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BOSCH BSHC-2 Smart Home Controller II User Guide
Safety instructions
- Read this user manual completely before installing or commissioning the device and pay particular attention to the hazard information.
- Fire hazard due to electrical current! There is a risk of fire when the electrical connection is not used properly. Only use the product with the specified, approved power supply unit.
- Do not open up the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user. If a fault occurs, have the device checked by a specialist.
- The device is not a toy! Do not allow children to play with it. Never leave the packaging material lying around unattended. Plastic film and small parts may pose a danger to children.
- This may lead to material damage
- Only operate the device indoors and do not expose it to moisture, vibrations, constant sunlight or other
sources of heat, extreme cold temperatures and mechanical stress.
Product Overview
| Item Name Item Name | |||||
| 1 | Function key | 6 | USB connection | 11 | EU adapter (pre-mounted) |
| 2 | Power LED | 7 | QR code | 12 | UK adapter |
| 3 | Network LED | 8 | Network connection (RJ45) | 13 | Power cable, 1.5 m (USB-A to USB-C) |
| 4 | Cloud LED | 9 | Supply voltage connection (USB-C) | 14 | Network cable (RJ45) |
| 5 | Reset button | 10 | Power supply unit (USB-A output, 5 VDC, 2 A max.) | ||
| Power LED | Status | Recommended action |
| Flashes yellow | Device starting up | Wait until the device has fully started up. |
| Lights green | The device has started up | None |
| Flashes red | Start-up failed | Disconnect the Smart Home controller from the power and reconnect it. If the LED flashes red again to another network if possible. |
| Network LED | Status | Recommended action |
| Flashes yellow | Searching for a network connection | None |
| Lights green | Network connection established | None |
| Flashes red | Network connection failed | Check your network settings. |
| Cloud LED | Status | Recommended action |
| Flashes yellow | Update is being downloaded from the Bosch Cloud or data is being exchanged via the tunnel connection. | None |
| Lights green | Remote access via the Bosch Cloud is activated and established. | If you do not want to access your Smart Home system while out and about, then you can deactivate remote access in the Smart Home app. |
| Flashes red | Bosch Cloud connection failed and remote access to your Bosch Smart Home system is not currently possible. | Disconnect the Smart Home controller from the power and reconnect it. If the LED flashes red again, then check the internet connection. |
Mounting instructions
- The standards and directives applicable in your country must be observed during planning, set-up, operation and maintenance.
- The controller can be used in a horizontal position or mounted on the wall.
- When selecting the mounting location and when drilling, pay attention to the areas where electrical wires run, or to any supply cables.
- Please also note any additional information on the product.
- Always lay the cables of connected devices in such a way that they cannot pose a hazard to people or
pets. - For electronic devices , radio interference may occur under some circumstances if the distance between the devices is less than one metre. If this occurs, please select a larger distance between the
devices. - Screws and plugs are not included in the box contents. Fillister head screws or cylinder head screws with a head diameter of max. 8 mm and a head height of max. 4 mm are recommended.
Resetting to factory settings
You have two options for resetting the Smart Home controller to the factory settings:
- Reset using the Bosch Smart Home app Go to “More” then “System” in the app and select “Factory settings”. Follow the instructions.
- Reset using the reset button Press the reset button (5) until the status LEDs (2, 3, 4) on the front flash red, release it briefly and press and hold it again until the LEDs light yellow. The device then restarts. Please note that it can take a few minutes until the controller is ready for operation again.
- When resetting the Smart Home controller to the factory settings (using the app or the reset button), only the Smart Home controller is reset. All Smart Home devices which were previously integrated should be manually reset after resetting the controller.
Maintenance and cleaning
The device does not require maintenance. Leave any repairs to a specialist. Clean the device with a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth. When cleaning, do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.
Environmental protection and disposal
Electrical or electronic devices which are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of via an environmentally friendly recycling facility (European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Use your country’s specific return and collection systems when disposing of waste electrical or electronic devices.
Technical data
| Device type designation | BSHC-2 |
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Ambient temperature | · 0° C to + 40 °C |
| Max. humidity | 85 % (non-condensing) |
| Housing dimensions (W × H × D) | 100 × 100 × 29 mm |
| Weight | 110 g |
| Supply voltage | 5 VDC |
| Max. power consumption | 2 A |
| Typical power consumption | 0.4 A |
| Radio protocol | ZigBee 3.0 |
| Radio frequency band | 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz |
| Max. transmitting power | 10 dBm |
| Radio range in the open | < 100 m |
| Software class | A |
| Receiver category | 2 |
| Network connection | RJ45; port speed 10/100 M bit/s |
Open source software
This Bosch Smart Home product uses open source software. You can obtain the license information in two ways:
- Directly via the Smart Home controller: Do this by inserting any empty USB stick into the USB port on the back of the device.
- Online at www.bosch-smarthome.com/rom/opensource-software
