kogan KASMKALMICA Smarterhome Interconnected Smoke Alarm User Guide

kogan KASMKALMICA Smarterhome Interconnected Smoke Alarm User Guide

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SAFETY & WARNINGS

WARNING: In case of an emergency, contact your local fire department.

• Australia: Call 000 for Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
• New Zealand: Call 111 for Police, Fire and Ambulance services.

Limitations of Smoke Alarms:

• Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, smoke alarms can only work if they are properly located, installed and maintained and if smoke can reach the alarms.
• Smoke alarms may not wake all individuals.
• Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the alarms. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach bedroom or sleeping area – especially if the bedrooms or sleeping area doors are closed at night.
• Smoke alarms may not have time to sound before the fire itself causes damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
• Smoke alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
• Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a smoke alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided on back of unit.

OVERVIEW

Additional components:

GETTING STARTED

Preparing the battery
Press the battery cover and remove the insulation sheets between both batteries and the battery terminals – this will provide power to the alarm. The red indicator light will flash twice, showing that it is receiving power.

INSTALLATION

Be careful not to press the Test/Hush button on top of the alarm module unless you intend to do so. Pressing this button will cause the alarm to sound, the sound is very loud and may cause harm to your hearing.

Preparation
Determine how many alarms you need and where best to install them. Refer to the following pages for more information on recommended locations and locations to avoid. Before installing this product, check which plugs and screws are best suited for the mounting surface.

Installation
Disconnect the alarm module from the base module by twisting the base module counterclockwise. Remove the insulation sheet found at the batteries to power on the detector.

Where to install smoke detectors
We recommend at least one smoke alarm per floor, per room.
As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located between sleeping areas and potential sources of fire such as living rooms and kitchens In single storey homes with one sleeping area, a smoke alarm should be installed in the hallway, as dose as possible to the living accommodation, To ensure audibility in bedrooms, no smoke alarm should be further than 3m away from any bedroom door. It may be necessary to install more than one smoke alarm, particularly if the hallway is more than 15m long, In single storey homes with two separate sleeping areas, a minimum of two smote alarms is required, one outside each sleeping area, In multilevel or split level homes, as a minimum one smoke alarm should be installed on the ground floor between the stair case and any rooms in which a fire might start and one each storey in circulation areas which form part of escape route{normally hallways and landings),

Additional alarms should be installed in bedrooms in anticipation of fires originating here, caused by faulty wiring, lights, appliances, smokers or other hazards,

For best protection, smoke alarms should be installed in every room in your home, apart from those listed in the Section 4.

Single Story one sleeping area

Locations to avoid
Do not locate smoke alarms:

• In turbulent streams of air such as near fens, heaters, doors and windows, etc These can draw smoke away from the alarm.

• In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms as high humidity can trigger the alarm, or where temperature exceeds 40 °C or below 0 °C.

• At the apex of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead air* at the top may prevent smoke from reach ing the a la rm i n ti me to provide ea rly wami ng.

• Less than 300mm (12 inches) from the wall when mounted on the ceiling.

• In insect-infested areas, Tiny insects may affect performance.

• In kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms, garages, Combustion particles from cooking or
  car exhausts and dust and moisture could trigger the alarm.

• In very dusty or dirty areas, Dirt and dust can build up and impair performance.

• Within 300mm (12 inches) of light fittings or room corners,

• In locations which would make routine testing or maintenance hazardous (eg,over a stairwell).

• On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.

• Near objects such as ceiling decorations which might impede the path of smoke to the alarm.

• Within 1500mm (5 feet) of fluorescent light fittings.

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:

1. Tap to enter registration page.
2. The system automatically recognises your country/area. You can also select your country code manually. Enter your email address and tap ‘Next.’
3. Alternatively, you can select ‘Register by mobile number’ and enter the verification code sent to you by SMS.
4. Create a profile on the next page to define your location and room.

Set device in pairing mode
When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (red indicator light will be flashing rapidly).

If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in pairing mode by long pressing the control button until the red indicator light flashes three times, then continues flashing rapidly.

Add device through network
5. Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a new device through the network.
6. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Sensor > Smoke Alarm).
7. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the red light flashing, and tap “Confirm light is rapidly flashing”.

8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.

Notes:

• The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
• The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

Having trouble connecting?
If you’re unable to connect with the previous steps, try the following AP Mode connection.
With the device already in pairing mode, repeat the step (long pressing the control button) for 10 seconds, until the green indicator light begins flashing slowly.

Note: After 5 seconds, the light may flash quickly, but continue holding until it flashes slowly. This is important for AP Mode connection.

Using AP Mode to add device
5. Once registered, tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a new device through the network.
6. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Sensor > Smoke Alarm), and then select “Other Mode” from the top-right corner when asked to reset the device.

7. Select “AP Mode” for the set-up type.
8. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode, with the red light flashing slowly, and tap “Confirm light is slowly flashing”.
9. 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.

10. Follow the in-app prompts to continue AP Mode connection, which will pair your mobile phone to the device’s Wi-Fi hotspot to ensure a connection.

Note:
If the Wi-Fi hotspot does not appear on your phone in the list of available networks, your device may not be set in AP Pairing Mode correctly. Try repeating the steps outlined above to ensure your device is ready for connection.

11. 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.
12. 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.

Notes:

• The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
• The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

CONNECTING SEVERAL UNITS

Interconnecting smoke detectors
To connect several smoke detectors, press and hold the base button on all individual units until the red lights flash three times. The red indicator lights will continue to flash for one minute while waiting for other devices to pair. If you need to end the pairing in advance, press the button again.

Press and hold the base button for the second alarm device. After the red light flashes twice, release the button. At this time, the red light will flash slowly. If the pairing is successful, the light will flash three times.

If the products have been paired with other groups before, it will exit directly after the red light flashes quickly four times. For a successful match, you should clear paired data first.

Note: The equipment has been matched before delivery.

Clearing paired data: press and hold the base button and wait for the red light to blink for four times, release the button. If the paired data is cleared successfully, it will flashes three times slowly and exit. Otherwise, repeat the above steps to clear.

FUNCTIONS

Low voltage alarm:
When the built-in battery voltage of the smoke detector is below 27V, the red indicator light flashes once every 50 seconds, accompanied by a beep sound. The app will also show a warning in the status bar.

Smoke alarm fault:
The LED of the smoke alarm flashes once every 8 seconds and is accompanied by a buzzer. The app status will display an alarm fault.

If the device operates normal the red LED indicator flashes once every 55 seconds.

CLEANING & CARE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it functioning properly.

Test each alarm at least once a week
Keep at arm’s length distance to the alarm during the test The alarm is loud in order to alert you in case of an emergency and can be harmful to your ears, Press the button (3) for a duration of two seconds, The alarm will sound a few short loud beeps, upon releasing the button, the sound will stop, The APP will receive a test signal after ten seconds.

Reset the alarm
If the test does not function properly, reset the alarm. Replace or return the alarm if the test does not function properly after completing these steps.

Cleaning
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the smoke alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush accessory. Test the smoke alarm after cleaning. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

If the smoke alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and/or grime and gives unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: In case of an emergency, contact your local fire department.
Australia: Call 000 for Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
New Zealand: Call 111 for Police, Fire and Ambulance services.

Reset procedure: If the device fails to access the network or crashes due to incorrect operation, long-press the middle button to reset the Wi-Fi connection. Follow the SmarterHome™ connection steps to reconnect.

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, head online to help.kogan.com

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