SMART CONTROLLER Control Your Minisplit From Anywhere
UNPACKING & PLUGGING IN - INSTALLATION OF SMART CONTROLLER Step 1: Power off your AC from the mains and open the front panel of your air conditioner. Step 2: Inside the front panel, you will find a docking station as shown in the red border below.
UNPACKING & PLUGGING IN - INSTALLATION OF SMART CONTROLLER (CONT’D) Step 3: Open the MRCOOL Smart Controller box and take out the MRCOOL Smart Controller. Step 4: The Smart Controller has two sides, Side A & Side B.
UNPACKING & PLUGGING IN - INSTALLATION OF SMART CONTROLLER (CONT’D) Step 5: Insert the MRCOOL Smart Controller with side A front facing into the docking station. Step 6: Close the front panel of your MRCOOL air conditioner. You’re done with the installation. Please power on your AC from the mains.
STEP 1A: PRIOR TO APP INSTALLATION Your MRCOOL AC • Make sure your MRCOOL Smart Controller is installed inside the front panel of your AC as described in the previous section. • Make sure that your MRCOOL air conditioner is powered ON. Your Smart Phone • Make sure that your smart phone’s Wi-Fi is turned ON. • Make sure that your smart phone has internet access. Your Wi-Fi Router • Make sure that you have working internet connection on your Wi-Fi router.
STEP 2A: APP INSTALLATION • Go to the App Store / Play Store. • In ‘search’ section type ‘SmartHVAC’. • Once ‘SmartHVAC’ App is displayed, tap the ‘GET’ button. • Open the App after installation is complete. SmartHVAC App STEP 2B: LOGIN / REGISTER • Tap ‘Lets Get Started’ button on the next screen. • You can either create a new user account or login as an existing user. • As an existing user, enter username and password and tap the ‘Sign In’ button.
STEP 3A: REGISTRATION - iOS USERS Note: Registration process is meant to connect the MRCOOL Smart Controller to your home Wi-Fi network through the ‘SmartHVAC’ App. Step 1: After successful login, you are at the Home screen. Step 2: Tap the ‘+‘ button as shown in the red circle. Note: Connection settings for Wi-Fi are given on next screen.
STEP 3A: REGISTRATION - iOS USERS(CONT’D) Step 3: Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Step 4: Connect your phone to MRCOOL Smart Controller Wi-Fi (SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx). Note: If you can not find a Wi-Fi that starts with SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx, Power off the AC from the mains and power it on again after few seconds OR press LED button on your mini split remote control 7 times within one minute. Now connect to the Wi-Fi that starts with SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx. Step 5: Go back to ‘SmartHVAC’ App.
STEP 3A: REGISTRATION - iOS USERS(CONT’D) Step 6: Your phone will show the list of available Wi-Fi networks. Step 7: Select your Wi-Fi network from the list (there should be No captive portal or port blocking on your selected network). Step 8: Enter the password of your Wi-Fi network and tap the ‘Connect’ button.
STEP 3A: REGISTRATION - iOS USERS(CONT’D) Step 9: Customize your device with a name of your choice (for example, Bedroom, Lounge, Office, etc.) and tap on ‘Done’. Step 10: If the circle around AC icon is not green please refresh the home screen by swiping downwards (Pull-to-refresh). Registration process is complete. Enjoy the unlimited controls! If circle around AC icon isn’t green, refresh screen by swiping down.
STEP 3B: REGISTRATION - ANDROID USERS Note: Registration process is meant to connect the MRCOOL Smart Controller to your home Wi-Fi network through the ‘SmartHVAC’ App. Step 1: After successful login, you are at the Home screen. Step 2: Tap the ‘+’ button as shown in the red circle. Note: For Android OS 8.1 & above, location permission is required to complete the registration process. You may disable it later.
STEP 3B: REGISTRATION - ANDROID USERS (CONT’D) Step 3: Tap the ‘Wi-Fi Settings’ button as shown in the red border. Step 4: Connect your phone to MRCOOL Smart Controller Wi-Fi (SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx). Note: If you can not find a Wi-Fi that starts with SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx, Power off the AC from the mains and power it on again after few seconds OR press LED button on your mini split remote control 7 times within one minute. Now connect to the Wi-Fi that starts with SmartHVAC_BI03_xxxxxx.
STEP 3B: REGISTRATION - ANDROID USERS (CONT’D) Step 6: Select your Wi-Fi from the drop down list (there should be No captive portal or port blocking on your selected network). Enter the Password of your Wi-Fi Network Step 7: Enter the password of your Wi-Fi network and tap the ‘Connect’ button.
STEP 3B: REGISTRATION - ANDROID USERS (CONT’D) Step 8: Customize your device with a name of your choice (for example, Bedroom, Lounge, Office, etc.) and tap on ‘Done’. Step 9: If the circle around AC icon is not green please refresh the home screen by swiping downwards (Pull-to-refresh). If circle around AC icon isn’t green, refresh screen by swiping down. Registration process is complete.
YOUR HOME SCREEN Your home screen shows the real time status of all your MRCOOL Devices. A registered MRCOOL Device can show either of the 3 status, outlined in circles: 1 - Green - Device is online. You’re good to go! 2 - Red - Device is offline (try following options). - Ensure your phone is connected to a working internet connection. - Refresh home screen by swiping downwards (Pull-to-refresh).
CONTROL SCREEN - ENJOY THE UNLIMITED FUNCTIONALITIES Modes Temperature Control Set Point Temperature Room Temperature Power Button Fan Speed Swing Position Timeline Control eSaver 15 History
CONTROL SCREEN - ENJOY THE UNLIMITED FUNCTIONALITIES Tap on wrench for more op�ons MRCOOL Smart Controller works with Amazon Alexa & the Google Assistant Note: User manual may be subject to change with �me. For latest version, please visit: www.mrcool.
TROUBLESHOOTING: CHANGING WI-FI NETWORK OF SMART CONTROLLER Case 1: MRCOOL Smart Controller & mobile are on same Wi-Fi network - Tap on wrench symbol to enter device settings. Tap on ‘Change Wi-Fi’ button. List of available networks will appear. Enter password of selected network. New settings are done. Case 2: MRCOOL Smart Controller & mobile are on different Wi-Fi network - Go to your mobile settings screen and connect your mobile with same Wi-Fi network as MRCOOL Smart Controller.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY FOR END USERS 1. MRCOOL warrants to the owner of the enclosed MRCOOL Smart Controller that the MRCOOL Smart Controller contained in this box (“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the date of delivery, following the original retail purchase (the “Warranty Period”). 2. If the Product fails to conform to this Limited Warranty during the Warranty Period, MRCOOL.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY FOR END USERS (CONT’D) 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MRCOOL ONLINE SERVICES (“SERVICES”) PROVIDE YOU INFORMATION (“PRODUCT INFORMATION”) REGARDING YOUR MRCOOL.’S PRODUCTS OR OTHER PERIPHERALS CONNECTED TO YOUR PRODUCTS (“PRODUCT PERIPHERALS”). THE TYPE OF PRODUCT PERIPHERALS THAT MAY BE CONNECTED TO YOUR PRODUCT MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE DISCLAIMERS ABOVE. ALL PRODUCT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, “AS IS”, AND “AS AVAILABLE”.
