Home Control Starter Pack first steps
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. Carefully read all instructions before setting up the device and store the instructions for later reference. Icons Very important note. Failure to observe this note may result in damage. Important note that should be observed. Background information and configuration tips for your device. Intended use Use the Home Control devices as described in these instructions and in the Home Control online help to prevent damage and injuries.
devolo Home Control Home Control (also known as home automation) refers to the specific control of electrically operated indoor household devices. The Home Control system by devolo uses the Z-WaveTM wireless standard. For more information on the control and configuration of all devolo Home Control devices, as well as application examples, please refer to the Home Control online help.
The Home Control Central Unit The Home Control Central Unit is the heart of the devolo Home Control system. It is equipped with a user interface, called the Home Control portal, which is used to coordinate all of your Home Control devices. Access to the Home Control portal is very easy both from the my devolo app and at www.mydevolo.com in a browser.
Figure is country-specific LAN USB (for future applications) Basic guidelines for setting up a Home Control network When planning your Home Control network, consider the optimal placement of all devices with regard to the wireless range so as to best avoid weak signals and interference sources. Drawing up a sketch may help you to determine the desired locations of all your devices.
Install the Home Control devices as described in an order from those nearest to those furthest from the Home Control Central Unit. Connecting the Home Control Central Unit The device is designed for indoor use only. Taking the above factors into consideration, plug the Home Control Central Unit into a wall outlet that is located centrally in your house or flat.
For the Home Control Central Unit to be recognised automatically in the Home Control portal when first installed, both the Home Control Central Unit and the device with which you are accessing it must be connected through the same LAN. If instead you use separate Internet connections, you have to enter the serial number of the Home Control Central Unit manually. The serial number (e.g.
Registering the Home Control Central Unit for the first time To register the Home Control Central Unit for the first time, use your PC or laptop. In your browser, go to www.mydevolo.com. Select Create an account to register a new account. After you have confirmed your data by clicking Apply, you will receive a registration message at the e- mail address you indicated while creating your account. Click the link Finish registration, after which you will receive an activation confirmation.
The Home Control Smart Metering Plug The Home Control Smart Metering Plug can be plugged into any wall outlet in the home. It enhances every connected device with useful functions, such as time-controlled enabling and disabling of power monitoring. Button (illuminated red) Figure is country-specific For more detailed descriptions of the Home Control Smart Metering Plug functions, refer to the Home Control online help.
Register the Home Control Smart Metering Plug at the Home Control Central Unit Multiple Home Control Smart Metering Plugs cannot be plugged into one another. To ensure the best possible wireless range for the Home Control Smart Metering Plug, avoid positioning it behind objects that block the signal (attenuation) and avoid interference sources. Weak signals due to attenuation can result from furniture, plants and especially metal objects which are located between the devices.
The Home Control Door/Window Contact The Home Control Door/Window Contact consists of a sensor and a magnet. It sends information on the open or closed state of a door or window. It also cooperates with other Home Control devices. For example, an open window can automatically shut off the heat radiator in the same room. In addition, the integrated light and temperature sensors can act as initiators for the light controls.
Batteries Except for occasional battery replacement, the Home Control Door/Window Contact is completely maintenance-free. The device contains no user-serviceable parts! Always keep batteries away from open flame and high temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight and heat radiation! Always remove all batteries from battery-operated devices that are only in storage and are not in use. Old batteries can leak and damage the device! When inserting the battery, make sure the polarity is correct.
Without installing it, place the Home Control Door/Window Contact near the location you would like it to be (such as a door or window ledge). Home Control Central Unit and select Devices Add device devolo Home Control Door/Window Contact. Follow the instructions in the Home Control portal for logging into your Home Control Central Unit.
If using the double-sided tape to fasten the Home Control Door/Window Contact, adhere the wider tape strip to the middle (below the release button) on the rear of the sensor and attach the sensor to the desired location, for example on the window or door. Then adhere the narrow centre tape strip to the rear of the magnet and fasten this at a distance of < 2 cm to the sensor, e.g. to the window or door frame. The notches on the magnet and of the sensor should line up with one another.
If you use screws to attach the Home Control Door/Window Contact, take apart the upper and lower housing components of the sensor by pressing the tab down in order to release the housing components (from top to bottom, and ). 쑗 Take apart the upper and lower housing parts of the magnet, starting at the groove provided for this purpose at the lower end of the magnet. If installing to a wall using screws, make sure that no gas, water or power lines in the wall get damaged.
쑗 Based on the template on the lower housing component of the magnet, drill holes at the desired installation location on the window frame or door frame (distance of magnet to sensor < 2 cm), and then attach the lower component of the magnet using screws. The notches on the magnet and of the sensor should line up with one another.
Safety notes It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the devolo device is used for the first time; keep them safe for future reference. DANGER due to electricity Users should never open devolo devices. Opening the device poses a risk of electric shock! Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the power outlet.
Disconnect devolo devices from the mains supply to clean! Avoid solvent cleaning agents since they can cause damage to the housing. Only use a dry towel for cleaning. DANGER due to overheating Batteries should never be exposed to large amounts of heat, such as direct sunlight, fire or other heat sources. Multiple devolo devices must not be interlocked. devolo devices should only be installed at locations that guarantee adequate ventilation.
Service and Warranty Warranty: 3 years If your devolo device is found to be defective during initial installation or within the warranty period, please contact the vendor who sold you the product. The vendor will take care of the repair or warranty claim for you. The complete warranty conditions can be found at www.devolo.com/warranty. Great Britain 0203 024 18 38 (national rate) support@devolo.co.uk Sweden 0077 1400 480 (national rate) support@devolo.
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