Kogan SMARTERHOME KAABLGTBARC User manual

KOGAN SMARTERHOME™ RGBIC
SMART LED AMBIENT BAR LIGHT
(2 PACK)
KAABLGTBARC

• Ensure to read all the instructions and safety warnings in this user guide before use.
Retain this user guide for future reference.
• This product is not waterproof. Be cautious when installing and using.
• Only use the product with the supplied power adapter.
• Children should not be allowed to install this product without adult supervision.
• The light bar internal light source cannot be replaced. If it breaks, cease use
immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• Avoid installing this product near open flames, sources of heat and liquid filled objects.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
• Non-replaceable light source.
• Not intended for illumination. Only used for creating ambiance.
• Frequency 2.4GHz
SAFETY & WARNINGS

Light Bar
Stand (x2)
Power Adapter
User Guide
COMPONENTS

Control box
OVERVIEW
Power button
Scene button
Music button
Light bars
Stands
Power adapter
Control box

Step 1:
• Insert the light bars into the stands.
• Place the light bars on either side of your TV or monitor with the front of the light bars
facing the wall.
Step 2:
• Connect the power adapter to the control box.
• Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet and turn it on.
INSTALLATION

Power Button
• Press the power button to turn the light bars ON.
• Press the power button again to turn the light bars OFF.
• Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the light bars start blinking. The
light bars are now in pairing mode.
Scene Button
Press the scene button to cycle through the different lighting modes.
Music Button
• Press the music button to enter music mode. In this mode the light bars will sync to
music.
• Repeatedly pressing the music button will cycle through the 8 different music modes.
OPERATION

Install App
Download the “Kogan SmarterHome” app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
Play Store (Android)
App Store (iOS)
To register:
1. If you already have a SmarterHome account, select ‘Log In’. To register a new
account, select ‘Sign Up’.
2. The system will automatically recognise your country. If needed, you can manually
select your country from the drop-down box. Enter your email address and tap
‘Get Verification Code’ to continue.
3. A 6-digit code will be sent to the submitted email address. Enter this code before
the one-minute timer expires.
4. Continue to the next page and complete your SmarterHome profile.
CONNECT TO SMARTERHOME™ APP

Set device in pairing mode
When the device is first turned on, it may automatically enter pairing mode (lightbars are
flashing).
If not automatically in pairing mode when powered on, you can manually set the device in
pairing mode by pressing and holding the power button for 5 seconds until the light bars
start blinking.
Auto-connect
1. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode (the light bars are blinking).
2. Connect your smart phone to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
3. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smart phone.
4. Open the “Kogan SmarterHome” app.
5. Tap “+” in the upper right corner of the app’s home page to add a new device
through the network.
6. The app will automatically detect the device, tap “Add”.
Note: If the device fails to connect through this method, you can add it manually.
Refer to the “Add device through network” section.

7. Enter your Wi-Fi details and tap “Next”. It is important that your SmarterHome™
device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
8. After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
Notes:
• The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
• The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

Add device through network
1. Once registered, tap “Add Device” on the app’s home page, or the “+” in the upper
right corner, to add a new device through the network.
2. Select the product type from the list of options in the app (Lighting > Ambient Bar
Light).
3. Enter your Wi-Fi details and tap “Next”. It is important that your SmarterHome™
device and the app are connected to the same Wi-Fi network during setup.
Notes:
• The device and the app have to use the same Wi-Fi network.
• The device is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks.

4. Ensure that the device is in pairing mode (the light bars are blinking) and tap
“Next”.
5. The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app. Ensure your
Wi-Fi router, mobile phone, and the SmarterHome™ device are kept close until
connection is complete.
6. After successfully being added, you will have the option to rename the device and
assign it to a location. It will now be listed on the app’s home page. Tap the device
listing to enter its control page.
Note:
Once connected, you can select Create Scene from the “+” in the upper right
corner (or from the Scene tab) to group connected SmarterHome™ products
and automate their functions.

Adding “SmarterHome” to the Google Home app
1. From the home page of the Google Home app, select the “+” icon (top left corner,
see arrow in the below screenshot) to access the ‘Add and manage’ page.
2. Select ‘Set up device’, then select the ‘Works with Google’ option.
GOOGLE HOME CONTROL
Note:
You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking
your Kogan SmarterHome™ device.

3. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan
SmarterHome™ service.
4. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using
either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used
to register your account.
5. Select “Kogan SmarterHome™” from the app options.

6. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Google permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and
your devices.
7. Once connected, the app will display any compatible devices linked to your
SmarterHome™ account. From here you can assign them to rooms and set up any
routines. Tap on any of the devices to view a list of available commands.
Note:
Please note that Google Home can only control the base/core functions of any
compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart
functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.

Adding “SmarterHome” to the Alexa app
1. From the home page of the Alexa app, select the “ ” icon in the bottom-right and
select “Skills & Games” from the sidebar.
2. Select the search bar and type ‘Smarter Home’ to locate the Kogan
SmarterHome™ skill.
AMAZON ALEXA CONTROL
Note:
You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan
SmarterHome™ device.

3. Tap ‘Enable to Use’ to add the Kogan SmarterHome™ skill to Alexa.
4. From here, you will be prompted to sign into your SmarterHome™ account using
either your email or mobile phone number, depending on which method you used
to register your account.
5. Select “Kogan SmarterHome™” from the app options.

6. Tap ‘Authorise’ to grant Alexa permission to access the SmarterHome™ app and
your devices.
7. Once connected, the app will perform a search and display the devices linked to
your SmarterHome™ account. When your devices have successfully connected to
the Alexa app, you will be able to control your Kogan SmarterHome™ devices via
Alexa’s voice commands.
Note:
Please note that Alexa can only control the base/core functions of any
compatible SmarterHome™ devices. To make full use of this product’s smart
functionality, please use the Kogan SmarterHome™ app.

Power adapter
12V⎓1A
Lighting colour
RGBIC
Problem
Solution
Cannot connect to
the SmarterHome
app.
• Check if the light bars are powered on.
• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone or try
connecting with another smartphone.
• When connecting for the first time, ensure the smartphone
is near the light bars.
Wi-Fi disconnected or
failed to connect.
• Check if the light bars are powered on.
• Do not skip the Wi-Fi connection steps during the light bar
pairing process.
• Ensure your Wi-Fi router is 2.4GHz (5GHz is not supported).
• Ensure you entered the correct Wi-Fi password during the
Wi-Fi set up process.
• Shorten the distance between the light bars and the Wi-Fi
router, then reconnect.
Cannot connect to
Alexa or Google
Home.
• Ensure the Wi-Fi connection is stable and working properly.
Can multiple users
control one light bar.
• The light bars can only be controlled by one account.
• If multiple users wish to manage the same light bar, they
will all need to use the same account.
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING

Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you
the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
For the most up-to-date guide for your product,
as well as any additional assistance you may require,
head online to help.kogan.com