FIBARO SWIPE (FGGC-001) — Operating Manual

Operating manual for the FIBARO SWIPE gesture controller, model FGGC-001 — a battery-powered, photo-frame-styled Z-Wave Plus device that controls a smart home via touchless hand gestures.

Safety

Read this manual before installing the device. Failure to observe the recommendations in this manual may be dangerous or violate local regulations. Fibar Group S.A. is not responsible for loss or damage resulting from failure to follow the operating manual.

About the FIBARO System

FIBARO is a wireless smart home automation system based on the Z-Wave protocol, controllable from a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. Non-battery Z-Wave devices act as signal repeaters, extending network range beyond direct line-of-sight. Every FIBARO network has a unique Home ID, so multiple independent networks can coexist in one building without interference.

Description & Features

FIBARO Swipe is a battery-powered gesture control pad that lets you control Z-Wave devices without touching anything — swipe up, down, left, right, use a circular gesture, or chain gestures into sequences for full, intuitive home control. It's designed to resemble a picture frame and can be personalized with your own photo. A gesture-controlled menu lets you add, remove, or reset the device without dismounting it, and a built-in buzzer confirms every recognized gesture.

• Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus controller
• Supports protected (security) mode with AES-128 encryption — requires a Security Enabled Z-Wave controller to fully utilize
• Contactless gesture detection
• Battery and/or 5V DC (micro-USB) powered; when on external power, battery serves as emergency backup
• Gestures confirmed via buzzer, optionally also via built-in LED

Gestures Overview

• Basic gestures (swipe up, down, left, right) turn associated devices ON/OFF or trigger scenes
• Circular gestures (clockwise/counter-clockwise) dim/brighten lights or adjust blinds via associations, or trigger scenes. Withdrawing the hand stops the change
• Sequences of 2–3 gestures — up to 6 custom sequences can be created, each operating other devices only via scenes

Basic Activation

1. Remove the front magnetic cover
2. Slide the Swipe down to unmount it from the back case
3. Remove the paper strip protecting the batteries
4. Slide the Swipe up to remount it into the back case — an acoustic signal confirms power-up
5. Replace the front magnetic cover and place the Swipe on its holder within direct range of your Z-Wave controller
6. Plug the power source into the micro-USB port if using external power
7. Set the main controller to (security/non-security) add mode
8. Hold your hand close to the pad center — a high-pitched beep signals exit from Standby Mode (battery power), then a loud sound sequence confirms menu entry
9. After two short green beeps, withdraw your hand and swipe up to confirm selection
10. Successful adding is confirmed by the controller's message plus 3 short green beeps

Adding & Removing the Device

Adding (Inclusion): Place the Swipe within controller range, set the controller to add mode, hold your hand to the pad, wait for entry into learning mode (2 green beeps), swipe up to confirm. Success = controller message + 3 short green beeps. Security-mode adding must be performed within 2 meters of the controller. If adding fails, reset the device and repeat.

Removing (Exclusion): Same procedure with the controller in remove mode. Success = controller message + 2 short beeps, pause, 1 short beep (red). Removing restores all default parameters.

Operating the Device

Reset restores factory settings, deleting all controller and user configuration — use only if the primary controller is missing or inoperable; it's not the recommended removal method.

Scene IDs

Sequences of Gestures

Up to 6 sequences of 2–3 basic gestures (up/down/left/right) can be created, each stored in advanced parameters 31–36 as a 16-bit value (4 bits per gesture position: reserved, first, second, third). Two identical gestures cannot be used back-to-back, and each sequence must be unique.

Formula: Parameter value = 256 × first gesture value + 16 × second gesture value + third gesture value (values: 0=empty, 1=up, 2=down, 3=left, 4=right). For a 2-gesture sequence, set the third gesture field to 0. Setting the parameter to 0 deletes the sequence.

Automatic learning: set parameter 30 to the target slot number (1–6), wake the device (menu position 1), then perform the desired sequence during the constant-beeping learning window.

Via Home Center interface: open the device's options, drag-and-drop 2–3 gestures to build the sequence, confirm, wake the device, then click "New Reaction" next to the sequence to assign a controlled device and its reaction.

Powering Modes

The Swipe auto-updates its powering mode (interval set by parameter 5) after a supply change. Detected gestures are sent immediately regardless of mode; configuration/association updates only happen at wake-up.

• Battery mode (default): 4x AA 1.5V, non-rechargeable batteries. Power-saving reduces battery drain.
• External supply mode: 5V DC via micro-USB; batteries become emergency backup. Note: the device never functions as a Z-Wave repeater, even on external power.

Power saving: on battery, the device enters Standby Mode (low-pitch beep) after 5 seconds of inactivity, reducing detection range/frequency. To exit: move your hand near the pad center, wait for the high-pitch beep, then move away.

Additional Features — Service Button B

A service button on the back (requires dismounting the device) can drive the menu without gestures: power via micro-USB, press and hold button B until the loud sound sequence confirms menu entry, wait for the desired position (1/2/3 short beeps as above), release, then click the button to confirm the selection.

Associations

Association lets the Swipe directly control other Z-Wave devices (dimmers, relay switches, roller shutters, scenes) without going through the main controller, provided devices are in direct range. Six association groups are available:

Groups 2–6 support up to 5 regular or multichannel devices each; Lifeline supports only 1. More than 10 total associated devices is not recommended, as response time can suffer.

To add: open the device's Advanced tab in Home Center, specify group and target devices, then wait for configuration to propagate (can take a few minutes; wake the device manually via menu position 1 to speed it up).

Key Advanced Parameters

Specifications

Guarantee

Guarantee provided by FIBAR GROUP S.A. (Poznań, Poland), covering manufacturing/material defects for 12 months (business) or 24 months (individual customers) from purchase. Contact technical support before filing a claim — over 50% of issues resolve remotely. Claims are filed via fibaro.com to obtain an RMA number. The guarantee does not cover mechanical damage, misuse, external causes (flood, fire, lightning, etc.), software/virus damage, improper electrical connection, unauthorized repairs, or normal wear and tear. Full terms are in the original PDF.