MOTA Anti-Lost Companion User manual

Anti-Lost Companion
with Bluetooth®4.0
USER MANUAL

Anti-Lost Companion
with Bluetooth®4.0
Content:
Product Requirements ····································································1
MOTA Anti-Lost Companion Overview ···················································2
Initial Set Up ···············································································2
Select the BLE Anti-Lost App’s Settings ················································3
Adding a Second item to Be Protected ··················································4
Using the MOTA Anti-Lost Companion ···················································4
Taking a Remote Photo ···································································6
Replacing the Battery ·····································································6
Troubleshooting Q&A ······································································6
FCC Warning Statement ··································································8
Warranty and Customer supports policy ················································9
FCC Warning Statement ··································································8
Warranty and Customer supports policy ················································9

The MOTA Anti-Lost Companion alerts you when one or more items you wish to keep
nearby are beyond a specified distance from you. It will sound an alarm on the items
being protected. In addition, you can see a map showing the location of where the
items were last in range.
The MOTA Anti-Lost Companion comprises of a receiver for the protected items and a
companion app for Android and Apple mobile devices. The Anti-Lost Companion utilizes
Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy to connect to your mobile device.
Before you begin using the MOTA Anti-Lost Companion, please take a moment to
familiarize yourself with it by reading this Owner's Manual.
Anti-Lost Companion
with Bluetooth®4.0
Product Requirements
The MOTA Anti-Lost Companion is compatible with mobile devices that support:
•Android 4.3 or higher, or iOS 6.1 or higher
• Bluetooth 4.0
Additionally, you will need to:
Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
Have Internet access to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Have an Apple ID or a Google Account.
For optimum functionality, please enable your mobile device's GPS function.
The MOTA BLE Anti-Lost app supports up to two items to be protected.
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Anti-Lost Companion
with Bluetooth®4.0
Initial Set Up
Download the MOTA BLE Anti-Lost App
1. Search for BLE Anti-Lost app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and
install the app onto your mobile device.
1. Speaker hole
2. LED hole
4. Pairing Button
3. Battery compartment cover
BLE_Anti-lost
Connect the Anti-Lost Companion to Your Mobile Device
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1. Open the BLE Anti-Lost app.
2. Press and hold the Pairing Button on the Anti-Lost Companion. A beep will sound
and the LEDs will flash red and green to indicate the Anti-Lost Companion has
entered Pairing Mode.
3. Next, press the Activate button on the app's Welcome screen. The Anti-Lost
Companion will automatically pair with and connect to your mobile device. Once
the Anti-Lost Receiver and mobile device have been paired, the LEDs on the
Anti-Lost Companion will turn off and the app will display the Settings screen.
Select the BLE Anti-Lost App's Settings
1. Use the app's Settings screen to name the protected item, and, optionally,
include an image of it. You may also specify the distance (Near/Far) from you
before the alarm sounds, and whether to use the default alert or a custom
ringtone for the alarm.
2. The Near setting provides a distance of 25 to 30 feet between your mobile
device and the Anti-Lost Companion before the alarm sounds. The Far setting
increases this distance to between 35 and 45 feet.
3. You may also change the app's language.
4. Press “OK” to save.
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Notes:
You must have one or more ringtones available on your mobile device in order to
select a custom ringtone in the app.
The Near / Far distance will vary depending on where the MOTA Anti-Lost
Companion is used. The range of the connection between the Anti-Lost Companion
and your mobile device will be shorter in a building with interior walls compared
to an area with no obstructions.
Adding a Second Item to Be Protected
Swipe the BLE Anti-Lost app's Welcome screen to the right or left, and then
connect a second Anti-Lost Companion to your mobile device following the steps
above..
Using the MOTA Anti-Lost Companion
1. When the Anti-Lost Companion and your mobile device exceed the Near / Far
distance, the Anti-Lost Companion and your mobile device will sound an alarm to
indicate they are out of range.
If your mobile device's GPS function is enabled, you may see where connection
was lost by pressing the Map icon in the center of the BLE Anti-Lost screen.
Note:
Location accuracy may vary due to your mobile device's reception of the GPS
signal.
Tip:
You can mute the alarm by pressing and holding the Pairing Button on the
Anti-Lost Companion.
2. When your mobile device is back within working range, it will re-connect to
the Anti-Lost Companion. The BLE Anti-Lost screen will then display “In Range”
and the alarm will silence.
Note: If the re-connection does not happen automatically, press and hold the
Pairing Button on the Anti-Lost Companion. The Companion and your mobile
device will then enter Pairing Mode and re-connect.
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Anti-Lost Companion
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To Find Your Device
1. Press the Magnifier icon on BLE Anti-Lost screen, and if your mobile device and
the Anti-Lost Companion are within range, the Companion will beep.
2. Alternatively, press and hold the Pairing Button on the Anti-lost Companion, and
your mobile device will beep or, if specified, play the ringtone.
Quiet Mode
1. You may put the Anti-Lost Companion into Quiet Mode by pressing the Sleep
icon on BLE Anti-Lost screen. The Anti-Lost Companion will beep and enter Quiet
Mode.
2. To turn off Quiet Mode, press the Sleep icon on BLE Anti-Lost screen and then
press and hold the Pairing Button on the Anti-Lost Companion. The Anti-Lost
Companion and your mobile device will then automatically reconnect.
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Anti-Lost Companion
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Taking a Remote Photo
1. Open the BLE Anti-Lost app.
2. Make sure Anti-Lost Companion and your mobile device are connected and
within working range.
3. Double press the Pairing Button on the Anti-Lost Companion to have the BLE
Anti-Lost app enter Photo Mode.
4. Single press the Pairing Button to take a picture.
5. Double press the Pairing Button to exit Photo Mode.
Replacing the Battery
If the battery is low, the red LED on the Anti-Lost Companion will illuminate.
To replace the battery:
1. Open the battery compartment by turning the battery compartment cover
counter-clockwise with your fingers or a coin.
2. Take out the old battery.
3. Insert a new battery.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Important:
- Be sure the plus (+) side of the battery faces up.
- Use only a CR2032 button cell battery.
Notes:
Actual battery life will vary depending on usage.
Troubleshooting Q&A
Can't find or successfully install the MOTA Anti-Lost Companion app onto your
mobile device?
For Android devices, please:
- Check that your Android version is 4.3 or higher.
- Ensure your device's Bluetooth is Bluetooth 4.0 and that it is enabled.
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- Ensure you’ve selected the BLE Anti-Lost app to download.
Note:
Due to the Android platform’s diversity, certain devices might not support pairing
with the Anti-Lost Companion.
For iOS devices, please:
- Check that your iOS version is 6.1 or higher.
- Ensure your device's Bluetooth is Bluetooth 4.0 and that it is enabled.
- Ensure you’ve selected the BLE Anti-Lost app to download.
Anti-lost Companion can't pair with your mobile device? Please:
- Ensure your device’s Bluetooth function is enabled.
- Use BLE Anti-Lost app, not your device’s Bluetooth menu, to connect with the
Anti-Lost Companion.
- Check that the Anti-Lost Companion has entered Pairing Mode.
- Ensure the Anti-Lost Companion is within working range (25 to 45 feet) of your
mobile device.
- Ensure Anti-lost Companion's battery charge is not low. If it is low, replace it. If
it is not low, remove and reinstall the battery.
Product specifications
Solution
Product Size 40*40*8.3mm
15g
Replaceable battery
Broadcom®4.0 BLE
0.005mA
0.23mA
± 35khz
0dbm
Net Weight
Battery Type
Bluetooth Version
Standby Current
Casting Current
Frequency Offset
Spectral Power
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FCC Warning Statement
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has beentested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to
provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interfer ence ina residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur ina particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to
radio or televisionreception, whichcanbe determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.
Increase the separationbetweenthe equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipmentinto anoutlet ona circuit different fromthat to whichthe receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technicianfor help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The antennas used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance ofat least 20 cm fromall persons and must
be co-located for operating inconjunction withany other antenna or transmitter.
© Copyright 2014 MOTA®. All rights reserved. MOTA®isa registered trademark of
UNorth®LLC. The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark, combination mark, and Bluetooth
Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready marksare all trademarksthat are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG.
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