Don’t be alarmed

Setting up the Bosch Smart Home Security Starter Kit is a doddle. Then it’s time to start customising…

01 Get the app

Before plugging in your Smart Home Controller, you’ll need to download the Bosch Smart Home app (iOS /Android). This is the key to setting up everything in your Home Security Starter Kit. Fire up the app for a complete guide to everything from registering your controller to syncing the motion sensor.

02 Sca n the QR co de

Inside the Smart Home Controller box you’ll find a QR code. From the Bosch Smart Home app, scan the code using your smartphone or tablet’s camera. The app will recognise the controller and walk you through the registration and setup process. Don’t panic if you’ve mislaid the QR code, as there’s a manual option too.

03 Set up the Contro ller

Push the button on top of the controller until the cloud and network LEDs flash; your mobile device will connect with it. At this stage your software may need updating via the app. This can take up to 30 minutes – plenty of time to work out where you want to position the sensors.

04 Location, location, location

Once you’ve chosen the rooms in which you want to place your Smart Home Security devices – that’s your smoke detector, door/window contact and motion sensor – you’ll need to select these locations from the app. Undecided? You can add more rooms and devices at any time.

05 Add your devices

With your Smart Home Controller good to go, it’s time to connect your bundled motion detector, smoke detector and door/window contact sensor, and start protecting your castle. Select the device from the menu in the app and follow the guidelines for installation and placement.

06 Let ’s get perso nal

Use Automation to dial in specific parameters for your devices, such as sounding an alarm when the motion detector is triggered at specific times, or set up Presence Simulation to automatically trigger your Philips Hue lighting and make your home look occupied, even when you’re out.