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MODERN FORMS SMARTFANS

**App Instructions
Quick Start Guide

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OVERVIEW

The Modern Forms app enables control of Wi-Fi equipped Modern Forms Smart Fans.
Log in with your existing Facebook Account or Google Account, create a new Modern Forms app account .
New Modern Forms app accounts require every user to create a password with a minimum of 6 valid characters.
The Modern Forms app remembers if the user has previously logged in.
You may reset your own password anytime using the Modern Forms app and will receive a reset link via email.

MULTIPLE FAN MODE
A maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/off switch or breaker when utilizing the Modern Forms app for the fan control (without the wall control in the circuit).

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
iOS 10.3 or later
Android Play : Android 6.0 or later

SUPPORT
For additional support, please contact us at:
CALL: 1-866-810-6615
CHAT: www.ModernForms.com | support page
E-MAIL: customerservice@modernforms.com

QUICK START GUIDE

In addition to the included wall control, you can control your fan through the Modern Forms app.

1. To use the app, download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Open the app to create an account. You can also log in using your Facebook or Google account.
3. Next, set up a Wi-Fi connection. You will need the SSID and Wi-Fi password for the network you wish to connect to.
4. You will receive a prompt to assign a name to your fan device and to upload a photo (optional).
5. The app will walk you through the main screen and show you how to create schedules, change fan speeds, dim the light, switch between Summer and Winter Modes, invite users, create groups and much more.
   NOTE: A maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/off switch or breaker when utilizing the Modern Forms app for the fan control (without the wall control in the circuit).

LOG IN BY CREATING A NEW MODERN FORMS SMART FAN ACCOUNT

1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
   Click on the ”Sign Up” option on the top right of the Log In page.
   Enter a full name, valid email address and minimum six (6) character password to create an account and log in, after which you can securely control any Wi- Fi equipped Modern Forms Smart Fan(s).

2. LOG IN WITH AN ACCOUNT
   If you have already created an account, you can log in with your email address and your password. Press ”LOG IN” to complete the sign in process.

CREATING AN ACCOUNT WITH A FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE ACCOUNT

1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
   Select ”Sign in with Facebook” or ”Google Sign In.” A pop-up screen will appear requesting confirmation to sign in. Select ”Continue.”

2. LOG IN WITH A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT
   Enter Facebook username and password, then select ”Log in.”

3. LOG IN WITH A GOOGLE ACCOUNT
   Enter Google username and password, then select ”Log in.”

MAIN SCREEN

• The Modern Forms app will remember your most recent settings upon being turned on.

DEVICE PAIRING

1. ADD FAN
   Select the icon.

2. ADD A DEVICE
   Pair your fan via local Wi-Fi network.
   NOTE: Enter Invitation Code: An invitation code is required for sharing control of fans.
   Swipe left, follow on screen instructions and proceed to mobile device Settings > Wi-Fi

3. CONNECT TO WI-FI
   Connect to the Modern Forms Fan Wi-Fi. Select the receiver name <Modern Forms Fan + Last 6 digits of the MAC ID> found on the receiver labeling .
   Ex: ModernFormsFan_841812

4. SYNC
   Return to Modern Forms app and connect your local Wi-Fi network to begin connection to the cloud.

5. NAME YOUR FAN
   Give device a distinguishable name and select ”Next” to continue cloud connection.
   Ex: ”Outdoor Patio”

6. UPLOAD IMAGE (OPTIONAL)
   Take a picture of the Modern Forms fan as installed in the room or choose an image from the mobile device photo library and select ”Next” or press ”Skip” to complete the pairing process.

GROUPING MULTIPLE SMART FANS

Control multiple fans simultaneously.

1. CREATE A GROUP
   Navigate to the ”Group” screen by selecting and then select to ‘Add a Group.’

SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY

1. CREATE A SCHEDULE
   Select the icon from the home screen to enter the ”Scheduler.” Weekly schedules are displayed from Sunday through Saturday.
   Select icon to start the scheduling process.
   To set a calendar based activity schedule, select the icon.
   On the calendar, navigate to the desired day of the month.
   Switch between months by using the icons.
   NOTE: Fans must be scheduled individually.
   Select a Smart Fan and then press ”Next.” Sat [From] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM.
   Set [Until] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM.
   Until function is optional and may be toggled on/off.
   When [From] and [Until] times are set, select continue. Set occurrence to ”daily” or “desired day of week” to turn fan and light on/off to set schedule.
   Select to set scheduling time.
   Schedule ([From] and [Until]) times will appear in scheduling screen.
   Light brightness may be set by sliding the 100% Scheduled icon.
   Toggle between light brightness and fan speed by selecting the corresponding icon. Fan speed may be set by sliding the Scheduled icon
   Select when brightness and fan speeds are set to the desired levels to save the scheduled event.
   Scheduled fan activity will appear on the Weekly Schedule screen.
   Selecting the will close the Scheduler.

OPTIONS

Select icon to view.

INTEGRATION TO SMART HOME DEVICES

9.1 NEST®  INTEGRATION
Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating.

1. NEST® INTEGRATION
   Select ”Connect with NEST®” which will open the device web browser.
   Enter NEST®  email address and password, then select ‘Sign in.’
   Review (Terms of Use) and select ”Allow.”
   Select NEST® thermostat to be connected with a Modern Forms Smart Fan.

2. ASSIST MODE
   Fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating.
   LIGHT MODE
   Turn on fan for 5 minutes after HVAC is turned off.
   HEAVY MODE
   Turn on fan with HVAC; turns off fan 5 minutes after HVAC is turned off.

3. NEST POWER SAVING MODE Works with HVAC to regulate desired temperature set on thermostat. Set fan speed:  in [ gray slider] and Max [colored slider].

4. ADD/REMOVE DEVICES
   Select to add a Modern Forms Smart Fan.
   Select Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) to be paired with Nest®. Select Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) again to remove fan from Nest® .

9.2 ECOBEE®INTEGRATION
Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating.

1. ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Select ”Connect with ECOBEE® .” Modern Forms will create a unique “Pin Code” for thermostat pairing.
   Enter ECOBEE® username and password, then select ”Sign in.”
   Navigate to ”My Apps” under the menu options. ”Add Application” with the Modern Forms ”Pin Code” and select ”Validate.”
   Return to Modern Forms app to complete pairing. Select ECOBEE® thermostat to access control features.

2. ECOBEE® ASSIST MODE Your fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating.
   LIGHT MODE Turn on fan for 5 minutes after HVAC turned off. HEAVY MODE
   Turn on fan with HVAC; turns off fan 5 minutes after HVAC is off.
   Select mode and set fan speed, Min[ gray slider] and Max[colored slider].

3. ADD/REMOVE DEVICES
   Select to add a Modern Forms Smart Fan.
   Select Modern Forms Smart Fan to be paired w/ ECOBEE®.
   Select Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) again to remove fan from ECOBEE®.

9.3 AMAZON ALEXA® INTEGRATION
Download the Amazon Alexa app by selecting ’’Connect with Amazon Alexa.’’

1. VERIFY
   Your Modern Forms Smart Fan and light are receiving power.

2. DOWNLOAD
   Amazon Alexa app (iOS or Android) and verify your Alexa device is set up and ready for use.

3. SIGN-IN
   Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern Forms Smart Fan will be listed under the icon from the home screen.

4. OPEN
   The Alexa app, go to the Menu, then select Skills.

5. SKILLS
   Under Skills, search for ”Modern Forms Smart Home” and select ”Enable.”

6. AUTHORIZE
   You will now be prompted to sign in to your Modern Forms account and authorize its connection to Alexa. Select “Done.“

7. DISCOVER
   Smart home devices with Alexa.
   NOTE: Alexa will display fan and light as individual devices. Names may be edited within the Alexa app to desired preferences for verbal commands. Changes performed in Alexa will not affect devices in the Modern Forms App.
   THINGS TO TRY:
   Alexa, Turn < Living Room > Fan ON
   Alexa, Increase < Living Room > Fan speed
   Alexa, Turn < Living Room > Light ON
   Alexa, Set < Living Room > Light to 10%

9.4 GOOGLE ASSISTANT® INTEGRATION
Download the Google Assistant app by selecting ”Connect with GOOGLE ASSISTANT® .”

1. VERIFY
   Your Modern Forms fans and lights are receiving power. Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern
   Forms Smart Fan(s) are listed under fan home screen.

2. DOWNLOAD
   Google Home app (iOS or Android) and verify your Google Home device is set up and ready for use.

3. VOICE
   Speak the command ”Ok Google, talk to Modern Forms.”

4. LINK
   Within the Google Home app, select ”Link Modern Forms to Google.”

5. AUTHORIZE
   You will now be prompted to sign in to your Modern Forms account and authorize its connection to Google Home®.
   NOTE: You must use the same email account and password used in the
   Modern Forms app for Google Home to discover your Modern Forms products and rooms.

THINGS TO TRY:
Ok Google, Tell Modern Forms to> Turn < Living Room > Fan ON
Ok Google, Tell Modern Forms to> Increase < Living Room > Fan speed
Ok Google, Tell Modern Forms to> Turn < Living Room > Light ON
Ok Google, Tell Modern Forms to> Set < Living Room > Light to 10%
9.5 SAMSUNG SMARTTHINGS® INTEGRATION
Download the Samsung SmartThings app by selecting ”Connect with Samsung SmartThings® .”

1. VERIFY
   Your Modern Forms Smart Fan and light are receiving power.

2. DOWNLOAD
   The Samsung SmartThings (iOS or Android) and verify your SmartThings hub is set up and ready for use.

3. SIGN-IN
   Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern Forms Smart Fan will be listed under the icon from the home screen.

4. OPEN
   The Samsung SmartThings app. From the main screen select Add device.

5. SKILLS
   Under Skills, search for ”Modern Forms Smart Home” and select ”Enable.”

6. AUTHORIZE
   You will now be prompted to sign in to your Modern Forms account and authorize its connection to Samsung SmartThings. Select “Done.“

7. SELECT DEVICE
   Select the fans you would like to add to SmartThings. Select “DONE.” Allow Modern Forms permission to access the selected fans.

NOTE: SmartThings will create two devices for each selected fan. One device allows for controlling the light power and brightness. The other device

FAN SHARING

Allows sharing of paired fan(s) to other Modern Forms accounts.

INVITE NEW USER
To share a fan select to invite a new user.

Enter the new user’s full name and email address.
Select fan(s) to be shared with the new user.
Select ”Send Email.”
The new user will be emailed an invitation code to be used during pairing process shown in Section 5.

TO REMOVE USER
To remove shared Fan access, select ”edit.”

Select shared fan to remove individual access.
”Remove User” will unlink all shared fans from user.

AWAY MODE

The Modern Forms app will alternate between turning your device on and off to simulate someone being home in order to discourage potential burglars.
Toggle Away Mode on/off.

SETTINGS

1. SETTINGS DEVICES
   View status of all devices paired with the Modern Forms app account.
   APPLICATION INFORMATION
   View Modern Forms app details.
   ACCOUNT
   View account details.

2. DEVICES
   View paired fans.
   Select a fan to view options.
   NOTE: Shared Smart Fans will not appear under Devices to secondary user(s).

3. DEVICES INFO EDIT PHOTO
   Update device image.
   EDIT NAME
   Update fan name.
   MAC ADDRESS
   Fan MAC address.
   FIRMWARE
   Fan firmware version.
   OPEN RF PAIRING MODE
   Selecting “Open” will allow for pairing to wall control.
   FACTORY RESET
   Factory reset fan to cloud.
   ADAPTIVE LEARNING
   Turn On/Off learning function that allows the Modern Forms app to recommend scheduled activity based on user habits.

4. ACCOUNT INFORMATION
   View name and email address.
   UPDATE PASSWORD
   Change password.
   DELETE ACCOUNT
   Erase account information from the cloud.
   SIGN OUT
   Sign out of current Modern Forms account.

FAQ
Frequently asked questions related to fan functionality and the Modern Forms app.

Visit the FAQ section in your Modern Forms app for the most up to date questions and answers.

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