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Ring Alarm Motion Detector – Inclusion
Adding Ring Alarm Motion Detector to a Z-Wave Network
Ring Alarm Motion Detector can be added via SmartStart or Classic inclusion mode.
Note
When prompted for the QR Code or PIN, you may find them on the device, on the box, or on a card
inside the box. Keep the device nearby. You’ll be prompted to pull the battery tab to power on the
device and enter setup mode.
SmartStart Inclusion Steps:
1. Initiate the add flow for Security Devices in the Ring mobile application – Follow the guided add flow
instructions provided in the Ring mobile application.
2. When prompted by the mobile application, scan the QR code found on the package of the
Motion Detector. The QR code can also be found on the device itself.
3. Pull the pull-tab or insert batteries, and the device will go into SmartStart inclusion mode. While in
this mode, Motion Detector can be added to a Z-Wave controller that supports SmartStart. When in
SmartStart inclusion mode, SmartStart can be restarted by tapping the button on the front of
the device.
Classic Inclusion Steps:
Classic Inclusion should be used if the controller does not support SmartStart.
1. Initiate add flow for Security Devices in the Ring mobile application – Follow the guided add flow
instructions provided in the Ring mobile application.
2. Select add manually and enter the 5-digit DSK PIN found on the package of the Ring Alarm Motion
Detector or the 5-digit DSK PIN found under the QR code on the device.
3. After powering on the device, press and hold the button on the front of the device for ~3 seconds.
Release the button and the device will enter Classic inclusion mode which implements both classic
inclusion with a Node Information Frame, and Network Wide Inclusion. During Classic Inclusion
mode, the green LED will blink three times followed by a brief pause, repeatedly. When Classic
inclusion times-out, the device will blink alternating red and green a few times.
LED Behabior for Inclusion
Blink Pattern
SmartStart Started
Green LED three times, repeated after a brief pause
Classic Inclusion Started
Green LED three times, repeated after a brief pause
Classic Inclusion Timed-Out
Alternate red and green a few times
Inclusion Successful (Authenticated S2)
Green LED on solid
Inclusion Not Successful (Self-Destruct)
Red LED on solid
