele projecten en use cases. Die zijn in eerste instantie bedoelt als inspiratie en om zelf mee aan de slag te gaan. 
Vragen daarover behandelen wij graag, wil je dat wij je een handje helpen dan hebben wij daarvoor onze support op afstand of zelfs support op locatie.

Heb je je spullen elders gekocht dan helpen we je ook graag maar dan vragen wij daar een vergoeding voor.

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14 dagen retourrecht

 
Bij ROBBshop heb je recht op 14 dagen bedenktijd na de aankoop van je product. Binnen deze bedenktijd heb je recht op teruggave van het aankoopbedrag. Dit recht geldt niet in de volgende gevallen:

- Aankopen bij ons in de winkel
- Artikelen die voor je op maat gemaakt worden (voorbeeld onze Forest gordijnsystemen).
- Aankopen die op een zakelijk account zijn gedaan.

Wij zullen altijd ons uiterste best zullen doen om een passende oplossing te vinden.

Je hebt een account nodig om een aanvraag te doen. Heb je die niet? Maak dan een account aan met het email-adres waarmee je de bestelling gedaan hebt. Je bestelling wordt dan automatisch gekoppeld en kun je een retouraanvraag doen. Deze wordt door ons beoordeeld en na goedkeuring kun je hem terugsturen.

Stappen
- Log in op je account (rechtsboven)
- Klik op service aanvraag in het linkermenu
- Kies verzoek om een nieuwe service aanvraag
- Indien de service periode nog niet verlopen is, kun je kiezen voor de juiste order
- Kies dan 14 dagen retour en bevestig deze aanvraag.

Verzendkosten
De eventuele verzendkosten die bij de bestelling mogelijk betaald zijn, worden ook terugbetaald. De kosten voor het retour sturen zijn voor eigen rekening. 

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Installatie werkzaamheden | Bescherming tegen Corona

Wanneer wij bij jou thuis komen dan hanteren wij de RIVM regels mbt voorkoming van corona besmetting. 
- Minimaal 2 meter afstand
- Wij geven geen handen
- Deurklinken ontsmetten
- Tijdens werkzaamheden vragen wij je om niet in dezelfde ruimte te verblijven.
- Bij aankomst en vertrek wassen wij onze handen.

Our Terms and conditions are unfortunately only available in Dutch
To practice your dutch read them here.

Certainly! Our Gift Card

Nice to give, even more fun to get, The ROBBshop gift voucher.
Our Giftcard is available from 25 euro to 250 euro.

discount code or gift voucher | where can I fill it?

You can enter the codes in your shopping cart. Click on "use a discount code or gift card".
This option is on the bottom left of the screen.

Who runs de ROBBshop?

ROBB
Also known as Rob van Brunschot. Self employed since 2007 when he started his small company ROBB.nu. Since work and private go hand in hand he more and more uses the name ROBB. Always willing to help 24/7 (not during sleeping hours). Passion for (green)energy. Owner of 2 PV-systems. Lives inside ROBBshops demo house
Call ROBB at 0031654637660 or via info@ROBBshop.nl.

Luuk
Since the 1st of april Luuk has come to help us. Luuk runs the daily business and is usally ti be found in the shop in Oss. Go and pay him a visit (ring him before you depart). Employee of the month since he started.
Call Luuk on 031(0)73-7620762 or via info@ROBBshop.nl

Youp 
DJ to be, but for now busy with school and ROBBshop.

Marcel
takes care of all logistics.

ROBBshop requests a contribution to the shipping costs for orders under 75 euros. Above that we charge no shipping costs to our customers. (We have different rates for installers). 

Rotation direction Electric Curtain wrong | Forest

When the position of the Forest curtain is reversed with the setting in your smart

- First place the curtain in the open position (window is visible).
- Then press the black button on the bottom of the engine 4 times and then keep it pressed during the fifth press.

- So 4 times briefly, keep pressed the fifth time (5 seconds).
The open and closed positions have now been reset.

- Give the curtain a hand push so that it closes automatically.
If the curtain does not open automatically, give it a push so that the curtain opens again.
- Wait 10 seconds.
The positions have been reset and the direction of rotation must work properly.

What is the status of my order, can I collect it?

Our orders are being shipped from our warehouse in Oss. The adress of the warehouse is:

GOMAXX
Gasstraat 14a
5349 AT  Oss

For more information of your order you can contact us at logistiek@ROBBshop.nl. Always provide us your Ordernumber.

Or call us on 
+31 73 762 0762

Je hebt een product dat defect is of niet goed functioneerd, of je wilt een product retourneren. Hoe regel je dat?

1) Verpak je product zorgvuldig! 
Wij dragen zorg voor het verpakken van de producten die we opsturen. Dit doen we door materialen zoals opvulling en dergelijke te gebruiken. Ben je er niet zeker van dat je product wil houden na aankoop? Bewaar de verzenddoos en het vulmateriaal dan zodat je alles hier ook weer in kan retourneren. Dit scheelt afval en zo weet je zeker dat het product ook weer in goede staat bij ons aankomt.

Bij beschadigde producten die binnen 14 dagen retour komen houden wij bij terugbetaling 30% van het aankoopbedrag in.

2) Een defect artikel.
ROBBshop geeft standaard 2 jaar garantie op bij ons gekocht producten. Na retour controleren wij het product en bij defect ontvang je een vervangend model .

3) Het artikel voldoet niet aan uw verwachtingen.
Bij ROBBshop heb je altijd 14 dagen bedenktijd. Mocht je binnen deze periode niet tevreden zijn dan kan je in je account een RMA aanvraag doen. Na goedkeuring door ons kan je het artikel terugsturen naar onze winkel. Als het artikel defect is dan mag je ons om een retourlabel vragen. Bij retourneren van het producten binnen de 14 dagen bedenktijd zijn de retourkosten voor de klant.

Bij ontvangst controleren wij of het artikel en de verpakking onbeschadigd zijn. Mochten er krassen op het artikel zitten of de verpakking beschadigd zijn dan kunnen wij helaas niet het volledige aankoopbedrag terugbetalen. 

Om een RMA aanvraag te doen:
- Login op je account
- Links in het scherm ziet u <SERVICE AANVRAAG>
- in het midden verschijnen uw orders met daarachter de tekst <SELECTEER>

Selecteer de producten en de reden van retour. Graag een duidelijke omschrijving bij een defect van het product.
Na het indienen van uw RMA zullen wij binnen 5 werkdagen uw RMA in behandeling nemen.

Na goedkeuring van de rma kan je het artikel met een uitgeprint RMA formulier aan ons retourneren.

ROBBshop has a shop in Oss (NL) and a smarthome demohouse in Empel (NL).
The ROBBshop smart home shop in Oss is open:
Monday from 09.00 until 21.00 (late nite shopping)
Tuesday till saturday from 09.00 until 15.00.
Saturday from 09.00 until 15.00.
1st and 3rd sunday of the month

On request we open the shop.
Please check our facebookpage for latest info

Visit to the smarthome demohouse
Please contact us when you want to visit our demohouse. The demohouse can only be visited on request.

Help | Wat is randaarde precies.

Randaarde is een extra veiligheid die ervoor zorgt dat de stroom bij een storing de grond in gaat. 
In Nederland maken wij gebruik van een randaarde systeem. Je herkent de stekkers aan de 2 strips aan de buitenkant van de stekker en het stopcontact. In Belgie, Frankrijk maakt me gebnuik van een aardepin, en in de UK en US gebruiken ze weer andere oplossingen.

Afbeelding 1 | Stopcontact met Randaarde zoals in Nederland gebruikelijk is (Schuko) 

Een overzicht met onze slimme stekkers met randaarde vind je hier.

Afbeelding 2 | Stopcontact met aardepen

Een overzicht met onze slimme stekkers met aardepin vind je hier.

Wat zijn de overeenkomsten tussen Watt - Ampere - Voltage

Vaak hoor je deze termen, maar wat betekenen ze nu precies?

De rekensom is in ieder geval als volgt:

P  = U * I

oftewel

Watt = Volt * Ampere

2-draads aansluiting | Pardon?

Wat wordt bedoelt met een 2-draads aansluiting? Om een lang verhaal kort te maken.
2-draads aansluiten betekent aansluiten zonder blauwe draad. Dus alleen gebruikmakend van de Bruine en de Zwarte draad. Dit kan alleen bij aantal (niet alle) domotica dimmers en niet bij domotica schakelaars.

De reden dat het bij een dimmer wel en bij een schakelaar niet kan is omdat een dimmer nooit helemaal de verbinding met de lamp verbreekt, waardoor er een lekstroom kan lopen via de lamp. Hier wordt de smart dimmer dan voorzien van stroom. Overigens kan het bij LED lampen wel zijn dat de lamp heel zachtjes blijft branden. Er loopt immers een kleine stroom (0.5Watt), en sommige ledlampen zijn zo gevoelig dat ze daarop reageren.

Zie ook dit artikel

Help | ik wil een blauwe draad in mijn wandcontactdoos

Stroom bestaat uit + en -. In je huis is de plusdraad bruin gekleurd en de - draad blauw. Omdat het gaat om wisselstroom spreken we niet van + en - maar van Live en Neutraal. De bruine is dus Live en de blauwe is de neutraal draad.

In oudere huizen loopt de blauwe draad vaak direct vanuit de meterkast naar de lamp - en dus niet via de schakelaar - omdat dit niet echt nodig is. Maar de meeste smarthome modules werken op stroom en hebben dus zowel een + als - draad nodig. Enige uitzondering zijn 2-draadsdimmers die werken met alleen een bruine en zwarte draad. 

Helaas is niet in iedere inbouwdoos een blauwe draad voorzien. Om te weten of je een blauwe draad beschikbaar hebt bij de inbouwdoos kun je de schakelaar verwijderen óf als er een stopcontact zit dan is er altijd een blauwe draad beschikbaar. 

Geen blauwe draad en nu?
Als je geen blauwe draad hebt dan heb je 2 opties.
- gebruik een ROBB smarrt of FIBARO dimmer; die werken zonder blauwe draad.
- Je 'trekt' er een blauwe draad bij. Hoe? Dat zie je in onderstaande afbeeldingen

Afbeelding 1 : De blauwe draad is alleen aanwezig in de centraaldoos in het plafond achter de lamp.

Afbeelding 2 : Maak 2 een blauwe en zwarte draad stevig vast aan de 'bestaande zwarte draad

Afbeelding 3 : Na het 'doortrekken' van de 2 draden heb je zowel een zwarte als blauwe draad.

Het laatste dat je nu nog moet doen is de blauwe draad koppelen aan de bestaande blauwe draad met een lasdop.

zie ook 
- Het aansluiten van smarthome modules
- De lamp en de schakelaar | De toekomst van onze verlichting

Normal Open en Normal Closed | Wat is dat nu weer

Een schakelaar is een apparaatje dat contact maakt tussen 2 draden. Zodat er wel of geen stroom kan lopen zeg maar... Als de schakelaar open staat loopt er geen stroom en bij dicht wel. Easy toch?
Bij een pulsdrukker (met veer die altijd in zijn russtand terugkeert als je hemt niet bediend) heb je meestal te maken met een NO (Normal Open) contact. Sommige schakelaars hebben een extra contact dat stroom doorlaat wanneer je de schakelaar niet indrukt (in ruststand). Dit wordt met name toegepast bij slimme hotelschakelingen (meerdere schakelaars achter elkaar in seriesschakeling).

In onderstaand figuur zie je een schematisch voorbeeld van een GIRA pulsdrukker (één van de weinige pulsdrukkers met een NO én NC contact).

In rust wordt er stroom doorgegeven van L11 naar 12 en als je hem indrukt dan wordt er contact gemaakt tussen L11 en contact 14. Het contact met 12 is bij ingedrukte schakelaar verbroken.

Met een dergelijke pulsdrukker is het eenvoudig om je hotelschakeling smart te maken.

Je hotelschakeling ziet er dan als volgt uit:

Een slimme module aansluiten | Hoe doe ik dat?

Bij het aansluiten van modules kom je de term 3-draads en 2-draads aansluiten vaak tegen. Maar wat betekent dat nu?

Op deze pagina leggen we het in detail uit, maar in het kort komt het erop neer dat je
sommige slimme dimmers 2-draads aan kunt sluiten en dat slimme schakelaars altijd 3-draads (dus met blauwe draad) aangesloten moeten worden.

Serie switch, huh?

A serie-schakelaar, or double switch, is a switch usualy used for smarthome modules that have 2 outputs. A serie switch is recognized by the 2 half paddles.

Most double smarthome modules have 2 connections for the switch.

In the figure above the 2 outputs are Q1 and Q2 where the load is connected. On S1 and S2 the serie switch is connected

There are also modules with 2 inputs (S1 and S2) and 1 output (on the left). This is the situation with the Dimmer 2 by Fibaro.

De 2e schakelaar S2 ingang kan dan bijvoorbeeld gebruikt worden om draadloos een andere module aan te sturen. 

Help | what is a momentary switch?

A momentary switch is a switch that springs back when you release it. He only makes contact when you press it. This is not handy with a normal lamp, because then you have to keep the switch pressed all the time. But for home automation module this is the best solution.

If you use a smart module, we recommend momentary switch (it is also possible without). A home automation module can namely measure the difference between short and long presses. With a short press you can switch the lamp on and off, while keeping the lamp pressed can dim the lamp.

 Can you then not use a 'normal' switch with a smarthome module?
Yes you can. You then only have no option to adjust the dim value of the lamp by pressing and holding the button. A normal switch does not distinguish between short and long press.

The limitation is less present in a switching module. Only it is true that the position of the switch changes when you switch the lamp through the app. Sometimes up and sometimes down. A bit similar to a hotel switch.

Fluorescent lighting Smart Switching | Is that possible?

Smart built-in modules are ideal for switching lights, but can you also switch conventional fluorescent lighting with them?
You can certainly do this, but we recommend switching the TL via a relay and not directly via the module because high starting voltages can occur during fluorescent lighting, as a result of which the contacts of the module can get stuck.

Our advice:
It is best to replace the old TLs with modern LED-TL. These are now affordable and consume 50% less electricity. You are right from the blinking. LED-TLs go directly on just like ordinary lamps.
If you do not want it, we advise you to switch the TL via a relay. A relay is actually an electrical switch with which you can switch a larger current with a small current of the module that provides the TL-lighting with power.

You must have heard it, potential-free. But what is it anyway?
Potential-free actually means that you can switch a strange voltage with a device.

A strange voltage is a voltage from another circuit. A normal switch existing the same
spread over the same circuit that it is offered. Consider an existing light switch as an example. On the switch is 230V and when the switch goes word the lamp comes on because it is also 230V.

Potential-free switching is therefore the opposite. The switch is supplied with a voltage, for example 230V. Then when the switch word is switched, there is no voltage on the output. This word also called a dry contact because there is no tension here. |

Potential-free switching is often done via a relay. FIBARO has developed a Z-wave relay module with which you can switch potential-free.

An example of a potential-free circuit with a FIBARO relay module.

How much power do Z-wave modules consume?

(ROBBShop answers)

More and more people are aware of theire carbon footprint. When you want to save on your energy bill you first need to know how and what about energy. By using smart home solutions you can save power, but smarthome products themselves also use energy.

We will presnt you a explanation about on how you can check your energy situation.

How much does energy costs?

In the Netherlands 1Kwh is about 0,22Euro. 1Kwh is equal to a load consuming 1000W for 1 hour. So 1000Watt x 1hour = 1000Watth = 1kWh.

How much does 1Watt costs per year?

1 Watt x 24 (hour per day) x 365 (days/year) = 8.760 Watt = 8,76 kWh

Slightly off topic, but still nice to know
We know that a kWh costs around 0,22 euro (2015). 0,07 euro is for the actual power, 0,035 euro is VAT and 0,12 euro are transport costs. 

So:

1 Watt of energy costs about 2 euro per year.

How much energy do Z-wave smart home modules and Z-wave gateways use and how much does that cost?

As said, Z-wave smart modules consume power. By taking advantage of the possibiliteis of a smart home automation system you can save money. Most people still have no idea how much power they use (avarage household uses about 3600kWh per year) and saving energy is not something they care about.

ROBBshop advices you about devices that can measure power consumption of individual devices or the total consumption of your house with our smart meter solutions. With the information provided by our systems you can cut-off power consuming devices.

Help | Ik heb een domoticz supportvraag

Domoticz is een populair open source pakket voor domotica systemen. Open source betekent dat het onderhouden wordt door de community en dat wij geen support ingang hebben bij het 'bedrijf' domoticz.

De beste vraagbaak voor domoticz is dan ook het domoticz-forum.
Voor vragen over OpenHab kun je terecht op het forum

Home Center 3 | Wat als alle lampen blijven branden behalve 1 

Als al je blauwe lampen blijven knipperen behalve de laatste (die blijft knipperen) dan is er waarschijnlijk iets niet in orde met de Hardware van je Home Center 2. 
Neem even contact met ons op dan kijken we je of hij nog te repareren is.

Homey | Flows wat zijn dat ?

De homey is het centrale punt in je slimme huis. Veel slimme apparaten kun je koppelen aan je Homey. Eenmaal gekoppeld kun je allerlei leuke combinaties maken van dingen die tegelijk of na elkaar gebeuren. 
In algemene domotica termen noemen we dat een scene, maar Homey gebruikt de term Flows. Een Flows is dus een scene. 
Een scene moet op een bepaald moment gestart worden. Het moment van starten wordt bepaald door een trigger.

Leuke voorbeelden van flows die het leven leuker maken.
- Je huis automatisch in slaapstand als je je telefoon bij je bed oplaadt;
- Met 1 druk op de knop alle verlichting in de juiste stand;
- Het alarm inschakelen als er bepaalde tijd geen beweging is;
- De verlichting automatisch dimmer als je de TV-aanzet;
- Berichtjes op je telefoon als er onverwachte beweging is in huis.

Zie ook
Top 10 domotica toepassingen
De lamp en de schakelaar
Schakelaaar of scene

Homey | Parameters instellen op een smarthome module

Opmerking vooraf:
Installeer eerst de app van het merk module dat je wilt installeren op de Homey. Meestal staan hier de juiste parameters al in vermeldt.

Slimme modules hebben een intern geheugen waar een aantal instellingen mbt de module opgeslagen worden. Zo kun je denken aan het type schakelaar (puls/maak-verbreek) of een auto-uitschakelfunctie die je aan-uit kunt zetten.
Om de parameters in te stellen in de module via de Homy heb je 3 waardes nodig:
- Het parameter nummer (bepaald welke instelling gewijzigd zal worden)
- Het aantal bytes (1D, 2D of 4D) in aantal decimalen (D=decimalen). Dit staat in de handleiding
- De waarde die je in wilt stellen.

In het kort komt het erop neer dat je de waardes met komma's in moet geven bij RAW parameters
Stel we willen parameter 20 instellen op waarde 2 (het gebruik van een dubbele schakelaar-rolluikschakelaar)
dan geven we dat als volgt in:
20,1,2

Z-wave modules | Hoe wijzig ik de parameters vanuit een scene (HC2)?

Iedere slimme z-wave module heeft de mogelijkheid tot het instellen van de parameters. Ieder type en merk hebben eigen opties om instellingen te wijzigen. Zo kun je bij een FIBARO dimmer module instellen of er een gewone schakelaar of een pulsdrukker is aangesloten, bij een FIBARO multisensor kun je instellen of hij knipperd of niet bij beweging, en bij een tussenstekker kun je het aan-uit knopje deactiveren.

Je kunt de instellingen natuurlijk gewoon met de hand wijzigen in de geavanceerde instellingen van de module. Maar wat als je ze af en toe automatisch wilt wijzigen. Om te voorkomen dat je kroost 's avonds zelf de tussenstekker van de hun gameconsole kan inschakelen?
Dan wil je automatisch de parameters instellen. Hoe je dat doet lees je hier.

Automatisch veranderen van parameters
Wat helaas niet kan is om de parameters van een module direct vanuit een scene te wijzigen (iig niet met firmware 4.055). Wat wel kan is om dit te doen vanuit een virtueel apparaart.

Wat je eigenlijk nodig hebt is een stukje code om dit te doen. De code is als volgt:

local selfId = fibaro:getSelfId();
local port = fibaro:get(selfId, 'TCPPort');
HC2 = Net.FHttp("127.0.0.1", 11111)
jtable = '{"properties":{"parameters":[{"id":61,"size":1,"value":1}]}}'
HC2:PUT("/api/devices/" ..port ,jtable)

Met dank aan Kariem onze installatie-partner van Comfortica.

FIBARO HC3 | Foutmelding

- de app verwijderen van je smartphone
- in de HC3 interface klik op
         - tandwieltje,
         - kies 7 toegang
         - en kies je naam
         - verwijder de telefoon uit je account
- start de HC3 opnieuw op en installeer de app op je telefoon opnieuw.

FIBARO Home center | Backup en restore

Met de komst van het FIBARO ID is het ook mogelijk geworden om online een backup van je FIBARO systeem te maken, en natuurlijk ook terug te zetten op een nieuw Home Center. Via deze methode kun je overigens ook je Home Center Lite vervangen door een Home Center 2.

Hoe je dat het beste kunt doen lees je op deze pagina.

Hoe zet je een HomeCenter 3 in recovery? 

Om de HomeCenter 3 in recovery mode te zetten moet je de volgende stappen volgen: 

1. zet eerst de HomeCenter 3 uit.

2. Zet de HomeCenter 3 opnieuw aan, en houd de aan/uit knop ingedrukt tot dat de ledjes roodknipperen.

2. houd vervolgens de + knop ingedrukt (doe dit niet te lang omdat je anders mogelijk het IP adress veranderd).  tot dat de ledjes van links naar rechts toe lopen.

3. Als de + knop rood word ga je naar FIBARO finder en kies je de juiste HomeCenter 3. 

4. Vervolgens kom je uit op het onderstaande scherm.

5. Selecteer de optie die je wilt uitvoeren. 

Homey + | De backup en restore optie

Sinds medio februari 2020 heeft Athom de Homey + geintroduceerd.

Open de Homey App.

Migratie Home Center 2 naar Home Center 3

Kun je de HC2 configuratie eenvoudig omzetten naar de HC3? 
Het antwoord daarop is meer dan ja of nee. De HC3 komt met een hele nieuwe interface. Daardoor is het  alleen mogelijk om de apparaten over te zetten (met behoud van ID's).
Wat er helaas niet overgezet kan worden zijn
- Scenes
- Kamers
- Virtuele apparaten

Wat is dan de beste methode?
- Voer de migratie uit van HC2 naar HC3
- Maak opnieuw je kamers aan in de HC3
- Maak van al je scenes LUA scenes en kopieer de LUA code naar de nieuwe controller
- Exporteer je virtuele apparaten vanuit de HC2 en importeer deze in de HC3
- let op dat je scenes die virtuele apparaten aanroepen aan moet passen.
- Houdt er rekening dat je voor de HC3 een andere app dient te gebruiken dan de ''oude app'' van de HC2

Een nieuwe controller | Help ik wil mijn modules overzetten

Stel je wilt overstappen van een USB stick naar een Homey of andere smarthome contoller. Hoe zet je dan al je module over? 
Je dient alle modules te verwijderen (exlcude) uit de oude controller alvorens je ze aan de nieuwe controller kunt toevoegen. Helaas is dat vaak even een werkje. De meeste modules zijn ook te exluden door 3 keer snel op de schakelaar te drukken - dan hoef je dus niet de module achter de schakelaar uit te halen.

Belangrijk om te weten is dat je ook de nieuwe controller kunt gebruiken om de modules te verwijderen, dat klinkt raar maar het is echt mogelijk Gewoon in de nieuwe controller op apparaat verwijderen klikken en dan de module in exclude modus zetten. 

Steeds meer controllers hebben een soort van migratie optie om je hele systeem over te zetten naar een nieuwe controller. Dit werkt helaas alleen als je 2 controllers van hetzeflde merk gebruikt.
Ziee als voorbeeld de FIBARO migratie optie.

FIBARO Home Center 3 | Quickapps

FIBARO quickapps voor de HC3 zijn wat virtuele devices zijn voor de Home Center 2.

Help | My Homecenter does not start automatically

Sometimes we are asked why the Homecenter does not switch on automatically when you plug in the power cord. How is that possible?

You can change this setting in the HomeCenter cinema. You do this by connecting a keyboard and a (VGA) monitor to the FIBARO Home center.

Press a key during the start-up screen to enter the cinema and adjust the setting.
Don't forget to save the changes.

DHCP reservering | Leg dat eens uit

In een netwerk heeft ieder apparaat zijn eigen unieke adres. Op die manier kan een app verbinding maken met bijvoorbeeld de Homey of je Home Center 2.
DHCP staat voor Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. in 99% vd gevallen is je modem/router ingesteld om ieder apparaat dat zich aanmeldt op het netwerkt een IP-adres te geven. 
Omdat iedere netwerkkaart een unieke code heeft (het mac-adres) is het mogelijk om een vooraf gereserveerd IP-adres te reserverven. Dit heet DHCP reservering. 
Het voordeel van DHCP-reservering instellen op je router tov een vast IP-adres invullen is dat het apparaat ook werkt als je hem in een ander netwerk aanmeld. 
Wij adviseren dan ook altijd om een DHCP reservering in te stellen op je router. Zo weet je altijd welk IP-adres je apparaat heeft.

Hidden devices in FIBARO Home center.

In the web interface of FIBARO you can place unwanted devices (and scene) hide but also make visible again. How? Well, just like that ...

Hide a device
- click on 'devices'
- click on the key
- Select the advanced tab
- put a checkmark at 'The device is hidden in the system'
- Save this and you're done

Make a device visible
This is possible in 2 ways.
1) via another sensor / switch of the same device.
Do you have a device with multiple master / slave (at least 1 of which is on).
Then you can navigate to the hidden device via that device and switch it on.

2) By making the hidden devices visible.
- click on 'devices'
- Click on 'show hidden' on the left
- Now you can see the hidden devices and you can 'de-tick' them using the above method

Feedback | What is that exactly?

When we talk about feedback within home automation, we mean that it is the assignment that we give (lamp on, lamp off) is confirmed by the module that is used.

Suppose we send the light from the base station wirelessly to send a signal to go, then the lamp in turn sends a confirmation that the signal has been received and executed by her.

This way you can remotely see what the status of the lamp, or any smart device, is.
Z-wave and zigbee have this technology built in, the cheaper 433Mhz protocol - also called budget home automation - does not have this function.

This is called handshaking within network technology.

What does a 'scene' do in a smart home network?

To explain the term 'scene' in a smart home environment we need to back to how a smart home scene is setup. A smart home system is build around the following components:

- Z-wave gateway (heart of your smart home, a pc running smart home software);
- One or more actors (Smart home switches, smart home dimmers dimmers, blind control, etc)
- One or more sensors (Smart home motion sensor , temperature sensor, Door&window sensor, etc)
- One or more scenes.

Back to scenes. A scene is build up around 2 basic things
1) A trigger, something that makes the scene run.
2) One or more actions, for example lights in the bathroom on, or the heating back to 20 degrees

What is a trigger?

A trigger in a smart home environment can be a lot of things. such as:
- Triggers based on time (everyday at 20.00, at sunset, only mondays at 10.00). 

- Triggers based on a device (smart home actor) that has changed status (on/off)
   When light1 goes on also turn light 2 on
- Triggers based on information given by a smart home sensor;
   When a doorsensor is tripped switch on the light (video)

There are many sorts of triggers (depending on your controller) and even more actions they can perfom:

- Triggers based on your location by Gbasis van  de locatie van uw telefoon (GPS, automatisch de lamp aan als u in de buurt van uw woning komt)
- Triggers op basis van het (internet) weer  (bij regen automatisch de zonwering sluiten_
- Triggers op basis van het wijzigen van een variabele.  (bijvoorbeeld een variabale 'thuis' die op 0 of 1 staat, afhankelijk van of u thuis bent of niet).

Next to triggers you can also use Z-wave associations. What this is and how it works you can find here. 

Hoe do I configure my Z-wave gateway for remote controll

(Remote control via portforwarding)

When you connect your Z-Wave controller to your network, the controller will get an IP-adres from your (DHCP) router. Your router acts as IP distribution point. This is called the DHCP server. With an IP scanning tool, you can  easily find  the IP address of your smart home gateway. For Fibaro you can also use the Fibaro Finder app (Windows and Mac).
Once your Z-wave gateway has booted, U can usually create an account on the manufacterer webiste (i.e Fibaro or GetVera). But you can also controll the gateway without an account. When in your local IP-network this is easy, just use the local IP-adress to connect to your gateway, but when away from hme this is more tricky. When you still want to control your gateway without an account, you should use portforwarding.

How does this work?

On the app on your phone does you will not use your the local IP-address (i.e. 192.168.1.100) to connect to your gateway, you need to use the public IP-adres of your modem *. To find out the public IP-adress of your modem click here. When you fill in this IP-adress in your app you will connect to your router, the only thing you need to add is a portnumber. A portnumber is used to redirect the signal within your local network to the right local IP-adress of your gateway. Some ports are not available such as port 80. ROBBshop recommends port 4567. How this is done depends on the brand of your modem/router. Login to your modem/router by entering the IP-adress of your modem (i.e. 192.168.0.1).  
We also encourage you to give the Z-Wave controller, a static IP address, but not this hard to enter into the Z-Wave controller.
Most DHCP devices based on the MAC address of a device to publish a fixed IP address (DHCP reservation).

Hoe werkt dit? 

installation tip | Domotica controller

You probably know it, or you have probably thought about it. What if the power goes out? Then sent my home automation controller no more notifications? ROBBshop has come up with a tip for that.

If you connect the controller to an electrical outlet and you have an earth leakage in your home, then the power fails due to the protection of the earth leakage circuit breaker. As a result, the controller no longer has power and will no longer be able to send notifications.

If you are renovating, or you are building a house or you want to make sure that the controller sends a message if the power fails, there is a solution for this. Ask the electrician if he wants to install an extra circuit breaker with 2 groups behind it. It is also useful to have a socket installed for each group in the meter cupboard.

Why 2 groups and an additional earth leakage circuit breaker?
If you have an additional earth leakage switch with 2 separate groups behind it, you can connect the modem for internet here and the chosen home automation controller. This separates the internet and the home automation controller from the electrical installation of the home.

So if a short circuit or an earth fault occurs in the home, the controller and the internet modem will continue to work as normal. By applying this solution you can therefore send a notification to your smartphone via the inernet despite the power failure.

Help | Which device will work with my smarthome gateway?

There are many controllers and many more smart devices. But which one works with which one?
Below you will find a link to the compatibility page of a number of controllers that we sell.
On our site we also keep track of per product whether it works in combination with a specific controller. Due to the growing number of modules, this is unfortunately not always completely up-to-date.

Protocol
The most important aspect of a controller are the wireless protocols that it supports.
For example, the Home Center of FIBARO only has Z-wave as a wireless protocol,
while the Homey from Athom also supports Zigbee, bluetooth and InfraRood.
Incidentally, it does not mean that if a controller and a module both support Z-wave, it works flawlessly. Fortunately it is getting better and better. That is why there are still compatibility lists.

Most controllers can also control devices with other protocols (such as WiFi) via an API command (over your local network).

Compatibility per brand smarthome controller:

FIBARO Home center
Homey compatibiliteit
Getvera controllers
AeonLabs USB stick

Manuals | Where do I find the product manual?

We do not have a separate section on our site where all manuals are placed together. We have chosen to place the manuals for our products with the products themselves. You can find the manual of your product with the product itself.

In the unlikely event that the manual is not included, please contact us and we will ensure that it is quickly added.

Team ROBBshop

What are primairy en secundairy controllers?

A Z-wave network is based on a smart home gateway (the heart of your system). This gateway is connected to your Z-wave sensors and actors. It keeps track of all the administration (adding, removing devices, etc). In a Z-wave system we speak of primary and secondary controllers. What is the difference?

Primairy Z-wave gateway
(Master gateway)

A Z-wave network their is always one primary controller. It acts like your DHCP server within a WiFi network.

- List of  'included' Z-wave devices; 
  This are the devices that are added/removed via an include/exclude command.
- MESH table administration;
  Which devices is reachable via which other devices.
- Executing scenes;
  Most controllers can perform macro-like actions (scenes) to perform actions based on triggers

Examples of primaire Z-wave controllers:
- Fibaro Home Center 2 en Home Center Lite
- Vera Edge
- Zipabox

Secundairy Z-wave controllers
(Slave controller)

Within a Z-wave network there can be more than one secundairy controllers. Usually they act as a sort of remote controller to controll a device or start a scene by pressing a button. It can also be another primary controller that will be added to a primary controller as a kind of slave device.

- Excution of scenes;
   The scenes are usually stored in the primary controller.
- Controlling other Z-wave devices via association
  Association is a direct connection between 2 smart home devices (humidity sensor and ventilator for example)
  A great feature because the association also works when the primary controller is offline.

Examples of secundairy controllers are:
- Remote controllers with Z-wave chip
- Wall controllers  (remote controllers that look like wall switches )

How do i include a Z-wave module into my Fibaro Home center 2?

In this video we explain how this is done. When inclusion doenst work you might want to read about the possible issues by clicking here.

Help only 2 lights light up | Home center 2

You can recognize a properly working Home Center 2 by 3 blue lights that are lit. If only 2 of the 3 lights are on, this may have the following cause.

- LAN cable defective / Not properly connected
- The HC2 is set to a fixed IP address (it is better to set it to DHCP).
  We can help you to get the HC2 back on DHCP.
- The internet is offline
- The internet cable is defective.

Solution
- Check your internet connection
- Replace the LAN cable
- Reset your internet router
- Contact us to put your HC2 back on DHCP
- Restart the HC2

Controller choice (update)

Pro's and con's of the different models?

One of the most asked questions we get is which Z-wave controller is the best. There is no universal answer to this question, it depends on ones personal needs. We can give you personal advice, but in this chapter we will summarize the pro's and con's of the different models.

Fibaro Home Center 2

Still the fastest controller around.
Pro's Homecenter 2:
-Userfriendly interface
-Apps for smartphone and tablet
-Fast processor 
-Fast interface
-The best integration with Fibaro's own modules 
 Despite the fact that Z-wave is an open standard, some features are better when using Fibaro only.
 One example is OTA (over the air update of firmware)
- Well developed LUA debug programming interface
  Error messages are clear, different colours for commands, variables, etc
-Many free plugins
 Fibaro develops plugins for non z-wave devices like Philips Hue, Sonos and Nest
- Easy scene builder 
  With the graphical block-scenes you can easliy make automated scenes
- No monthly fee and no need to connect via Fibaro servers to make remote connection
- Speech control
- Integration with Satel Alarm system

Con's Homecenter 2:
- Expensive
  Despite its capabilties still a decent investment
- No Z-wave plus chip
  Not that we really mind, we think its more important for battery operated sensors
- Closed system
  No option for users to create their own plugins. The 433Mhz RFXcomm module and the smartmetercable.   

Ask the credentials of our democontroller (email or call us)

Fibaro Home Center Lite

Homecenters 2 little brother. 
Pro's Homecenter 2:
-Userfriendly interface
-Apps for smartphone and tablet
-Fast processor 
-Fast interface
-The best integration with Fibaro's own modules 
 Despite the fact that Z-wave is an open standard, some features are better when using Fibaro only.
 One example is OTA (over the air update of firmware)
- Well developed LUA debug programming interface
  Error messages are clear, different colours for commands, variables, etc
-Many free plugins
 Fibaro develops plugins for non z-wave devices like Philips Hue, Sonos and Nest
- Easy scene builder 
  With the graphical block-scenes you can easliy make automated scenes
- No monthly fee and no need to connect via Fibaro servers to make remote connection
- Speech control

Con's Homecenter Lite:
- No LUA programming option
  With the HCL you cannot programm in LUA-code. You can only use blockscenes. This can be
  annoying for complex scenes or when you want to create virtual devices to operate camera presets etc.
- No Z-wave plus chip
  Not that we really mind, we think its more important for battery operated sensors
- Closed system
  No option for users to create their own plugins. The 433Mhz RFXcomm module and the smartmetercable    
- No integration with Satel Alarm system
- No Speechcontrol

Ask the credentials of our democontroller (email or call us)

Getvera Vera Edge

The populair Z-wave controller by GetVera, with Z-wave plus chip. Good value for money
Pro's Vera Edge:
- Price
- Z-wave plus chip
- Support for many protocols/devices.
  COCO (clickonclickoff) and Somfy RTS can be operated with the additional Rfxcom module
- Support for many different Z-wave devices
  Unlike Fibaro that favours their own modules, Vera is neutral and want to support as many as possible.
- Massive logging options
- No connection with Vera servers required. Direct connection via portforwarding
- inclusiod of modules and devices is easy
- Large User community
  Many home made applications are available.

Con's Vera Edge
- Webinterface slow and not intuitive
  Can be irritating when u are programming in LUA
- No good debug function for LUA scripting
  No indication on where error is, no colors are used for variables, commands, etc.
- No Dutch language
- Some standard functionality is missing (alarm, climate, etc).
- No Zigbee or Bluetooth

Review by Domotica-Blog (in Dutch).
Ask for the credentials to testdrive our GetVera demosysteem.

Getvera Vera Plus

The populair Z-wave controller by GetVera, with Z-wave plus chip. Good value for money, now whit Bluetooth and Zigbee integrated
Pro's Vera Plus:
- Price
- Z-wave plus chip
- Support for many protocols/devices.
  Naast Z-wave ook Z Wave Plus, ZigBee HA, Bluetooh 4.0/LE, en WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  COCO (clickonclickoff) and Somfy RTS can be operated with the additional Rfxcom module
- Support for many different Z-wave devices
  Unlike Fibaro that favours their own modules, Vera is neutral and want to support as many as possible.
- Massive logging options
- No connection with Vera servers required. Direct connection via portforwarding
- inclusiod of modules and devices is easy
- Large User community
  Many home made applications are available.

Con's Vera Plus
- Webinterface slow and not intuitive
  Can be irritating when u are programming in LUA
- No good debug function for LUA scripting
  No indication on where error is, no colors are used for variables, commands, etc
- No Dutch language
- Some standard functionality is missing (alarm, climate, etc).

 

Zipato Zipabox

Populaire Z-wave controller by Zipato. Many addons available.
Voordelen Zipabox
- Z-wave plus chip
- Low poweruse (<10 watt)
- Support for many devices/ protocols
  Next to Z-wave Zipato offer expansion kits for : 433Mhz , KNX , Zigbee, Enocean aand serial module
  Somfy and click-on-click-off can be controlled with the 433Mhz.
- Easy interface
- Easy inclusion of all kinds modules
- Read out of your smart meter via P1 module by Zipato
- Goede backup option

Nadelen Zipabox
- Obligated Zipato cloudservice not always stable and not everybody wants their box connected to servers.
  This service is obligated for rules and backup functionality
- No advanced LUA programming options

Review by domotica-blog.nl (in Dutch)
Ask the credentials and testdrive the Zipabox democontroller.

Zipato Zipatile

The Zipatile comes in 2 colours and 2 versions, one with and one without bluetooth.

Pro's Zipatile
- Many sensors build-in
  2Mp camera, motion sensor, temperatue sensor, lightsensor

Con's Zipatile
- Obligated Zipato cloudservice not always stable and not everybody wants their box connected to servers.
  This service is obligated for rules and backup functionality
- No advanced LUA programming options

Athom Homey

Nice product from the Dutch guys. Works with speech control.

Pro's Homey
- Many supported protocols 
  Z-wave, 433Mhz, NFC, InfraRood, Zigbee, Bluetooth, WiFi
- Speechcontrol
- Easy scene creator

Con's Homey
- Software in development
- Still no mass production.
 U might need some patience if you want one.

Domotics ??? Explain that.

(what can I do with it and why do I need it)

Home automation; a word that pops up more and more on TV and home magazines. What is it and why should I purchase a home automation system? The word 'Domotics' is a combination of the words Domus (house) and the combination of informatics, telematics and robotics. Another word for home automation is 'home automation'.

Home automation for home and office

One of the most common domotics applications is the application for lighting. Think of the Philips HUE lamps. The lamps can receive wireless signals via a small computer (which is connected to the internet) by switching them on / off.

How does home automation differ from a regular installation?

A 'normal' electrical installation can only be operated with the switches on the wall. If you install a home automation system (which is almost always possible afterwards), you will receive a number of important extra options:
- 

-The making of scenes;

Automatically arrange matters in your home / office. On the basis of time or movement the radio on, etc.

- Combining various systems;
   Lower your thermostat when the alarm is switched on, the TV off, shutters closed, etc
- Monitoring your home;
   Check that all lighting is off. Even if you are on the beach at the costa brava.

ROBBshop specializes in (wireless) domotics. We are your point of contact when you are considering purchasing such a system. We specialize in linking the various domotics systems to one centrally operated system.
ROBBshop mainly sells home automation solutions based on the Z-wave protocol. This is an open standard for wireless communication between the central controller, actors and sensors.

Can I become offcial Fibaro installer?
If you want to work professionally with the popular Fibaro system, ROBBshop system offers you our FIBARO partner program.
ROBBshop is officiall Fibaro distributor.

Within our affiliate program, there are three qualifications (Silver, Gold and Platinum) where knowledge,
product presentation, service and support are leading for your qaulification.
 
With all the qualified companies will will sing a partner agreement, which would adress a number of quality appointments.
 
For this a (compulsory) training program put in place.
 
Fibaro Training:
Classes are taught by an independent training organization and this follows
gold FIBARO official certification and classification category or platinum with associated
conditions and benefits.
 
For you as a Silver Partner to join FIBARO we require in addition to the closing of the partner agreement, the following:
 
1. Participation in the introductory seminar (for data see here )
The cost for this course is 99 euros, you get 50, - return as an additional discount on the price list Silver partner in the installation order.
 
2. An installation order of at least one piece of the whole FIBARO range:
- FIBARO starter kit does not have to be ordered
- Choice between ordering the Home Center Lite or the Home Center 2.
- For products available in different colors needs only one color to be ordered.
  
You can also use the e-learning module via: e-learning.fibaro.com

Follow-up:
You can also directly follow the basic training, the costs are 350, -
It will cover all Fibaro products hands-on treatment making, installation order is not required.
(The 50, - discount on the first order will then be canceled).
 
After completing basic training, we can offer you a Gold partnership with the following advantages:
-Free Marketing materials
-Doorsturen Of interested end users in your environment.
-Positionering As an installer at the Fibaro.com website.
-Participation In partner meetings.
-B2B Support.
Activation dedicated Fibaro App (mid 2017).
Activation of the Advanced module on the e-learning site (Mid 2017
-reseller pricing associated with the Gold partnership (after basic training followed by TNCP)
-reseller pricing associated with the Platinum Partnership (after follow advanced training through TNCP)

Let the Homey switch a device or scene is that possible?

Yes, and very easy too.
Install the HTTP request tool on the Homey.
Find the ID of the device or the scene you want to switch in the Fibaro.
use one of these codes in the Flow editor (GET option)

To turn a device on or off
http: // username: Password @ IpAddressFibaro / api / callAction? deviceID = 400 & name = turnOn
http: // username: Password @ IpAddressFibaro / api / callAction? deviceID = 400 & name = turnOff

You may have to replace the @ with% 40

And to start a scene

http://username:Password@IpAdresFibaro/api/sceneControl?id=886&action=start

Voila!

Differences between de Homecenter 2 and Fibaro Homecenter lite.

We are often asked what Z-wave smart home controlle should i buy? Vera Edge or a more expensive Fibaro Homecenter. The answer is a bit more complicated. it depends on your needs and technical skills. Are you an end-user type or more a programmer? Both have their own benefits. When you want to use a smart metercable to start measuring powerconsumption of your house, you cannot use the Fibaro, since this is a closed applelike system and they do not support this product. In this case you need a Vera Edge or Zipato/Benext. When you want a fast and good looking interface, we would suggest a Fibaro controller. Another big difference between Fibaro controllers and others makes is the fact that Fibaro makes both the controller and the modules (sensors and actors). And this is a good combination. Setting parameters and making assoications is very easy in a Fibaro-Fibaro setup. Vera on the other hand works better with the majority of brands. Vera has no interest in whatever module you buy. In this item we will only talk about the difference between the Homecenter 2 and the Homecenter Lite.

In our Home automation controller overview we mention the differences and specifications of the controllers. With a few examples we want to make things more clear to you. 

1)  Fibaro Home Center Lite (HCL) : No multifunctions in the HCL.
Due to the fact that the Homecenter Lite doesnt support LUA, its not possible with their V3.x firmware to start scenes. There are no plugins availble as well. In V4 this will be possible!

2) HCL : Limited use off wallcontrollers and keyfobs.
Zwaveme's Kfobs keychain hangers and Z-wave wall controllers can be added to the Homecenter Lite. They can only be used to make associatons (direct connections with other Z-wave devices). You cannot start a scene by pushing a button on the remote. We believe in version 4 of their software this will be possible

2) HCL : Geen support for HTTP commands.
Again, due to the lack of LUA programming its not possible to create HTPP commands to control other smart devices:

1) a  'go-to-preset' command to IP-cameras  for example to aim the camera when a door is opened .
2) integration of the Heatmiser NEO thermostat (Smart thermostat without Z-wave) as desribed on our project page.

This means that the  Home Center Lite can only control Z-wave modules (and smart devices supported in the plugins section with V4), whereas the Homecenter 2 is able to sent API-calls to most smart devices, with or without the Fibaro plugin available.

3) HCL : No complex scenes (lua support).

To be honest: with the graphical programming blocks scene you can make a lot of scenes. Moderately complex scenes are no problem. But for example, to compare two variables is not possiblein the Homecenter Lite. You can compare a variable to a fixed number, but not with another variable (see figure below).
We often hear: "I cant program, so why should I buy a HC2?" The answer is more complex. Fact is that you can control smart devices with a HC2 that are connected to your network without Z-wave technology. Think of your flat screen TV with a network connection, or the smart thermostat. Or your IP camera. Vendors are increasingly providing a 'code manual "on how these smart devices can be controlled from other devices such as your HC2, by LUA programming code. You do not need to make this code yourself, Fibaro or other HC2 users (including ROBBshop) might have done it for you already. You only have to import the code  to your system by importing a 'virtual machine'. What is the advantage? After all, you have already a smart app with ecery smart device that works perfectly. The answer is simple. When you leave home, you must turn off every device individualy in it own app (TV, thermostat, alarm). When using  'virtual machines' in the Homecenter2 you can controll all devices with the press of a button. In our demohouse in Empel you can see this in action.

As you can see in the picture above the variable TempSchuurAct can only be tested against a fixed value. it cannot be held against another variable. This is something you could only do in Fibaro Homecenter 2. 

FIBARO has designed a handy tool to scan your network for existing Home Centers. This way you can log in easily and quickly via the IP address of your Home Center

Download here FIBARO Finder for Mac
Download here FIBARO Finder for Windows

Unfortunately, the FIBARO Finder does not always work properly and it may happen that your Home Center is not found. 

A handy alternative free app to solve this problem is Fing. Fing a network scanner app that scans all ip addresses on your current network.

You can use the app to match the ip address with the mac address of your Home Center.

A handy mnemonic:

The MAC-Address of a Home Center 2 always starts with 00:22 ........
The MAC-Address of a Home Center Lite always starts with AC: .......

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing&hl=nl

Apple Appstore
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fing-network-scanner/id430921107?mt=8

A second option is to log in via your router and look in the list of IP addresses.

You can access your router by typing the IP address of your router into the search bar of your browser.

Often this is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
You can also find this in principle with Fing by looking at where the found ip addresses start.

You will then enter a login screen of your router. Usually the username is standard admin and the password is often your wifi password which you can find on the sticker of your router.

Once you have logged in to your router you have to look for a list of linked IP and MAC Addresses. Here you often have the option to assign a certain MAC address to a fixed IP address. This can be useful for your Home Center. This way you prevent that if your router falls out and starts up again, your Home Center receives a different IP address. If you lock it down, you can always log in with a zipped IP address.

So look for an IP address that starts with 00-22 for an HC2 and AC- for an HCL and enter the ip address in your search bar.

If all goes well, you will now enter the login screen of your Home Center

FIBARO Home Center 2 | Clear notifications

Sometimes your Home Center 2 suffers from a full notification center. You can of course remove them all by hand, but you can also do one scene to automatically delete the notifications. Below you can see a scene that automatically deletes the notifications. In this case he does that every 180 seconds.-[[

%% autostart
%% properties
%% weather
%% events
%% globals
--]]

local sourceTrigger = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
function tempFunc()
local currentDate = os.date("*t");
local startSource = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
if (
( (math.floor(os.time()/60)-math.floor(1493823720/60))%180 == 0 )
)
then
local notificationtype = 'GenericDeviceNotification'

Help | 403 access denied message, what to do?

What should i do when i get a 403 message
Sometimes customers call us about a 403 message, what should you do when you get one.

The answer usually is very simple 
Most likely the alarm is activated. De-activete the alarm in the Fibaro alarm panel with your personal PIN and the message wil dissapear.
If not try to remove the cache (history) of your browser.

Help, my scene does not want to start anymore. What am I doing wrong?

Time-based scenes

When you create a scene based on time (eg every day at sunset) you have to check the option 'start when home center starts'

Alarm enabled?

When making scenes, make sure that you also want the scene to start when the alarm is switched on. This option is often forgotten (also by us).

The Application Programming Interface?

(What is it and what can i do with it)

More and more devices are "smart" and have their own app(lication) to operate it via your smartphone or tablet. To prevent that you need more and more app to control all your  devices you might want to check out whether there is an API availble for the product you want to use. Via this API 3rd party apps (like the Fibaro APP) can also control the device. 

A great example is SONOS. With its own app you choose what music you want to hear, and you can change the volume. When you leave the house you don't want to use the smarthome app to turn off the lights and the SONOS app to stop te music. With an API you can program the Homecenter that it sents the 'stop' command via an API.

And when you come back home and open the door, the music starts to play again! How cool is that. No more coming home into a dark and quiet house.

And even if you yourself are not a programmer, then the availability of an API is an important reason to choose this product with the API. An available API is a requirement to link all smart devices in your home together.

Examples of popular products with API:

- The mentioned SONOS music system
- Philips HUE (you need the Bridge)
- The Netatmo station.
- The Nest Thermostat

And you cannot only send commands through an API call (as it is called), an API can also request information. Think of the actual volume of the SONOS speaker, or the current room temperature in the case of the NEST thermostat.

Resetting Home Center 2 / Home Center Lite.

When you encounter problems with your Fibaro Home Center 2 or Fibaro Home Center Lite, you can follow our step by step reset procedure (factory-reset).

 1. If possible always create a backup first. (good practise to do this regularly)
 2. Turn your Home Center off and connect it directly to your computer via a Network cable (so not to your router, but directly to your Computer).
 3. Now go to your computers Network Configurtion and set your connection as displayed (Manual IP). It might be needed to disconnect your WiFi

 4. Now start your Home Center with the + button depressed.
     HC2 -> The blue leds now go left->right (normally reversed)
     HCL -> Leds go right left right.
 5. Wait for the + and power on lights to be on. 
 6. Again press the + button for aprox 3 seconds, This will result in the LAN light to first blink and then remain on.
 7. On your computer you can now browse to http://192.168.81.1 (Preference with Google Chrome or Firefox)
 8. You will now see the recovery menu of your Home Center including a Factory reset.
 9. After completion login to the controller (still connected directly and set it for DHCP network. After clicking save put the controller back on your router.
10. Now you can upgrade again to the latest firmware.
11. And after these updates you can recover your backup.
12. The reset of your HC2 /HCL is now completed. It is possible that some modules need to be reset. Click here for exclusion instructions.

What is a virtual device?

And what can i do with it?

The Fibaro Homecenter 2 has an option called "virtual appliances", what  is it and what can it do for me.
With a Homecenter 2 Z-wave devices can be controlled, manually or by means of a scene. This i think you know.

Fact is that more and more devices (cameras, TV, stereo, Sonos, Philips HUE) are smart as well. This means they can receive commands over the network using an app specially developed for this purpose. The disadvantage is that there is an app for each device and this can come in very unhandy.

Using a virtual device this can be solved. A virtual device consists of a self-select buttons. Behind the buttons LUA code can be put which is executed or when you press the button (by hand or via a scene). With this it is thus possible to control non-Z-wave devices within the network. You can then press the 1 button off everything, including non Z-wave devices. Naturally, the own apps just work!

Sending API calls to smart home devices

(can we integrate the HC2 with Apple's homekit?)

ROBBshop believes that a mature smart home system is not only capable of controlling its own devices (i.e. Z-wave or Zigbee) but which can also control other smart devices like Philips HUE lampen, the Sonos musicsystem or the Nest thermostat. Fibaro for example supports this and with V4 of their firmware they have introduced the plugin module. Plugins are small apps which can sent and recieve API-calls to other devices like the Nest thermostat. This means you can set the temperature from your Fibaro HomeCenter 2.
 

What exacly is the benifit of this API-stuff. A manufacterers own app is always the best way to control a device? Yes and you should use the makers app to control the device, but the downside of this is that when you leave your house you need to start multiple apps to switch all smart devices off...Wouldnt it be great to shut down all apps, turn of the light, switch of the TV, stereo etc with the push of one button?

Z-wave smart home gateways like the Fibaro Homecenter 2 can do this for you. Via a HTTP-call (API-call) we can controll all the smart devices that are present in your network. They only thing is we need the API from the device. And not all manufacterers will share their API calls. 
So when a manufacterer has published their API we can controll it from our smart home controller, withou you loosing functionality, since you can keep using the manufacteres app.

The other way around is also an option, for example, a smart device that can sent a command to the Fibaro Homecenter 2 or Vera Edge controller.
For the Fibaro controllers the command would look like this:

http://ip-adres/api/callAction?deviceID=400&name=turnOn 

Many API calls are available. We can even sent a API-call from a Fibaro controller to a GetVera Edge controller, controlling Z-wave devices in another controller.

local thisId = fibaro:getSelfId()
local thisIp = fibaro:getValue(thisId, 'IPAddress')
local veraId = fibaro:getValue(thisId, 'TCPPort')

local dimValue = _sliderValue_;

Vera = Net.FHttp(thisIp,3480)

Vera:GET("/data_request?id=action&output_format=xml&DeviceNum="..veraId.."&serviceId=urn:upnp-org:serviceId:Dimming1&action=SetLoadLevelTarget&newLoadlevelTarget="..dimValue.."")

Z-wave technology : The Mesh Network

Z-Wave wireless technology uses the so-called "mesh" technology. What is it exactly and what are the benefits?

Everyone knows that radio signals have a limited range and the ceilings and walls, but also other wireless devices, can limit the signal (and thus the range). In other words, this means that the signal cannot reach the recipient if there are to many obstacles. To tackle this problem the Z-Wave protocol uses MESH technology. When the Z-wave controller is not in direct range of a module,  the controller may attempt to send the command via another Z-wave module which is both reachable by the controller and the adressed module. By including more modules in a network will continue to be entirely reliable. Only current-fed modules participate in the mesh network. In practice, this means that Z-wave sensors, do not participate.

Figure Mesh-technology

In bovenstaand figuur kan de Zender de ontvanger niet bereiken.

Via a Mesh-network the gateway can reach the reciever via node 3

When you add a device via the primary gateway, the MESH table will be updated. This mesh-table contains information about which smart module is neighboured with which other module. The same apllies when you delete a device, the mesh table. When you move a Z-wave module, the mesh-network will change and the mesh-table needs to be updated. Please refer to your manual how to do a Z-wave network update.

How do i perform a factory reset on my Vera controller?

When you want to do a factory reset on your Vera smart home automation controller, you can do that by logging in to your Vera
Choose Setup-Backup and at the bottom you will see the button 'factory reset'

You can also remove it from your account. See the FAQ

Ik cannot register my Vera Lite/ Vera 3 at GetVera, what to do?

GetVera (formerly know as  MiCasaVerde) has upgraded there software from versino 5 to version 7. And the company is purchased by GetVera.com. Some controller are still running UI5. UI5 works via  cp.mios.com en registration for UI7  via GetVera. When regestering doenst work,go to cp.mios.com first. After this you can continue.

If, for whatever reason, the procedure still doenst work, you can downgrade to UI5 by the following procedure:

(Your PC needs to be in the same network as your Vera controller)

- from the dashboard go to  “SETUP” → "Firmware”
- copy this link : http://download.mios.com/rt3662_betafirmware/rt3662_Luup_ui5-1.5.622-en-mios.squashfs and paste this in the textbox
  “Advanced: URL for Vera custom firmware”.
- Click on “download” button and click save
- After you pressed "start" you should have a working controller within 20 minutes.

Give commands to GetVera controllers

(In other words, can products such as Homekit from Apple control the Z-Wave modules?)

ROBBshop believes that a mature home automation system is capable of being able to control other smart devices in addition to its own devices, such as Z-wave or Zigbee.
That is not only possible with the Fibaro controllers but also with the GetVera controllers. How? read more.

To give the Vera commands to another device (for example, a Homecenter 2 or other home automation controller), use the following code:

To operate a switch

http://ip_address:3480/data_request?id=action&output_format=xml&DeviceNum=6&serviceId=urn:upnp-org:serviceId:SwitchPower1&action=SetTarget&newTargetValue=0

To set one value on a dimmer

http://ip_address:3480/data_request?id=action&output_format=json&DeviceNum=7&serviceId=urn:upnp-org:serviceId:Dimming1&action=SetLoadLevelTarget&newLoadlevelTarget=30

To start a scene:

http://ip_address:3480/data_request?id=action&serviceId=urn:micasaverde-com:serviceId:HomeAutomationGateway1&action=RunScene&SceneNum=1

Another example is, for example, to send an API code from a Home Center 2 to a Vera controller:

local thisId = fibaro:getSelfId()
local thisIp = fibaro:getValue(thisId, 'IPAddress')
local veraId = fibaro:getValue(thisId, 'TCPPort')

local dimValue = _sliderValue_;

Vera = Net.FHttp(thisIp,3480)

Vera:GET("/data_request?id=action&output_format=xml&DeviceNum="..veraId.."&serviceId=urn:upnp-org:serviceId:Dimming1&action=SetLoadLevelTarget&newLoadlevelTarget="..dimValue.."")

Firmware upgrade GetVera controllers

When you have a Vera controller and you want to upgrade from UI5 to Ui7 you should do the following:

1) In your browser go to: http://firmware.getvera.com 
2) Follow the instructinos on the screen and your controller will upgrade to the latest version.

How do I remove a Vera controller from my MIOS/GetVera account?

To remove a GetVera smart home controller from your account use the following command in your internet browser

Vera Lite/3 UI5:

vera_ip/cgi-bin/cmh/remove_ra.sh 

Vera Lite/3/Edge (UI7):

vera_ip/cgi-bin/cmh/cmh_reset.sh?reset=account

Where vera_ip represents the local IP-adress of your Vera controller.

Example : 192.168.1.10/cgi-bin/cmh/remove_ra.sh

Amazon Echo | Help with installation

Congratulations on your new Amazon echo, a super fun gadget. Unfortunately, it is not officially available in NL yet, so you can not download the app in NL yet. And the Echo therefore asks if you want to install it. What can you do?

1) create a foreign account.
This can be done both in android and in iOs.
Now you can download the app.

2) via your web browser
Go to this website

Help my lights flash ...

If you have a  Fibaro Dimmer V2 and you suffer from flashing lights then it is advisable to check if you have dimmable LED lights? (not all LED lamps are dimmable).

If the lamp (s) are less than 25 Watts then you may need a dimmer bypass.

You can also try to recalibrate the dimmer. This can be done in a number of ways:
- Remove the power from the dimmer (the lamps must remain connected) and switch them on again after 5 seconds.
- 3 clicks fast and then hold for 5 seconds
- By setting parameter 13 to 1 or 2 (with / without Fibaro bypass 2)

Result:
Green LED
Connected load recognized as dimmable, dimmer levels set. The dimming value is set via S1.

Yellow LED
Connected load recognized as non-dimmable, possibility for on / off switched on.

Red LED
Calibration procedure failed. Possible cause: overload.

Flashing LED
Calibration procedure failed. Possible cause: Wrong connection or damaged lamp.

Having problems including Z-wave modules? 

When your run into problems with adding Z-wave modules in your controller (Home Center 2/ Home Center Lite or the MiCasaVerde Vera Edge) try the following procedure

- First try to exclude the module. Weird as it sounds this might sometime do the trick. When a module for whatever reason thinks its connected to a system, this is the way to remove a previous inclusion. Even when it was a different controller. Put the controller in exlcusion mode and than press as-fast-as-possible and as much as possible (more than 3 times is no problem). And see if it exludes. 
- Now put the controller in inclusion mode and try again.

The FIBARO Keyfob has a menu option.

The menu is activated by pressing O and ▬ simultaneously.

Then you can 'browse' through the menu with the 'Kruisje' or the 'Driehoekje'.

The color of the LED indicates the selected option
White - Wake up the device
Green - Include / exclude mode
Cyan - Check battery level
Yellow - Reset the Keyfob to factory settings

The plus or minus button then confirm the menu choice.

Soft reset of the FIBARO keyfob

- Press O and ▬ at the same time
- Press △ or cross until the LED lights up yellow
- Press +.

If that does not help you can also perform a hard reset:

- Remove the battery.
- Hold down ▢ and + while you insert the battery.

Flashing LED Turn off AeonLabs stick

I do not know what you think of it but we find that flashing LED on the AeonLabs USB stick sometimes quite annoying. We always thought that nothing could be done about it and that you just had to put it in a closet somewhere. A customer of us pointed out that you can still turn it off. How? you can read that here

Z-wave associatie | Connecting 2 devices

One of the great advantages of a smart home with Z-wave home automation is that the house itself can do things for you automatically. Think of the roller shutters closed every day after sunset. As we have seen, we can arrange that perfectly with a scene. There is, however, another way to switch matters autmatically, namely Association.

The difference between a scene and an association is that a scene runs through the controller and that you can give all kinds of extra conditions. With an association you make (usually from the controller) a link between 2 devices. From that moment on, the paired device follows the original. Associations can be made between a sensor+actor or between an actor+actor.

Association sensor/actor

A ventilator associated to a humidity sensor. When te humidity raises above a certain level the sensor is triggered and on its turn it will switch on the ventilation motor. See our smart bathroom project

Associatie actor/actor

It also an option to connet to actors. For example when you want to connect 2 lights. Its possible to use a switch connected to module 1 for switching on and of module 2. This can be handy when you cannot make a physical connection with a black wire between a switch and a light.

Example : Associaton 2 dimmers
This is a nice feature because a dimmer has 2 inputs to connect physical switches. The dimmer can switch 1 or more lights in serie. but is has inputs for two buttons. What can we do with this second button?
1) nothing, dont connect a switch
2) Use left for on/dimming up and right for off/dimming down. See picture.
3) Use left for connected light and associate button two to another dimmer (sort of virtual black wire)

 Picture : How to set 2button option

Option 1 and 2 seem clear enough, Option 3 is very interesting. As said you can use this to create a sort of virtual black wire. 

In the case above we made a cross association. But you can also choose to leave the switch on the second dimmer. Than it will look as follows.

Video : Example of an association

Video : How to set associations (Homecenter 2)

Note : assocation only works with the physical button, it wont work via your smartphone or tablet

We hope this helps you a bit. 

LUA code | FIBARO's programming language

LUA is the programming language of the Fibaro system. Although there is no real manual, you can find a lot of information online. For more information click here.

What to do when you get a 503-page?

When you see a 503-page error on your Fibaro controller, you might have a problem loading data.
Unofrtunalty this is usually not an easy fix. You can try to restart your Homecenter. If it runs, please make a backup asap. 

Usualy the best thin to do is the reset procedure and restore an old backup. Make sure you make backups frequently.
A common cause can is the message container in the top of the screen. When you have to many messages, the controller slows down and will finaly come to a stop.
To prevent the controlle from keeping tons of messages there is a script available. The scrips is mentioned below and will run every 180 minutes (you can alter this if you want)

The script:

--[[
%% autostart
%% properties
%% weather
%% events
%% globals
--]]

local sourceTrigger = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
function tempFunc()
local currentDate = os.date("*t");
local startSource = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
if (
 ( (math.floor(os.time()/60)-math.floor(1493823720/60))%180 == 0 )
)
then
local notificationtype = 'GenericDeviceNotification'

  
function wipeEverspring()
 local notifications = api.get('/notificationCenter')
 for _, notification in ipairs(notifications) do
     if notification.type == notificationtype then
       api.delete('/notificationCenter/' .. notification.id)
      fibaro:debug("Deleting notification id: " .. notification.id)
else
     fibaro:debug("there are no more notification with type: " .. notificationtype)
end
end
end
wipeEverspring()
end

setTimeout(tempFunc, 60*1000)
end
if (sourceTrigger["type"] == "autostart") then
   tempFunc()
else
   local currentDate = os.date("*t");
   local startSource = fibaro:getSourceTrigger();
   if (
      startSource["type"] == "other"
   )
   then
       local notificationtype = 'GenericDeviceNotification'
       function wipeEverspring()
       local notifications = api.get('/notificationCenter')
       for _, notification in ipairs(notifications) do
            if notification.type == notificationtype then
               api.delete('/notificationCenter/' .. notification.id)
               fibaro:debug("Deleting notification id: " .. notification.id)
            else
               fibaro:debug("there are no more notification with type: " .. notificationtype)
            end 
         end
     end
    wipeEverspring()
end
fibaro:debug("scene uitgevoerd")
end

Tip | Sluit je smarthome dimmer aan in de centraaldoos

Heb je geen ruimte achter de schakelaar? Dan kun je je smarthomemodule ook monteren in de centraaldoos.
En dat doe je zo...

Spookgedrag | Wat te doen als je modules soms aan of uit gaan

Wanneer je al even lekker aan het home automatiseren bent dan kan het zijn dat er ineens lampen aan en uit gaan zonder dat je enig idee hebt hoe dat komt. 

Een tip om te controleren wat er aan aan de hand is is de volgende:
Zet je controller uit en kijk of het gedrag dan verdwijnt. Dus als een tussenstekker bijvoorbeeld gelijk uit gaat nadat je hem hebt aangezet dan kan dat komen doordat hij defect is of omdat hij overbelast is. 
Lost dit het probleem op dan is het een scene actige storing
Blijft het probleem verwijder dan de last. Mogelijk is het stroomverbruik te hoog.

Als niets helpt dan kun je ook de module verwijderen.

Melding | Power has been applied

Wanneer je deze foutmelfing krijgt in je Home center bij het gebruik van een Everspring tussenstekker dan kun je dit oplossen door de polling uit te schakelen.

FIBARO Dimmer 2 | Blijft mijn schakelaar gewoon werken?

Ja (en een beetje nee). De dimmer heeft de mogelijkheid om zowel een 'gewone' tuimelschakelaar en een pulsdrukker (die terugveert) te gebruiken. Deze optie stel je in bij de parameter (parameter 20). De instelling kun je met een basisstation veranderen. 

Standaard staat een dimmer ingesteld op gebruik van een Pulsdrukker. Dit betekent dat een korte puls gebruikt wordt voor aan-uit en lang drukken voor op-neer dimmer (beurteling). Heb je geen pulsdrukker dan kun je de dimmer niet zonder controller gebruiken omdat hij niet goed reageert op een gewone schakelaar.

Geen controller, wat dan?
Kies dan ook een van onze pulsdrukkers, dan werkt deze dimmer out-of-the-box  ook zonder controller

Lees meer over de mogelijkheden van deze dimmer en andere slimme modules.
De slimme schakelmodules van FIBARO staan wel ingesteld op het gebruik van een 'gewone' schakelaar. Dit omdat je daar niet mee kunt dimmen en je dus ook geen dimactie nodig hebt van de schakelaar.

Help | mijn lampen dimmen niet goed met mijn slimme dimmer

Wanneer je bij ons een slimme dimmer hebt gekocht en het dimmen van je lampen gaat niet zoals je had gehoopt, dan kun je het volgende proberen / controleren:

- Controlleer of je lampen wel echt dimbaar zijn (via specificaties)
- De meeste dimmers doen een calibratie voor de juiste instellingen.
  De FIBARO dimmer kun je opnieuw calibreren door parameter 13 op 1 of 2 in te stellen
- Heb je meerdere lampen? Voer de calibratie dan eens uit met 1 lamp aangesloten
- Probeer een dimmer bypass.
- Sluit de dimmer 3 draads aan (als je dat al niet gedaan hebt)
- Controleer of het geen Toonfrequent probleem is.
  De FIBARO dimmer heeft ook nog parameter 38 waarmee je het TF signaal kunt reduceren
- Als niets lukt kun je een andere lamp of andere smart dimmer gebruiken om te zien waar het probleem zit.


Mocht je nog vragen hebben dan kun je altijd contact met ons opnemen

Momenteel is er een nieuwe firmware uit voor de roller shutter 3 van FIBARO.
Dit is de module voor het aansturen van elektrische rolluiken.

Het updaten van een firmware voor een module is altijd raadzaam. Indien de firmware update
mislukt van de roller shutter 3 van FIBARO kan je het volgende doen.

1.Verwijder de roller shutter uit het Z-wave netwerk binnen 5 meter, ook als deze nog niet is toegevoegd geweest.

2. Houd de B-button ingedrukt (het knopje op de roller shutter 3) tot dat het ledje groen begint te branden.

3. Laat nu de B-botton (het knopje) snel los en druk deze direct weer in met een enkele klik. Nu is de energy memory gewist.

4. Voeg de roller shutter 3 opnieuw toe aan de controller en voer de update opnieuw uit.

Een slimme lamp | Ook zonder blauwe draad

Wanneer je geen blauwe draad bij de schakelaar hebt en je kunt er ook geen blauwe bijtrekken dan heb je normaal gesproken alleen maar de optie om een slimme dimmer toe te passen die geschikt is voor 2-draads gebruik.

in afbeelding 1 zie je de uitgangssituatie.

Afbeelding 1 | Slimme schakelaar zonder blauwe draad.

 
De bruine Live draad loopt vanuit de meterkast naar de bestaande schakelaar. Vanaf de schakelaar is het een zwarte schakeldraad. Merk op, Bij de lamp zit wel een blauwe draad. Wanneer je toch een slimme schakelaar wilt gebruiken zonder blauwe draad in de schakelaar dan is de volgende oplossing misschien iets voor je. 

Afbeelding 2 | Slimme schakelaar op basis van een wandzender.

Wat we doen is de bruine Live draad permanent doorverbinden met de zwarte schakeldraad. Hiermee wordt de schakeldraad permanent live. Nu hebben we in de centraaldoos dus een blauwe en (zwartgekleurde) bruine draad. Daar kunnen we een module monteren en dan ook gelijk de lamp aansluiten. 
Helaas kunnen we de bestaande schakelaar niet aansluiten. Die gaan we vervangen door een draadloze wandzender. Er zijn wandzenders die gewoon passen in je bestaande schakelmateriaal.

Het laatste dat je moet doen is een scene (flow) maken in je smarthome controller en of you go!

zie ook 
- Het aansluiten van smarthome modules
- De lamp en de schakelaar | De toekomst van onze verlichting

Z-wave modules | Hoe wijzig ik de parameters vanuit een scene (HC2)?

Iedere slimme z-wave module heeft de mogelijkheid tot het instellen van de parameters. Ieder type en merk hebben eigen opties om instellingen te wijzigen. Zo kun je bij een FIBARO dimmer module instellen of er een gewone schakelaar of een pulsdrukker is aangesloten, bij een FIBARO multisensor kun je instellen of hij knipperd of niet bij beweging, en bij een tussenstekker kun je het aan-uit knopje deactiveren.

Je kunt de instellingen natuurlijk gewoon met de hand wijzigen in de geavanceerde instellingen van de module. Maar wat als je ze af en toe automatisch wilt wijzigen. Om te voorkomen dat je kroost 's avonds zelf de tussenstekker van de hun gameconsole kan inschakelen?
Dan wil je automatisch de parameters instellen. Hoe je dat doet lees je hier.

Automatisch veranderen van parameters
Wat helaas niet kan is om de parameters van een module direct vanuit een scene te wijzigen (iig niet met firmware 4.055). Wat wel kan is om dit te doen vanuit een virtueel apparaart.

Wat je eigenlijk nodig hebt is een stukje code om dit te doen. De code is als volgt:

local selfId = fibaro:getSelfId();
local port = fibaro:get(selfId, 'TCPPort');
HC2 = Net.FHttp("127.0.0.1", 11111)
jtable = '{"properties":{"parameters":[{"id":61,"size":1,"value":1}]}}'
HC2:PUT("/api/devices/" ..port ,jtable)

Met dank aan Kariem onze installatie-partner van Comfortica.

Help | Hoe maak ik mijn stopcontact slim?

Dat is eigenlijk heel eenvoudig als je weet hoe het moet. En dat leggen wij hier uit.
Een slim stopcontact is ideaal om een vloerlamp te schakelen en zelfs te dimmen (plaats dan een slimme dimmer ipv een slimme schakelaar). 

- Kies een slimme inbouw module naar keuze.
- Zorg voor voldoende inbouwdiepte.
- Je hebt iig geen problemen met de blauwe draad want die zit er altijd :)
- Koppel de live los en sluit deze aan op de L van de module
- Splits de blauwe draad en gebruik een lasdopje om de blauwe draad te splitsen en verbind met N op de module
- Pak een zwarte (of bruine draad) en verbind Q op de module met één zijde van het stopcontact
- De schakelaars worden niet aangesloten
- Tip monteer het stopcontact gedraaid zodat je weet dat dit een speciaal stopcontact is.
(Een dimmer en een stofzuiger zijn geen goede combinatie)
Voila!

Smarthome wallplug dimmers : Welcome in the forest of confusion.

Wall plug dimmers are available with different connectors and protocols. Please select the right connector for your country

If you want to see what connector type there are click here.

Smart home wallplug dimmers are placed in the wall outlet. The light (or ventilator) is plugged into the wallplug dimmer.

Scene activatie | Wat is dat precies

A selection of FIBARO modules have some special options. One is the scene activation, but what is it?
Scene activation is the possibility to start various scenes by pressing the switch 1 or more times in succession.
The FIBARO dimmer, the FIBARO roller shutter switch and the FIBARO single switch and double switch have these options.
You activate this option via parameter 28 in the advanced settings (it is off by default).
Once this setting is active you can use it in a scene (see image below).

Parameter 28
Available settings:
0 - functionality deactivated
1 - functionality activated
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 1 [byte]

SCENE ID value sent at specified configuration:

How does this work in a scene?
Create a scene and choose a device where you have enabled the scene activation option in parameter 28.

Enter the number from the table. For example number 24 for double click on switch input S2 with a dimmer.

Now when you double click on S2 the action entered in the scene will be executed.

Serie switch, huh?

A serie-schakelaar, or double switch, is a switch usualy used for smarthome modules that have 2 outputs. A serie switch is recognized by the 2 half paddles.

Most double smarthome modules have 2 connections for the switch.

In the figure above the 2 outputs are Q1 and Q2 where the load is connected. On S1 and S2 the serie switch is connected

There are also modules with 2 inputs (S1 and S2) and 1 output (on the left). This is the situation with the Dimmer 2 by Fibaro.

De 2e schakelaar S2 ingang kan dan bijvoorbeeld gebruikt worden om draadloos een andere module aan te sturen. 

Help | what is a momentary switch?

A momentary switch is a switch that springs back when you release it. He only makes contact when you press it. This is not handy with a normal lamp, because then you have to keep the switch pressed all the time. But for home automation module this is the best solution.

If you use a smart module, we recommend momentary switch (it is also possible without). A home automation module can namely measure the difference between short and long presses. With a short press you can switch the lamp on and off, while keeping the lamp pressed can dim the lamp.

 Can you then not use a 'normal' switch with a smarthome module?
Yes you can. You then only have no option to adjust the dim value of the lamp by pressing and holding the button. A normal switch does not distinguish between short and long press.

The limitation is less present in a switching module. Only it is true that the position of the switch changes when you switch the lamp through the app. Sometimes up and sometimes down. A bit similar to a hotel switch.

Smarthome dimmers :  Wireless dimmers for smart home solutions.

Smart home dimmers based on wireless smart home technology are available as build-in module, complete switchset and as  wallplug dimmer.  Please select the frequency of your liking (Z-wave, Zigbee, etc.)

dimmer insert modules
These modules are placed behind an excisting switch. You can keep using your own switchgear. Most used option when dept of wallbox is 50mm.
We advice you to use momentary buttons instead of normal buttons. This is our favorite option.

Complete dimmer switches
These are complete switches including mountingframe and pushbutton. This option is used when you have little space (depth <50mm). This solution will replace your excisting switch.

Z-wave wallplug dimmers
Are placed between the light and the wall socket. 

Wireless smart home dimmers work with  leading-edge or  trailing-edge technology. Leading edge is suitable for normal lighting, trailing edge is the better solution for LED lights, especially low voltage (12-24V). Trailing edge is a more modern dimming technology.

Help | What is the difference between a switch and a wall transmitter?

A switch is a device with which you can make a contact or not. Most switches are bistable, they remain in the position where you put them (on or off). This is a great option for traditional lighting. If you start with home automation, you will often come across momentary switch.
You often connect a switch to the home automation module that also switches the lamp.

Sometimes you cannot place a switch near the module that controls the lamp, because there is no space or because you simply do not want to switch it at that location. Then a wall transmitter can be the solution.

A wall transmitter is actually a wireless remote control with batteries that you use - via the controller - to send a message to the lamp. Because it works on batteries and transmits the signal wirelessly, you can really place it anywhere.
There are also wall transmitters that look like a normal switch. They usually therefore simply fit into your existing switch material.

For more information see also our blog

Fluorescent lighting Smart Switching | Is that possible?

Smart built-in modules are ideal for switching lights, but can you also switch conventional fluorescent lighting with them?
You can certainly do this, but we recommend switching the TL via a relay and not directly via the module because high starting voltages can occur during fluorescent lighting, as a result of which the contacts of the module can get stuck.

Our advice:
It is best to replace the old TLs with modern LED-TL. These are now affordable and consume 50% less electricity. You are right from the blinking. LED-TLs go directly on just like ordinary lamps.
If you do not want it, we advise you to switch the TL via a relay. A relay is actually an electrical switch with which you can switch a larger current with a small current of the module that provides the TL-lighting with power.

 Help | I have to press my switch 2 times?

Some people suffer from the phenomenon that they sometimes have to press twice before the lamp responds. This only happens when you operate the switch and lamp wirelessly via an association and you also use scenes.

What about that?
The problem is that an association link does not receive feedback from the lamp status when a scene turns the lamp on or off.
The following situation may then arise:
You switch on the lamp (wirelessly) via an association.
If you then switch off the lamp via a scene, the associated switch will not be notified.
If you then press the associated switch, it will switch off the lamp, which has been switched off via a scene, so that nothing happens in practice. So you have to press a second time to turn the lamp on.
We do not yet have a real solution for this, other than making a choice for one of the two methods.

Pros and cons
The advantage of an association is that you can dim on the associated switch (which you won't do much in practice). The disadvantage is that you sometimes have to press twice ...
In a scene, the switch always responds, but then you cannot dim on the switch ...
In practice, people generally opt for the scene option because it always works.

The choice is yours.

You must have heard it, potential-free. But what is it anyway?
Potential-free actually means that you can switch a strange voltage with a device.

A strange voltage is a voltage from another circuit. A normal switch existing the same
spread over the same circuit that it is offered. Consider an existing light switch as an example. On the switch is 230V and when the switch goes word the lamp comes on because it is also 230V.

Potential-free switching is therefore the opposite. The switch is supplied with a voltage, for example 230V. Then when the switch word is switched, there is no voltage on the output. This word also called a dry contact because there is no tension here. |

Potential-free switching is often done via a relay. FIBARO has developed a Z-wave relay module with which you can switch potential-free.

An example of a potential-free circuit with a FIBARO relay module.

How do I install the Philips HUE Tap

ROBBshop helps you how you can add your new Philips HUE tap to your HUE system.
- Start the Philips Hue app
- Open the menu at the top left
- Select Settings and then My devices
- Then select + Connect devices
- Select 'Hue tap switch'

Your Philips Hue Tap is now registered. Is this not possible? Then try it once close to the Bridge, in case of later use, proximity to the Bridge is not necessary. Is it still possible to log in? Then contact our helpdesk (and give us a call if you call on this article).

Set up Philips Hue Tap
With the buttons of the HUE tap you can start different scenes. We advise to use button 1 to turn off all lamps in one go. The remaining 3 buttons can then be used to activate your favorite light scenes.

Setting scenes
- Open the official Philips Hue app
- Make sure you have a number of scenes to choose from
- Go to the> settings> My devices menu
- Now select the TAP that you have added

You will now see an image of a Tap. Click on the button you want to program on the image.
In this example, button 2
- Click on 'Scene on'
- Click on 'Scene' now
- You will now see a list of all the scenes that you have created
- Click on the scene you want to assign to button 2.
- Now choose 'save'

Everything is now saved. If you press button 2, the selected scene starts
Repeat the steps for the other buttons. Tip: we would release button 1 to turn off all the lights in the room.

Setting a Tap button to turn off all or part of the lights

Now that you've programmed your favorite scenes, it can be useful to use a button to turn off all the lights in the room or house. You can set this up as follows:

- Open the official Philips Hue app
- Make sure you have a number of scenes to choose from
- Go to the> settings> My devices menu
- Now select the TAP that you have added
- Click on 'Lights off' below the image
- Then click on 'Lights'
- Now you can check all the lights that you want to switch off
-Click top left to return to the Tap image
-Click on 'save'
Voila, switch off the lights at the touch of a button.

Manuals | Where do I find the product manual?

We do not have a separate section on our site where all manuals are placed together. We have chosen to place the manuals for our products with the products themselves. You can find the manual of your product with the product itself.

In the unlikely event that the manual is not included, please contact us and we will ensure that it is quickly added.

Team ROBBshop

Which Z-wave module is better Qubino of Fibaro?

(what are the differences)

Note: Next to Fibaro and Qubino there are more suppliers of Z-wave insert modules. The mentioned ones are most used.

Most smart home users are familiar with Fibaro en there insert modules. Next to Fibaro ROBBshop sells Qubino, of which we are official importer. We often get the question what modules is best. The answer is not as easy as the answer. It depends on your personal preference, the controller you use and the lights you use.

9.1 Controller brand

It will not suprise you that the combination Fibaro-Fibaro is a good one. Why you might ask yourself?
Z-wave modules are complex modules and they have their own memory to store some settings. How these parameters are presented differs per controller.

Example of  parameter settings in a Fibaro-Fibaro combination:

Example of parameter settings in a Vera-Fibaro combination (UI5):

from the images above you can see that parameter settings are more easy when using the same make controller as modules. It doesnt mean you cannot change the settings, its just easier when there is text explaning what the parameter setting does.

9.2 Different options of Z-wave smart home modules.

Next to making the right choice of the controller the choice of modules is also important. For example, Fibaro dimmer and blind modules offer multigesture options like double and tripple press actions (through parameter 41). This Qubino options lacks this functionality. Qubino modules do offer power metering (which is now available on the dimmer V2 by Fibaro). Qubino modules have the option to connect a temperature temperature sensor. Qubino modules need a blue wire and a only work with a momentary button (Other dimmer modules work with 2-wire connections). Fibaro modules have a maximum wattage of 500W with Triac (250W with mosfet technology  for the V2 module) and Qubino modules can have a load of 200W with mosfet technologie. At the moment Mosfet-dimtechnology is the best technology for dimming LED's. On the other hand, Mosfet is very sensitive to signal sent by provider to swith on the public lights etc.

Differences between Z-wave smart home modules, summary:

Powermetering:
Qubino does, Fibaro some, only v2 of the modules do. 

Relaisfunction:
Fibaro does, Qubino only V2 of the modules. 
Version 1 qubino modules can only switch 230V. The newer modules work as a relais and therefore they can be used for alternative current or potential free. smart home relais modules off you great possibilities, as you can see in our garagedoorproject.

Dimtechnology:
Qubino works with mosfet technology, Fibaro v1 was triac, but their new dimmer V2 is also Mosfet, but it stills needs a dimmer bypass. Mosfet is the best technology for low voltage.

Maximum dimpower:
The First Fibaro dimmer can dim up to 500W, the V2 version can dim up to 250W. For lower wattages there are dimmerbypasses available for loads < 25Watt. For the dimmer v2 Fibaro has developed a special dimmer bypass.

Multifunction;

Qubino modules cannot be used with double and tripple press commands. Some Fibaro modules (dimmer and blind module) do have that option. See this video. With Z-wave scene activation (parameter 41) you can start a scene by 2clicks or 3clicks. to make this work you need a momentary button.

Z-wave smart home switchgear;
The smart home module will replace the switch in the junctionbox. The module therefore will controll the load (light). The switch is connected to the smart home automation module.  Both the switch as a command from the Z-wave controller are inputs for the Z-wave module. There are differentt types of switches. Most people have on/off switches (bistable) installed, for smart home systems its better to use momentary switches. We at ROBbshop understand this sounds confusing, thats why we wrote an article about different types of switches.

As mentioned before, the best smart home module is the modules that complies to your expertations. Based on this information you should be able to choose the right module.

Help | what is a switch with changeover contact

We recommend a push button for home automation applications. A momentary switch is a switch that only makes contact when you press it. If you release it, it will not make contact (make contact).
A 'normal' switch makes contact in a certain position.

A normal switch is usually designed as a 'changeover contact'. A changeover contact means that there is both a make and a break contact.

Push button with changeover contact
There are also push buttons that have a changeover contact. This means that the push button also has a break contact.

Schedule | Changeover contact

Does my rotary dimmer work with domotics?

We can actually be short on that. No, your existing rotary dimmer is no longer usable if you want to use a smart home automation dimmer. It is not possible to place 2 dimmers behind each other.
The best alternative is to sell your turning dimmer at market place and buy a new smart dimmer and connect it to one Momentary switch.

Alternatively, you can use a Wireless Wall transmitter in the form of a rotary dimmer.

Wall transmitters | What exactly are that?

A wall transmitter is actually a remote control that can be mounted on the wall. Sometimes they even fit into your existing switch material.

What can you do with that?
Suppose you place a switch or dimmer in the center box at the top of your lamp, because you have no space behind the switch. Or maybe you do not have a switch at all.

At that time you can only operate the lamp or the device via the app.
If you also want to operate it via a switch, you can choose a wall transmitter. It works on batteries and you can place it anywhere on a flat surface.
Finally, you make one scene or a association and the wall transmitter turns your device on and off.

We regularly get the question of the built-in modules and built-in switches.

The answer to that is actually simple. Hell yes. You can simply place the module between the lamp and the switch and then operate it with the switch.

What you have to pay attention to is the following:
- You may not use an existing running dimmer. If you have an existing dimmer, you must replace the interior with a switch.
- The type of switch you are using. In a normal installation, there are 'regular' wip switches. They do work out-of-the-box on some built-in switches (from Fibaro) but often not with the dimmers. Dimmers work best with pulse printers.
You can change the type of switch, so you need a base station. It is only possible to use the preset switch type.

In the chat, this means that you can buy a pulse printer from your existing switching material immediately. Check for sure, even in the module's manual, which is the default setting.