Kidde RemoteLync User manual

Acoustic Monitor
P/N 4001-7203-00-EN
ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read
this User guide which should be saved for future reference
and passed on to any subsequent owner.
RemoteLync
User Guide
10-year limited warranty
ITE
E467181
FCC ID:SAK40018999
IC:7145A-4001
• 120V AC
• 3 Color LED Indicator
• Voice Message System

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... Page 3
Front, Top & Bottom views ................................................. Page 3
Operating Instructions
Section 1: Location Guide .................................................. Page 4
Section 2: Setup Guide........................................................ Page 5
Section 3:Testing the Monitor After Enrollment................... Page 6
RemoteLync LED Indicator Operation ................................. Page 7
Operation table for app ...................................................... Page 8
Maintenance Information .................................................... Page 9
Troubleshooting: ................................................................. Page 10
FCC compliance statement.................................................. Page 11
Limited Warranty ................................................................. Page 12

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kidde RemoteLync Acoustic Monitor.
This monitor has a ten-year limited warranty. Please take a few
minutes to thoroughly read this user guide, and save for future
reference. Teach children that they should never play with the
monitor. Your monitor was designed to detect alarm signals from
Kidde Worry-Free smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and
combination smoke/CO alarms. 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.
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NOTE: This monitor is designed to operate in partnership
with Kidde Worry-Free smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms
and combination smoke/CO alarms. Please review your alarm
user guides for smoke and CO safety information, and follow
the applicable location and installation recommendations for
maximum home monitoring.
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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 monitoring service.

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Operating Instructions
Features:
• The RemoteLync monitor listens for smoke and carbon
monoxide 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 120 V AC (60 Hz, 20 mA max)
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WARNING: The RemoteLync monitor is not an alarm. Your
RemoteLync monitor will recognize alarm signals from any
Kidde Worry-Free smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms or
combination smoke/CO alarms.
Front, Top & Bottom Views
Setup button
Test button
3 Color LED
Indicator
Microphone
Speaker

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Operating Instructions
Section 1: Location Guide
IMPORTANT: THIS MONITOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO
A STANDARD 120 V AC, 60 Hz OUTLET, LOCATED IN A
CENTRAL 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
windows or external doors
• Insect infested areas
• Areas of direct sunlight
• Humid areas such as bathrooms, or any area above 95%
relative humidity (RH).
• Kitchens
• Any areas colder than 4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than
37.8°C (100°F). Extreme temperatures may affect the
performance of the RemoteLync.
• Near fluorescent lights as electronic noise may cause
nuisance alarms (install at least 0.3 m (1’) away).
• 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 Kidde Worry-Free smoke alarms,
carbon monoxide alarms or combination smoke/CO
alarms, and you must have an active residential Wi-Fi
system.
• Download and install the appropriate app for your mobile
device by visiting www.kidde.com/RemoteLync, and
clicking 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
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NOTE: If an error occurs at this point, verify device is
on same network.
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Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NEWTWORK…
YOUR NETWORK…
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• 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.
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CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels)
of smoke and CO alarms, always stand an
arm’s length away from alarms when testing.
• Monitor will announce when a smoke or carbon
monoxide alarm is detected.
• 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 information,
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
monitoring for smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm signals,
and ready to notify you on your mobile device.
Operating Instructions

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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
pattern 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
Operating Instructions

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Section 3: Testing the Monitor After
Enrollment
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CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of smoke,
and CO 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, or combination smoke/CO alarm, push the test button
and confirm that at least two T-3 patterns (3 long beeps
followed by a pause) are produced for smoke 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, reinitiate setup for your alarms by selecting
the Alarm Monitoring Setup in your RemoteLync app. If this
does not resolve your issue, consider relocating the monitor,
and activating “Alarm Monitoring Setup” again. See previous
section for setting up alarms.
Operating Instructions

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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.
Enrol 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 moniotr 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
monitor 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
Operating Instructions

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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.
Enrol 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 moniotr 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
monitor 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
Operating Instructions

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Reset Button Access
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
attachment, 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 while plugged in (until
LEDs start flashing). Then unplug and re-insert
the monitor into the power outlet to re-start the
setup process.
Maintenance Information
Operating Instructions

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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
detecting 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
successful” 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 moni-
tor. If no help, return
and replace.
Maintenance Information

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FCC Compliance Statement
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 has been designed, constructed, and tested for
compliance with FCC Rules that regulate intentional and
unintentional radiators. The user is not permitted to make
any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner
inconsistent with the methods described in this User’s Guide,
without express approval from Kidde. Doing so will void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. The term
“IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that
Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.
Maintenance Information

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Ten Year Limited Warranty
Kidde warrants that the RemoteLync will be free from defects in
material and workmanship or design under normal use and service
for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The obligation
of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the
RemoteLync or any part which we find to be defective in material,
workmanship or design, free of charge, upon receiving the alarm
with proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage
prepaid, to Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0.
This warranty shall not apply to the RemoteLync if it has been
damaged, modified, abused or altered after the date of purchase
or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate
power. Any implied warranties arising out of this sale, including but
not limited to the implied warranties of description, merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
above warranty period. In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable
for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred by the
consumer or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach
of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise.
The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury,
property damage or any special, incidental, contingent or
consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage,
smoke, fire or explosion.
Since some states do not allow limitations of the duration of an
implied warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. While this warranty gives you
specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from
province to province.
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by
both parties hereto.
Your Kidde RemoteLync is not a substitute for property, fire,
disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance
coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent.
Opening the unit will void the warranty.
Limited Warranty

Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and foreign components.
QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call Product Support at 1-800-880-6788 or contact
us at our website at www.kiddecanada.com