Getting the most from your ds160 dip switches

If you've ever found yourself standing on a ladder staring at a REX sensor, you know that setting up the ds160 dip switches is where the magic—or the frustration—really happens. These little toggles are the "brain" of the Bosch DS160 Request-to-Exit (PIR) sensor, and they determine exactly how that door is going to behave when someone walks toward it. Whether you're trying to stop the annoying buzzing sound or you need to make sure the door stays unlocked long enough for someone in a wheelchair to pass through, those switches are your best friends. ...

May 22, 2026 · 7 min · Marcie Andrade