Wiser Smart Home
Frequently Asked Questions
Account and Home Management
hide showAdministrator has access to all functions except the ability to transfer the home owner rights, delete the home and granting administrator rights to other members.
A common member only has access to operate devices, receive notifications (alarm, moment/automation trigger, device added/removed and invite) from a home, configure device settings and schedules.
See Table Below:
It should be noted this is only applicable on the original Wiser versions 1 and 1.5. (v1 Cat # 5200PG) (v1.5 Cat # WHC_5918A)
Note: This is not applicable to the Wiser 2 model as it does not act as a WIFI Access Point or Router (Cat # 5200WHC2)
The changes will not be recognized If they are done on a device that is not the creator of the Home within the Google Home App that is linked with the voice control speaker. This can be solved by having the creator refresh his Google Home.
Note: Only one Wiser by SE account should be linked with Google home per household. This person should then create the home within Google Home and add members to this home. If more than one Wiser by SE account in the same home is linked to Google Home this can create ‘doubles’ of the Wiser devices within the Google Home App.
Zigbee Functionality
hide showYou need to create two automations for a 2-way:
- when switch A and switch B are ON, turn switch A and switch B ON
- when switch A and switch B are OFF, turn switch A and switch B OFF
This can be expanded to 3-way, 4-way etc by simply adding the other switches into the respective ON and OFF automations.
NOTE: Before swapping from Bluetooth/BLE to Zigbee it is strongly recommended that a factory reset be performed on the mechanism before initiating the change.
Bluetooth (BLE) Functionality
hide showGeneral/Troubleshooting
hide showAn Automation is a series of actions that will be triggered when the pre-set condition(s) is/are true. For example - If Motion Sensor changes state to occupied turn on Iconic Wiser Dimmer 1.
An Automation can be set to operate during different time periods of All day, Daytime, Night or Custom.
As an example, if you define an Automation where a nightlight automatically switches on when the motion sensor detects motion, you can tap Effective Period in the Automation editor and select Night. In this case, the nightlight will not respond to the motion sensor during the day.
A moment can be a single action or multiple actions which can be triggered via the App by tapping the moment on your home page or in the Moment and Automations tab or via voice commands or even be triggered by other devices as part of an Automation Action.
Note: An Automation takes precedence over a Moment. For example, if a Moment is triggered and any of the lights in that moment is involved in an Automation and that Automation is triggered on or off those lights will comply with the Automations specified action.
Note: It is recommended to switch on Auto Update. This is only an option for devices in Zigbee mode that are connected to a Hub.
In Bluetooth/BLE and Zigbee if your phone disconnects in the middle of an upgrade the device will retain its current firmware. You will have to reconnect to the device and attempt to update the firmware again.
In Zigbee mode if using Auto Update there is no need for your phone to be connected.
The following link will guide you to information and further links to access the training.
https://www.clipsal.com/wiser/approved-installer
There are several reasons why you may wish to restart or reset the Wiser 2. If the unit is not communicating properly, a restart (turning power on and off)might be all that is required but for a full factory reset.
NOTE: Performing a Factory "Full" Reset will wipe any programming of the unit and reset the ip addressing to DHCP and the username and password to default - "default"
If a Factory Reset is required follow these steps:
(1) Power OFF the Wiser 2
(2) Press and hold the reset button
(3) While the button is pressed, apply power to Wiser 2
(4) After the required time, release the button and allow the Wiser 2 to reboot.
We are continually striving to provide the best user experience that evolves with end user’s needs. As such we encourage customers to share feedback with us on any system improvements, new products or feature additions. Your feedback/input may then be used towards future development opportunities.
Product Specific
hide showCustomer can not operate the Wiser switch devices on the Wiser web portal. This problem can apply to any of the 3 switch devices: smart plug, load control relay, large load controller.
Product Line:
Wiser Home Management System (version 1 USA model only)
Smart Plugs: EER41200, EER40200
Load Control Relay: EER42300, EER42200
Large Load Relay: EER260LLCR
Environment:
https://www.wiserenergy.com
Cause:
First, all Wiser devices that measure energy must be added to the home's Wiser network. Next, the home owner must subscribe to either the Smart Energy Plus or Smart Energy Premium Service Plans. Switch Device control is not included in the Smart Energy Basic Plan. Finally, these switch devices which also measure the load attached to them must be must be configured as sub-meters of the main meter.
Resolution:
1. Confirm that the device has been added to your Wiser network. On wiserenergy.com, go to the Settings tab. Click on Device list and located the device of question. If it is not in the Device List, then add the device.
2. Confirm that your account is Smart Energy Plus or Premium level. There is no way at this time (January 2014) to check this on wiserenergy.com. Wiser Technical support can check the customer service plan level. If the user's needs to update his service plan, then Wiser Technical Support must delete the User's Account. The User must then re-register his Gateway and recreate the home Wiser network.
3. Finally, configure the switch device to be a sub-meter of the main meter. This task can be accomplished in 2 different ways. On the wiserenergy.com Settings Tab, Device List, after a switch device or second power monitor is added to the Wiser Network, then a link for Advanced Meter Settings should appear in the lower right corner of the page. Use the Advance Meter Settings to set the main meter as the upstream or parent meter of the switch device. The other way to do this same task is on the Energy Screen, under Settings & Bill Information, there will be a Manage Energy Device section. Use that section to program the switch device as a submeter of the main device.
More information about how to use the Wiser Home Management System may be found in a series of video tutorials published on sub meter. Link to the the entire playlist of tutorials here. Video #2, Adding and Controlleing Devices most closely pertains to this topic. Click here to go to Video #2.
Help with product selection for a Wiser device to control a water heater
Product Line:
Wiser Home Management System (EER series USA model only)
Environment:
Residential home
Cause:
Product selection question
Resolution:
For a water heater with a gas burner heating element, the electrical controls circuit will not draw much power. It the control circuit is shut off, then the water heater will be shut down. A 5 Amp Load Control Relay could be used. If the controls connect directly into a 120V wall receptacle via a standard plug, the Wiser Smart Plug would be a good option.
For a 120 volt electric heater, the Wiser 30 Amp Load Control Relay would be the best option.
For a 240 volt electric water heater, the Wiser Large Load Controller is the recommended device. 2 pole breakers are available for the large load controller in 20,30,40,50, and 60 amps. If power monitoring is desired with the Large Load Controller, then the Current Transformers (EER260LLCCT1, EER260LLCCT2) will have to be ordered separately
NOTE: Before swapping from Bluetooth/BLE to Zigbee it is strongly recommended that a factory reset be performed on the mechanism before initiating the change.
It also requires that all wiring be 240V cabling, installed with proper electrical workmanship by a licensed electrician. Ensuring all terminations, cables and the CLP5011WSZ are restrained and supported correctly.
Be aware that changing the detection delay value can change the battery life of the product.
To explain how this works we will use 5 minutes detection delay as an example. When motion is detected the sensor sends the signal ‘occupied’ to the hub. If no more motion is detected within the 5 minutes the sensor will send the signal ‘unoccupied’. If there was motion detected during the 5 minutes the 5 minutes will restart again. This will continue restarting until no motion is detected.
To configure the Wiser Motion sensor to control another Wiser product you will need to go into your Automations and create two Automations. One Automation as an ‘on’ and another as an ‘off’.
The ‘on’ Automation can be created by first selecting to add a new Automation. Once open name the Automation accordingly. Add a condition ‘when device status changes’, select the motion sensor, select motion state and occupied. Then add an action of what you want to occur when the motion sensor detects motion. As an example, if you wanted to turn on a device you would add task of ‘run the device’. This will then bring up the list of devices you have to choose from to operate and once you select a device you can then select to turn it on or off.
The ‘off’ Automation is the same as the ‘on’ Automation but select the motion sensor state of ‘unoccupied’ as the condition.
As per images below there is a size difference between the two mechanisms. This size difference shows that with the 10AX you are limited to the plates you can fit these to being 1 – 3 gang (or added to the centre of a 5-gang plate). The 10AX switch will fit into deep wall boxes and cavity walls.
The 2AX does not have this limitation and can fit 1 – 6 gang plates. It is also not as deep as the 10AX and can fit into most standard wall boxes. The 10AX switch will fit into deep wall boxes and cavity walls.
2AX in Bluetooth is unable to have schedules set and the 10AX in Bluetooth can.
As per the load tables the 10AX can handle larger loads when compared to the 2AX.
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