Leak sensor was a pain. Until I realized I had the batteries both flipped the wrong way! :-\ I have the OG version without the 'drip' detection, so just hoping it works.
Hi Bud, just set up my 1st Third Reality water sensor & it paired, as you have shown, perfectly with SmartThings. To test I set it in a little water & it immediately started its alarm & SmartThings set off a notification. One question is that I didn’t receive a metal bracket or wire probe with packaging. I’m guessing you don’t need it as it worked perfectly, just wondered if they now just don’t sent it along.
Hi Dan. It’s an extra item that you have to specifically order if you want it. If you look on the Amazon page, they sell it device alone or device with metal bracket. As you stated, the device works very well without the bracket. So I wouldn’t worry too much about purchasing the bracket.
hey Bud.. are you having trouble with the thirdreality door seson not working properly? I just removed the device from smatthings and i am trying to add it.... it's not adding back. the other door sensor i have... doesnt work as great as it used too.
Hi Jai, No I am not having issues with my door sensors. Get ready to pair the sensor within the ST app, but before tapping "Scan for nearby devices", open the cover containing the batteries and press and hold the reset button on the green circuit board until the light on the opposite side turns a steady red. When you release, the led light should be flashing blue rapidly. Now tap "Scan for nearby devices" and be patient. It may take a minute and 30 seconds for your hub to discover the sensor. Once discovered, go into the device screen and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and see if the word "driver" is in the dropdown menu. Click on the word "Driver". The 'Zigbee Contact' driver should be assigned. This is from the SmartThings Drivers (Beta) channel. If the driver is not installed then: - Go here: tinyurl.com/34x56837 - Login to your ST account and accept the channel invitation. - Click on available drivers and find and install the 'Zigbee Contact' driver to your hub. You will then need to delete and reinstall your door sensor following the instructions above to discover the driver. Hope this helps
Thanks for these videos, they are immensely helpful. I got two Third Reality Motion Sensors, and when I try to Scan for new devices in Smartthings, it just detects them as "Generic Device". How do I get it to detect the correct Third Reality Sensor drivers? Really appreciate the help!
Hello Scott. Go to the SmartThings Driver (Beta) Channel: tinyurl.com/34x56837 Accept the channel invitation. Tap on "Available Drivers". In the next screen look for and "Install" - "Zigbee Motion Sensor". This will install the Edge Driver to your Hub. Open your ST App. Delete and Reinstall the TR Motion Sensors. The devices should find and assign the "Zigbee Motion Sensor" driver. Open your ST App. Tap on the TR device. Tap on the the three dots in the upper right of the device screen. Tap on Driver in the dropdown. Confirm that the Edge Driver was assigned. DM me if your have questions/problems.
Hi Bud, pickup 2 of these ThirdRealty water sensors and, as you indicated, paired perfectly with SmartThings. I could not get Alexa to discover either device?, it shows other ThirdRealty sensors but not the water leak sensors. Do you think it is no longer supported by Alexa? Thanks.
Interesting. I just checked and my WL sensors are absent from Alexa as well. I guess I was never concerned because I see no reason to use them in Alexa. I have a WL virtual switch turn on in ST if a sensor is wet and I use the status of that virtual switch within Alexa to announce the water leak. I have the virtual switch turn off after a short delay and if the WL sensor still detects water the echo announcement will repeat.
Thanks Bud for your quick reply! I thought I was going goofy. I’ll have to get out your previous explanation on how to get it going virtually! Thanks again!
@@dankelley9361 Unlocking the Power of SmartThings: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Applying Virtual Switches! th-cam.com/video/EQvD0NDgy5I/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video, Can I ask you what app your are using in the video por paring ? I can’t connect the door sensor with Alexa, Alexa didn’t recognize it, I try about 6 or 10 times and I have Alexa echo 4 gen
I am paring it using the SmartThings App. I have a SmartThings Hub. I have my Alexa devices connected to my SmartThings Hub. I am using my Echo Devices as my connected voice assistant.
Per Amazon: Directly works with Echo devices have built-in Zigbee hubs, including Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd Gen and 3rd Gen) and Echo Studio. No third hub needed, no third-party app needed, no third cloud needed. Just remove and replace batteries to put it in paring mode and ask Alexa to discover devices. It should be discovered if you have a Echo device that is listed above.
Today I try to conect with Alexa like you said but it was not posible, I will try with the app you are using it, I need that works even if I can’t connect with Alexa, can you describe me the logo Yam hay your app of smart things have ??? Because in the App Store there was a lot thanks again
I have 2 and cant get them to connect with smart things. I tried my echo dot 4th generation with clock and it said it could discover them. Im not sure what else to do.
@BudsSmartHome yeah ST and alexa are paired. The the motion detectors are not found by ST. I ress the button and ST can't find them. I tried told Alexa to find a new device but Alexa doesn't find it either. I have never had this hard of a time pair a device haha.
@BudsSmartHome thank you for the quick reply. I'm wondering if the 4th gen with a clock isn't a hub like the one with out a clock. I know my 5th generation isn't a hub
@@FACTSWITHANTHONYJAMES - The ThirdReality Motion Sensor uses the "Zigbee Motion Sensor" stock Edge Driver. It can be installed from the SmartThings Channel: callaway.smartthings.com/channels/b1373fea-da9b-434b-b674-6694ce5d08cc
I've had the leak sensor for some time and have it connected to SmartThings. When I initially set it up, I was able to turn the built-in siren on via a SmartThings automation, separate from a leak being detected. But, at some point, that ability disappeared (even before I was switched to the edge driver). Are you aware of an Edge driver that would add that feature back?
I think you probably getting that feature in the SmartThings Home Monitor. If you go into the security settings, you should be able to trigger a siren, assuming you have a capable device, whenever a leak is detected.
@@BudsSmartHome I guess I didn't explain very well. When I first got the 3rd reality leak sensor, in smart things I could choose that device in an action in an automation and specify to turn on the siren that is built into the leak sensor. Or if I went to the device, there was a control on the page for turning the siren on and off. That is gone now. And then one day I noticed it was gone, even before the switch to Edge.
Oh I see. Thanks for explaining. I haven’t checked mine since it’s been converted to the edge Driver. I am out of town for a few days so I won’t be able to test it until next week. I would imagine that this is a feature that’s going to have to be added to the new edge Driver.
Hi Bragi1 - Here's a few thirdReality products that may be of interest: THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug: amzn.to/3JvyZyy Third Reality Smart Light Switch: amzn.to/3sQjiLO and THIRDREALITY Countdown Timer Switch: amzn.to/3s00E52
Note, the ThirdReality sensors use standard SmartThings Zigbee edge drivers which should be automatically installed whenever you pair each device to the hub.
Hello Mr Tony! The ThirdReality devices work with SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub. Assuming you have an Echo compatible hub then you do not need any other "master hub". Compatible Echo devices are: Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd Gen and 3rd Gen) and Echo Studio. I trust this answers your question.
When you ask Alexa to discover devices make sure that you continue to hit that pairing button so that as soon as it stops flashing you tap it again and keep doing it until the device is discovered. As I recall I had to tap the pairing button five or six times because it only remains in pairing mode for a couple of seconds.
I cannot get the water leak sensor to pair to Smartthings. I have other devices already paired, so don’t think it is the Smartthings. I bought multiple a Third Reality leak sensors, and none of them will pair. Tried searching nearby, by Smartthings brand, resetting sensor multiple times, removing and reinserting batteries, setting the sensor on top of the hub, waiting for many minutes. Nothing works. Hub never sees the sensor. I don’t know what to try next. Any ideas?
Accept the SmartThings Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation: callaway.smartthings.com/channels/b1373fea-da9b-434b-b674-6694ce5d08cc Follow the link. Sign in to your ST Account. Accept the invitation. Click on "Available Drivers". Find and install the "Zigbee Water Leak Sensor". Go back to your ST App. Delete the TR Water Leak sensor and reinstall it. Let me know if the App finds the sensor.
I love their motion sensor, it works great and so easy to setup. Did not try the others yet. The sengled door sensor allways disconnects itself, but reconnects after 2-3 open close, weird.
I agree it’s easy to set up! That’s a definite plus. I’ve heard of another guy mentioned that he had connection issues with the Sengled contact sensor. I have not experienced that problem. Let me go online and I’ll find a link that may help you troubleshoot the issue. I’ll reply again…
Check out the information in the following link Philippe. There are a few suggestions listed that may be of some help: community.smartthings.com/t/sengled-open-close-sensor-needs-device-handler/228815/13
Hello Adam. If you’re not using the edge, Driver need to uninstall the device download the driver and reinstall device after the driver is installed to your hub. Here are the necessary links: 🟢 SmartThings Edge Driver Information: 🔗 Edge Driver: 'Zigbee Contact' 🔗 Driver Channel: SmartThings Drivers (Beta) tinyurl.com/34x56837
@@BudsSmartHome Thank you for super fast response. It's been while i used smartthings web interface. It looks like it has changed. I tried the link and get error 403 "forbidden" I do not see how i can add the driver. I have removed previous sensor entry.
Third Reality Motion sensor is linked to Alexa via eero 6 zigbee hub, but the motion sensor won't trigger routines. Alexa will play the routine by pressing the 'play' button on the routines page, but it won't activate based on motion. Any suggestions?
nvm ... linking Alexa & sensor via Third Reality app seemed successful, but sensor wouldn't trigger routines. Reconnecting them via eero's smart home page connected Alexa & this sensor directly rather than through app. Routines with this sensor now work.
These devices require a zigbee radio, which is found in various compatible smart hubs such as Third Reality, SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat and certain Amazon Echo's, to name a few.
I could NOT this this motion sensor to pair with SmartThings and instead paired it to my Echo Hub that just came out. It's paired NO problems and have setup several routines since. The Sensor reacts FAST and works for my needs and for the LOW price this can't be beat IMO! These also use 2 AAA batteries which are CHEAP and abundant and work GREAT! I will be buying more of these now that my single test unit passed with flying colors!
John-My sensors connected with the SmartThings “Zigbee Motion Sensor” driver from the “SmartThings Driver (Beta)” channel. Here is the channel link if you want to download the driver. api.smartthings.com/invitation-web/accept?id=450930c1-02a6-43d8-adaa-4cbc51027956 I agree. It’s a great and affordable sensor.
🟠 Links to devices reviewed:
🛒- ThirdReality Zigbee Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3pL1lNc
🛒- ThirdReality Zigbee Contact Sensor: amzn.to/3okmBcZ
🛒- ThirdReality Zigbee Leak Sensor: amzn.to/3dj1At5
🛒- ThirdReality Zigbee Smart Plug: amzn.to/3on4LG9
🛒- ThirdReality Store: amzn.to/3oWy4Q6
Leak sensor was a pain. Until I realized I had the batteries both flipped the wrong way! :-\ I have the OG version without the 'drip' detection, so just hoping it works.
I find it to be a fairly sensitive device, so you should be fine.
Thank you for showing the actual detailed setup process rather than just saying to connect it.
Glad to help Frank! Thanks for commenting! 😃
Hi Bud, just set up my 1st Third Reality water sensor & it paired, as you have shown, perfectly with SmartThings. To test I set it in a little water & it immediately started its alarm & SmartThings set off a notification. One question is that I didn’t receive a metal bracket or wire probe with packaging. I’m guessing you don’t need it as it worked perfectly, just wondered if they now just don’t sent it along.
Hi Dan. It’s an extra item that you have to specifically order if you want it. If you look on the Amazon page, they sell it device alone or device with metal bracket. As you stated, the device works very well without the bracket. So I wouldn’t worry too much about purchasing the bracket.
hey Bud.. are you having trouble with the thirdreality door seson not working properly?
I just removed the device from smatthings and i am trying to add it.... it's not adding back. the other door sensor i have... doesnt work as great as it used too.
Hi Jai,
No I am not having issues with my door sensors. Get ready to pair the sensor within the ST app, but before tapping "Scan for nearby devices", open the cover containing the batteries and press and hold the reset button on the green circuit board until the light on the opposite side turns a steady red. When you release, the led light should be flashing blue rapidly. Now tap "Scan for nearby devices" and be patient. It may take a minute and 30 seconds for your hub to discover the sensor.
Once discovered, go into the device screen and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and see if the word "driver" is in the dropdown menu. Click on the word "Driver". The 'Zigbee Contact' driver should be assigned. This is from the SmartThings Drivers (Beta) channel. If the driver is not installed then:
- Go here: tinyurl.com/34x56837
- Login to your ST account and accept the channel invitation.
- Click on available drivers and find and install the 'Zigbee Contact' driver to your hub.
You will then need to delete and reinstall your door sensor following the instructions above to discover the driver. Hope this helps
@@BudsSmartHome the "zigbee Contact" driver... is the developer SmartThings?
@@JaiManny - Yes, this driver was written by the SmartThings developers.
Thanks for these videos, they are immensely helpful. I got two Third Reality Motion Sensors, and when I try to Scan for new devices in Smartthings, it just detects them as "Generic Device". How do I get it to detect the correct Third Reality Sensor drivers? Really appreciate the help!
Hello Scott. Go to the SmartThings Driver (Beta) Channel: tinyurl.com/34x56837 Accept the channel invitation. Tap on "Available Drivers". In the next screen look for and "Install" - "Zigbee Motion Sensor". This will install the Edge Driver to your Hub. Open your ST App. Delete and Reinstall the TR Motion Sensors. The devices should find and assign the "Zigbee Motion Sensor" driver. Open your ST App. Tap on the TR device. Tap on the the three dots in the upper right of the device screen. Tap on Driver in the dropdown. Confirm that the Edge Driver was assigned. DM me if your have questions/problems.
I got the motion sensor and works great. Like the fact that is uses real batteries and was inexpensive!
Yes using the batteries in lieu of the the more expensive coin batteries is a definite bonus! Thanks Justin
Hi Bud, pickup 2 of these ThirdRealty water sensors and, as you indicated, paired perfectly with SmartThings. I could not get Alexa to discover either device?, it shows other ThirdRealty sensors but not the water leak sensors. Do you think it is no longer supported by Alexa? Thanks.
Interesting. I just checked and my WL sensors are absent from Alexa as well. I guess I was never concerned because I see no reason to use them in Alexa. I have a WL virtual switch turn on in ST if a sensor is wet and I use the status of that virtual switch within Alexa to announce the water leak. I have the virtual switch turn off after a short delay and if the WL sensor still detects water the echo announcement will repeat.
Thanks Bud for your quick reply! I thought I was going goofy. I’ll have to get out your previous explanation on how to get it going virtually! Thanks again!
@@dankelley9361 Unlocking the Power of SmartThings: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Applying Virtual Switches!
th-cam.com/video/EQvD0NDgy5I/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video, Can I ask you what app your are using in the video por paring ? I can’t connect the door sensor with Alexa, Alexa didn’t recognize it, I try about 6 or 10 times and I have Alexa echo 4 gen
I am paring it using the SmartThings App. I have a SmartThings Hub. I have my Alexa devices connected to my SmartThings Hub. I am using my Echo Devices as my connected voice assistant.
@@BudsSmartHome but i need the smart things hub ? Because I don’t have it , I only have the Alexa echo Dot
Per Amazon: Directly works with Echo devices have built-in Zigbee hubs, including Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd Gen and 3rd Gen) and Echo Studio. No third hub needed, no third-party app needed, no third cloud needed.
Just remove and replace batteries to put it in paring mode and ask Alexa to discover devices. It should be discovered if you have a Echo device that is listed above.
@@BudsSmartHome thanks i will do that
Today I try to conect with Alexa like you said but it was not posible, I will try with the app you are using it, I need that works even if I can’t connect with Alexa, can you describe me the logo Yam hay your app of smart things have ??? Because in the App Store there was a lot thanks again
I have 2 and cant get them to connect with smart things. I tried my echo dot 4th generation with clock and it said it could discover them. Im not sure what else to do.
Do you have your SmartThings Hub linked with your Amazon Echo Devices? If so, they are added when you pair the devices to your ST Hub.
@BudsSmartHome yeah ST and alexa are paired. The the motion detectors are not found by ST. I ress the button and ST can't find them. I tried told Alexa to find a new device but Alexa doesn't find it either. I have never had this hard of a time pair a device haha.
@BudsSmartHome thank you for the quick reply. I'm wondering if the 4th gen with a clock isn't a hub like the one with out a clock. I know my 5th generation isn't a hub
@@FACTSWITHANTHONYJAMES - The ThirdReality Motion Sensor uses the "Zigbee Motion Sensor" stock Edge Driver. It can be installed from the SmartThings Channel: callaway.smartthings.com/channels/b1373fea-da9b-434b-b674-6694ce5d08cc
@@BudsSmartHome the invite is a 403 error
Thanks Bud, another great review of smart-home products that work great with SmartThings & are relatively inexpensive!
Yes they are!
I've had the leak sensor for some time and have it connected to SmartThings. When I initially set it up, I was able to turn the built-in siren on via a SmartThings automation, separate from a leak being detected. But, at some point, that ability disappeared (even before I was switched to the edge driver). Are you aware of an Edge driver that would add that feature back?
I think you probably getting that feature in the SmartThings Home Monitor. If you go into the security settings, you should be able to trigger a siren, assuming you have a capable device, whenever a leak is detected.
@@BudsSmartHome I guess I didn't explain very well. When I first got the 3rd reality leak sensor, in smart things I could choose that device in an action in an automation and specify to turn on the siren that is built into the leak sensor. Or if I went to the device, there was a control on the page for turning the siren on and off. That is gone now. And then one day I noticed it was gone, even before the switch to Edge.
Oh I see. Thanks for explaining. I haven’t checked mine since it’s been converted to the edge Driver. I am out of town for a few days so I won’t be able to test it until next week. I would imagine that this is a feature that’s going to have to be added to the new edge Driver.
Love to see products that use standard batteries. I'm curious about the other third reality products that are offered.
Hi Bragi1 - Here's a few thirdReality products that may be of interest: THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug: amzn.to/3JvyZyy Third Reality Smart Light Switch: amzn.to/3sQjiLO and THIRDREALITY Countdown Timer Switch: amzn.to/3s00E52
If I have a smartthings hub, I don't need anything else to use the motion sensor?
Correct,Assuming that you have a version two or three SmartThing hub or if you have the Aeotec hub.
Note, the ThirdReality sensors use standard SmartThings Zigbee edge drivers which should be automatically installed whenever you pair each device to the hub.
If I have the Echo Hub do I also need the Third Reality hub as well? Any master hub to get so I don't have to buy a bunch of hubs?
Hello Mr Tony! The ThirdReality devices work with SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub. Assuming you have an Echo compatible hub then you do not need any other "master hub". Compatible Echo devices are: Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd Gen and 3rd Gen) and Echo Studio. I trust this answers your question.
@@BudsSmartHome I have the echo 4th gen but it wouldn't connect. I'll try again today. Thanks for taking the time for your answer.
You have to put the third reality device in pairing mode and then ask Alexa to discover devices. I assume you know that?
@@BudsSmartHome yup tried that a couple times with everything within a foot of each other. Still picks up nothing.
When you ask Alexa to discover devices make sure that you continue to hit that pairing button so that as soon as it stops flashing you tap it again and keep doing it until the device is discovered. As I recall I had to tap the pairing button five or six times because it only remains in pairing mode for a couple of seconds.
I cannot get the water leak sensor to pair to Smartthings. I have other devices already paired, so don’t think it is the Smartthings. I bought multiple a Third Reality leak sensors, and none of them will pair. Tried searching nearby, by Smartthings brand, resetting sensor multiple times, removing and reinserting batteries, setting the sensor on top of the hub, waiting for many minutes. Nothing works. Hub never sees the sensor. I don’t know what to try next. Any ideas?
Accept the SmartThings Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation: callaway.smartthings.com/channels/b1373fea-da9b-434b-b674-6694ce5d08cc
Follow the link. Sign in to your ST Account. Accept the invitation. Click on "Available Drivers". Find and install the "Zigbee Water Leak Sensor". Go back to your ST App. Delete the TR Water Leak sensor and reinstall it. Let me know if the App finds the sensor.
I love their motion sensor, it works great and so easy to setup. Did not try the others yet. The sengled door sensor allways disconnects itself, but reconnects after 2-3 open close, weird.
I agree it’s easy to set up! That’s a definite plus. I’ve heard of another guy mentioned that he had connection issues with the Sengled contact sensor. I have not experienced that problem. Let me go online and I’ll find a link that may help you troubleshoot the issue. I’ll reply again…
Check out the information in the following link Philippe. There are a few suggestions listed that may be of some help: community.smartthings.com/t/sengled-open-close-sensor-needs-device-handler/228815/13
@@BudsSmartHome well thanks it looks like it describes my issue.
First time pairing was non issue with SmartThings and it worked a while but it stopped working and I can’t sync it anymore. What is the problem?
Hello Adam. If you’re not using the edge, Driver need to uninstall the device download the driver and reinstall device after the driver is installed to your hub. Here are the necessary links:
🟢 SmartThings Edge Driver Information:
🔗 Edge Driver: 'Zigbee Contact'
🔗 Driver Channel: SmartThings Drivers (Beta) tinyurl.com/34x56837
@@BudsSmartHome Thank you for super fast response. It's been while i used smartthings web interface. It looks like it has changed. I tried the link and get error 403 "forbidden"
I do not see how i can add the driver. I have removed previous sensor entry.
@@Cool_Hand_Luke77 sorry for the bad link. Try this one please. callaway.smartthings.com/channels/b1373fea-da9b-434b-b674-6694ce5d08cc
@@BudsSmartHome This link is also forbidden. Perhaps because I'm in Canada? Thanks for your help.
Not sure. Perhaps
Third Reality Motion sensor is linked to Alexa via eero 6 zigbee hub, but the motion sensor won't trigger routines. Alexa will play the routine by pressing the 'play' button on the routines page, but it won't activate based on motion. Any suggestions?
nvm ... linking Alexa & sensor via Third Reality app seemed successful, but sensor wouldn't trigger routines. Reconnecting them via eero's smart home page connected Alexa & this sensor directly rather than through app. Routines with this sensor now work.
@@jedaiahkramer1204 - Happy to see that you got it working.
Really like their motion sensors. Quick and small.
I’m using the motion sensor in our family room. Yes it does a nice job.
Well done
Thanks Frank 😉
Thanks Bud
You’re welcome Porky! 😀
You need to show how Apps recognize the device WITHOUT a HUB
These devices require a zigbee radio, which is found in various compatible smart hubs such as Third Reality, SmartThings, Aeotec, Hubitat and certain Amazon Echo's, to name a few.
I could NOT this this motion sensor to pair with SmartThings and instead paired it to my Echo Hub that just came out. It's paired NO problems and have setup several routines since. The Sensor reacts FAST and works for my needs and for the LOW price this can't be beat IMO! These also use 2 AAA batteries which are CHEAP and abundant and work GREAT! I will be buying more of these now that my single test unit passed with flying colors!
John-My sensors connected with the SmartThings “Zigbee Motion Sensor” driver from the “SmartThings Driver (Beta)” channel. Here is the channel link if you want to download the driver. api.smartthings.com/invitation-web/accept?id=450930c1-02a6-43d8-adaa-4cbc51027956
I agree. It’s a great and affordable sensor.
Thanks Bud, another great review of smart-home products that work great with SmartThings & are relatively inexpensive!
Agreed!