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Thinka | HomeKit for Z-Wave
User Manual
V1.2, August, 2021
This document is provided to you by Thinka BV, Amsterdam.
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Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ
User manual V1.3, August, 2021
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  • Page 1 Thinka | HomeKit for Z-Wave User Manual V1.2, August, 2021 This document is provided to you by Thinka BV, Amsterdam. In case of questions or feedback, please contact support@thinka.eu Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 1 of 25...
  • Page 2 Smart Watch and can add the HomeKit smart home functionalities and Apps to her smart home Thinka is certified by the Z-Wave alliance and proven to cooperate with over 3000 different smart home devices. Thinka can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers.
  • Page 3 Set up Thinka Connect your Thinka Connect Thinka to a power outlet and ethernet router with the included cable and power supply. Register your Thinka Go to setup.thinka.eu and follow the instructions. Add a device Make sure you know how to include your (new) device. Read the product manual.
  • Page 4 Thinka will recognize your device and add it automatically within 10 minutes after it is turned on. The new device will then appear on Thinka Web Client UI. Besides being recognized by the app, the device scanned is put in the 'Provisioning list'.
  • Page 5 Alternatively you can add the device yourself from the Overview page of this Thinka. Click <Add Device> at the top of the page, and follow the instructions. You can see the screenshots of the instructions for a sample device as follows. These steps might differ from device to device.
  • Page 6 Depending on the device you may have to provide a 5 number pin code and choose to grant security levels. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 6 of 25...
  • Page 7 The device has been added successfully. After setting you the name and the room, the device is ready to use. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 7 of 25...
  • Page 8 Google Home app, create a Home, and click on add. Next choose "Set up device" and choose "Works with Google ''. Find "Thinka '' in the list of devices and select it. Then use the generated token to pair with Google Home.
  • Page 9: Remove A Device

    When removing normally (see Remove a device) above does not work, please go to the details page of the device and go to the 'Z-Wave' tab. Click the Remove failed device. Restart Thinka In order to restart a Thinka press the button on the Thinka for about ten seconds until the LEDs start flashing orange.
  • Page 10: Joining An Existing Z-Wave Network

    LEDs turn off. The Thinka will reboot and reset to factory settings. If this controller is the primary controller for your network, resetting it will result in the nodes in your network being orphaned and it will be necessary after the reset to exclude and re-include all of the nodes in the network.
  • Page 11: Command Classes

    You can not migrate the primary role to another controller. Command classes The various devices can be controlled by their functionalities, or in Z-Wave terms their Command Classes. A Command Class is a group of commands that belong together, such as On/Off or a Percentage. Below you'll find descriptions of these classes, so you can find out how to control or view the state of your device.
  • Page 12: Basic Command Class

    • The Version Command Class • The Z-Wave Plus Info Command Class • The Indicator Command Class • The Device Reset Locally Command Class • The Firmware Update Metadata Command Class • The WakeUp Command Class • The Powerlevel Command Class •...
  • Page 13 Device Reset Locally Command Class When a device supports the Device Reset Locally Command Class, we show whether it's supported. It can be found under the 'Z-Wave' tab of a device. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021...
  • Page 14 Firmware Update Metadata Command Class When a device supports the Firmware Update Metadata Command Class, we show its values. This can be found under the 'Z-Wave' tab of a device. Associations Command Class When a device supports the Associations Command Class, we show its associations.
  • Page 15 Manufacturer Specific Command Class When a device supports the Manufacturer Specific Command Class, we show its values. This can be found under the 'Z-Wave ' tab of a device. Based on this information the Device is identified: Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ...
  • Page 16 The first instance is the Common instance, the others can be individually named. When named they will appear on the Overview as well. Instances without a name are NOT exposed to HomeKit, Alexa or Google. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 16 of 25...
  • Page 17 Power Level Command Class When a device supports the Power Level Command Class, we show its values. This can be found under the 'Z-Wave' tab of a node. Protection Command Class When a device supports the Protection Command Class, we show its values.
  • Page 18 For visualisation and voice control purposes, you may choose to show its type when we can not determine it. You may choose a SmokeSensor, LeakSensor, MotionSensor, OccupancySensor or ContactSensor. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 18 of 25...
  • Page 19 When a device supports the Binary Switch Command Class, we show a toggle switch to turn it Off or On. For visualisation and voice control purposes, you may choose to show it as Switch, Light Bulb or Fan. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 19 of 25...
  • Page 20 (dimming) speed by specifying its duration. The number 255 means default, as determined by the device manufacturer. 0 is immediate. 1-127 means seconds, 128-254 means 1-127 minutes. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 20 of 25...
  • Page 21 For example if the level switch controls a color or night light mode. This choice is available when the device can also be controlled as a binary switch. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 21 of 25...
  • Page 22 Apple Homekit needs an additional current temperature to present a Thermostat. That's why we offer the possibility to select a temperature sensor to accompany the setpoint. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 22 of 25...
  • Page 23 Version Command Class When a device supports the Version Command Class, we show its values. This can be found under the 'Z-Wave' tab of a device. WakeUp Command Class When a device supports the WakeUp Command Class, we show its value. You can change the value by means of the slider.
  • Page 24: Supported Command Classes

    NETWORK_MANAGEMENT_INCLUSION v3 NETWORK_MANAGEMENT_INSTALLATION_MAINTENANCE v2 NETWORK_MANAGEMENT_PROXY v3 NODE_PROVISIONING v1 POWERLEVEL v1 VERSION v3 Controlled Command Classes ASSOCIATION v2 ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO v3 BASIC v2 BATTERY v3 CENTRAL_SCENE v3 CONFIGURATION v4 Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 24 of 25...
  • Page 25 Association Group Information The controller has one Association Group, called Lifeline for one node maximum. The CC is sent to the Lifeline before performing a factory reset. Thinka BV 2021 ⓒ User manual V1.3, August, 2021 Page 25 of 25...

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