Bulldog SmartThings Connectivity Guide

Before you Begin

This guide will walk you through connecting the EVC200 control module to the Smartthings app and is applicable for all Bulldog kits that include the EVC200 control module and Aeotec Smartthings Hub. Please follow the guide step by step and take note of the additional information beside videos and images. If for some reason the EcoNet product/solution does not work out for your application, contact support and we can find a solution that meets your specific needs.

Tools: Phone/Tablet

Time Required: 5 - 9 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Steps: 5

Important Notes: 3

Step 1

Download Smart Life App

QR code to download SmartThings app on Apple devices

Sign up for a free account, no subscription or payment for the app is necessary
Enable Wifi and Bluetooth on the phone or tablet

Step 2

Permissions & Adding Hub to Smartthings

IMPORTANT: In device settings, set location permissions for the Smartthings app to "Always" and enable "Precise Location"
IMPORTANT: Ensure the light on the Aeotec Smartthings hub is blinking red and green during the connection process. This may take up to 3 minutes
In device settings, enable "Bluetooth" and "Local Network" permissions for the Smartthings app
From the "Home" or "Devices" page select the "+", then "Add Device"
If not connecting the Aeotec Smartthings hub with an ethernet cable, select "Wifi" under "Select connection type"

Step 3

Connect Control Module to Smartthings

Ensure the green LED on the control module is slowly blinking before pairing
When pairing, press and release the button in fast succession up to 10 times
Keep the control module close to the Aeotec hub when pairing. Note that the Bulldog motor does not need to be connected to the control module to pair
If the digital status of the control module is flipped (App status shows open when valve closed), contact support@econetcontrols.com
If the control module is detected but fails to connect, ensure your Aeotec hub is connected before attempting to pair the control module, and ensure the control module isn't already connected to another account

Step 4

Connect Sensors to Smartthings

When pairing a sensor, push on the top of the sensor until a click is felt and hold
If recieving notification that the leak sensor is "Offline" every 15 minutes, this is due to the sensor being a sleepy device and is normal. these "Offline" notifications can be turned off by going to the "Menu" tab, the gear icon in the top right, selecting "Notifications", then toggling your sensor to "OFF". Note: you will still recieve "Wet" notifications from the sensor

Step 5

Add Notifications & Automation

IMPORANT: Select "When any condition below is met" while creating the leak routine. If not selected the leak routine will only work when all sensors are wet
Ensure app notifications are enabled in the phone or tablet settings
This notification will both alert the phone that the valve has closed, and close the valve

You've Completed the Bulldog Smartthings Connectivity Guide

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If you continue to experience any issues or require additional support, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team at support@econetcontrols.com.