FIBARO THE BUTTON Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: FIBARO

Table of Contents

Important safety information
HomeKit technology
Description and features
Basic activation
Pairing the accessory
Functionality
Reset
Specifications
Regulations
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FIBARO THE BUTTON

Important safety information

Read this manual before attempting to install the device!
Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, Fibar Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions of operating manual.
The alarm functionality of devices is an additional feature increasing the comfort level of your home automation system. If you want to use professional security service, please contact them to determine what systems can provide a protection of your estate.

Compliance with safety standards:
The device is designed to be used with Apple HomeKit and is compliant with IEC/UL/CSA 60950-1. In case of the integration with another system, e.g. alarm system, it is required to verify the compliance with additional standards.

HomeKit technology

Apple HomeKit technology provides an easy, secure way to control HomeKit- enabled accessories using Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
After installing your FIBARO Button, configure it from a compatible app with just a few simple steps to control your home.
You can even create your own custom scenes to control your home settings. For example, you can create a scene to automatically turn off the lights, lock your doors, close the garage door, and set the thermostat to the desired temperature in just one step.

To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, iOS 11.0 or later is recommended.
Controlling this HomeKit-enabled accessory automatically and away from home requires an Apple TV with tvOS 11.0 or later or an iPad with iOS 11.0 or later set up as a home hub.

Description and features

FIBARO Button is a HomeKit-enabled, compact, battery-powered wireless controller using Bluetooth® low energy technology. It allows you to control HomeKit accessories using Automations.
Various actions may be triggered with one clicks, two clicks or by holding the button down.
With its small design and wireless communication, the FIBARO Button can be conveniently mounted on any surface and in any position or location at home, e.g. beside the bed or under the desk.

Main features of FIBARO Button:

compatible with Apple HomeKit technology,
Bluetooth® low energy technology for wireless communication,
detects 3 different actions: 1 click, 2 clicks and hold,
battery powered,
easy installation,
may be installed on any surface,
indicates state using buzzer,
many colour variations: black, white, red, green, blue, yellow, orange and brown.

NOTE
Automations require using Apple TV (4th generation) or iPad (iOS 10 or later) set as Home Hub.

Basic activation

Press and turn the button counter-clockwise to open the casing.
Remove the battery blocker and check if the battery is placed correctly.
Press and turn the button clockwise to close the casing.
Pair the accessory (as described in “#3: Pairing the accessory”).
Install the accessory in desired location using the attached
self-adhesive pad.

Pairing the accessory

Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
Go to the Bluetooth® section, and turn the Bluetooth® on.
Place the accessory next to your iOS device.
Open a HomeKit compatible app of your choosing on your iOS device.
Find HomeKit Setup Code on the last page of Quick Start Guide included in the box that looks like this:
Start pairing with your HomeKit app.
Follow instructions displayed in the application.

NOTE
Remember to keep your HomeKit Setup Code in safe place. You may need it in case of re-pairing.
Backup Setup Code is printed on the label of the accessory, but requires entering it manually

Functionality

Detecting Button pushes:
The Button detects if it was clicked one time, two times or held, then reports it to your iOS device.
Automations can be created based on the detected action.

Battery level measuring:
The Button measures battery level every 24 hours and reports it to your iOS device. Additionally, if battery level is below 15%, the accessory will report low level battery status to your iOS device.

Buzzer:
The Button is equipped with a built-in buzzer that signals status of the accessory, like identification (3 triple beeps) or reset confirmation (long beep).
If enabled, the accessory can also respond to actions with sound signals. The accessory will confirm number of performed clicks with the same amount of beeps (e.g. two clicks – two beeps). Holding will be signaled with intermittent tone.

NOTE
Automations require using Apple TV (4th generation) or iPad (iOS 10 or later) set as Home Hub.

Reset

Resetting the Button to factory defaults:
Reset procedure allows to restore the accessory back to its factory settings including HomeKit pairing.

Click the Button exactly 3 times.
Press and hold the Button for at least 10 seconds.
Long beep will confirm resetting.

Specifications

Power supply:	3.6V DC battery
Battery type:	ER14250 ½AA
Battery life:	est. 2 years (max. 10 pushes per day)
EU standards compliance:	RED 2014/53/EU

CAUTION
Using batteries other than specified may result in explosion.
Dispose of properly, observing environmental protection rules.

Regulations

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments.

ISED Canada Compliance Notice

This device complies with ISED Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with the safety requirements for RF exposure in accordance with RSS-102 Issue 5 for portable use conditions.

Legal Notices

All information, including, but not limited to, information regarding the features, functionality, and/or other product specification are subject to change without notice. Fibaro reserves all rights to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without any obligation to notify any individual or entity

FIBARO and Fibar Group logo are trademarks of Fibar Group S.A. All other brands and product names referred to herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Note

Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.

DGT Warning Statement

Article 12
Without permission, any company, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery.

Article 14
The application of low power frequency electric machineries shall not affect the navigation safety nor interfere a legal communication, if an interference is found, the service will be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer exists.

Warning
This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals!

WEEE Directive Compliance

Device labelled with this symbol should not be disposed with other household wastes. It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, Fibar Group S.A. declares that FIBARO Button is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.