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Ecolink Intelligent Technology Z-Wave Garage Door Tilt Sensor, White (TILT-ZWAVE2-ECO)
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Brand | Ecolink |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 1.7 x 1 inches |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Style | Z-Wave |
Mounting Type | Door Mount |
About this item
- Easy installs with included flush mount bracket and begins to learn as soon as batteries power it up.
- Five year battery life and discrete design keep it out of sight and out of mind when not on alert.
- External contact input available for external triggers.
- Works with most brands of Z-wave home security hubs.
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From the manufacturer
Garage-Tilt Sensor
Help secure your home with this easy-to-install Sensor
This Ecolink Garage Door Tilt Sensor is a Z-Wave Plus enabled device designed to smoothly integrate into a Z-Wave Plus home automation network. It will detect the opening of a garage door and will alert your system of any intrusion immediately. It can also be connected to an external trigger.
Gold Plated tilt components are specifically designed to ensure reliability. The sensor detects tampering and alerts you immediately when the cover is removed.
Product Summary
- Garage Door Tilt Sensor
- Supports connecting external triggers
- Compatible with most Z-wave security hubs
- Z-wave ID: ZC10-16030002
Z-WAVE Technology
The Z-Wave technology is designed for control, monitor and status reading applications in homes around the world. Z-Wave specialize in wireless control, bringing affordable easy-to-use 'smart' products to millions of people.
Natively compatible with SmartThings, it works with most brands of Z-wave home security hubs like Vera Plus, Vera Edge, Vera Lite, HomeSeer, D-link staples connect and Piper NV. If your brand is not listed, (e.g. Wink or Alarm.com based security panels) compatibility cannot be assured.
Z-wave ID for this item: ZC10-16030002.
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Supports External TriggersThe sensor can be connected to an external trigger, for example to connect an existing ‘dumb’ alarm sensor into your Z-WAVE home automation system or to connect your existing doorbell and use it to trigger a notification. |
Easy InstallationThis sensor comes with an easy flush mounting bracket. After mounting, simply insert the battery to begin the learning process. |
Discover EcolinkEcolink is a developer of low power, highly reliable wireless solutions, including a wide range of intelligent wireless security, sensing and home automation devices. |
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Product information
Brand | Ecolink |
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Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 1.7 x 1 inches |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Style | Z-Wave |
Mounting Type | Door Mount |
Specific Uses For Product | Indoor use only |
Product Dimensions | 3 x 1.7 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
ASIN | B00HGVJRX2 |
Item model number | TILT-ZWAVE2-ECO |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #89,759 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #416 in Garage Door Keypads & Remotes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 22, 2013 |
Department | Zwave Security > Zwave Door Locks |
Manufacturer | Ecolink 28617953415 |
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Product Description
From the leaders in Wave technology, the Eco link Garage Door Tilt Sensor allows you to improve the safety and security of your home and family easily and effectively. Built with premium components, including gold plated tilt components for better performance, these motion sensors provide instant and reliable performance as part of your security system. Dimensions: 3.0”L x 1.7”W x 1”H.
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and battery life of the electronic sensor. For example, they mention it works reliably, is easy to pair, and has good power conservation. That said, they're satisfied with the value, and speed. That being said, opinions are mixed on the sensor, connectivity, and adhesion.
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Customers like the performance of the electronic sensor. They say it works reliably, has been working for a couple months with no issues, and works perfectly with HomeAssistant and SmartThings Hub. Customers also mention that the Z-wave functionality works flawlessly throughout their z-wave home. Overall, customers find the product to be a solid product with reasonably good power.
"...that this device was very simple to include in my network, and worked the first time and every time thereafter...." Read more
"...to other DIY alarm systems I've used in the past it worked, worked out of the box and I didn't have to add/remove/re-add...." Read more
"It was easy to install and connect to Samsung SmartThings. Works reliably." Read more
"These sensors work great. It took minutes to get set up and have been flawless on my Homeseer HS4 system using Zwave Plus plugin...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the electronic sensor to be very easy. They mention that it is simple and straightforward, and it can be added to their network in a few moments. Customers also say that pairing the sensor was extremely easy, with no wiring or other complicated tasks.
"...on the subject, my point was that this device was very simple to include in my network, and worked the first time and every time thereafter...." Read more
"...Installation is simple and straight forward - I had a tilt sensor for my garage door opener before this one (RYOBI) but the app stopped working..." Read more
"It was easy to install and connect to Samsung SmartThings. Works reliably." Read more
"...easy to pair, paired in 2nd try :)-..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the electronic sensor. Some say that it still reports 100% after a month or so of use, while others say it's at 99% after 3 months. They say it holds up nicely and has reasonable good power conservation. The tilt sensor is battery powered, and it goes to sleep quickly after each change in status.
"...They only "wake up" to report a status change, so they don't use much power, but you get more than just open/close...." Read more
"...Conclusion: it has been a solid product, reasonably good power conservation (it's z-wave, so don't expect great power efficiency), good tech support..." Read more
"...Second half of a star was sending me one sensor with a battery with 60% charge...." Read more
"...The two devices work well together. The tilt sensor is battery powered, so having the MimoLite plugged-in module nearby helps expand and sustain..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the electronic sensor. They mention that it works with SmartThings, is a great purchase, and is able to integrate with other Z-Wave devices.
"...What I do like is that this is a super cheap zwave device. Those are hard to find...." Read more
"...Reasonable price (~#27.xx)Cons:- a bit too big as a mailbox sensor- if open & close too fast, it may not send notification-..." Read more
"...These units are a great value and are working impressively well and range is excellent." Read more
"...I wish it worked for me, especially since the price is really good." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the electronic sensor. For example, they mention it's fast, accurate, and provides almost instant updates. Some say the sensor is simple and up and running in less than 5 minutes. That said, they're happy with the product and the speed it provides.
"Works well. Customer support was fast and responsive. After a minor tweak with the ball-in-can position, the thing is consistently reliable...." Read more
"...of the EColink Zwave Wireless Tilt Sensor was very simple and fast...." Read more
"...Quickly and easily paired on my network." Read more
"...sometimes fail to respond to the hub this sensor (surprisingly) never misses a beat. The garage is uninsulated and gets darn cold in the winter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sensor. Some mention that the tilt sensors are great, simple, and accurate. They also say that it pairs easily with Smart Things Hub and performs the tilt detection function exactly as they would expect. However, others say that the sensor shows the tamper alarm notification non stop, gives a few false alarms, and has trouble getting recognized.
"...it may not work properly; while if the angle is too big, it may trigger false alarms...." Read more
"...This also gives the option for mounting the sensor anywhere (such as hidden inside a the back of a mailbox) with the remote mercury switch..." Read more
"...The second unit started giving off false alarm after just 2 months. I realized this might be a common issue...." Read more
"...included (and excluded) from my network, but every time the sensor just wouldn't work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the electronic sensor. Some mention that it connects fine to their Hubitat and home automation controller, while others say that they have connection issues and it's a little tricky to link up.
"It was easy to install and connect to Samsung SmartThings. Works reliably." Read more
"...It's hard to believe that there are no standards for connecting devices, as it would be very simple to accomplish...." Read more
"...I use the Vera 3 home automation controller - no issues with pairing or with controlling the door operation...." Read more
"...The connection goes bad after some time, so the unit will 'think' the door is open when it is not...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the electronic sensor. Some mention that the adhesive strips are adequate and strong, while others say that the tape is not good and will likely fail.
"...You don't even need to screw it to the door; it comes with double-sided tape which is more than adequate to hold up the sensor...." Read more
"...comes with a mounting bracket & screws- comes with 3M double-side tape..." Read more
"...I suspect the adhesive failed because it's turning cold now." Read more
"...The device is smaller than a pack of cigarettes, and it comes with sticky tape and screws to mount it...." Read more
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No complications at all; I created a simple notification to send me a text when the garage door opens or closes. I wanted to verify that this device would work reliably before investing in equipment for the next step - automating the operation of the door from my home (Vera 3) Z-Wave system. From what I have read that should be fairly simple.
Together with this sensor, I can use a dry contact switch like the Linear FS-20 so that if the garage door is left open, it will automatically close itself after a user-defined period of time. The door can also be closed on demand from my iPhone (or any smart phone). I understand the trick to the FS-20 switch is setting up a trigger right after it is activated to turn it back off immediately, or it will block the original local switch from operating (wired in parallel with garage door switch). Beyond that small issue, it should be easy to set-up. This sensor will indicate when the door is open, and that triggers a timer (scene created in Vera 3) which will activate the FS-20 to close the garage door after whatever delay is set. None of the safety features are bypassed as the original wiring is still intact.
For those of you to whom this is very basic automation, you're probably laughing by now! Most of the reason I am writing this much detail is for the benefit of other newbies out there who may still be struggling a bit and could use some help. This sensor is a perfect solution, as it is a much better option than modifying a door/window sensor to accomplish the same goal. Going the modification route is not too difficult, but does have moving parts and relies on realignment of the sensor every time after operation.
With this tilt sensor there are no moving parts (except internally); the sensor mounts as high up on the door as practical, and as soon as it senses the door angle change, it can notify or trigger whatever event is desired. You don't even need to screw it to the door; it comes with double-sided tape which is more than adequate to hold up the sensor. The only caveat there is that in extreme temps, either very cold or very hot, the tape could potentially fail.
Until somebody out there decides to package this sensor with a momentary switch that releases without having to create a trigger, this is the simplest and cleanest solution I have seen. Slap in the battery, quickly pair it to your system, tape it to your garage door, and you're in business! No measuring, aligning, building, etc. required. Add one of the available contact switches out there, and you have a complete door sensor / remote controlled operating solution. I will update this post as soon as I can get the relay switch purchased, installed and hopefully working!
Until then, at least I don't have to wonder if the door was left open! Hopefully I'll remember to check my phone app before I get too far down the road!
Cheers!
First off I attempted to figure out if this version (2.0 ECO) vs. (2.5 ECO) listed on "works with RING" website - this one does and is about $11 less expensive and has trigger contact terminal so if you'd like to add a magnetic contact at the bottom of the door you certainly could. Since I have two garage doors I'll be purchasing another. My main concern was if this would show as fault and cleared in the history of the RING App along with push notifications / base station / keypad alert sounds which it also does. Though I've not tried to add this to a "profile" (home / away) I'd be surprised if it does - I'm not expecting it to - since this is a z-wave sensor and is said to work with smart things I could probably trigger other actions (such as turning on a camera, etc.) - again, for me this is not a deal breaker and the fact that I can look at the RING App history is helpful to see when the garage door was opened and closed.
To add this to my RING Alarm I simply tapped on the "+" (add) button and selected "works with RING" devices - there wasn't a QR code and I didn't use my camera to find the device - I simply put the included battery in the sensor and hit "find device" I tilted the sensor once or twice and the app found and added it - really couldn't be easier - in contrast to other DIY alarm systems I've used in the past it worked, worked out of the box and I didn't have to add/remove/re-add. I changed the name to something that was more meaningful, added it to a "room" (garage) and set the notification on "open" and "close" - at some point I'll likely turn this off when we're in the warmer months when our garage is opened and closed several times a day.
This is a good size sensor - it's not too large and not tiny either. It uses a CR123 - I'll update this review if it seems to "chew through" batteries but Z-Wave is generally pretty good about battery usage and I don't expect to have to replace it that often. I'll also report on if this sensor stays connected as other 3rd party sensor tend to disconnect or don't have very good range. My garage doors are about 25-35 feet away from the alarm base with a drywall wall in between.
Installation is simple and straight forward - I had a tilt sensor for my garage door opener before this one (RYOBI) but the app stopped working after a legal action with another manufacturer so I used the mounting screw holes with the included hardware of the new sensor along with the double stick tape. You will likely want to use the "security" screw (a tiny phillips) to keep the sensor form coming off of the mounting bracket as the tabs aren't that secure (IMO) - you'll just have to remember that there's a screw there when you replace the battery.
I should also mention that I have a first generation (non "PRO") RING base station - I don't know if there are any incompatibilities with the newer version but from what I've read the older sensors work with the newer base and vice versa.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
First off I attempted to figure out if this version (2.0 ECO) vs. (2.5 ECO) listed on "works with RING" website - this one does and is about $11 less expensive and has trigger contact terminal so if you'd like to add a magnetic contact at the bottom of the door you certainly could. Since I have two garage doors I'll be purchasing another. My main concern was if this would show as fault and cleared in the history of the RING App along with push notifications / base station / keypad alert sounds which it also does. Though I've not tried to add this to a "profile" (home / away) I'd be surprised if it does - I'm not expecting it to - since this is a z-wave sensor and is said to work with smart things I could probably trigger other actions (such as turning on a camera, etc.) - again, for me this is not a deal breaker and the fact that I can look at the RING App history is helpful to see when the garage door was opened and closed.
To add this to my RING Alarm I simply tapped on the "+" (add) button and selected "works with RING" devices - there wasn't a QR code and I didn't use my camera to find the device - I simply put the included battery in the sensor and hit "find device" I tilted the sensor once or twice and the app found and added it - really couldn't be easier - in contrast to other DIY alarm systems I've used in the past it worked, worked out of the box and I didn't have to add/remove/re-add. I changed the name to something that was more meaningful, added it to a "room" (garage) and set the notification on "open" and "close" - at some point I'll likely turn this off when we're in the warmer months when our garage is opened and closed several times a day.
This is a good size sensor - it's not too large and not tiny either. It uses a CR123 - I'll update this review if it seems to "chew through" batteries but Z-Wave is generally pretty good about battery usage and I don't expect to have to replace it that often. I'll also report on if this sensor stays connected as other 3rd party sensor tend to disconnect or don't have very good range. My garage doors are about 25-35 feet away from the alarm base with a drywall wall in between.
Installation is simple and straight forward - I had a tilt sensor for my garage door opener before this one (RYOBI) but the app stopped working after a legal action with another manufacturer so I used the mounting screw holes with the included hardware of the new sensor along with the double stick tape. You will likely want to use the "security" screw (a tiny phillips) to keep the sensor form coming off of the mounting bracket as the tabs aren't that secure (IMO) - you'll just have to remember that there's a screw there when you replace the battery.
I should also mention that I have a first generation (non "PRO") RING base station - I don't know if there are any incompatibilities with the newer version but from what I've read the older sensors work with the newer base and vice versa.
I tried to open it up and adjust the angle of the sensor but when you put the cover back on it pushes it back into the too-upright angle.
I wish it had two differently calibrated tilt sensors in it so I could know if the door is a little open or a lot open. I’ll probably end up building my own with an accelerometer chip.
What I do like is that this is a super cheap zwave device. Those are hard to find.
Other things I don’t like: no zwave security level at all. There are extra “switch” contacts on the circuit board but I don’t know what they’re for; I’d like it to send additional zwave commands so I could add my own sensors to a cheap $10 zwave board. Then I’d buy several.