Plug Compact help
Questions about your Plug Compact?
Questions about your Plug Compact? You can find installation videos, instructions and answers to frequently asked questions here.
Plug Compact - Installation
Plug Compact - Installation
How can I reset my Bosch Smart Home plug compact (reset)?
To reset your Bosch Smart Home Smart plug compact, proceed as follows:
1. remove your Smart plug compact from the socket.
2. press and hold the button on the top of the Smart plug when plugging it in until the LED on the button flashes orange quickly.
3. briefly release the button and press again until the LED lights up green. The Smart plug is now back to the factory settings.
How do I install the Bosch Smart Home plug compact (installation)?
To install the Smart plug compact, first make sure that you have a Bosch Smart Home controller and the Bosch Smart Home app and have successfully set up both. Now start the Bosch Smart Home app and select "Add device". Follow the instructions in the app.
Plug Compact - Operation
Plug Compact - Operation
I would like to extend the Homematic IP and ZigBee signals. Can I plug the Bosch Smart Home plug compact into the Bosch Smart Home plug (requirements, connection, range)?
No, Smart plugs of any type must not be plugged in one after the other. Always follow the safety instructions in the Smart Home app and in theOperating instructions.
How can I set a timer on my Bosch Smart plug compact (time control, functions, automations)?
To set a timer for your Bosch Smart plug compact, create the corresponding Smart plug compact as a favorite. Select the favorite and then swipe to the right. You now have the option of setting the desired times here.
Can I integrate the Bosch Smart plug compact into the presence simulation (services, automations, requirements, functions)?
Yes, the Smart plug compact can be integrated into the presence simulation.
Can I connect several Bosch Smart Home plug compacts in series to increase the range (connection, requirements)?
Yes, you can easily connect several Bosch Smart Home Smart plug compacts in series.
Can I switch the Bosch Smart Home plug compact on and off directly on the device (functions, information)?
Yes, you can use the button on the top of the device to manually activate and deactivate the Smart plug compact on the device.
Where should I best place my Bosch Smart plug compact to optimally increase the range (connection, requirements)?
To increase the range between the Smart Home controller and a ZigBee 3.0-capable device, place the Bosch Smart Home plug compact approximately halfway between the Smart Home controller and the device to be reached.
Make sure that there are no major obstacles between the Smart Home controller, Smart plug compact and the device to be reached.
Can I use my Bosch Smart Home plug compact to switch electrical heating appliances (functions, installation, services, settings)?
As soon as the intended use "Heating" has been selected in the device management, the following heater types can be connected to the Smart plug compact:
- Towel warmer
- Electric heating
- Radiant heater
- Infrared heating
It is important to note that the maximum switching capacity of 3680W must not be exceeded and that a Room thermostat II is also required as a measuring device.
Plug Compact - General information
Plug Compact - General information
Why can my Bosch Smart Home compact plug only extend the range for my Twinguard, Motion detector, Twist and water sensor (connection, requirements)?
The Bosch Smart Home compact plug uses and extends the ZigBee 3.0 wireless protocol. The Twinguard, Motion detector, Water alarm and Twist also use the ZigBee 3.0 wireless protocol and are therefore compatible.
What protection class does the Bosch Smart Home plug compact have (requirements)?
The Smart plug compact has protection class IP 20.
Where can I buy the Bosch Smart Home plug compact (purchase and delivery)?
You can find the Smart plug compact wherever you can buy Bosch Smart Home devices and in ourBosch Smart Home Shop.
What are the differences between the Bosch Smart Home plug compact and the Bosch Smart Home plug (functions, information)?
The Smart plug extends the range of the following products:
- Universal switch (Flex)
- Shutter control
- Light control
- Door/window contact
- Radiator thermostat
- Room thermostat
- Underfloor-heating room thermostat 230V (24V/230V)
- Smoke alarm
The Smart plug Plus also features power metering and the integration of electric heaters.
The Smart plug compact extends the range of the following products:
- Outdoor siren
- Motion detector
- Radiator thermostat II
- Light/Shutter control I
- IRauchwarn detector II
- Door/window contact II plus
- Twinguard
- Twist
- Water alarm
- More Smart plug compacts
The Smart plug compact also has a power metering function. It is not possible to integrate electric heaters.
Can I also operate the Bosch Smart Home plug compact without the Bosch Smart Home controller (requirements, installation)?
Yes, the Bosch Smart Home plug compact can also be used without the Bosch Smart Home controller. However, plugging in the Smart plug is the only available function. For the full range of functions, please use the Smart Home controller and the Bosch Smart Home app.
Can I plug my Bosch Smart Home plug compact into a power strip (requirements, installation, mounting)?
No, the Smart plug compact must not be plugged into a power strip. Please observe the safety instructions in theOperating instructions.
What is the maximum power allowed for my Bosch Smart plug compact (requirements)?
The maximum switching capacity of the Bosch Smart Home plug compact is 16A.
Is it possible to get advice on the Bosch Smart plug compact (information)?
In the greater Stuttgart, Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover, Mannheim, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Ruhr areas, you have the opportunity to obtain advice on site. You can find more information under the following linkLink.
How is the Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact secured against children and pets (requirements, installation)?
The Bosch Smart plug compact is secured against children and pets with the help of a nipple.
My Bosch Smart Home plug compact cannot be reached. What can I do (connection, range)?
If the Smart plug suddenly becomes inaccessible, briefly unplug it and plug it back in again.
If you suspect a technical error, please contact our customer service.
Do not carry out any repairs to the appliance or power cables yourself.
My Bosch Smart Home Smart plug compact is defective and needs to be disposed of. How can I dispose of it (warranty)?
Electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer fit for use and defective or used batteries must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner (European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Use the country-specific return and collection systems for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
How is the firmware of my Bosch Smart Home plug compact kept up to date (update, installation, functions)?
The Bosch Smart Home plug compact always receives firmware updates. These must be carried out manually. If an update is available, you will receive a message in the MessageCenter of the Bosch Smart Home app and information in the device management.
Why is the energy consumption of my Smart plug compact not saved (functions, services)?
The Smart plug compact saves the energy consumption every 30 minutes. If the Smart plug compact is removed from the socket, the information on energy consumption from the last time it was saved is lost. When the Smart plug compact is plugged in again, the energy consumption value can therefore be easily reset.
How many Bosch Smart Home plug compacts can I integrate into my Bosch Smart Home system (requirements)?
There is currently no known upper limit to the number of Smart plug compact devices in a room. However, please note that the response speed of the devices may decrease in very large installations.
What is included in the scope of delivery of the Bosch Smart Home plug compact?
The scope of delivery of the Bosch Smart Home plug compact includes the quick start guide and the device itself.
Can I connect the Smart plug compact to voice assistants (requirements, functions, voice control)?
Yes, the Bosch Smart Home plug compact can also be switched via voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.
The Bosch Smart Home controller including the Bosch Smart Home app (iOS, Android) is required for the partner connection.
How does the Smart plug compact affect my electricity consumption (requirements, functions, information)?
The power consumption in idle mode is < 1 watt.
Is the Bosch Smart plug compact equipped with a switch (requirements, functions)?
Yes, the Smart plug compact has a switch for manual operation of the device.
Is there overvoltage protection for the Smart plug compact (requirements, functions)?
No, the Bosch Smart Home Plug Compact does not offer overvoltage protection.
Can my Bosch Smart Home plug compact increase the range of my other Bosch Smart Home devices (range extension, functions, requirements)?
The Smart plug compact automatically extends the range between the Smart Home controller and the following devices:
- Motion detector
- Smart lamps (LEDVANCE)
- Twist
- Twinguard
- Water alarm
- Smart plug compact
For the range extender to work, the Smart plug compact should ideally be plugged in halfway between your Smart Home controller and the device with reception problems. The range extender cannot be switched off.
Note:
The Smart plug automatically extends the range of other Zigbee devices. If it is disconnected from the power supply (e.g. by unplugging it), the amplification is lost and the wireless network is rebuilt. As a result, some devices may temporarily or permanently lose their connection to the Smart Home controller.
Does the Bosch Smart plug compact have a USB port (requirements, functions)?
The Smart plug compact does not have a USB port.
Can I also use my Bosch Smart plug compact outdoors (installation, requirements)?
No, the Smart plug compact is not approved for outdoor use. If it is used outdoors, all claims for replacement of the defective device expire.
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