electriQ AIRFLEX15 Portable Air Conditioner with Heatpump User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ElectriQ
Table of Contents
WIFI MANUAL
AIRFLEX 15
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEAT PUMP
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BEFORE YOU START
- Ensure your router provides a standard 2.4ghz connection.
- If your router is dual-band ensure that both networks have different network names (SSID). The provider of your router / Internet service provider will be able to provide advice specific to your router.
- Place the air conditioner as close as possible to the router during setup.
- Once the app has been installed on your phone, turn off the data connection, and ensure your phone is connected to your router via wifi.
DOWNLOAD THE APP TO YOUR PHONE
Download the “TUYA SMART” app, from your chosen app store, using the QR codes below, or by searching for the app in your chosen store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuya.smart&hl=en
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https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tuyasmart-smart-life-smart- living/id1034649547?mt=8
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CONNECTION METHODS AVAILABLE FOR SETUP
The air conditioner has two different setup modes, Quick Connection and AP (Access Point). The quick connection is a quick and simple way to set the unit up. The AP connection uses a direct local wi-fi connection between your phone and the air conditioner to upload the network details.
Before starting the setup, with the air conditioner plugged in, but turned off, press and hold the speed button for 5 seconds (until you hear a beep) to enter the wifi connection mode.
Please ensure your device is in the correct wifi connection mode for the connection type you are attempting, the flashing of the wifi light on your air conditioner will indicate this.
| Connection Type | Frequency of Flashes |
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| Quick Connection | Flashes twice per second |
| AP (Access Point) | Flashes once per three seconds |
CHANGING BETWEEN CONNECTION TYPES
To change the unit between the two wifi connection modes, hold the Speed button for 5 seconds.
REGISTER THE APP
1. Press the register button at the bottom of the screen.
| 2. Read the Privacy policy and press the Agree button.
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3. Enter your email address or phone number and press
continue to register.
| 4. A verification code will be sent by the method selected
in step 3. Enter the code into the app.
5. Type in the password you would like to create. This
needs to be 6-20 characters, with letters and numbers.
| 6. The app is now registered. It will automatically log you into
the following registration.
SETTING UP YOUR HOME WITHIN THE APP
TUYA is designed so it can work with a large number of compatible smart
devices within your home. It can also be set up to work with multiple devices
within different
houses as such during the setup process, the app requires that different areas
be created and named to allow easy management of all your devices. When new
devices are added, they are assigned to one of the rooms you have created.
CREATING ROOMS
1. Press on the ADD HOMEbutton.
| 2. Type in a name for your
home,
3. Press the location button to select the location of your home. (See
SETTING YOUR LOCATION below)
4. New rooms can be added by pressing the ADD ANOTHER ROOM option at the
bottom. (See ADD
ANOTHER ROOM below)
5. Untick any rooms that are not required on the app.
6. Press DONE in the top right corner.| 
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SETTING YOUR LOCATION
Use your finger to move the orange HOME symbol.
When the symbol is in the approximate location of your home, press the confirm button in the top right corner.
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| ADD ANOTHER ROOM
Type in the name of the room, and
Press Done in the top right corner
CONNECTING USING THE QUICK CONNECTION METHOD
Before initiating the connection, make sure the WiFi indicator is flashing twice per second. If not follow the instructions for changing the connection mode. Also, ensure your phone is connected to the WiFi network. (We advise turning mobile data off during setup)
1. Open the app and press “+” to add a device, or use the add device button
| 2. Select the type of device as “Air Conditioner” within the Home Appliance tab.
| 3. Ensure the wifi light on the air conditioner is flashing twice per
second，then press on the orange button at the bottom of the screen to confirm.
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4. Enter your Wi-Fi password and press confirm.
| 5. This will then transfer the settings to the air conditionerWait
for this to complete. If this fails, retry. If still unsuccessful please
review
the troubleshooting section for further help.
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CONNECTING USING AP MODE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD)
Before initiating the connection, make sure the unit is in standby mode, with
the wifi light flashing once per second. If not follow the instructions for
changing the wifi connection mode. Also, ensure
your phone is connected to the wifi network. (We advise turning mobile data
off during setup)
1. Open the app and press “+” to add a device, or use the add device button
| 2. Select the type of device as “Heater”
within the Home Appliance tab.| 3. Press the AP mode button in the top right
of the screen.
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4. Ensure the WiFi indicator on the heater is slowly flashing (once per
second), then press on the orange button at the bottom of the screen
to confirm| 5. Enter your WiFi password and press confirm.
| 6. Go to network settings in your phone and connect to the
“SmartLife xxx” connection. There is no password to enter. Then return back to
the app to complete setup.
This will then transfer the settings to the air conditioner.
Once the connection process has been completed, go back to the network
settings on your phone to ensure your phone has reconnected to your wifi
router.
CONTROLLING YOUR APPLIANCE THROUGH THE APP
THE HOME SCREEN
Each device has its own entry on the home screen to allow the user to either quickly turn the unit on or off, or to enter the device screen to make other changes.
DEVICE SCREEN
The device screen is the main control screen for the air conditioner, providing access to the controls to amend the functions and settings
NOTES:
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Due to the design of the air conditioner, when changing between heating and cooling modes in the app, the hot
and cold air outlets must also be physically swapped on the unit. -
Due to the continuous development of the app, the layout and available features may be subject to change.
SMART SCENES
A smart Scene is a powerful tool providing the option to customize the operation of the air conditioner based both on conditions within the room and outside influences. This gives the user the option of specifying much more intelligent actions. These are split into two categories Scene and Automation.
SCENE
The scene allows for a one-touch button to be added to the Home screen. The button can be used to change a number of settings in one go and can change all the settings within the unit. A number of scenes can easily be set up, allowing the user to easily change between a number of preset configurations.
Below is an example of how to set up a scene:
1. Press on the Smart Scene tab at the bottom of the Home screen
| 2. Press on the Plus in the top right corner to add a smart scene.
| 3. Select Scene to create a new Scene
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| 4. Press the Pen next to “Please Enter Scene Name” to
input the name for your SceneShow on Dashboard: Leave this on if you require
the scene
to be displayed as a button on the Home ScreenPress the Red Plus to add the
action required. Then select
the air conditioner from the list of devices.| 5. Chose the function, set the
value for the function, and then press the back button in
the top right corner, to return to the previous screen.
6. Once all the functions required have been added, press the Save button in
the top right corner to finalize and save your new Scene
AUTOMATION
Automation allows an automatic action to be set up for the device. This can be triggered by the Time, indoor temperature, humidity of the room, weather conditions, and a range of other influences.
1. Press on the Smart Scene tab at the bottom of the Home screen
| 2. Press on the Plus in the top right corner to add a smart scene.
| 3. Select Automation to create a new Automation Scene
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| 4. Setup is very similar to the scene setup on the previous page and
includes an extra section for
specifying a trigger for the scene to start.Press the Pen next to “Please
Enter Scene Name” to input the name for your ScenePress the Red Plus next to
“When any condition is satisfied” to add the trigger
Press the Red Plus next to “Execute following actions” to add the action required. Then select the air conditioner from the list of devices.
| 5. Select the condition when the automation should start. A number of
triggers can be
combined.
6. Chose the function, set
the value for the function,
and then press the back
button in the top right corner,
to return to the previous
screen.| | 7. Once all the functions required have been added, press the Save
button in the top right
corner to finalize and save your new scene.The automation is now set up, it
can be turned on and off using the toggle on the image shown
on step 2.
PROFILE TAB
The profile tab gives you the option to edit both your detail, and use the added features of the unit.
CHANGING THE NAME OF YOUR DEVICE
When in any of the device screens further settings for the device can be
accessed, by pressing on the three dots in the top right-hand corner. The top
option within this allows you to change the name of the device to something
relevant to the use of the product, such as “Living Room Air Conditioner”.
Within the menu, you also have the option of setting up a pattern lock or
changing your password.
DEVICE SHARING
This allows you to share access to the controls of your air conditioner
with friends and family.
INTEGRATION
This allows the unit to be integrated with your favorite home automation
hardware such as Google Home and the Amazon Echo.
CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING
- Check whether the device is powered on and is in the correct wifi connection mode, if not please refer to the CHANGING BETWEEN CONNECTION MODES section on page 12.
- Ensure the wifi password has been entered into the app correctly (Case sensitive)
- Check that the phone is connected to the wifi you are connecting the device to.
- Ensure the network you are connecting it to is 2.4Ghz (5Ghz wifi networks are not supported), and that there is a strong wifi signal to the item.
- If your router is dual-band, ensure that the 2.4ghz network has a different network name (SSID). Further advice on changing router settings will be available from your Internet service provider / Router manufacturer.
- Check the settings on the router. Encryption should be WPA2-PSK and the authorization type should be set to AES
- Try using the alternative connection method. i.e. If the connection is failing when attempting to connect through CF mode, try AP mode.
electriQ UK SUPPORT
Please, for your own convenience, make these simple checks before calling the service line.
- Has the unit been standing upright for at least 2 hours?
- Is the unit plugged into the mains?
- Is the fuse OK?
- Switch the unit off and wait three minutes to see if the issue is resolved. Restart the unit.
- Check if the water tank is full.
- Was the troubleshooting guide followed?
If the unit still fails to operate call: 0330 390 3061 or complete the online
form
Office hours: 9 AM – 5 PM Monday to Friday
Unit J6, Lowfields Business Park,
Lowfields Way, Elland
West Yorkshire, HX5 9DA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, electriQ declares that this Portable air conditioner is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:https://www.electriQ.co.uk/content/declaration-of-conformity
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