kogan KAGU10RGB1B Smarterhome 5W Colour and Cool or Warm White Smart Bulb User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- Kogan
Table of Contents
Smarterhome 5W Colour and Cool or Warm White Smart Bulb
User Guide
SAFETY & WARNINGS
For bulbs with a weight significantly higher than that of the bulbs for which
they are a replacement, attention should be drawn to the fact that the
increased weight may educe the mechanical stability of certain light fixtures
may impair contact making and bulb retention.
IEC 60417 -6179-1 Bulb not suitable for use under dust and moisture.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP
Install App
Download the “Kogan SmarterHome” app from the Play Store (Android) or App
Store (iOS).
Register
If you do not have a Kogan SmarterHome™ account, register or sign in with a
verification code sent by SMS.
To register:
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Tap to enter registration page.
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The system automatically recognises your country/area. You can also select your country code manually. Enter your email address and tap ‘Next.’
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Alternatively, you can select ‘Register by mobile number’ and enter the verification code sent to you by SMS.
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Create a profile on the next page to define your location and room.
Set device in pairing mode
Install the bulbs into the appropriate light fitting and power them on. When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (the light will be flashing rapidly). If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually enter pairing mode by turning the light switch on and off three times: the bulb will begin flashing rapidly.
Add device through network
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Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a new device through the network
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Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Lighting > Bulbs).
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Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the bulb blinking, and tap “Confirm light is rapidly flashing”.
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Upon successfully confirming pairing mode, enter your Wi-Fi details. It is important that your SmarterHome™ device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
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The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until connection is complete.
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After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device listing to enter its control page.
OPERATION
Power On/Off
To quickl y power the bulb on or off, tap the power icon to the right of the
device name.
Reset
To reset the device to its default settings, turn the relevant light switch on
and off 10 times.
Settings
- Tap on the name of the device to enter the settings menu.
- Tap the power icon at the bottom of the screen to turn the bulb on or off.
White
- Tap on the “White” tab at the top of the screen to enter the white control menu.
- Slide the dimming bar left or right to set the colour temperature from warm (3000K) to cool (6500K).
- Slide the horizontal bar left or right to set the desired brightness level.
Colour
- Tap on the “Colour” tab at the top of the screen.
- Tap on any part of the colour picker to select a desired colour or choose a pre-set colour.
- Slide the horizontal bars left or right to adjust the colour saturation and brightness.
Scene
- Tap on the “Scene” tab at the top of the screen.
- Tap on any of the scene icons to select the desired scene.
Party Mode
- Tap on the “Party Mode” tab at the top of the screen.
Schedule
- Tap on the “Schedule” tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap on the “Add Schedule” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose a Start Time (on) or End Time (off). To repeat on certain days of the wtap “Repeat”, or schedule will only occur once.
Additional settings
- Tap the context menu in the upper right corner, represented by the pen icon.
- Additional features are available in the bulb settings context menu, includingrenaming and removing devices.
Grouping devices
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From the context menu, tap on “Create Group”.
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Select the bulbs you want to group then tap “Confirm”.
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Enter the desired name for the group and tap “Save”.
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Tap the name of the created group in the device menu.
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Tap the context menu in the upper right corner, represented by the pen icon.
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From the context menu, you can rename the group or remove a bulb from the group. Once complete, tap “Save” in the upper right corner.
Device Sharing
- Tap on the name of the bulb or group you wish to share from the device menu.
- Tap the context menu in the upper right corner, represented by the pen icon.
- Tap on “Share Group”, then “Add Sharing” at the bottom of the Device Sharing screen.
- Enter the new user’s mobile phone number or email address, then tap “Done” in the top-right corner of the screen.
Note: New users must set up a SmarterHome account before device sharing is possible.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL
Note: You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking
your Kogan SmarterHome™ device.
Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app
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From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon to access the ‘Add and manage’ page.
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Select ‘Set up device’, then under the Works with Google banner, select ‘Have something already set up?’
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Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the KoganSmarterHome™ service.
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Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and your devices.
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From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used to register your account.
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- Once connected, the app will display any compatible devices linked to your SmarterHome™ account. From here you can assign them to rooms and set up any routines.
- Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands.
Note: Please note that Google Home can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.
AMAZON ALEXA CONTROL
Note: You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your
Kogan SmarterHome™ device.
Adding “SmarterHome” to the Alexa app
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From the home page of the Alexa app, select the “ ” icon in the top-right and select Skills & Games from the sidebar.
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Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill.
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Tap ‘Enable to Use’ to add the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill to Alexa.
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From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account usieither your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you usto register your account.
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Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Alexa permission to access the SmarterHome™ app anyour devices.
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Once connected, the app will perform a search and display the devices linkyour SmarterHome™ account.
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When your devices have successfully connected to the Alexa app, you will bto control your Kogan SmarterHome™ devices via Alexa’s voice commands.
Note: Please note that Alexa can only control the base/core functions of any compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.
Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you
the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
For the most up-to-date guide for your product,
as well as any additional assistance you may require,
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References
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