Kidde RemoteLync User manual

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Manual P/N 4001-7201-01
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User Guide for the Kidde RemoteLync
• 120V AC
• 3 Color LED Indicator
• Voice Message System
Remote Notification Device

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kidde RemoteLync Remote
Notification Device (monitor). This monitor has a one-year
limited warranty. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this user guide, and save for future reference. See www.kidde.
com/RemoteLync for further information, including updates to
the user guide. Teach children that they should never play with
the monitor. Your monitor was designed to detect alarm signals
from most UL-approved Smoke, Carbon Monoxide (CO), or Heat
alarms in a residential environment. It is not designed for use
in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat. If you have any questions
about the operation or installation of your monitor, please call
our toll free Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
NOTE: This monitor is designed to operate in partner-
ship with UL-listed Smoke, CO, and Heat alarms. Some alarms
listed by other agencies may not work in conjunction with this
monitor. Please review your alarm user guides for smoke and
CO safety information, and follow the applicable location and
installation recommendations for maximum home monitoring:
Warning: This is a remote notification device. It is not a life
safety device, and should not be relied upon for notification to
present occupants. This device is only as reliable as your home’s
Wi-Fi network, and is not a substitute for a third party monitor-
ing service.
FRONT, TOP & BOTTOM VIEWS
Setup button
Test button
3 Color LED
Indicator
Microphone
Speaker
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Operating Instructions
Features:
• The RemoteLync monitor listens for smoke and carbon mon-
oxide alarm events, and can notify you via your mobile app
on your smart device while you are outside of your home.
• Voice prompts will guide you through the set up and testing
process of your monitor.
• Hush feature allows you to stop notifications while you deal
with a known alarm situation.
• Green, Red, and Amber LEDs indicate status of the monitor.
• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 20mA max)
Warning: The RemoteLync monitor is not an alarm. Your
RemoteLync monitor will recognize alarm signals from most
UL-approved smoke and CO alarms manufactured after 1999.
Section 1: Location Guide
IMPORTANT: THIS MONITOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO A
STANDARD 120VAC, 60Hz OUTLET, LOCATED IN A CEN-
TRAL LOCATION WITH CLEARANCE AROUND IT TO ALLOW
ALARM SOUNDS TO REACH THE MONITOR.
Avoid these locations:
--Dirty, dusty places, such as garages, furnace rooms, near win-
dows or external doors
--Areas of direct sunlight
--Humid areas such as bathrooms, or any area above 95% rela-
tive humidity (RH).
--Any areas colder than 40F (4.4C) or hotter than 100F (37.8C).
Extreme temperatures may affect the performance of the
RemoteLync.
--Avoid locations where sound waves might be blocked from
reaching the monitor, such as behind drapes or other objects.
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Operating Instructions
Section 2: Setup Guide
NOTE: For this monitor to work properly, you must use it in
conjunction with modern UL-approved smoke, CO, combi-
nation, or heat alarms, and you must have an active resi-
dential wi-fi system.
 • Download and install the appropriate app for your mobile
device by visiting www.kidde.com/RemoteLync, and click-
ing on the appropriate link.
 - Additional links and instructions can be found on the
website.
• Open app and create account.
 • Sign into account
 • Select “Connect monitor to Wi-Fi network”
 • Plug monitor into an outlet that is not controlled by a
switch (see location selection from above).
- All three color LEDs will flash and monitor will announce
“setup starting”.
 - For iOS devices, exit app and go to settings>Wi-Fi.
 • Select monitor from list of networks, It will start with
Kidde- followed by several letters and numbers
-For iOS devices, You will then be returned to the app to
select your home network, select continue.
• Enter the passcode for your network and press connect.
• Tap “OK” on the app
• Press the setup button on the monitor after
instruction plays on monitor.
• Select “Enroll my monitor” on app
 • Note: If an error occurs at this point, verify device is
on same network.
 • Once registration is complete, test the alarm furthest from
your RemoteLync as instructed by the monitor. Please note
that when you put your alarm into test mode that it will
sound, this is normal – do not remove batteries or cover
unit during this test.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of smoke,
CO, and heat alarms, always stand an arm’s length away
from alarms when testing.
 • Monitor will announce when a smoke or carbon monoxide
alarm is detected.
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Settings
Wi-Fi
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 • Your RemoteLync will announce “Now Monitoring” once both
smoke and carbon monoxide alarm patterns are recognized or the
setup button is pressed to skip one or the other type.
• To add a person to notify in case of an alarm select “edit”
then “add” to view a list of all contacts available on your
device. Choose the desired contact, verify their informa-
tion, and finalize using “add”.
• As desired, enable SMS or email notification from the
monitor page by pressing the icon next to each contact.
• Once all contacts are added select “done”.
Congratulations, your Kidde RemoteLync is now actively monitor-
ing for smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm signals, and ready
to notify you on your mobile device.
Section 3:Testing the Monitor After Enrollment
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of smoke,
CO, and heat alarms, always stand an arm’s length away
from alarms when testing.
• Initiate monitor test through the app, or pressing
test button on the monitor. Wait while the
system conducts a self-test.
• Once self-test is complete, you will hear a voice message to
“test the alarm farthest from this device”.
- If the self-test is unsuccessful, your monitor will enter fault
mode and you will receive a notification on your device.
Validate your network connection, attempt test again, and
then contact customer service if necessary.
• Test the alarm farthest from the monitor. To test a smoke, CO,
Combination, or Heat alarm, push the test button and con-
firm that at least two T-3 patterns (3 long beeps followed by
a pause) are produced for smoke and heat alarms, or two T-4
patterns (4 quick beeps followed by a pause) are produced
for CO alarms. For combination alarms you should hear two
of each type of pattern.
• If the monitor detects a CO or smoke alarm pattern, you
will hear the voice message “CO alarm detected” or
“Smoke alarm detected,” followed by the message “Test
successful.”and app will show alarm detected.
• If the monitor does not detect an alarm pattern within 2
minutes, you will hear the message “Alarm not heard , now
monitoring”. Attempt to test the alarm again, and if the
error persists, redo setup for your alarms by activating the
Alarm Monitoring Setup your app menu. If this does not
resolve your issue, consider relocating the monitor, and
activate “Alarm Monitoring Setup” again. See previous
section for setting up alarms.
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Mode Green Amber Red Comment
Startup – Wait for
Link status active
Off Off Blink twice per
second
System will wait for
link status active
before going into
standby
Enroll – Waiting
for setup button
press
Off Off On for 1 second,
off for 1 second
Wait for monitor to
direct user to press
button on monitor
Enroll - Registration
window open
Off Off Flashes rapidly
(4 times a second)
tap “enroll my
monitor” on app
Link lost after
enrollment
Off Off Once per second Check status of
wireless router
Smoke Learning Off 1 sec on/
1 sec off
Off Test Smoke alarm
CO Learning Off 100 ms on/
1 sec off
Off Test CO alarm
Standby On Off Off Test monitor and
alarms weekly
Test Mode – Step
1: Acoustic
Self-Test
On/Off On/Off On/Off Wait for Self-test to
complete, app will
show status.
Test Mode- Step
2: Alarm Test
Once per
second
Off Off Test alarm furthest
from monitor, multiple
alarms can be test.
Test mode will exit
2 minutes after last
alarm is detect.
Alarm Detected Off Off Flashes rapidly
with a one second
pause.
Follow instructions
supplied with your
alarm.
Snooze mode Once
every
two
seconds
Off Off Monitor detected pat-
tern but notifications
have been disabled
for 10 minutes.
Ignore Mode Once
every 5
seconds
Off Off
Monitor detected
pattern but owner has
dismissed alert. Monitor
will provide alert next
time alarm is heard.
Fault Notification Off On Once per second Unplug monitor and
plug back in, run test
to verify operation.
RemoteLync LED Indicator Operation

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Operating Instructions
Mode What to do What to expect
Create Account Download and install app RemoteLync App should be on your mobile device
Connect to
Wireless Router
Following instructions in app, connect to
monitor
You should connect to the Kidde monitor through Wi-FI. The
monitor will report back what routers are with in range for you to
select and provide passcode to inorder for monitor to connect.
Enroll Monitor to
account
Once monitor is connected to wireless
router, press button on monitor then tap
"enroll my monitor" in app
Once monitor is connected to your router, you will add it to your
account. Besure you are connected to the same Wi-Fi router as
the monitor for enrollment to work.
Learn Alarms in
home
With monitor connected to wireless router
and monitor enrolled to you account, setup
monitor with the alarms in your home
furthest from the monitor
With the monitor in setup mode you will test the smoke and/or
CO alarms furthest from the monitor so it can judge the volume
it will hear alarms at. This helps reduce false detections from
your neighbours house or appartment.
Test monitor Test your monitor (self-test) and that it is
functioning properly with the alarms in
your home.
App will show testing progress. It will indicate if self-test
completed successfully and whether or not it detected an alarm
pattern from your alarms if they were tested.
Alarm Detected Through the app, notify your contacts to
check on the situation if you are not able.
When an alarm pattern is detected, monitor will send out
notifications to you and your contacts you have added for this
monitor.
Add new Monitor Open your app and using the “add”
function, setup the monitor as was done on
previous monitor(s). Name monitor to be
sure you can identify the differnet locations.
Follow the same processes as above for connecting to wireless
router, enrolling into account and learning alarm furthest from
monitor.
Change Monitor
Location
Using the “setup alarms with monitor from
the menu in the app, follow the instruction
and test alarm furthest from monitor when
instructed.
App will walk you through the process to re-establish detection
of your alarms.
Change/Reset
Router
Go into app and follow instructions to
connect moniotr to wi-fi.
You will go through the same process of “connecting to wireless
router” as was done at setup.
Un-Enroll Monitor Remove monitor from your account Go into monitor menu and remove monitor from account if you
no longer have the monitor.
Operation table for app

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Operating Instructions
Mode What to do What to expect
Create Account Download and install app RemoteLync App should be on your mobile device
Connect to
Wireless Router
Following instructions in app, connect to
monitor
You should connect to the Kidde monitor through Wi-FI. The
monitor will report back what routers are with in range for you to
select and provide passcode to inorder for monitor to connect.
Enroll Monitor to
account
Once monitor is connected to wireless
router, press button on monitor then tap
"enroll my monitor" in app
Once monitor is connected to your router, you will add it to your
account. Besure you are connected to the same Wi-Fi router as
the monitor for enrollment to work.
Learn Alarms in
home
With monitor connected to wireless router
and monitor enrolled to you account, setup
monitor with the alarms in your home
furthest from the monitor
With the monitor in setup mode you will test the smoke and/or
CO alarms furthest from the monitor so it can judge the volume
it will hear alarms at. This helps reduce false detections from
your neighbours house or appartment.
Test monitor Test your monitor (self-test) and that it is
functioning properly with the alarms in
your home.
App will show testing progress. It will indicate if self-test
completed successfully and whether or not it detected an alarm
pattern from your alarms if they were tested.
Alarm Detected Through the app, notify your contacts to
check on the situation if you are not able.
When an alarm pattern is detected, monitor will send out
notifications to you and your contacts you have added for this
monitor.
Add new Monitor Open your app and using the “add”
function, setup the monitor as was done on
previous monitor(s). Name monitor to be
sure you can identify the differnet locations.
Follow the same processes as above for connecting to wireless
router, enrolling into account and learning alarm furthest from
monitor.
Change Monitor
Location
Using the “setup alarms with monitor from
the menu in the app, follow the instruction
and test alarm furthest from monitor when
instructed.
App will walk you through the process to re-establish detection
of your alarms.
Change/Reset
Router
Go into app and follow instructions to
connect moniotr to wi-fi.
You will go through the same process of “connecting to wireless
router” as was done at setup.
Un-Enroll Monitor Remove monitor from your account Go into monitor menu and remove monitor from account if you
no longer have the monitor.
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Maintenance Information
To keep your RemoteLync Monitor in good working order, please
follow these simple steps:
• Verify the operation of the monitor’s voices and LED lights
by conducting a test once a week.
• Once a month, clean the monitor by using a soft brush at-
tachment, vacuum the front vents to remove dust and dirt.
After cleaning conduct a test to verify operation.
• Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols
near the monitor.
Do not paint the monitor. Paint will seal the vents and interfere
with the sensor’s ability to detect alarm signals. Never attempt
to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void
your warranty.
CAUTION: YOUR ACOUSTIC MONITOR IS SEALED AND THE
COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
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Weekly testing is recommended. If at any time the monitor does not
perform as described, please verify that it is correctly inserted into the
wall outlet, and is connected to your home network. If the monitor still
does not appear to be operating properly, call Product Support as shown
at the end of the user guide.
Reset Function
The reset function can be used to return the monitor to its factory
settings and re-start the setup and enrollment processes. Using a small
pin or paper clip, press and hold the reset button on the side of the
monitor for 5 seconds (until LEDs start flashing). Then unplug and re-
insert the monitor into the power outlet to re-start the setup process.
Reset Button Access

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Maintenance Information
Troubleshooting:
Description Possible Cause Action
Voice “Test alarm
furthest from device”
continues to repeat.
Monitor was not setup
with your alarms
Test alarm furthest
from the monitor and
consider relocating
monitor if not detect-
ing your alarms.
Green LED is not on
after setup
Poor connection in AC
outlet, no AC power
present.
Check AC
power connection, try
another outlet, push
test button.
Green LED not on, red
or yellow colors visible
Setup process not
complete or fault
mode
Redo setup process
from app menu
No voice “Test suc-
cessful” after pushing
test button on
monitor
Improper location of
monitor, missed two
minute window
Test alarms within
two minutes, or move
monitor to better
location.
Voice “alarm not
heard”
Improper location of
monitor, missed two
minute window
Test alarms within
two minutes, or move
monitor to better
location.
Green LED is on, but
no voices heard
Speaker/monitor
failure
Return monitor and
replace with new one.
Voice “self-test failed” Monitor failure Try resetting the
monitor. If no help,
return and replace.