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Strips Guard 800 for Z-Wave: quick start

From the opened box to a working sensor on one page. The full manual has the details, the settings and the troubleshooting.

Revision A · October 2026 · Sensative AB

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Strips Guard 800 is a magnetic open/close sensor for Z-Wave. It reports in real time when a door, window, gate, cabinet or drawer opens or closes.

In the box

  • Strips Guard 800, with the adhesive already on the back
  • A magnet. It keeps the sensor asleep in the box. Later it goes on the door or window.

You need

  • A Z-Wave controller (gateway or hub) and its app, within range. Use S2 security if the controller supports it.
  • The QR code on the back of the sensor, for SmartStart
  • Ordinary tape, to try the position

From box to ready

1

Join the Z-Wave network

In the controller app, choose SmartStart (or "add with QR code"), scan the QR code on the back of Strips and take the magnet off. The sensor is added within 10 minutes. Without SmartStart: put the controller into add mode, then take the magnet off.

Done when: the LED gives one long blink and the sensor appears in the controller.
2

Check the signal where it will sit

Hold Strips where it will sit and do a wake-up: magnet to the rounded end, wait for the blink, move it away. Three times in total.

Done when: a final short blink. Five short blinks means no contact: move the controller closer, or add a mains-powered Z-Wave device as a repeater.
3

Choose the place

Strips goes on the frame (recommended) and the magnet on the door or window, or the other way round. Keep both clear of hinges and locks. To hide Strips inside the frame you need a gap of at least 3.5 mm.

Do not mount Strips on metal or magnetic surfaces, or inside a metal structure. Metal shortens the range.
4

Mount

Clean both surfaces: clean, dry and at least +10 °C. Tape Strips in place, put the magnet opposite the square end, and check that the controller shows open and closed. Then mark the position, peel the film off the adhesive and press Strips firmly in place. Fix the magnet the same way.

Closed: magnet under 10 mm from the square end or under 5 mm beside it. Open: at least 30 mm away
Closed: the magnet is less than 10 mm from the square end, or less than 5 mm beside it. Open: at least 30 mm away.
5

Test

Open and close the door or window a few times.

Done when: the controller shows open and closed correctly every time. If nothing is shown, change setting 1 (Notification type).
Once the sensor is active, do not pack or store it with the magnet back on.

More in the full manual

Settings, troubleshooting, maintenance and specifications are in the Strips Guard 800 for Z-Wave manual.

Support: support@sensative.com