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Questions about your Universal switch II?
Questions about your Universal switch II? You can find installation videos, instructions and answers to frequently asked questions here.
Universal switch II - Installation
Universal switch II - Installation
How do I put the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II into operation (mounting, installation)?
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 Bosch Smart Home app.
You can find the installation video for the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch on our Bosch Smart Home YouTube channel under the following linkLink
Universal switch II - Operation
Universal switch II - Operation
Do I have to maintain my Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II?
The appliance is maintenance-free. Leave any repairs to a specialist. A soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth can be used for cleaning. The use of cleaning agents containing solvents should be avoided.
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II flashes red every 15 seconds. What does this mean (connection, no function)?
The battery level is low or there is a communication error.
Pay attention to the instructions in the Smart Home app. Contact the service if necessary.
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II flashes red once. What does this mean (installation, connection)?
The teach-in mode was not successful or a process has failed.
Please try again after the first teach-in attempt. Otherwise reset the device to factory settings and contact the service department if necessary.
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II flashes green. What does this mean (installation)?
The teach-in mode or a process has been successfully completed.
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II flashes orange. What does this mean (installation)?
Teach-in mode is active or the device is communicating with the Bosch Smart Home controller II.
How do I reset the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II to the factory settings (reset)?
To reset the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II to the factory settings, proceed as follows:
1) Remove a battery.
2) While holding down the operating and system button (3), reinsert the battery. Press and hold the button until the status LED (4) flashes orange.
3) Briefly release the operating and system button.
4) Press and hold the operating and system button again until the status LED lights up green.
5) The device will then restart. Please note that it may take a few seconds before the device is ready for operation again.
6) Open the Bosch Smart Home app and remove the corresponding device in the device settings. The Universal switch II can now be integrated again.
If the status LED lights up red during the process, remove a battery and start the process again.
Please also watch our reset video on our Bosch Smart Home YouTube channel at the following linkLink
General information
Universal switch II - General
Can the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II also be used outdoors (requirements, installation)?
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II has protection class IP 20 and is therefore not suitable for outdoor use.
Can the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II be installed in existing switch series with the dimensions 55 x 55 mm (requirements, installation)?
Installation in existing switch series is not possible due to the housing dimensions (W x H x D) of 70 x 70 x 20 mm.
What spare parts are available for the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II?
There are no spare parts available for the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II.
What does the scope of delivery of the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II include?
The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II comes with a quick guide, a wall bracket with adhesive pad and 36 printed stickers for individual button labeling.
What is the battery life of my Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II (empty battery, requirements)?
The typical battery life of the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II is up to 2 years.
What battery does the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II need (empty battery, requirements)?
Two LR03 AAA 1.5 V batteries are required.
Which radio protocol does the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II use (functions, range)?
The ZigBee 3.0 radio protocol is used.
Can the Bosch Smart Home switch II also be used without the Bosch Smart Home controller II (requirements, installation)?
The Bosch Smart Home switch II can only be used in combination with the Bosch Smart Home controller II.
Can the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II be integrated into Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (functions, settings, voice control)?
You can integrate the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II into Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
The Bosch Smart Home controller including the Bosch Smart Home app (iOS, Android) is required for integration.
How can I see which functions are assigned to individual buttons on the Universal switch II (functions, settings)?
Included symbol stickers for labeling the individually defined functions make Smart Home control via Universal switch II intuitive even for children and guests. In addition, haptic embossing provides orientation even in the dark.
Also helpful: flashing signals on the multi-colored LED strip visually confirm the execution of the desired actions.
What is the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II (functions)?
With the Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II, you can control your most important Smart Home functions - without a smartphone, making it particularly practical for guests, children and the elderly. The Universal switch II can be mounted on the wall or used as a portable remote control.
Simply assign up to 2 of your favorite functions to each of the 4 buttons in the Smart Home app: This allows you to control devices or trigger scenarios and automations at the touch of a specific button.
The integration with Amazon and Google Home also enables a combination with compatible products from other manufacturers*.
*The Bosch Smart Home controller including the Bosch Smart Home app (iOS, Android) is required for the partner connection.
Further information
Technical Data
Box contents
- Universal switch II
- Button cover
- Battery compartment cover
- Mouting plate
- Button sticker set
- 2 x AAA-Batteries
- Warranty and legal information
In conjunction with the sale of batteries or supply of devices that contain batteries, we are obligated to point out the following:
Used batteries should not be disposed of in the household rubbish. Consumers are obligated to take batteries to a suitable collection point provided by retailers or municipalities.
The symbols on the batteries have the following meaning:
The symbol of the garbage can crossed out by an X means that the battery must not be disposed of in household waste.
Pb = Battery contains more than 0.004 percent lead by mass, Cd = Battery contains more than 0.002 percent cadmium by mass, Hg = Battery contains more than 0.0005 percent mercury by mass
Please note the instructions above.
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