V-TAC 11412 WIFI IR Remote Control Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- V TAC
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V-TAC 11412 WIFI IR Remote Control
INTRODUCTION & WARRANTY
Thank you for selecting and buying the V-TAC SMART LIGHT device. V-TAC will serve you the best. Please read these instructions carefully before starting the installation and keep this manual handy for future reference. If you have any other queries, please contact our dealer or local vendor from whom you have purchased the product. They are trained and ready to serve you at your best. The warranty is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by incorrect installation or abnormal wear and tear. The company gives no warranty against damage to any surface due to incorrect removal and installation of the product. This product is warranted for manufacturing defects only.
Multi-Language Manual – QR CODE
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FAQ
- What devices can you control with Wi-Fi IR remote control?
- You can control the TV, fan, Air conditioner and other IR-enabled appliances.
- What should I do when I cannot control the devices with this remote control?
- Firstly, make sure your mobile devices and the Wi-Fi remote control are adjacent and connected to the same network. Make sure the Wi-Fi infrared control is always powered ON.
- Can I control devices through a 2G/3G/4G network?
- The Wi-Fi remote control and mobile device are required to share the same Wi-Fi network when adding Wi-Fi remote control, the first time, after device configuration is completed, you can remotely control devices through a 2G/3G/4G network. Currently, it does not support SG
- What should I do when the device configuration process has failed?
- Check whether the remote control is powered ON or not.
- Check whether your mobile device is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Check your network connectivity, and make sure the router is working properly.
- Make sure the Wi-Fi password entered is correct when adding remote control.
- Can the IR remote control be controlled through walls?
- IR is not designed to work through the walls, so make sure there are no obstacles between the IR remote and IR-enabled devices.
- Unable to use IR remote to control electric device?
- IR remote network is in working condition (click any key on the remote control panel on the app and see whether the indicator light flashes. If it is flashing it means the device is working properly.
- Make sure there is no object blocking between the IR remote and the electric device.
SPECIFICATION
- Input: DC SV/lA
- USB: Type-C
- IR Frequency: 38KHz
- Wifi Frequency: 2.4G
- Working Temperature: 0°C – S0°C
- Working Humidity: ≤85%RH
- Size: 686820.6 mm
- Material: PC+ABS
- LED indicator Blue
INSTALLATION
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Step 1: Connect the wire Type-C to the device.
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Step 2: Turn the power button ON to test the device.
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Step 3: Scan the given QR code, or download ”V-TAC Smart Light’ from the App Store (iOS} or the Google Play Store (Android).
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Step 4: Open the V-TAC Smart Light app and tap on register to create a new account.
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Step 5:
- Mobile Number: Select the country, then enter your mobile number. Once done, tap ‘Next’.
- E-Mail: Enter your email id and tap on ‘Next’.
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Step 6: Enter the verification code which will be sent to your mobile number/email ID, then assign a new password to your account and tap on “Confirm”.
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Step 7: Tap on ‘Add Device’ or the + sign. Make sure the device is switched on.
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Step 8: To select the universal remote control, tap on others{as shown below), and then choose ‘Universal Remote Control’ to start Pairing the device to the app.
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Step 9:
- To pair the device with the device make sure the light blinks rapidly.
- Power on the remote control, long press the power button for 5 seconds till the blue indicator flashes rapidly.
- Confirm if the light blinks rapidly, Enter the wifi password and click “Confirm”.
How to enable/reset the smart bulb into pairing mode -Long press the reset key till the blue LED light flashes rapidly, and then it will be ready for configuration.
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Step 10: Once you have successfully completed step 9, you will be redirected to the below page, where the App searches, registers and initializes the device (ref image below)
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Step 11: Once your device is successfully added then click to add TV, TV Box, Fan etc with different brands via Quiel Match or Manual Mode. An example for TV is below A. Quick Match:
- Step 1: Choose the IR device
- Step 2: Search the device brand
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Step 3: Keep your IR Box pointing to the IR device and press the button to control the device, if the device can be controlled, start the next button. After 3 buttons are controlled well then try 3 more buttons, if ok press the “can control”, and then the match is completed.
Manual Match:
- Step 1: Choose the IR device
- Step 2: Search the device brand
If you can not find the brand of the added device in the list, you can click “DIV” to copy the function keys of your remote control into the device.
Quickly Learn:
- Step 1: Choose the device you will control
- Step 2: Keep the original remote control and smart remote within 3cm, and press the original remote button below, learning is done when changing the green colour, ensure three buttons are done.
- Step 3: Enter into the confirmation page, use 3keys to confirm you match the correct device, choose “can control”, then copy completed.
Button Learn:
- Step 1: Choose the device you will control.
- Step 2: Choose “the learn button by button” and follow the page to continue.
- Step 3: Keep the original remote & smart remote within a 3cm distance. Long press the copy button on the App, at the same time, short press the key on your remote control, the app button colour will change to white color, then the copy completed. One by one finish all buttons you want.
Notes:
- It supports signal frequency learning at 38KHz carrier frequency, if the IR remote is unable to receive commands from an IR device, it is likely that the carrier frequency of IR the device does not match, unable to copy commands
- DIV does not support voice control.
Main Functions
- Tap-to-Run Control multiple devices with one tap or by using an Al speaker through voice commands, click the “Add ‘Tap-To-Run” button, select the type, then click”+” to add conditions and action.
ALEXA SETTINGS
- Step 1: Install the Amazon Alexa app via the App Store(iOS) or the Play Store (Android) and register. If you already have an existing account with Amazon Alexa, please proceed to logging in.
- Step 2: Once you are on the Amazon Alexa home page, tap on the lower right icon -where the arrow is pointed to add a new device and skill.
- Step 3: Tap on settings and tap on “skills and games” as shown below.
- Step 4: Search for ‘V-TAC Smart Light’ on the “Skills & Games” page as shown below.
- Step 5: Enable the Skill.
- Step 6: Enter your V-TAC Smart Light login ID and password and tap on “Link Now”
- Step 7: Once you tap on Link Now, you will be redirected to a new page requesting for authorization(Ref Image below). Tap on “Authorize”
- Step 8: You will receive confirmation of the account being linked successfully (Ref Image below)
- Step 8: Discover your smart device on Alexa. Once you have enabled the skill
- You can use the voice command “Alexa discover devices” to the Alexa device that you have.
- To add a device manually on the home page tap on and tap on Add device, select the device which you are adding and tap on discover device.
Note: Discovering the device must be done every time the device’s name is changed on the app.
ALEXA Commands
Now, you can control your smart device using voice commands on Alexa. Below
are a few example commands of how you can use:
- Alexa, turn on/off the bedroom light.
- Alexa set the bedroom light to 50 per cent.
- Alexa set the bedroom light to green.
- Alexa set the bedroom light to warm white.
THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION:
- V-TAC Smart Light App & Amazon Alexa App
- Make sure you have an Amazon Alexa Device(including Echo, Echo Tap, or Echo Dot)
- Smart Device
- Stable Wifi network
GOOGLE HOME SETTINGS
- Step 1:
- a &b) Install the Google Home app via the App Store (iOS) or the Play Store (Android) and register. If you already have an existing account with Google Home, please proceed to logging in.
- c) Create a New Home/Choose from the existing home if any.
- d) Power ON the Google Home device and connect it to the App. (Then Proceed to step 2)
- Step 2: Once you are on the Google home page, tap on the Add “+” icon- to add a new device and skill. Then tap on Set up the device as shown in the below image.
- Step 3: Make sure the Smart Bulb is paired with V-TAC Smart Light app before starting step 3. Tap on the arrow section as highlighted in the below image.
- Step 4: Type ”V-TAC Smart Light” on the search bar and tap on the icon of ”V-TAC Smart Light”
- Step 5: Sign In with your V-TAC Smart Light Login credentials to Link the Smart Light device
- Step 6: Tap on Authorize to proceed to link the device.
- Step 7:
- a. Account will now be linked, please stay on the page you will be redirected in a few seconds to select the device to add to your home.
- b. Select the device and tap on Next as shown in image b.
- Step 8: Select the Home where you would like to add the Smart Light device. (Or) you can create a new home to add the Smart Light to it.
- Step 9: You have successfully added a Smart Light device to your Google Home App.
Google Commands:
Now, you can control your smart device using voice commands on Google Home.
Below are a few example commands of how you can use your Google Home device:
- OK, Google, turn on/off the bedroom light
- Ok, Google, set the bedroom light to 50 per cent.
- Ok, Google, set the bedroom light to green.
- Ok, Google, set the bedroom light to warm white.
THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION:
- V-TAC Smart Light App & Google Home App
- Make sure you have a Google Home Device
- Smart Device
- Stable Wifi network
In case of any query/issue with the product please reach out to us at [email protected] V-TAC EUROPE LTD, Bulgaria, Plovdiv 4000, bul.L.Karavelow 9B.