EcoNet Controls SmartLife Smart App User Guide

EcoNet Controls SmartLife Smart App

Note:

• Your device must be on a Wifi network that utilizes the 2.4 GHz band. This band has much better range than the 5GHz band which is why it is used. Dual Band SSIDs will work.
• WiFi WPA3 security is not supported, please use WPA2. Use a guest network if required.

Smart Life Install and Configuration

Screenshots are from an Android Device

• Locate the Smart Life Smart app in the App store on your device.

• Read and Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy

• Follow the directions to create a user account. Take note of your password.

• Once Registered, Log In using your credentials.

Add your Bulldog into the Smart Life App

• Select Add Device or tap the (+) symbol.

• Allow Precise Location services so that Smart Life can find your WiFi Network and search for nearby devices.

• Selecting Approximate location may result in an error

Your Bulldog will be added via Bluetooth

• You will likely see a message to turn on Bluetooth. This comes up even if Bluetooth is turned on but “Nearby Devices” is not allowed.

• Tap on ‘Turn on Bluetooth’ to allow Smart Life to use Bluetooth to help the Smart Life App to locate the Smart Life enabled Bulldog controller.

• Notice there are sections for “Nearby Devices” and “Bluetooth.

• Double check Nearby Devices is enabled in the App permissions in your device settings and Bluetooth is turned on

Put your Bulldog into Pairing Mode

• On the Bulldog Controller, if the Blue Wifi Pairing LED is not flashing, hold down the Valve Open/Close for 6-8 seconds then release it. The Blue LED should start flashing momentarily.

• Once in pairing mode, if permissions are all set correctly, your Smart Life enabled Bulldog soon will show up as a discovered device. Tap on it to add it.

• First the add device screen will show, then you will be asked for your WiFi information.

• Your Phone must be connected to the network that you want your Smart Life enabled Bulldog to use. This info will be populated for you.

• Enter in your WiFi password, be careful of Upper Case / Lower Case and be sure there are no spaces.

• Wait for the Add Device process to finish.

• When the device is added successfully, tap the pencil icon on the right to rename it to something meaningful. Example: Bulldog Water Valve.

• You can now monitor and Open/Close your Smart Life enabled Bulldog from anywhere on your phone or tablet.

Creating Notifications for your Smart Life enabled Bulldog

• Smart Life will recommend Scenes for your Bulldog.
  You can ignore these suggestions.

• Tap the grey (>) symbol then the (x) symbol if present.

• Tap Create Scene or use the (+) in the top right corner.

• Tap Create Scene

• We want to know when the valve closes so select ‘When device status changes

• Select your Bulldog Device. It will appear with the name you chose when you paired it to the App. Example: Bulldog Water Valve

• Currently Smart Life treats your Bulldog like a switch. In the next screen tap “Switch 1”

• We want to know when the Bulldog turns off so tap on the OFF option.

• The next screen should have the ‘If’ part populated. Now we need to tell Smart Life to send you a notification. Tap on the “Then” option.

• From the options that pop up, select Send Notification

• Right now, your free account supports the first option “Message Center”

• Your scene should look like this: If [Your Valve] Switch 1 OFF Then Message Center On

• Tap Save then Yes to enable your Scene.

• Test your scene by turning your Bulldog Off.

• If you don’t see your notifications, check that notifications are turned on for Smart Life in your phone settings.

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