How to Use the ZEN17 Universal Relay as a Smart Doorbell

Looking for a Z-Wave doorbell solution? Look no further! The ZEN17 Universal Relay can be connected to your doorbell and let you know when someone is at your door. Receive alerts directly to your smartphone when someone has rung your doorbell. Gain a sense of security knowing that you can monitor when people are approaching your home and even sync your ZEN17 to trigger other smart home devices, such as an outdoor camera or porch lighting.

1. WIRE THE UNIVERSAL RELAY ZEN17

WIRING TIPS: Always take clear, detailed "before" pictures prior to installing the ZEN17. Should you ever need to restore the original set-up, or reach out to us for help, we will need to verify the original wiring to ensure the installation is correct. Always use the correct screwdriver size for the terminal screws on your Universal Relay and wall switches (if connecting them). Please verify you have the proper electrical tools for cutting, prepping, and stripping electrical wires. If you lack the necessary tools to correctly perform the installation or are unsure which tools to use or how, please hire an electrician to complete the installation for you. Please follow the National Electrical Code and your local safety regulations when performing the installation, including (but not limited to), choosing the correct gauge of jumper wires.

POWER OFF: Please verify you have turned off the circuit power in the breaker panel before you start the installation. Keep the Universal Relay unplugged from its power source while performing the installation.

CONNECT THE UNIVERSAL RELAY: The ZEN17 can be wired two different ways with your doorbell: parallel or serial, as shown in the below diagrams. With parallel wiring, you can only monitor when the doorbell is physically activated - the relay will change the status to ON in your Z-Box hub briefly (for the duration of when the button is being pushed down). With serial mode wiring, you can not only monitor the button push but also trigger the doorbell mechanism from your Z-Wave hub if needed. Please select the diagram that works for your installation.
NO LIGHTED/ILLUMINATED DOORBELLS: These will not work properly with the ZEN17. It must be a simple button with no additional illumination.

POWER THE UNIVERSAL RELAY: Connect a dedicated low-voltage power source to the ZEN17 (a power supply like this one will work great). Please do NOT use phone/laptop chargers or Apple accessories with the Universal Relay. NEVER connect AC/DC power and USB power to the ZEN17 at the same time.

ZOOZ UNIVERSAL RELAY ZEN17: PARALLEL WIRING FOR A DOORBELL INSTALLATION

ZOOZ UNIVERSAL RELAY ZEN17: SERIAL WIRING FOR A DOORBELL INSTALLATION

2. PROGRAM THE UNIVERSAL RELAY

Here is what you need to best program your device on your Z-Wave hub:

Add the Universal Relay to your hub: Hubitat, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Z-Wave General Inclusion

You won't need to change any of the advanced settings for the ZEN17 to work with your doorbell. The relay will briefly change status from off to on whenever the button is pressed. You can use a Z-Wave siren or chime to trigger an audible alarm based on the button push. You can use the "on" status change report from the ZEN17 to create a notification or to trigger other Z-Wave devices.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!