Schlage RS100HC V N N SL Z-Wave Window and Door Sensor, RS100, white and brown cases included

Really easy to install. I like that it came with both brown and white covers. We have natural wood doors so the brown covers do conceal it quite well.The installation manual is somewhat too big and lengthy. There is really only a few things you need to know:1. It is sensitive to the distance between the magnet and the sensor, so try it out with the tape before you drill2. During pairing, if it fails to pair, the way to restart the pairing process on the sensor is to disconnect the battery, and connect it again. Each time the battery is inserted, it starts the pairing (mating) process.I have the SmartThings Hub, and the sensors work really well with this hub.

Brand new sensor. I pulled the battery tab and the light blinked to go into pairing mode. However, I didn’t get to pair with the hub and missed the 30 second window. No big deal I followed the directions and pulled the battery and put it back in. However, when the battery was replaced the light turned solid then turned off. It will not go into pairing mode no matter how many times I pull the battery but is not paired to my hub either. I tried Z Wave exclusion tool but nothing works. This will not enter pairing mode no matter what I do.

I have a Z-wave network at home controlled by a  Mi Casa Verde VeraLite Home Controller, White and Green , which I also got from Amazon.I bought this sensor because it was the cheapest of the Z-wave door sensors when I was shopping--I was also looking at the  Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Door/Window Sensor  and  Everspring SM103 Z-Wave Door/Window Contact Sensor  door sensors. What helped seal my decision was this review from TeknoKid (http://www.amazon.com/review/R2UGBOD6O8YSVO/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B008Q5CTBE&nodeID=228013&store=hi). The Everspring had the most users in online forums, but some were having issues with it. What it had going for it was connectors for an external sensor, which meant that you could use it basically anywhere, even for doors where it would be difficult to install the sensor. I was planning on using this for my garage doors (I have two), and from visual inspection, I knew that I may need to use an external sensor. Because I did not want to deal with any of the Everspring's issues, and because I had success in the past with a couple other Schlage Z-wave modules (door locks plus a Nexia-compatible Trane thermostat), I opted to go with this Schlage sensor, trusting TeknoKid's report that this had an undocumented external switch connector. (I tried looking for documentation on the web for this, but found nothing.) Moreover, this looked like this was smaller than the Everspring.When I got the unit, the first thing I did was include this in my Z-wave network and test it out of the box. It worked flawlessly. Using Vera Mobile on my phone, I could immediately see when the sensor was tripped or not. Next, I looked for the external switch/sensor connector, and true enough, it was there! I then looked for a spot on my garage door for installation. The best place I could find had the sensor about 1 inch apart from its magnet, which was outside the recommended distance. I then opted to get a  Potter Amseco ODC-59A Overhead Door Switch , which was a more secure way of using this sensor on my garage door.I've been using this for about 3 weeks now and I've had nothing but consistent notifications whenever my garage door opens or closes. This has been one reliable sensor and I plan on getting another one for my other garage door. The battery level as reported by Vera is still at 100% (the battery is a CR123A battery, as reported by other reviewers here).Note to those shopping around for Z-wave door sensors: this comes with both white and brown sensor and magnet plastic housings, so between those two colors, this unit should match (or at least not be too obvious when seen against) your door jambs or painted walls. Screws and double-sided tape are included to help with your installation. The included installation sheet/manual makes no mention of the external switch connector, but rest assured that it's there (it's a header inside the sensor with 2 holes and built-in screws for your external sensor's wires).I hope this review helps those who are looking for a Z-wave door/window sensor. (Note that I'm reserving my 5th star for long-term reliability, which means I'll revisit this review in a few months.)

I purchased this Zwave sensor for my home, pairing it with a Vera Lite system. It paired easily and worked great, but the thing is just plain ugly. Furthermore, the sticky strip that you can use to attach it tended to fatigue.Finally, it was not great for an interior door that has wood trim. The wood trim is typically angled a bit, so it's hard to make the magnet part of the sensor remain parallel to the sensor.I think this is best used for windows that allow installation of two pieces parallel to each other. There are better alternatives for door sensors.

Works great with the Vera Lite once it gets paired properly, which can be a little tricky unless you know this trick (found this on the internet, so credit is not all mine):1. Put the vera lite into add mode.2. With the sensor in close proximity to the vera lite, pull the plastic tab out or the sensor and then leave the sensor next to the vera.3. Assuming you are logged into your vera through the micasavera web site, check to see that the sensor has been added. The sensor will have the name "motion sensor". A notification should be present that says "waiting for sensor to wake to configure."4. Come back to the vera lite which has the sensor laying on top, remove the sensor cover to wake it up. The sensor led should now be on.5. Return to the micasavera web interface and open the sensor settings. Click on the settings tab and click on the button "configure node now."6. Some messages should scroll by on the top of the web interface indicating a successful configuration. When finished, no warning messages should appear on the bottom of the sensor icon on the web interface.Biggest con: The plastic tabs that secure the sensor to the mounting plate can be broken off quite easily; I have a pull down window shade that accidentally did this.

Great product. Shipped fast and works as intended. Would recommend.

Excelente sensor para controlador z-wave. Lo use por varios meses en exterior al aire libre con luz solar directa y me aviso si mi portón se quedaba abierto por más de 5min. Ya toca reemplazarlo por el uso exterior.

Very good product. Always on and connected to the Samsung Hub R2 and very easy to install.

Stop working after 1 month....