+Switch

+Switch adds a button to Strips sensors for controlling IoT devices and scenarios. The +Switch is the latest Strips accessory and it adds a button functionality to Strips. It is compatible with all Strips LoRaWAN sensors and Strips Comfort 700 Z-Wave.

By simply moving +Switch you can control lights and other IoT devices, but also initiate predefined scenarios in your smart home or buildings and order services on demand.

Adding a button functionality to Strips sensors

Turn on/off lights
Initiate a scenario ("home", "away", ...)
Order an action or service on demand
Simple retrofit to all Strips LoRaWAN sensors
Use Strips as a remote controller as part of your smart home or building solution

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Covid-19 Use case

One use case example is combining Strips Presence for LoRaWAN with +Switch, creating unique use-cases for smart offices. Common desk occupancy sensors only report "occupied" or "not occupied". Strips Presence with +Switch makes it possible to manually change state, providing current desk status, whether it's “occupied”, “vacant” or “pending”. Pending meaning when a person occupies a desk, then leaves, the sensor will inform that the space is "pending" rather than just "not occupied". One example of an action that is required for the desk to be made available can be for instance cleaning and disinfection of the table. When the cleaner has disinfected the desk, they can simply slide +Switch from one side to the other and the sensor will report that the desk is both available and disinfected ("vacant").

Before you remove the adhesive

Make sure the +Switch slides smoothly by sliding it back and forth (+Switch should move from one position to the other and not flip back to its first position).

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1) Starting position of the slider and below magnet visibly attached, after inspection is complete, move slider back to this position

Attach +Switch on Strips

Make sure you get the correct alignment of +Switch when you mount Strips:

2) The straight edge of +Switch should be aligned with the bottom side of the icon (see the correct alignment in the picture below)
3a) Remove the adhesives from +Switch and make sure the position is the same as image 1
3b) Mount the +Switch on the Strips sensor carefully in its correct position

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Make sure the Strips sensor recognizes +Switch in both positions:

4a. Move +Switch towards the straight edge of Strips
4b. Move +Switch towards the round edge of Strips
4c. Make sure the Strips sensor blinks directly after moving +Switch back to its first position
5. When you have verified the position, press gently on the +Switch to fasten it and allow 24 hours to harden

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