Outdoor siren help
Questions about your Outdoor siren?
Questions about your Outdoor siren? You can find installation videos, instructions and answers to frequently asked questions here.
Outdoor siren - Installation
Outdoor siren - Installation
My Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren cannot be taught. What can I do (connection, no function, settings)?
Please check if the DIP switches of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren are set to the "Smart" position. You can find the corresponding instructions and position in theInstruction manualtake out.
Can I hire the installation service to install my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (information)?
You are very welcome to hire the installation service to install Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren. To do this, check ourHomepagequite simply, whether we can provide you with contact details of an installer in your area.
Please note that the installation cannot be performed on existing alarm systems. Only qualified personnel with appropriate knowledge may perform work on non-smart alarm systems.
What do I need to consider when choosing where to install my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (settings, installation, requirements)?
When selecting the installation site, you should consider the following points:
- Choose a mounting location with sufficient daylight if you want to operate the siren with the solar panel.
Especially suitable for this purpose is a south, west or east orientation of the siren. - Make sure that the solar panel is not permanently shaded, e.g. by trees, houses or canopies.
- The siren should be located at a sufficient height to protect it from tampering attempts.
What do I have to consider regarding my geographical location when installing my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (settings, installation, requirements)?
In Northern Europe (> 55° latitude) it may be necessary to operate the siren with a permanent power supply, as the sunshine duration during the winter time may not be sufficient to sufficiently charge the battery with the solar panel.
How do I install my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (installation, mounting)?
To install your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren, consult theInstruction manualor theInstallation video.
Please note that work above a voltage of 50V and work on an existing burglar alarm system may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
How should I mount my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren for the solar panel to work optimally (dead battery, mounting, orientation)?
Ideally, the siren should face south, east or west. Make sure that the siren is not permanently shaded, e.g. by canopies or roof overhangs.
Outdoor siren - operation
Outdoor siren - operation
How do I reset my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren if I am running it with an existing intrusion alarm and Bosch Smart Home system?
Please proceed as follows:
First disarm your existing intrusion alarm system.
Deactivate the Bosch Smart Home alarm system in your Bosch Smart Home app.
Go to Device Management and remove the Outdoor siren in question from your Bosch Smart Home app.
Loosen the locking screw on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment. Set the on/off switch to off.
Press and hold the reset key and switch on the device. Continue to hold it down until the status LED flashes orange.
7. release and now press and hold the reset button again until the status LED lights up green. Now you can release the key again.
If the status LED is red, repeat the procedure or contact support.
If DIP switch 1 is set to "Legacy", then the settings of the other DIP switches are still valid. If necessary, reset all DIP switches to their factory settings.
If you operate the siren with 5-28VDC, disable the power supply before performing the reset.
How can I set the primary power supply of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (settings, installation)?
You can adjust the primary power supply of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren in the Bosch Smart Home app (Management >> Devices >> Outdoor siren).
When operating the Outdoor siren on the Bosch Smart Home controller and 230V as the primary power supply, DIP switch 7 must be set to OFF.
If you do not operate the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren with a Bosch Smart Home controller, you can adjust the volume using the DIP switches. To do this, consult theInstruction manual.
Can I adjust the volume of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (Settings, Installation, Sound)?
You can adjust the volume of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren in the Bosch Smart Home app (Management>> Devices >> Outdoor siren).
If you do not operate the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren with a Bosch Smart Home controller, you can adjust the volume using the DIP switches. To do this, consult theInstruction manual.
Can I adjust the alarm duration of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (settings, installation)?
You can adjust the alarm duration of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren in the Bosch Smart Home app (Management >> Devices >> Outdoor siren).
If you do not operate the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren with a Bosch Smart Home controller, you can adjust the volume using the DIP switches. To do this, consult theInstruction manual.
My Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren flashes red every 4 seconds. What does this mean (Mounting, Dead battery, No function, Prerequisites)?
The primary power supply has failed. Check the power supply you have selected.
My Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren flashes red three times every 15 seconds. What does this mean (demolition, tampering, no function, installation)?
The tear-off contact of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren has been triggered. Either tampering has been detected or the contact has been incorrectly adjusted. Check the siren and the situation. You may need to readjust the contact.
How do I check the battery charge status of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (flat battery, installation)?
To check the battery charge level, open the battery compartment cover and turn the instrument on at the on/off switch. Press and hold the reset button .
The status LED on the bottom should now light up until you release the button again.
- A green glow of the status LED means that the battery is sufficiently charged.
- An orange glow means that it is recommended to continue charging the battery.
- A red light or no light means that the charge level of your battery is very low. You can charge the battery of your Outdoor siren via USB-C before installation.
How can I replace the battery of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren when I operate the Outdoor siren in the Bosch Smart Home system (flat battery, prerequisites)?
If the battery of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren can no longer be fully charged, it must be replaced as follows:
First, deactivate the "Alarm system" service in your Bosch Smart Home app.
Loosen the locking screw on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment and set the On/Off switch to Off.
Pull the battery connection cable out of the connection socket and remove the battery.
Connect the cable of the new battery and place the battery in the battery compartment.
6. close the cover of the battery compartment and, before mounting the siren, check the battery charge level and charge it if necessary.
Set the on/off switch to "On".
Close the cover of the battery compartment. Place the siren back on the mounting plate and retighten the locking screw.
If necessary, reactivate the "Alarm system" function in the Bosch Smart Home System and/or your classic alarm system.
How can I charge the battery of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (flat battery, requirements)?
To charge the battery, open the battery compartment and connect a commercially available power adapter to the USB-C socket. The LED flashes orange during the charging process. The charging process is completed when the LED is permanently green.
To charge the Outdoor siren, the device must be switched on at the ON/OFF switch in the battery compartment.
Do I need to maintain my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (requirements)?
The device is maintenance-free. Leave repair to a specialist or contact our service team.
Clean the device with a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents for cleaning.
If the solar panel is heavily soiled (e.g. dust/flower pollen), its function may be impaired. In this case, clean the solar panel with a soft damp cloth.
How can I replace the battery of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren if I operate the Outdoor siren with an intrusion alarm system and the Bosch Smart Home system (flat battery, prerequisites)?
If the battery of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren can no longer be fully charged, it must be replaced as follows:
1. first deactivate the "alarm system" service in your Bosch smart home app and deactivate your existing burglar alarm system.
Loosen the locking screw on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment and set the On/Off switch to Off.
Pull the battery connection cable out of the connection socket and remove the battery.
Connect the cable of the new battery and place the battery in the battery compartment.
6. close the cover of the battery compartment and, before mounting the siren, check the battery charge level and charge it if necessary.
Set the on/off switch to "On".
Close the battery compartment cover and place the siren back on the mounting plate and retighten the locking screw.
If necessary, reactivate the "Alarm system" function in the Bosch Smart Home System and/or your classic alarm system.
How can I reset my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren if I am operating it in a Bosch Smart Home system?
Please proceed as follows:
First of all, deactivate the Bosch Smart Home alarm system in your Bosch Smart Home app.
Go to Device Management and remove the Outdoor siren in question from your Bosch Smart Home app.
Loosen the locking screw on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment and set the On/Off switch to Off.
Press and hold the reset key and switch on the device. Continue to hold down the key until the status LED flashes orange.
6. release and now press and hold the reset button again until the status LED lights up green. Now you can release the key again.
If the status LED is red, repeat the procedure or contact support.
How can I replace the battery of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren if I operate the Outdoor siren with an intrusion alarm system (flat battery, prerequisites)?
If the battery of your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren can no longer be fully charged, it must be replaced as follows:
1. first deactivate your existing burglar alarm system.
Loosen the locking screw on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment and set the On/Off switch to Off.
Pull the battery connection cable out of the connection socket and remove the battery.
Connect the cable of the new battery and place the battery in the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment cover and check the battery charge level before mounting the siren and charge it if necessary (see also "Checking the battery charge level before mounting").
Set the on/off switch to "On".
Close the battery compartment cover, place the siren back on the mounting plate and retighten the locking screw.
If necessary, reactivate the "Alarm system" function in the Bosch Smart Home System and/or your classic alarm system.
How can I reset my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren if I am operating it with an existing intrusion alarm system?
Please proceed as follows:
First disarm your existing intrusion alarm system.
Loosen the locking screw on the underside of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate.
Open the cover of the battery compartment and set the On/Off switch to Off.
Press and hold the reset key and switch on the device. Continue to hold it down until the status LED flashes orange.
Release and press and hold the reset button again until the status LED lights up green. Now you can release the key again.
If the status LED is red, repeat the procedure or contact support.
If DIP switch 1 is set to "Legacy", then the settings of the other DIP switches are still valid. If necessary, reset all DIP switches to their factory settings.
If you operate the siren with 5-28VDC, disable the power supply before performing the reset.
Can I recharge the batteries of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (Dead battery, No function, Installation)?
The internal backup battery of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren can be easily recharged via USB cable. During operation, the battery usually does not need to be recharged. Only during installation may it be necessary to recharge the battery after the Outdoor siren has been stored for a long time.
To charge the Outdoor siren, the device must be switched on at the ON/OFF switch in the battery compartment.
My Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren is out of range of my Bosch Smart Home controller. What can I do (connection, mounting, installation)?
You can extend the range of the Outdoor siren or Smart Home controller using the Smart plug compact. Simply place a Smart plug compact halfway between the controller and the Outdoor siren.
What is the function of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren DIP switches (functions)?
The exact functions of the DIP switches can be found in theInstruction manualtake out.
My Outdoor siren triggers an audible alarm when a break-in occurs. However, the flashing light does not come on. What can I do (functions, settings)?
In order for your Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren to also trigger a visual alarm in the event of a break-in, the alarm system must be configured accordingly.
Navigate to "Services" >> "Alarm system" via the tab bar of the Smart Home app.
2. select the respective profile (full protection etc.)
3. in the "Intrusion alarm" section, select "Visual alarm
Check the Outdoor siren box.
How does the Outdoor siren react in operation without Bosch Smart Home controller when the tear-off contact is triggered (functions)?
When shipped from the factory, the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren is set to "Smart" mode. Therefore, without Bosch Smart Home controller, no alarm sound will be triggered if the Outdoor siren is sabotaged.
In order for the Outdoor siren to sound an alarm in conjunction with a classic alarm system and flash red as soon as the breakaway contact has been triggered, the operating mode must be changed.
To do this, open the cover of the connection compartment on the back of the Outdoor siren. Now set DIP switch 8 to the "Legacy" position.
Outdoor siren - General
Outdoor siren - General
Do I need the Bosch Smart Home controller to use my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (requirements, functions)?
No, to make non-smart alarm systems a bit smarter, you don't necessarily need the Bosch Smart Home controller. The existing Outdoor siren can easily be replaced with a Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren.
Should you choose to add a Bosch Smart Home controller, a wide range of other features are available, such as receiving a push notification to your smartphone in the event of a break-in.
What is the volume of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (sound, functions, intrusion alarm)?
The Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren draws attention to itself with a volume of 100db (measured at a distance of 1 meter). Furthermore, it flashes red to alert outsiders to a suspected break-in.
Can I get advice on my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (information)?
You are very welcome to order Outdoor siren consulting service. Check for this on ourHomepagesimply to see if we can provide you with contact details in your area.
What do I need to know about the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren optical flash (intrusion, functions)?
The optical flashing light of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren provides a 180° visible alarm in case of burglary.
What is the protection class of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (requirements)?
The Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren has an IP55 protection rating. This means that the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren is protected against water from all angles.
How can I power my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (Solar panel, Dead battery, Electrical problem, Functions, Information)?
The Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren can be installed in many ways.
You have the option to power the Outdoor siren with the solar panel and the internal backup battery.
Low voltage installation (5-28V) and 230V installation are also possible.
Please note that work on live devices with over 50V may only be carried out by authorized specialists. You are very welcome to order the installation service to install the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren. To do so, check ourHomepagequite simply, whether we can provide you with contact details of an installer in your area.
Is my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren protected against sabotage and theft (functions)?
In the event of sabotage or theft, you will be informed immediately via the Bosch Smart Home app. Furthermore, the Outdoor siren is triggered automatically and draws attention to itself acoustically.
What radio signal does the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren use (requirements)?
The Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren communicates with the Bosch Smart Home controller via ZigBee 3.0. The range between the Smart Home controller and the Outdoor siren can be extended using the Smart plug compact.
What are the dimensions of the Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren (requirements)?
Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren has the following dimensions: 249 x 79 x 160mm
How long does the solar panel of my Bosch Smart Home Outdoor siren last (flat battery, mounting, dirt, cleaning)?
It is a very high quality and durable solar panel with a glass cover which does not require maintenance.
If the solar panel is too dirty, e.g. due to pollen, it can simply be washed off with clean water (do not use cleaning agents containing scouring agents).
Further information
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- 1 Siren
- 1 Battery pack
- 1 Mounting plate
- 1 Installation guide
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