What is Tricolor Smart Home, features, kit, connection and configuration of modules and sensors – ElektrikExpert.ru

The Tricolor Smart Home system is a development of the provider of the same name, designed to control electrical equipment and lighting, protect against gas leakage, fire or flood, and also inform the owner in case of intruders.

Below we consider the features of a smart home from Tricolor, how it works, what sensors are included, and what are their features.

Here are the secrets of configuration and operation, as well as further prospects for the development of the system.

What is the Tricolor Smart Home system

Tricolor is a national satellite company that has been operating in the Russian market since 2005, and three years later received its millionth subscriber. For 2020, the provider occupies more than a third of the Russian commercial television market and has more than 12 connections.

One of the company’s latest products is the Tricolor Smart Home system, which is a group of remote devices and sensors that monitor the state of an apartment or house for the fact of smoke, gas, leakage, fire or other force majeure situations.

The system from Tricolor includes a control module, receiving equipment, smart devices, as well as a group of sensors.

To use the Tricolor smart home, you need to connect the control module to the receiver, install and connect sensors, and update the software.

Installation of equipment does not require special knowledge and can be carried out by the customer independently without the involvement of specialists.

What functions does

Before buying and setting up a smart home, it is important to understand its capabilities.

The main functions:

1. Protecting your home from strangers. Against the background of frequent break-ins and thefts, the use of the system provides protection from intruders. If a hack is detected, a message is sent to the owner’s phone with information about the event that has occurred – an outsider moving around the house, opening a window or door.
2. Detection of gas leakage, temperature increase and humidity. With the help of special sensors, the Tricolor smart home monitors the situation and warns the owner about an increase in the gas level in the room, a change in humidity, a decrease or increase in temperature above the set parameter. In this case, the owner will be able to take action, for example, give a command to shut off the gas valve, turn on the air conditioner, humidifier or other equipment.
3. Load control. The use of smart sockets allows you to supply and remove voltage from household appliances when such a need arises. To control the outlet, you can use a smartphone connected to the global network. For example, you can turn on the boiler in advance to heat your house or apartment before your arrival.
4. Lighting control. With the help of a smart home from Tricolor, you can control the light – change the color of the lighting and set the appropriate brightness. It is allowed to change the color and install an individual scenario. If desired, you can adjust the lighting to your liking.
5. Sound device operation. The smart home has an audible alarm designed to scare off intruders and warn about the operation of any of the controlling bodies.
6. Smoke and leakage control. The main functions are taken over by the corresponding sensors. When water or smoke is detected in the room, they give a signal to the main unit. Next, a message is sent to the owner and a siren sounds. In both cases, the owner can take the necessary measures to fix the problem – dial the police, call the fire department or the housing office.

As you can see, a smart home from Tricolor provides comprehensive protection against the main risks – intruders, fire, flooding, gas leaks and other force majeure.

In addition, the capabilities of the system allow you to remotely control smart sockets to turn equipment on and off.

Other similar systems:

1. Yandex Alice Smart Home https://elektrikexpert.ru/yandeks-alisa-umnyj-dom.html.
2. CLAP.
3. Xiaomi Smart Home.

What the system consists of

“Tricolor Smart Home” is a system of several elements. Conventionally, they are divided into reacting devices, a receiver and a control module.

Let’s consider each of them in more detail.

Control module

Designed to connect company subscribers. It combines all the elements into a single system and guarantees normal operation.

Below is the GS SMH-ZW-l1 model.

Characteristics.

Receiving equipment

Any of the receivers of the following series is connected to the control module – GS B520, GS B522, GS B531M, GS B532M, GS B521, GS E521L, GS B531N, GS B533M, GS B521HL, GS B5310, GS B534M, GS B521H, GS B5311.

Shown below is a digital dual tuner receiver, model GS B528.

Box & Papers:

1. Remote Control.
2. network adapter.
3. User guide.

Side view.

Specifications of the GS B528 receiver.

Sensor group

– devices that control movement, door opening, smoke, gas level, humidity and temperature.

1. Siren – turns on a sound notification when any of the system elements is triggered. Rapid informing allows you to take action in a timely manner.
2. Smart devices are sockets and light bulbs that can be remotely controlled from a smartphone.

For the correct operation of the Tricolor smart home, an Internet connection is required. This is necessary to receive information from the modules about force majeure situations.

In addition, using the global network, you can control the operation of the connected equipment online.

If the Internet is not connected to the house or apartment, you can use 3G / 4G or connect to the services of any provider.

Sensors and devices

The work of the Tricolor smart home would be impossible without the use of modern sensors. It is they who determine the fact of deviation from the normal mode and give an alarm command to the main module.

Openings and closings

Designed to inform about the opening of doors, window frames or other objects. The model GS SOHM-l1 is shown below.

Comes with two AAA batteries, double sided tape, paper clip, manual and warranty card.

Features of the module allow you to fix it within a few minutes. After triggering, an alert is sent to the owner’s phone.

The scripts are self-written.

Features:

• response range (distance) – from 1,5 cm and less;
• working radius – up to 25 m;
• dimensions – 3,6×7,6×1,6 cm;
• power supply – 3 V (two batteries);
• management – application, prefix.

The principle of operation is built on a reed switch. If the distance between the magnet and the contact is exceeded, the latter is triggered and sends a signal to the control module.

of movement

Detects the facts of movement on the protected object and informs the owner about it. The kit comes with the sensor itself, a battery, double-sided tape and a clip for fastening, a warranty and a manual. The model GS SMHM-l1 is shown below.

The device works on ZigBee technology and is characterized by low power consumption. Used in offices and residential buildings. May react to pets, which must be taken into account during installation. The rules of application depend on the preferences of the owner of the object.

The motion sensor can be used to control the light (on, off) or to detect strangers with the siren turned on. Scripts are configured independently. When triggered, a notification is sent to the phone and TV screen.

Features:

• operating range – up to 10 m;
• angle – 90 degrees;
• dimensions – 6.5×2,8×6,5 cm;
• power supply – 3 V (two batteries);
• management – prefix, mobile application.

The body is made of white plastic, under which the reacting organ itself is located.

Temperature and Humidity

Used to change the current humidity and temperature characteristics online. It is installed in rooms where monitoring of these indicators is necessary. The model GS STHM-l1 is shown below.

The package is standard – the sensor itself, a battery, double-sided tape, a paper clip, a manual and a warranty.

The device works on ZigBee technology, which implies a wireless connection. It is used in both residential and non-residential buildings.

Application at temperatures of 17 degrees Celsius and above is recommended. It is used to control humidity and temperature parameters by turning on or off a heater, fan, air conditioner or other device.

Combined use with a smart socket is allowed, but it is possible to set other scenarios.

Features:

• measurement humidity – from 0 to 100 percent;
• dimensions – 6x2x6 cm;
• temperature from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius;
• management – application, prefix;
• range – up to 25 meters.

The device looks like a rectangular square with a sensor installed inside.

Leaks

It is used to detect the fact of water leakage and inform the owner about a force majeure situation. It is highly sensitive, works wirelessly and consumes a minimum of energy.

Model GS SWHM-l1.

The package is the same as for other sensors. It is mounted in places where pipes are potentially damaged or water appears on the floor, for example, in a bathroom, basement, pump room or other rooms.

Timely triggering of the alarm allows you to save money on the cost of flooding, helps to find out about the leak in a timely manner and eliminate problems. The scripts are self-written.

Flooding protection provides for the integrated operation of the leakage sensor, control module and siren.

Features:

• range – up to 25 meters;
• power supply – 3 V (a pair of AAA batteries);
• dimensions – 3,6×7,6×1,6 cm;
• management – application or prefix.

The device consists of two elements – a sensor with electronic and radio components, as well as an additional module on a flexible wire.

smoke

It is used for the timely detection of fire upon the fact of smoke in the room. Works wirelessly, has minimal power consumption.

The kit includes the sensor itself, a battery, double-sided tape, a screw with a dowel, a paper clip, a user manual and a warranty.

Gas (methane)

Purpose – informing about the high concentration of natural gas methane in the air. The sensor works in cooperation with the control module connected to the receiver for viewing Tricolor TV. Used in residential and non-residential premises.

Model GS SGMHM-l1.

Gas (propane)

It is used to detect elevated concentrations of propane. For operation, it is necessary to connect the control module and signaling. Information is transmitted wirelessly.

Model GS SGPHM-l1.

Installation is carried out in residential and non-residential facilities. Scenarios are set independently.

Methane and propane control sensors are small devices that are installed in an outlet.

Air for control is taken through special openings and reacts if the gas level is exceeded in a concentration 16 times less than explosive.

Characteristics of methane and propane sensors:

• range – up to 25 m;
• built-in siren volume – 75 dB;
• dimensions – 6,8×7,9×3,5 cm;
• power consumption – 1,5 kW;
• management – mobile application or set-top box.

The complete set of system can change depending on tasks in view. For maximum protection, you can connect all sensors or install only a few devices, for example, to determine the fact of penetration into the room.

smart socket

Its advantage lies in the ability to turn on and off by a command given from a mobile phone, in the event of a sensor operation or according to a given schedule.

Model GS SKHMP30-l1.

There is no self-powered power supply, but there is a button on the case that allows you to control power without accessing the interface. Equipment up to 3 kW of total power can be connected to a smart socket.

smart lamps

Outwardly, such devices differ little from ordinary LED light bulbs. Before connecting to the Tricolor smart home, they work on the same principle as conventional lamps.

Models GS BDHM8E27W70-l1 and GS BRHM8E27W70-l1.

With the help of a mobile program, you can change the brightness of the lighting, adjust the warmth. Management is carried out manually or by setting a special script.

To switch to the search mode, you need to turn on the light, wait five seconds, and then turn off and turn on the device five times.

Then there is a triple flashing, indicating the transition to the desired mode.

Siren

This element of a smart home is mounted in a place where the sound will be heard well in case of operation. In parallel with the sound alarm, a light alarm can be triggered.

When installing sensors and other elements of a smart home, it is important to take into account the presence of obstacles and the total distance to the central module.

In theory, it should not exceed 25 meters, but in practice, due to the presence of interference and obstacles, the optimal distance is half that. Otherwise, there is a high risk of malfunction.

The working distance largely depends on the mounting location. For example, when installing the module and sensors in an open space, there are no difficulties with communication, and if there are reinforced concrete partitions in the apartment / house, it is desirable to place the devices closer to each other.

When passing through the glass, the radius of action is almost halved.

Connection procedure and settings

The process of setting up a smart home takes place from the TV screen through the receiver or using a smartphone application (named Tricolor Smart Home).

In fact, both options are identical, but in practice, setting up using mobile software is more convenient.

Having the necessary equipment at hand, you can start connecting the Smart Home from Tricolor.

Take the following steps:

1. Connect the receiver to the Internet.
2. Connect the main module to the mentioned receiver. Smart home control is available within the local network, remotely or via the Internet. In the latter case, you will need to remember the ID and password.
3. Connect sensors and other peripheral equipment. Work can be done before the installation of devices in different parts of the apartment or after that. The procedure itself is carried out using the remote control that goes to the receiver, or using a mobile application.

Now consider connecting a Tricolor smart home via a TV:

1. Start searching for peripherals.
2. Make settings for the found equipment. At this stage, you can change its name, choose a location and assign a specific icon.
3. Save your settings.

Connecting using a TV takes a few minutes, but using the application, despite the similar setup principle, has a number of advantages.

One of them is the ability to take a photo of the device to install it as a picture. If there are several smart sockets in the room, it is recommended to give them different names to avoid confusion.

During the connection process, proceed in turn by searching for and configuring each of the elements of a smart home. After entering the information, the main module does not need to be rebooted – it is already working, ready to receive commands and issue a signal.

Connecting the control module

Appearance

Connecting the control module to the receiver.

Connection schemes.

Setting up an access point.

Connecting the receiver to an existing network.

Initial setup.

Features of connecting sensors and devices

The connection process requires special attention, because the correct operation of the system as a whole depends on it.

Consider the basic principles of installation for each of the elements.

Open and close sensor

Before connecting, determine the location of the sensor mounting. The distance between the reed switch and the reacting device in the closed state should not exceed 1,5 cm. Otherwise, the risk of false operation is high.

There is double-sided tape on the back of each case. With its help, products are attached to the surface. After fastening the sensor to the fastener, click on the special contact inside, which brings the device into operation.

Activation is done with a special pin.

of movement

This element of the Tricolor smart home is mounted on the wall using double-sided adhesive tape supplied in the kit. The optimal height from the floor is 210 cm.

When installing, you need to make sure that the device covers the maximum area of ​​u60bu10bspace. The capabilities of the device allow you to control XNUMX degrees of the territory at a distance of up to XNUMX meters.

It is not recommended to install the motion sensor near fans, heaters (or other sources of leakage). It is advisable to avoid areas where the sun’s rays fall and rotating objects take place.

Pay attention to the hardness of the surface and the absence of vibration at the installation site.

Initially, a platform is attached to the wall, and subsequently the sensor itself is installed on it. In this case, the button on the back of the device is in the activated state (activates the operating mode).

To connect the device to the main module, press the button hidden in the case with a paper clip.

Immediately after that, the green LED on the case starts flashing, indicating the start of the search for the base. When triggered, the red LED lights up.

Temperature and Humidity

To install this item, remove the film on the back wall and fix the product on the surface. During installation, avoid direct sunlight, as this is fraught with false work.

To connect to the main device, press the hidden button with a pin.

Please note that this product is intended for indoor installation only. It is not recommended to use the device to control humidity and temperature outside.

Leaks

Mounting of the sensor is carried out only with the use of double-sided adhesive tape. The distance between the detector on the floor and the sensor is up to 120 cm.

Make sure that the control body is not exposed to negative influences such as rain, excessive moisture, dust, sea air, etc.

The main device, as a rule, is mounted near the sink, shower or bath, and the detector is fixed on the floor with the contacts downwards.

After attaching the sensor to a special platform, a contact is activated that activates the device.

Also, to communicate with the main module, you must press the internal contact.

smoke

The purpose of this element requires a special approach to installation. The product is fixed on the ceiling in places of possible ignition.

Fastening is done with adhesive tape, but if desired, you can use a more secure fixation – with the help of a shurp and a dowel.

To communicate with the central module, you need to press the built-in button (using a clip from the kit).

Gas (methane and propane)

These are important devices that control and detect the presence of natural or liquefied gases in the air. Structurally, the sensors are almost identical, and only the built-in regulator differs.

Consider the example of a methane sensor.

To install the device, it is enough to insert it into the socket in the controlled room, and then press the main test button in the central part. Immediately after that, actuate the built-in button with a pin.

Since gas is lighter than air, the outlet must be placed as high as possible. To do this, you will have to stretch a separate wiring and place the product at a distance of up to 150 cm from the boiler, gas valve or stove.

Please note that the device does not activate immediately after power is applied, but after a few minutes. The signal of the transition to the operating mode is indicated by the constant glow of the indicator.

Be aware of their operating temperatures when installing. The optimal range, according to the manufacturers of the Tricolor smart home, is from -10 to +50 degrees. But keep in mind that at low temperatures, the efficiency of the batteries decreases, and the battery life decreases. This rule is relevant for devices that have an offline mode of operation.

The sensors operate via the ZigBee wireless system, which provides reliable communication between the main module and other elements of the system. Information is polled every 60 seconds.

In the event of gas in the air or other deviation from the normal mode, the sensor will not wait for a poll, and will itself send information about the danger to the main module.

This approach is due to the need to save energy and extend battery life.

Features of installing a propane sensor.

Lamp connection

Power socket

Appearance

Adding to the system.

Reset mode.

Siren connection

Exploitation

Connecting sensors and other devices to the Tricolor smart home is only the first step, because in order to use the system, you need to correctly set scenarios or use existing ones.

With their help, you can control the temperature, control the gas level, receive information on the penetration of outsiders and solve other problems.

In simple words, scenarios are formed according to a simple algorithm. The first step defines the alarm type, and the next step selects the action.

In more detail, scenarios consist of three elements:

1. The situation that triggers. This can be a manual start or a change in the status of the controlling body (opening, gas, water detection, reaching a certain humidity, etc.).
2. The conditions when the appearance of such an event is relevant for the Tricolor smart home are the day of the week, the appearance of another event, the time of day.
3. Steps to be taken after the alarm occurs – sounding the siren, turning on the light, sending a notification, making changes to the parameters, etc.

For convenience, you can set a pause, which implies a small delay in time before the script is executed.

For example, you can set the light bulb to turn on (after the motion sensor is triggered) for 20 seconds. In this case, the pause time cannot be adjusted. The only way out is to delete this parameter, and then configure it again.

The mobile application and the receiver provide ready-made scenarios, where some parameters have already been entered. Such templates are created taking into account the existing experience and allow you to immediately proceed to use the device.

In the future, you can set scenarios yourself through the application or TV.

One example of an application is to put a motion sensor in such a way that it works when approaching a door. When triggered, a command is given to turn on the lamps in the chandelier, followed by turning off after 30 seconds.

When setting a script, you can write all the logic in sequence or make several scripts (to enable and disable).

Another feature of the Tricolor smart home is the ability to combine ready-made scenarios and create modes based on them.

For example, in security mode, you can add a script that controls movement around the room, opening doors and windows, the smell of gas or a leak.

The previously created mode is easy to activate. In this case, all scripts attached to it are launched, even if they were not previously active.

An additional option is alerts. When creating a script, you can set information that is convenient for you.

Several options are possible here:

• sending a push notification to the owner’s smartphone;
• displaying a message on the TV screen connected to the receiver.

In the future, it is planned to send SMS, but this option is not available yet. Push messages arrive without delay when using a local network, or with a slight delay when connected to the Internet.

If a person missed the information from the Tricolor smart home, he will be able to view the information in the archive (the data is in the Statistics section).

A useful option is to record the consumed electricity. These data can be found in the Energy Consumption section of the same name.

This possibility is due to the ability of smart sockets and lamps to control the power consumed. The user only needs to enter data on the price of electricity in order to see not only the power consumed, but also the final costs.

Tricolor smart home equipment control is available through the smartphone application or directly from the TV display.

Users have the following options:

• turning on/off the socket;
• controlling the operation of the light bulb, changing its brightness and color;
• view the current status of equipment connected to the smart home;
• obtaining information about the temperature and humidity in the room where the sensor is installed.

To work with the Tricolor smart home, you do not need to keep the receiver active. It may be in sleep mode, but must be plugged into an outlet.

It is also necessary to connect the set-top box and the module using a USB cable. In this case, the receiver copes with tasks even in the background, sends information over the Network, and also receives data from sensors.

In addition, the operation of a smart home does not require a constant connection to the network. The system can work locally without sending data to the Internet. But in the absence of a connection, control is also carried out locally using a mobile application via an internal Wi-Fi network or using a remote control.

To create an internal network, you do not need to connect a router – you need to activate the Wi-Fi access point in the receiver settings. After that, you can connect your smartphone to the point and get access to all devices and sensors that are part of the system.

There are a number of other points that need to be taken into account during operation:

1. Smart Home Tricolor is intended for use only indoors and at room temperature.
2. The Zigbee wireless protocol used during operation provides 128-bit encryption and protection against hacking.
3. The maximum number of devices that can be connected is up to 30.
4. The range of the device is limited to 20-30 m indoors and up to 70 m via Wi-Fi.
5. Power sources during normal operation are enough for an average of 8-12 months. Some devices do not need autonomous power – they are plugged into a 220 V socket. In particular, this group includes a siren, gas sensors, smart lamps and smart sockets.

If you use the application, you need to remember that they are supported on smartphones with Android 5.0 and higher, as well as iPhones with iOS 11 and up.

The main advantages of the system

The popularity of the Tricolor smart home is due to a number of advantages noted by manufacturers and users.

Main advantages:

1. The presence of pre-installed scenarios and the ability to create your own. The manufacturer has provided several algorithms based on customer requests. In the future, each user can create new modes and thereby increase the functionality of the system.
2. Wireless network connection. The sensors included in the system are connected to the module and attachment without the use of wires.
3. Ease of installation. Depending on the type, sensors and smart devices are attached with double-sided tape or by plugging into a power outlet.
4. Remote control. The Tricolor company provided the possibility of local management and control over the Internet using the Tricolor Smart Home program.
5. Ease of setup and management. All data is entered using the application or through the TV screen. Each element of the Tricolor system comes with detailed instructions, which eliminates difficulties in setting up.
6. Low cost. The smart home system has an affordable price and does not require monthly payments. All that is required is to buy a receiver or connect to existing equipment (the main condition is compatibility).
7. Instant alert. If the sensors are triggered, a person receives a push notification on the phone, or the information is displayed on the TV screen. Thanks to this efficiency, the user has time to take the necessary steps.

The advantages of the Smart Home system from Tricolor make it one of the best solutions in terms of price and quality.

Disadvantages

Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting a flaw in the periphery of the system. In particular, the main unit is connected to the receiver using a USB cable. In this case, the prefix is ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXblocated near the TV, from which there is a large wiring harness.

The maximum length of the USB cable is limited to five meters, which makes it difficult to position the equipment. Against this background, it was more logical to connect the device via Wi-Fi or using a LAN cable.

Another drawback of the Tricolor smart home is the lack of a surveillance camera in the set, because this is one of the main tools for protecting the facility. The captured video could be evidence of penetration and help in the search for the perpetrator.

Also read which CCTV cameras with remote access can be used in the Tricolor Smart Home.

Conclusions

During the existence of a smart home from the Tricolor company, the system has shown its best side, proved its reliability and ease of use.

Testing showed no failures, and the main difficulties were associated with physical barriers between the main hubs and peripheral equipment.

In general, the smart home system made a pleasant impression. It was remembered for its quick and easy installation, low price of the module and ease of use.

The future plans of the manufacturer, which we will discuss below, deserve no less attention.

Further perspectives

The Tricolor company is not going to stop there. Future plans include adding cameras with a cloud interface, as well as the appearance of taps to shut off gas or water when a problem is detected.

A kit is being developed that is not tied to a TV set-top box. This means that even those people who are not Tricolor subscribers will be able to buy a smart home.

You can learn more about the Tricolor Smart Home system on the official website https://home.tricolor.tv/.