Bosch Smart Home controller II

The intelligent control centre – connects smart devices in a future-proof manner with maximum data security

Smart home control centre

The Bosch Smart Home controller II is needed to use your smart home devices – it is the basis for smartness. It brings together all the information.

Connects wirelessly

The Smart Home controller II allows use of the Bosch Smart Home devices and partner devices – via the Zigbee wireless protocol and your home network (and is ready for the international standard Matter).

Connects your smart devices

Why does your Bosch Smart Home system need a controller? It is the control centre: It bundles all system information, connects devices/partner devices and thus controls functions, scenarios and automations.

Protects your data

Your Bosch Smart Home controller II stores all data locally as standard – and gives you full control if you want to use partner services which are linked via the cloud.

You have the previous controller model

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Allows smart control

Your Bosch Smart Home controller II is the interface between your devices (Bosch Smart Home and partner devices) and the Bosch Smart Home app with which you control your smart home.

With the controller you can control your smart home via:

Voice assistants
Automations
Scenarios
Preconfigured services
App – even on the move

Protects data even on the move

Thanks to modern encryption procedures, communication between the Smart Home controller II and app is protected – even if accessed remotely while on the move.

You can choose:

Control your system at home only via your home network
or control it on the move to check that everything is OK.

Your data are secure at all times.

Smarter all the time

Your Smart Home controller II updates itself at regular intervals with free automatic software updates.

This guarantees maximum security and ensures that your smart home gets the latest functions.

Works even if the Internet fails

The Bosch Smart Home controller II does not store your data in a cloud, but locally on the controller itself. As a result, your system remains independent and responds quickly to your commands.

What is more, local execution of the most important functions, scenarios and automations is maintained even without an Internet connection. Your Bosch Smart Home System remains reliable and safe – no matter what happens.

Easy to install

The step-by-step instructions in the app make installing and setting up the Bosch Smart Home controller II very easy (see below).

Thanks to the function button, reset button and visual feedback from the LEDs, the controller can be operated intuitively.

Given its compact size of just 100x100x29 mm (HxWxD) and the flexible positioning options (fixed to the wall or lying), the Smart Home controller II fits in in any home.

Important information about the Smart Home controller II

Matter – ready for the future

Bosch favours the new international smart home connectivity standard Matter and will continuously implement Matter-enabled smart products and home appliances.

What is Matter?

Matter was developed as a common wireless protocol within the framework of the CSA (Connectivity Standards Alliance), which more than 240 leading IoT tech companies have joined including Apple, Google, Amazon and Bosch.

What is the advantage of Matter?

As a common wireless standard, Matter simplifies the interoperability of smart home devices from different manufacturers and the standardization of setup/update processes.

This should reduce the complexity of a smart home and allow use of basic functions (e.g. controlling devices) from the preferred smart home app.

Does the Smart Home controller II support Matter?

Prepared for the international Matter standard, the Bosch Smart Home controller II will make it possible to integrate existing Bosch Smart Home devices into Matter-compatible systems.

Our current devices with other communication protocols will thus become Matter-capable. This function will be made available later on via a free software update.

The controller II is compatible with these products

The Bosch Smart Home controller II works with second-generation Bosch Smart Home devices as well as the following products: Outdoor siren, motion detector, Twinguard, Twist, water alarm and smart plug compact.

If you use the Bosch Smart Home controller with first-generation devices, your system will continue to function reliably and receive regular software updates.

If however you need to switch to the Bosch Smart Home controller II, the radio stick will allow you to use all other first-generation devices. With the help of the radio stick, you will be able to use your previous automations and scenarios as well as functions and devices.

To the radio stick

Integration of partners

Your Bosch Smart Home controller II connects different devices and systems.

You can integrate selected partner products or control our devices from partner applications and use functions such as voice control.

Note: With the Bosch Smart Home controller II you can integrate our devices into partner systems as you could with the previous Bosch Smart Home controller model.

Our development work for integrating our devices into HomeKit® via the Smart Home controller II is already complete. The Smart Home controller II is currently undergoing certification. As soon as this is complete, the Bosch Smart Home controller II can be updated via a software update. The devices can then be integrated into Apple HomeKit® and controlled for selected functions.

To the Bosch Smart Home partners

It is that simple

Connect Smart Home controller

Step 1 of 4

When you set up your controller, your dream of a smart home begins. Installation is quick and easy:

Insert the network cable into the Bosch Smart Home controller and a free LAN port on your Wi-Fi router.
Connect the Smart Home controller to the mains using the power supply.
When the controller starts up, pay attention to the LEDs – they show the initialization status.

Note: If you connect your Bosch controller to the Internet for the first time, it can take a little longer. Your controller will automatically search for software updates. If updates are required, they will be downloaded and installed automatically. This process can take up to 30 minutes. During this time, you cannot continue setting up the Smart Home controller.

As soon as all the LEDs light up green, your controller is ready for use.

Download app

Step 2 of 4

The next step does not take long:

Download the Bosch Smart Home app. You will need this for installation, configuration and operation.

Another important point: In order to set up the controller, the mobile end device (smartphone or tablet) on which the Bosch Smart Home app is installed must be in the Wi-Fi network of the router to which you have connected the controller.

Find out more about the Bosch Smart Home app

Teaching the Smart Home controller

Step 3 of 4

Connect the Bosch Smart Home controller II to the Bosch Smart Home app as the first device in your system.

Start the app and select “Set up Smart Home”.
Scan the QR code on the rear of your Smart Home controller.
The app will guide you through the installation step by step.

Add further devices

Step 4 of 4

You can now add further components to your Bosch Smart Home system using the same principle. Always read the instruction manual for the particular device.

After that, you are ready to enjoy your intelligent home!

Important note: The Bosch Smart Home controller II works with Bosch Smart Home generation II devices as well as the outdoor siren, motion detector, Twinguard, Twist, water alarm and smart plug compact.

Further information can be found here:

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Smart Home controller II

Forms the basis for using your smart home system

Connects your smart home devices

Secure, encrypted data storage – even when accessed remotely

Regular updates make it smarter all the time

Ready for the international wireless standard Matter

Works with Bosch Smart Home generation II devices as well as the outdoor siren, motion detector, Twinguard, Twist, water alarm and smart plug compact

88.70 GBP

* Including 20% VAT

Further information

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 V

Max. power consumption

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

Receiver category

Network connection

RJ45; port speed 10/100 Mbit/s

EAN

4062321635862

Box contents

1x Smart Home Controller II

1x power supply unit

1x Power cable, (USB-A to USB-C)

1x Network cable (RJ45)

1x EU adapter

1x UK adapter

1x User manual in 11 languages

Manuals

Smart Home controller II: Download instruction manual as PDF

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Bosch Smart Home App

Download the Bosch Smart Home App in your Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

System requirements

These products are compatible with the Bosch Smart Home controller II

Eyes indoor camera II

The security camera for reliable all-round protection – sounds the alarm and protects your privacy.

Eyes indoor camera II

Outdoor siren

The smart alarm siren for all-round protection – wards off uninvited guests and raises the alarm in an emergency.

Outdoor siren

Motion detector

The smart sensor for precise and reliable motion detection – sounds the alarm in an emergency and activates the light controls.

Motion detector

Eyes outdoor camera

The smart combination of camera and lighting – keeps an eye on your property and provides ambient mood lighting.

Eyes outdoor camera

Radiator thermostat II

The smart temperature control for radiators – ensures a comfortable room climate thanks to flexible operation options.

Radiator thermostat II

Light/shutter control II

The smart control for your lighting or electrical shading – flexible and convenient to use.

Light/shutter control II

Smoke alarm II

The smart smoke alarm for all-round protection – notifies and alerts you, also in the event of a break-in.

Smoke alarm II

Room thermostat II

Precise heat regulation for smart radiator thermostats – ensures the optimum temperature in a room and easy operation.

Room thermostat II

Room thermostat II 230 V

The smart in-wall control system for wired heating systems (e.g. underfloor heating) – for an optimum temperature and flexible operating options.

Door/window contact II (plus)

Reliably detects open doors and windows – even vibrations in the plus version

Door/window contact II (plus)

Twinguard

The smart smoke alarm with air quality sensor for double protection – informs and alerts you if there is smoke or a break-in and when the air quality is poor.

Twinguard

Twist

The versatile smart home remote control – controls up to 32 freely selectable functions.

Twist

Water alarm

The smart sensor for detecting water leaks – informs and alerts you even with the smallest amount of leaking water.

Water alarm

Smart plug compact

The smart control for electrical devices with a compact design – with a radio signal extension for certain smart home devices.

Smart plug compact

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