BOSCH BHI-US Universal Switch User Manual

: August 14, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH BHI-US Universal Switch User
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Product description
Safety instructions
Product overview
Mounting instructions
Resetting to factory settings
Maintenance and cleaning
Technical data
Spare parts / accessories
References
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BOSCH BHI-US Universal Switch User

Specifications

Product Name: Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II
Model Number: BHI-US
Product Code: 8-750-002-894 | V001
Language: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska, Suomi, Dansk, Norsk
Release Date: 01/2024

Product Description

The Bosch Smart Home Universal switch II enables users tooperate essential functions of the Bosch Smart Home system without the need for a smartphone.

Safety Instructions

Before installation or operation, thoroughly read the user manual to ensure proper usage and warranty compliance. Keep the manual in a secure place during the device’s service life.

Key Safety Points:

Avoid charging or reactivating used batteries through heat or other means.
Ensure correct battery polarity and use batteries of the same type.
Keep batteries away from children to prevent swallowing hazards.
The device is not a toy and should not be left unattended with children.
Children above 8 years old or individuals with reduced capacities can use the device under supervision and after receiving safety instructions.
Do not modify the device without authorization for safety and approval reasons (CE/UKCA).

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting Instructions

Follow the provided mounting instructions in the user manual to securely install the Universal switch II.

Start-up

After installation, follow the start-up guide to initialize the device and connect it to your Bosch Smart Home system.

Resetting to Factory Settings

If needed, reset the device to factory settings by following the instructions in the manual.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Regularly maintain and clean the Universal switch II as per the guidelines provided to ensure optimal performance.

FAQ

Q: Can children use the Universal Switch II?
- A: Children above 8 years old can use the device under supervision and after receiving safety instructions.
Q: How should I dispose of the device?
- A: Follow the environmental protection and disposal guidelines provided in the user manual for proper disposal of the device.

Product description

The universal switch II enables you to operate the most important functions of your Bosch Smart Home system even without a smartphone.

Description of the symbols

Safety instructions

Before installing or commissioning the device, please also be sure to read the complete user manual to ensure proper use and to comply with the warranty conditions.
Keep the user manual in a safe place throughout the entire service life of the device.
Do not charge used batteries or try to reactivate them using heat or other means. Do not short-circuit batteries. Do not expose batteries to strong sunlight. Do not throw batteries into fire! There is a risk of explosion!
Ensure correct polarity when inserting the batteries! Only use batteries of the same type. Drained batteries must be removed from the device immediately. Remove batteries from the device if it is not used for a longer period of time. Increased risk of leakage!
Keep small cells and batteries that could be swallowed out of the reach of children. Swallowing can result in burns, perforation of the soft tissue and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours after swallowing. In the event that a cell or battery is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
The device is not a toy! Do not allow children to play with it. Never leave \the packaging material lying around unattended. Plastic film and small parts may pose a danger to children.
This device may be used by children from 8 years of age and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or a lack of experience and knowledge provided these persons are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device, and understand the corresponding risks.
When remotely or automatically controlling a device, it is not always possible to guarantee that commands are actually executed or that the correct device status is displayed in the app and on other Smart Home display devices because of external circumstances. This may lead to material damage and/or personal injury. Therefore, you must ensure to the greatest extent possible that no person is endangered at the time of remote operation or automated control. Please take special care when setting up or adjusting the remote control or when using the automated control and check the desired functionality at regular intervals.
For safety and approval reasons (CE/UKCA), the device may not be modified and/or no changes may be made to the device without authorization.
We accept no liability for material damage or personal injury which is caused by improper use or by not observing the safety instructions. In these cases, any guarantee claim becomes void! We accept no liability for consequential damage.
Do not use the device if it has damage visible from the outside, for example, to the housing, control elements or connection sockets, or if it has a malfunction. If in doubt, please contact our service team.
Only operate the device indoors and do not expose it to moisture, vibrations, constant sunlight or other sources of heat, extreme cold temperatures and mechanical stress.
Do not open up the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user. If a fault occurs, have the device checked by a specialist.
Only use the device together with original components and recommended products from Bosch partners.

Notes

The range within buildings can deviate greatly from the range in \open spaces. In addition to the transmitting power and the receiving properties of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity, as well as the local structural situation, play an important role.
The device is only suitable for use in residential environments.
The device is only intended for private use.

Product overview

Item	Name
1	Front with removable cover
2	Standard operating buttons
3	Operating and system buttons
4	Status LED
5	Individual stickers, protected by front cover
6	Back
7	Mounting plate receiving openings
8	Battery compartment cover
9	Battery compartment cover lock

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Mounting instructions

݃ When selecting the mounting location and when drilling, pay attention to the areas where electrical wires run, or to any supply cables. You can also use the explanatory videos and additional information on our website as an additional aid for mounting, installing, starting up and restoring the factory settings on your Bosch Smart Home universal switch II:

https://www.bosch-smarthome.com/rom/universal-switch-2

Start-up

Ensure that you have a Bosch Smart Home controller and the Bosch Smart Home app and have successfully configured both. Now start the Bosch Smart Home app and select “Add new device”. Follow the instructions in the app. The status LED (4) shows the status of the universal switch using flashing codes.

Signal	Meaning	Measures
Flashes orange	Pairing mode (is active) or device is communicating with the
controller

Please wait

Flashes green| Pairing mode (successful) or process confirmed| –

Flashes red 1x

|

Pairing mode (not successful) or process failed

| If this is the first pairing attempt, please try again. Otherwise reset the device to the factory settings and contact the service department if necessary.
Flashes red every 15 seconds|

Low battery or connection fault

| Look for information in the Smart Home app. Contact the service team if necessary.

Resetting to factory settings

You can reset the device to its factory settings as follows:

Remove a battery. Replace the battery while holding the operating and system button (3) pressed. Hold the button pressed until the status LED (4) flashes orange. Now release it briefly and press and hold the button again until the LED lights green. The device then restarts. Please note that it can take a few seconds until the device is ready for operation again. ݅ When resetting to factory settings, the settings and information are only lost from the device and not from the Bosch Smart Home controller. ݅ To re-configure the device, first delete it in the device management section of the Bosch Smart Home app and then add it again in the usual pairing process.

Maintenance and cleaning

Removing or changing the battery To remove or replace the batteries, turn the battery compartment cover (9) lock on the back of the universal switch anti- clockwise to the stop. Then remove the battery compartment cover (8) and remove the batteries. Take care to ensure the correct polarity when replacing them. The device does not require maintenance. Leave any repairs to a specialist. Clean the device with a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth. When cleaning, do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents. Simplified declaration of conformity Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declare that the radio \equipment type Bosch Smart Home BHI-US corresponds with the directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU Declaration of conformity is available via the following web address:
→ https://eu-doc.bosch.com
Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the radio system type BHI-US complies with Regulation 2017. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
→ https://gb-doc.bosch.com

Environmental protection and disposal

These that this product and the battery or batteries must be disposed of separately from general household waste. As an end user, you are obligated to dispose of the product and the battery or batteries via separated waste collection, for instance by passing it to an official collection point, in line with the relevant national regulations. Please note that used batteries and battery packs which are not enclosed within the old equipment must be separated from the equipment before returning the equipment. For information about the type and chemical system of the battery or batteries, as well as about replacing or safely removing them, please see the user manual. By collecting waste separately, you are making a valuable contribution to protecting the environment and human health. This is because, by treating old equipment properly, on one hand, the potentially negative effects associated with the presence of hazardous substances are prevented and, on the other hand, raw materials are conserved through their recovery. Please also note that the avoidance of waste is an even more valuable contribution to environmental protection. Wherever possible, as well as finding a further use for the device yourself or having it repaired, passing the device to a second user is also an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. It is also possible to return these to the place you bought the product from, provided the distributor offers a returns service voluntarily or is legally obligated to do so.

Technical data

Device type designation	BHI-US
Protection class	IP20
Ambient temperature	+5 °C – +40 °C
Max. humidity	90 % (non-condensing)
Housing dimensions (W × H × D)	70 × 70 × 20 mm
Weight (without batteries)	52 g
Radio frequency band	ZigBee 3.0
Radio protocol	2.4 – 2.4835 GHz
Max. transmitting power	10 dBm
Radio range in the open	< 100 m
Software class	A
Receiver category	2
Batteries	2 × 1.5V LR03/Micro/AAA, alkaline
Battery lifespan (typical)	< 2 years