FLINQ FQC8284 Smart Garden Irrigation Control Instruction Manual

FQC8284 Smart Garden Irrigation Control

FlinQ Smart Garden Irrigation Control

The FlinQ Smart Garden Irrigation Control is a device that allows you to control your garden watering system using an app on your mobile device. It comes with 1 year extra warranty (2+1), a personal support option, a digital warranty certificate, and a digital manual. Please read the manual thoroughly before using the product and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Specifications

• Batteries: 4x AA batteries (included)
• Battery lifetime: around 4-5 months
• Waterproof
• Water pressure range: up to 8.27 bar
• Wireless connection
• Connection distance: not specified
• Working temperature: not specified
• Working humidity: not specified
• Dimension: not specified

Product Appearance

The FlinQ Smart Garden Irrigation Control has the following features:

1. Input 3/4′ size
2. Indicator light
3. On / off button
4. Reset button
5. Output
6. Battery compartment

Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the device and install the 4x AA batteries. Make sure you put them in the right way (+/-).
2. Install the device to the outside water tap / faucet.
3. Open the FlinQ app on your mobile device. Please note that only 2.4 GHz networks are supported. 5 GHz networks will not work.

Reset Device
To reset the device, hold and press the reset button above for 5 seconds.

Indicator Light Status
The indicator light has the following statuses:

• Wi-Fi pairing mode: flash in red.
• Irrigation on / off: flash 1 time in blue.
• Low battery: flash 3 times in blue when the button is pressed.

Turn On / Off Watering Valve

1. The default manually watering time is 10 minutes by on / off button on device or app. The manually watering time can be set from1 minute to 24 hours in the app.
2. The countdown timer refreshes every 1 minute in the app until watering is stopped.
3. The device will respond in 0-30 seconds when set on / off command from app because the device is in sleep mode and will wake up every 30 seconds.

Please note that cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Keep the packaging material away from children to avoid suffocation. Do not allow unsupervised children to clean or maintain this device. If you have any questions or concerns about using this product, please refer to the manual or contact our personal support option.

Welcome to the FlinQ family
Thanks for purchasing one of our items! To ensure continuous operation and accuracy, please read these operating instructions carefully before use and save this manual for future use. Passing certain procedures may result in incorrect reading and incorrect use of this product. We hope that you will enjoy using your new FlinQ-product! If by any chance the item is damaged, defective or broken, you are covered with warranty! Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions, concerns or suggestions at the email address as mentioned in this manual.

Register your FlinQ product
We can imagine you want to treat your FlinQ item carefully.
Register your product and you will be entitled to the following:

• 1 year extra warranty (2+1)
• Personal support
• Digital warranty certificate
• Digital manual

Scan the QR code or go to flinqproducts.nl/registration

FlinQ Smart Garden Irrigation Control

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product! Keep it at a safe place for future reference. This product can be used outdoors (see below for more info).

This appliance may be used (but not installed) by children aged 12 and over, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of sufficient experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been trained in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential dangers.

Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance.

Keep the packaging material away from children. There is a risk of suffocation!

Do not allow unsupervised children to clean or maintain this device.

Notes

• Regularly wash the filter to prevent clogging.
• Remove from faucet when temperature reaches below 5°C , drain all water and remove batteries to avoid oxidization.
• Do not use with operating pressure higher than 8.27 bar, and with water temperature exceeding 40°C .
• Do not install into any type of valve box or under the soil level.
• Do not submerge in water or other liquids.
• Use with tap water only.

Specifications

• Batteries DC 1.5V AA x 4 (included)
• Battery lifetime About 4 – 5 months
• Waterproof Yes, IPX4
• Water pressure range 0.34 – 8.27 bar
• Wireless connection 2,4 GHz Wi-Fi only
• Connection distance 10 – 30 m (depens on obstacle(s) between device and router)
• Working temperature 5°C – 40°C
• Working humidity 0 – 95%RH, no condensation
• Dimension 141 x 75 x 99 mm

Package includes

• Smart Garden Irrigation Control
• 4x AA batteries
• User manual

Product Appearance

1. Input 3/4’ size

2. Indicator light

3. On / of button
   Reset button

4. Output

5. Battery compartment

Reset device
Hold and press the reset button above 5 seconds.

Indicator light status

• Wi-Fi pairing mode: flash in red.
• Irrigation on / off: flash 1 time in blue.
• Low battery: flash 3 times in blue when press button.

Turn on / off watering valve

1. The default manually watering time is 10 minutes by on / off button on device or app; The manually watering time can be set from 1 minute to 24 hours in the app.
2. The countdown timer refresh in every 1 minute in the app until watering stopped.
3. Device will response in 0-30 seconds when set on / off command from app, because the device is in sleep mode and will wake up in every 30 seconds.

Before you begin
Make sure your mobile device is running iOS 9 or higher or Android 5 or higher. Verify your Wi-Fi network/name and ensure your mobile device is connected to the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network/name/router (5.0 GHz Networks are NOT supported!).

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the smart irrigation control is, placed and covered inside the same Wi-Fi network as the router and mobile device during the 1st setup!

Download the FlinQ app
Search for ‘FlinQ’ in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and download the application.

Register / Login / Profile

1. Open the FlinQ Smart application.
2. Tap ‘agree’ to confirm the privacy policy.
3. To register, please enter your mobile phone number or email address.
4. Press ‘verification code retrieval’
5. Enter the verification code that was sent to your phone number or email address.
6. Create a password and login for the new app user. If you already have an existing account, please go to Login.

Installation

Install the batteries

1. Open compartment
   Open the battery compartment  on the back of the device.

2. Install batteries
   Install the 4x AA batteries. Make sure you put them the right  way in (+/-).

Install the device and app

1. Install the device
   Install the device to the outside water tap / faucet.

2. Open the FlinQ app
   Open the FlinQ app on your mobile device.
   Notes: Please note that only 2,4 GHz networks are supported. 5 GHz networks will not work. Ask your provider how to turn on both frequencies.
   Notes: Battery life is around 4 – 5 months, based on 2 – 3 times of watering per day.

3. Place compartment back in
   Place the batterie compartment back in the device.
   

Add device
Select ‘Add Device’ or the ‘+’ sign and make sure the indicator light on the irrigator is flashing rapidly. If the light is not flashing rapidly hold and press the on / of button for 5 seconds.

Select product type
Select your product type via the garden section tab. Please  select the ‘FlinQ Smart Outdoor  Irrigation Control’.

Install the device and app

Follow instructions
Now follow the instructions within the application during connection and configuration.

Device is being added
The device is installed. This can take up to 2 minutes.

Device added succesfully
The device is installed successfully and added to your list of products. You can now setup timers and control your device remotely.

Google Home & Amazon Alexa
To control your device by using your voice via a smart speaker, please refer to the manufacturers instructions manual on how to enable a voice command through your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share with family and friends?
Yes, you can share your Garden Irrigation Controls with family and friends who will have access to control your Garden Irrigation Control.
In the app, click the Family name at the top and click on the“Home Management”button, and you will be able to give or revoke sharing permissions. In order to share, the other user should already have downloaded the app and registered a new account.

What’s the Wireless Range?
The range of your home Wi-Fi is heavily dependent on your home router and the conditions of the room. Check with your router specifi cations for exact range data. The distance is 50 meters in open area, if there is obstacle between device and Wi-Fi router, the distance would be less, normally it’s 10 – 30 meters.

How many Smart Garden Irrigation systems can I control?
The FlinQ app can control an unlimited amount of devices in an unlimited amount of locations. Your router may have a limit of how many devices can be connected to one router, regularly it’s 15 devices around.

My device can’t be connected to network with App

• Make sure the device is under the config status (indicator light is flashing).
• Make sure the Wi-Fi is available and the device is not far away from the router.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi password you input is correct.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi is separate 2.4GHz band.

My device shows offline in my App

• Make sure the device is powered on.
• Make sure the network is stable and the Wi-Fi name and password not modified. If not, add device again.
• If the network is normal, but its still offline. Check if there are too many Wi-Fi connections. You can restart your router to check the status of the device.

CE
FlinQ Commerce, hereby confirms that the FlinQ Smart Garden Irrigation Control complies with Directive 2014/53 / EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is below internet address available: www.flinqproducts.nl.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and waste disposal. This product has been manufactured from parts and materials of high quality that can be reused and can be recycled. Therefore, do not throw this product away with waste normal household appliances at the end of their useful life. Take him away at a collection point for recycling equipment electric and electronic. This is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the user manual and on the packaging. Please consult the local authorities to find out where the point of nearest collection. Help protect the environment by recycling used products.

RECYCLE

The packaging materials of the product are made in accordance with our national environmental regulations made from recyclable materials made. Packing materials not together with dispose of with household waste or other waste. Bring them to the collection points prescribed by the local authorities for packing material.

FlinQ Commerce

• Address: Eemweg 74 3755 LD Eemnes
  The Netherlands

• Website: www.flinqproducts.nl

• Email:  info@flinqproducts.nl

References

• FlinQ Products | Gratis verzending | 2 jaar garantie | Betaal later
• FlinQ Products | Gratis verzending | 2 jaar garantie | Betaal later

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