X-Sense SBS50 Base Station RF Gateway | Smart Security Hub

X-Sense Base Station SBS50 | The central heart of your secure home

Do you want to optimally secure your home against fire, carbon monoxide, or water damage without overloading your Wi-Fi network? The X-Sense SBS50 Base Station is the perfect solution. This compact and powerful gateway acts as the central coordinator for all your compatible X-Sense Link+ devices. Whether it's an incipient fire in the attic or a leaking washing machine in the basement: this smart hub quickly picks up every alarm signal and sends it directly to the cloud. With actions such as an automatic push notification to your smartphone, you'll immediately know what's going on in case of trouble.

Stable RF connection with a gigantic range

Unlike standard Wi-Fi sensors, the detectors communicate with the X-Sense Base Station via a specific and secure radio frequency (868 MHz). This offers three enormous advantages. First, the indoor range is unprecedentedly large (up to 500 meters in open field), meaning thick walls and concrete floors are no barrier. Second, the connected detectors consume extremely little power, resulting in a battery life of up to 10 years. Finally, you relieve your Wi-Fi router; the switch to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network only occurs at the gateway. You can effortlessly connect up to 50 sensors to a single hub, allowing you to cover your entire home with one device.

Built-in siren and smart app functions

The SBS50 base station is not just a conduit; it is an active alarm giver. The hub features a loud built-in siren (85 dB) and a clear LED indicator. If a connected smoke detector triggers an alarm, not only does that detector sound, but the base station also immediately starts blaring. You manage the entire system via the free X-Sense Home app (available for iOS and Android). You can organize detectors by room, check battery status, perform test procedures, and temporarily mute the system with the push of a button in case of a false alarm (e.g., due to burnt food).

Ecosystems & Compatibility

Although the X-Sense ecosystem excels in its own app environment, you can integrate the SBS50 gateway into your broader smart home network in several ways:

• Home Assistant: Integration is possible via stable cloud-to-cloud components or Homebridge redirects. This allows you to use the status of your smoke or water detectors as triggers for advanced scripts, such as turning on all lights in case of fire. For a stable foundation, check out our extensive Home Assistant collection.
• Homey Pro: Link the X-Sense cloud environment to your favorite all-in-one controller to read statuses and start smart Advanced Flows when trouble is detected. Find your central hub on our Homey page.
• SmartThings: Easily link your X-Sense account within the SmartThings app. This allows your security detectors to effortlessly communicate with smart devices from hundreds of other brands.
• Tuya / Smart Life: The SBS50 runs on the closed X-Sense platform. Cross-platform automations with Tuya systems (such as Action LSC or Calex) can be set up via smart cloud links like IFTTT or webhooks, for example, to open your smart roller shutters in case of an alarm.

Pro-Tip from slimhuisje.nl: Place the X-Sense Base Station in a central location in the home (for example, in the hall or living room) and not tucked away in a metal meter cabinet. This optimizes the RF range to all floors and ensures you hear the built-in siren best throughout the house!

Functionalities & Physical Actions

• Connects up to 50 compatible X-Sense Link+ detectors (smoke, carbon monoxide, and water leak)
• Built-in 85 dB siren for direct local alarming
• Physical multi-function button on the top for manual pairing and alarm silencing
• Clear LED status indicator (green for standby, red for alarm, blue for network status)
• Direct push notifications for alarms and low battery via the X-Sense Home app

Package contents and dimensions

• 1x X-Sense Base Station SBS50
• 1x USB-to-Micro-USB power cable (1.2 meters)
• 1x USB power adapter (5V - 1A)
• 2x Mounting screws and plugs (for optional wall mounting)
• 1x Manual
• Product dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 2.6 cm

Please note: A stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection at the installation location is required for app functionalities and push notifications. Batteries for detectors are not included with the hub.

Technical specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many sensors can I connect to the SBS50 gateway at most?

You can connect up to 50 individual X-Sense detectors to one base station. This includes all suitable detectors from the Link+ series, such as wireless smoke detectors, heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and water leak sensors. If you need more than 50 detectors, you can add a second base station in the same app.

Can I connect the base station to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network?

No, the X-Sense SBS50 Base Station only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. This frequency has a much greater range and penetrates walls and ceilings better, which is crucial for the stability of a security system. During installation, make sure your smartphone is temporarily connected to the 2.4 GHz band.

Does the base station have a built-in backup battery for power outages?

No, the SBS50 does not have a built-in backup battery and must be continuously powered via the included USB power adapter. If the power in your home goes out, the connected RF detectors will still communicate and alarm each other independently, but the gateway will no longer be able to send push notifications to your phone until power is restored.

Can I directly connect my existing Philips Hue or Zigbee sensors to this base station?

No, this base station uses a specific, closed RF protocol that is specially optimized for the critical signals of X-Sense detectors. Regular Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Philips Hue products cannot be directly registered here. Are you looking for controllers for those protocols? Then check our handy page for Zigbee solutions.

How far can a detector be from the base station?

In an open field, the RF signal has a range of up to 500 meters. In an average home, where the signal has to pass through walls, insulation, and floors, the range is more than sufficient to cover every corner of a large house or office building. If a detector is still too far away, the X-Sense Home app will indicate this immediately during the signal test.

Does this product also work with universal Tuya / Smart Life apps from Action or Lidl?

No, X-Sense uses its own, highly secure software platform to minimize false alarms and quickly roll out updates. Therefore, the SBS50 cannot be directly integrated into the Tuya or Smart Life app. Integration with smart devices from those ecosystems is indirectly possible via Home Assistant or cloud bridges.

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