# Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7

*Aeotec / ZW187-A, ZW187-B*

> The Recessed Door Sensor 7 is a Z-Wave Plus V2 contact sensor that sits in a drilled hole in the door frame. It supports S2 security and SmartStart. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through Z-Wave.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-recessed-door-sensor-7
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) |
| Category | Contact sensor |
| Model numbers | ZW187-A, ZW187-B |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Generation | Gen 7[^3] |
| Senses | Door open and close[^3][^2] |
| Radio | Z-Wave Plus V2, S2 security, SmartStart[^2] |
| Power | 1 CR2 battery, about 2 years[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) | Z-Wave smart home system[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Z-Wave | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | zwave_js |
| Z-Wave | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.aeotec |

## Related pages

- [Aeotec Z-Wave sensors](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aeotec-sensors) (line)
- [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) (brand)
- [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aeotec products. https://aeotec.com/products/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^2]: Recessed Door Sensor 7 - Aeotec US store. https://store.aeotec.com/products/recessed-door-sensor-7-zw187 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^3]: Recessed Door Sensor 7 - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-recessed-door-sensor-7/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)