Panasonic KX-HNK102FX User manual

Operating Instructions
Home Network System
Keychain Remote
Model No. KX-HNK102FX
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to operate the keychain remote properly.
For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 12).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference.

Important Information
Accessory information ...............3
About this system ......................4
For your safety ...........................4
Important safety instructions ......5
For best performance ................5
Other information .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions ..........8
LED indicator .............................8
Setup overview ..........................9
Inserting the battery .................10
Attaching the key ring ..............10
Registering the remote ............11
Wireless communication
range .......................................11
Appendix
Using the remote .....................12
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ................12
Accessing the User’s Guide ....12
Specifications ..........................13
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Table of Contents

Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
ABattery*1 1
BKey ring 1
*1 When replacing the battery, refer to the battery specifications noted under
“Power source” on page 13.
A B
Other information
RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
RThe illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
RiPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.
RMicrosoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
RAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Important Information

About this system
RThis system is an auxiliary system; it
is not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the event that
property loss occurs while this
system is in operation.
RThe system’s wireless features are
subject to interference, therefore
functionality in all situations cannot
be guaranteed. Panasonic will not
be held responsible for injury or
damage to property that occurs in
the event of wireless communication
error or failure.
For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully
before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your
product.
WARNING
Power connection
RUse only the power source marked
on the product.
RDo not connect non-specified
devices.
Installation
RTo prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of
moisture.
RDo not place or use this product
near automatically controlled
devices such as automatic doors
and fire alarms. Radio waves
emitted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction
resulting in an accident.
Operating safeguards
RDo not disassemble the product.
Medical
RConsult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. DECT features
operate between 1.88 GHz and
1.90 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 250 mW.
RDo not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
CR Lithium battery
RDo not recharge, disassemble,
remodel, heat or throw it into fire.
RDo not touch the terminals and
with metal objects.
RRisk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to
local regulations.
RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub
your eyes. Rinse your eyes
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Important Information

thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
CR Lithium battery
RUse only the battery noted on
page 3.
RInsert the battery correctly.
RDo not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with
the doors and windows closed.
RRemove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of
time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
RDo not replace a battery with wet
hands.
RKeep out of the reach of small
children. There is a risk of
swallowing. If the battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
RRemove the battery if it becomes
unusable. There is a risk of leakage,
overheating, and rupture. Do not
attempt to use a battery if it is
leaking.
RExercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries,
otherwise a short circuit may cause
the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause
burns.
Do not intentionally pour water on
the battery or allow it to get wet.
There is a risk of fire and smoke. If
the battery becomes wet, remove it
immediately and contact an
authorised service centre.
Important safety
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near water
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Use only the batteries indicated in
this document. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
The hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
RFor maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external
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Important Information

antennas of mobile phone cell
stations. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
RIf the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception.
Environment
RKeep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
RThe product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
RThe product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
RDo not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
RThe product should be kept away
from heat sources such as radiators,
cookers etc. It should not be placed
in rooms where the temperature is
less than 0 °C or greater than 40 °C.
ROperating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Routine care
RWipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
RDo not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Disposal of Old Equipment and
Batteries (Only for European Union
and countries with recycling
systems)
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These symbols (A, B) on the
products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that
used electrical and electronic products
and batteries must not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points in
accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further
information.
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Important Information

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
These symbols (A, B) are only valid
in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol
This symbol (B) might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. In
this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
Note for the battery removal
procedure
Refer to “Inserting the battery” on
page 10.
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Important Information

Part names and
functions
n Front view
A
B
C
D
n Rear view
E
F
H
I
G
LED indicator
(Arm: Away) button
Arms the alarm system using the
[Arm: Away] mode.
(disarm) button
Disarms the alarm system.
(smart) button
Used to turn on a smart plug,
trigger the alarm system, etc.
Battery cover lock
Battery cover
M N
Used to register the keychain
remote to the hub.
Key ring eyelet
Key ring
LED indicator
You can use the LED indicator to
confirm the remote’s status.
Indicator Status
Off Normal operation or
no power*1
Amber,
blinking
quickly
Signal is being sent
to the hub (you are
pressing a button)*2
Red, lit [Arm: Away] mode
selected (you
pressed the arm
button)*2
Green, lit [Disarm] mode
selected (you
pressed the disarm
button), or you
pressed the smart
button*2
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Setup

Indicator Status
Red, blinking Remote is out of
range of the hub, or
could not
communicate with
the hub
Green,
blinking slowly
Registration mode
(you pressed and
held M N)
Repeating
pattern of
blinking green
and blinking
red
Low battery
*1 The LED lights for about 2
seconds after a button is pressed,
then turns off. If the LED indicator
does not light when you press a
button, the battery must be
replaced.
*2 The LED indicator does not
indicate remote’s status if the
remote has not been registered
(page 11).
Setup overview
1Initial setup
Make sure you can access the
system using your mobile device.
For details, refer to the System
Setup Guide included with your
hub.
2Insert the battery
The remote is battery powered.
3Registration
Required only if the remote was
purchased separately (i.e., not as
part of a bundle).
4Confirm the usage area
Read the information in this
document to confirm that the
desired usage area is suitable to
proper operation.
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Setup

Inserting the battery
RUSE ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery.
RConfirm the polarities ( , ).
RUsing a metal object to open the
lock may scratch the lock.
1Remove the battery cover.
RInsert a thin, flat object into the
battery cover lock and rotate it
to the “unlocked” position, as
shown below.
Locked Unlocked
RGrasp the indented areas on
the sides of the battery cover
(A) and lift the cover up (B).
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1
2
2Insert the battery.
3Attach and lock the battery cover.
RAfter attaching the battery
cover, rotate the lock to the
“locked” position.
Attaching the key
ring
Attach the key ring to the remote as
shown.
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Setup

Registering the
remote
This procedure is not required for
devices that were included as part of
a bundle.
Before you can use the remote, it must
be registered to the hub.
If you purchased devices separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must
register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using
the registration buttons or the [Home
Network] app.
Using registration buttons
1Hub:
Press and hold M OTHER
DEVICEN until the LED indicator
blinks slowly in green.
2Remote:
Open the battery cover (page 10),
then use an object with a thin tip,
press and hold M N until the
LED indicator blinks slowly in
green (page 8).
RWhen registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
RTo cancel without registering the
remote, press M N on the hub and
on the remote again.
RIf registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps.
Using the app
When you register the remote by using
the [Home Network] app, you can
assign a name to your devices. For
more information, refer to the User’s
Guide (page 12).
Wireless
communication
range
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m indoors and
approximately 300 m outdoors.
Wireless communication may be
unreliable when the following obstacles
are located between the hub and other
devices.
RMetal doors or screens
RWalls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
RWalls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
RDouble-pane glass windows
RMultiple walls
RWhen using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
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Setup

Using the remote
Changing the arm mode
Press the desired arm mode button.
RThe LED indicator lights for about 2
seconds according to the arm mode
(page 8).
RWhen the arm mode is changed with
the keychain remote, the arm mode
icons displayed on the app will not
be automatically changed. The
displayed arm mode icons will be
updated when the app refreshes the
home screen.
Cancelling an alert
When the hub is sounding an alert, you
can press or on the
keychain remote to cancel the alert.
RWhen the keychain remote cancels
the alert, the LED indicator lights for
about 2 seconds.
Using the smart button
You can press the keychain remote’s
smart button to turn on a smart plug,
trigger the alarm system, etc.
Use the [Home Network] app to
change the feature assigned to the
smart button. For more information,
refer to the User’s Guide (page 12).
Features available
when using the
[Home Network] app
Some of the features that are available
when using the [Home Network] app
are listed below. For more information,
refer to the User’s Guide (page 12).
–Alarm system
You can use the app to arm and
disarm the alarm system.
–Device management
You can use the app to change the
remote’s name and assign a feature
to the keychain remote’s smart
button.
Accessing the User’s
Guide
The User’s Guide is a collection of
online documentation that helps you
get the most out of the [Home
Network] app.
1iPhone/iPad
Tap in the app’s home screen.
Android™ devices
Tap or press your mobile
device’s menu button in the app’s
home screen.
2Tap [User’s Guide].
Note:
RMicrosoft® Windows® Internet
Explorer® 8 and earlier versions are
not supported.
RAndroid 4.1 or later versions are
recommended.
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Appendix

RYou can also access the User’s
Guide at the web page listed below.
www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/
homenetwork/manual/
Specifications
RStandards
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
RFrequency range
1.88 GHz – 1.90 GHz
RRF transmission power
Approx. 10 mW (average power per
channel)
250 mW (max.)
RPower source
Lithium battery CR2 (CR15H270)
(1 ´ 3.0 V, 850 mAh)
ROperating conditions
0 °C – 40 °C
RBattery life
Approx. 2 years (when the remote is
used 10 times a day, in an
environment of 25 °C)*1
RDimensions
(height ´ width ´ depth)
77 mm ´ 27 mm ´ 18 mm
(without the key ring attached)
RMass (weight)
Approx. 17 g, excluding the battery
and without the key ring attached
*1 Battery life may be reduced
depending on the operating
environment, and whether the
remote is used when it is out of
range of the hub.
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Appendix

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Notes

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Notes

For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist
with any repair under warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the product’s carton box)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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