Rollease acmeda Automate Pulse Manual

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ABOUT THE “AUTOMATE SHADES” SKILL

The Automate Pulse app allows for control of your motorized window treatments through your smartphone/tablet

THE APP ALLOWS FOR:

Individual and group control

Scene control

Timer functionality

Compatible with Amazon Alexa devices

GETTING STARTED:

In order to control your motorized window treatments through The Automate Pulse app, you will need to have:

Downloaded the free app via the Apple App Store (available under iPhone apps) or the Google Play Store.

Purchased one or more Wi-Fi Bridges depending on size of the space.

WI-FI BRIDGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Radio Frequency range: ~60 feet (no obstructions)

Radio Frequency: 433 MHz

Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz

Power: 120V AC

For Indoor Use Only

SETUP BEST PRACTICES:

Bridge must be within signal range of both the motorized window treatments and the Wi-Fi router.

Wi-Fi network must be visible.

Environments with multiple WAPs (wireless access points) may need to temporarily disable all but one.

Security settings may need to be temporarily disabled.

CAPABILITIES:

Motors per Bridge: 30

Locations per account: 5

Wi-Fi Bridges per location: 5

Rooms per Location: 20

Scenes per Location: 20

Timers per Location: 20

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1x Automate Pulse Bridge (a)

1x 6” Short Power Cord (b)

1x 12” Long Power Cord (c)

1x Outlet Power Plug (d)

2x Antiskid Pads (e)

UNPACKING THE WI-FI BRIDGE

Automate Pulse

Set-Up Instructions

1. Unpack the Wi-Fi Bridge. 2. Insert USB end of the

power cord (long or short)

into the outlet power plug.

3. Insert the micro USB

end of the power cord (long

or short) into the Wi-Fi

Bridge.

4. Place the bridge in a

centrally located position

in your home and plug in

to outlet. (You may need to

experiment with different

locations to be able to

reach the desired shades).

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SETTING UP THE APP

STEP 1

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

Open The Automate Pulse

mobile application.

Link the application to the new

Wi-Fi Bridge. Select the menu

button in the upper left corner

of the home screen (3 lines).

If required, create a new

account. Select Sign Up on the

bottom left corner of the screen.

Select the default “Home”

option under LOCATION to open

Location Settings.

Creating an account will

require an email address and a

password.

Select “ADD NEW HUB” to enter

the pairing process.

account information.

information.

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PAIRING THE APP & WI-FI BRIDGE

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Follow on screen instructions to

pair the new Wi-Fi Bridge to the

application Ensure Wi-Fi Bridge

is plugged in. Select “Next”.

The Wi-Fi Bridge will attempt to

pair to your Wi-Fi network for 60

seconds. Select “Set Hub” after

success.

Name your Wi-Fi Bridge to

complete the Wi-Fi connection

process.

All of the shades and scenes

configured in your Automate

Pulse app will now appear in the

Devices section of the Alexa app.

Hold the Wi-Fi Bridge set button

for 2 seconds. The bridge will

start blinking blue to signify it

is ready to pair to the network.

PAIRING THE APP & WI-FI BRIDGE

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PAIRING TROUBLESHOOTING

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There are a number of factors that will

influence the network pairing process.

Some networks require more time to

make the initial communication links

with the application servers.

In the event you receive the “Connection Failed” screen, we suggest you

reattempt the pairing sequence by selecting “Auto Configuration”. This

will redirect you to complete the above process again. If then unsuccessful

again you may choose the second connection path by selecting “Manual

Configuration”. See Manual Configuration steps below.

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Using a paper clip, press and hold the

recessed button on the Wi-Fi Bridge until

the Bridge blinks blue 3 times. Press next

when the Bridge begins blinking red.

Your Bridge should connect to your Wi-Fi

network and direct you to the Connected

screen. Press OK. Name your Bridge

and click finish to complete the Wi-Fi

connection process.

Using your home button exit the Automate

Pulse app and enter your Wi-Fi settings.

Select the XPG-GAgent-XXXX network and

enter the default password 123456789.

Return to the Automate Pulse app.

You will be prompted to enter

the password for your Wi-Fi

network. Enter your Wi-Fi

password. Click next.

MANUAL CONFIGURATION

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In the event that after the manual config

process completes you are directed to the

Connection Failed screen again. Confirm

your Bridge

On the settings screen you will be

prompted to name your Wi-Fi Bridge.

Name your Bridge and press OK to

complete the Wi-Fi connection process.

This will allow you to manually connect the

Wi-Fi Bridge to your App. Press “Scan QR

Code” You must allow The Automate Pulse

app rights to use your smartphone/ tablet

camera when prompted.

On the bottom of your Wi-Fi Bridge there

will either be a Number/ Letter code

or a small QR code. Use the camera to

scan the QR code or manually type in the

Number/Letter code and press OK.

MANUAL CONFIGURATION

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On the home screen select “Device” then

select the “Plus” icon to add a new shade

device.

Choose your pairing method: “PAIR

USING HUB” or “COPY FROM REMOTE”.

Select from the list the hub to which you

wish to pair a shade and select “Next”.

Make sure the shade device is

plugged in or ready to be paired

and select “Next”.

HOW TO LINK EACH SHADE TO THE APP:

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STEP 27A STEP 27A

PAIR USING HUB

(Requires access to the motor head)

• Press and hold the “P1” button on the

motor head 2 seconds. The motor will

jog up and down once and you will hear

one audible beep

• Press “Pair” on the app screen “Next”.

COPY FROM REMOTE

(Only requires remote in hand)

• Make sure the remote is tuned to the

shade’s individual channel (not Ch 0).

• Remove the remote battery cover and

press the upper left P2 button next

to the battery. The motor will jog up and

HOW TO LINK EACH SHADE TO THE APP:

PAIRING COMPLETE

Once the motors have paired, the application will take you directly to the shade properties screen to edit the

settings for your treatment.

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Select the device. Modify Device Type to the

representative icon of your product.

Select “Edit” in the upper right

corner.

Modify Device Name to

customize your treatment

name.

HOW TO EDIT SETTING FOR EACH SHADE:

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Once all shades are linked

to the application. Click “ROOMS” tab.

Select the “Plus” icon to add a new room

designation, return to the home screen,

Select “Room”.

Select “Add Existing Device” to select

treatments from the dropdown to

add to the room. (Choosing “Add New

Device” will revert back to the pairing a

new device sequence.)

Name the room, pick the room icon

and click “Done”.

Select the newly created room and

select the “Plus” icon to add a linked

shade to the room.

SETTING & SCENE INSTRUCTIONS

SET-UP COMPLETE

Your mobile application setup and product pairing is now complete. Shades added to rooms can be controlled

simultaneously after selecting the desired room. See the following sections for instructions on creating scenes,

setting timers and troubleshooting pairing failures.

Once you have completed the pairing process for the Wi-Fi bridge and

linked all of your shades to the application, you can create scenes to

set a treatment or group of treatments to specific heights.

1. On the lower menu bar select the Scene icon. This will take you to

the scene homepage.

2. Select “Add New Scene” to begin programming your desired scene.

3. Input your scene name and select a scene picture.

4. You can choose custom heights (by %) or set open/closed for

all selected treatments. (If you select custom you must select a

treatment height for each selected treatment)

5. Select “Add New Device” to add your treatment to the scene being

created.

6. Set the treatment height percentage if necessary.

7. Select “Done” to finalize your scene.

You can activate your custom scene by navigating to the scene menu,

and pressing “GO” next to the desired scene name. If you wish to set a

programmed timer to activate your scene or individual shades, please

see the next section “Programming Timers”.

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CREATING SCENES:

Once you have completed the pairing process for the Wi-Fi bridge and linked all of your shades to the

application, you can create scenes to set a treatment or group of treatments to specific heights.

1. On the lower menu bar select the Scene icon. This will take you to

the scene homepage.

2. Select “Add New Scene” to begin programming your desired scene.

3. Input your scene name and select a scene picture.

4. You can choose custom heights (by %) or set open/closed for

all selected treatments. (If you select custom you must select a

treatment height for each selected treatment)

5. Select “Add New Device” to add your treatment to the scene being

created.

6. Set the treatment height percentage if necessary.

7. Select “Done” to finalize your scene.

You can activate your custom scene by navigating to the scene menu,

and pressing “GO” next to the desired scene name. If you wish to set a

programmed timer to activate your scene or individual shades, please

see the next section “Programming Timers”.

PROGRAMMING TIMERS

You can program timers to trigger the specific operation of your shades and scenes at your desired times throughout the day.

1. On the lower menu bar select the Timer icon. This will take you to the Timer homepage.

2. Select “Add New Timer” to begin programming your desired timer.

3. Select either “Add Device Timer” or “Add Scene Timer”

4. Input your timer name and select a timer picture.

5. Add the devices or scenes you wish to operate.

6. Set the time you wish the timer to trigger shade control.

7. Select the days you wish the timer to operate. (Black dot signifies the timer will repeat on that day)

8. Select “Done” to finalize your timer.

You can turn your timer on or off to accommodate changes to your regular schedule. Slide the on/off selector on the Timer homepage next to

the desired timer to activate or deactivate the time based control.

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LED INDICATION

COLOR RESPONSE STATUS

Flashes Twice Power On

Continuous Flashing Wi-Fi Bridge is in pairing mode

Flashes Three Times Wi-Fi Bridge has been reset for

manual configuration

ON App is connected to Wi-Fi Bridge

Continuous Flashing Blue to Purple Wi-Fi Bridge is connected to Wi-Fi

router (no cloud connection)

1 Flash Every 5 Seconds Wi-Fi Bridge is connected to cloud

server and is in stand-by mode

Continuous Flashing Wi-Fi Bridge is not connected to

Wi-Fi and is actively searching for a

Wi-Fi signal

Flashing Wi-Fi Bridge’s firmware is being

updated

The following scenarios are common issues that may cause connectivity problems during the Wi-Fi bridge pairing process. If you cannot achieve success connecting the Wi-Fi

Bridge to your network, please reference the below most common pairing roadblocks.

I CANNOT CONNECT TO MY HIDDEN WI-FI NETWORK.

Rollease Acmeda Wi-Fi Bridge does not currently support pairing with hidden networks. To connect to a hidden network, you will need to unhide the network. Once the network

pairing process is complete you can re-hide the network and the Wi-Fi Bridge will work without issue.

I HAVE MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS AND CANNOT COMPLETE THE PAIRING PROCESS.

If you have multiple wireless access points we recommend that you turn off all but one to complete the network pairing process. Once this is complete you can turn on all of the

wireless access points and the Wi-Fi Bridge will work without issue.

I CANNOT CONNECT TO MY 5GHZ WI-FI NETWORK.

Rollease Acmeda Wi-Fi Bridge does not currently support operation over a 5GHz network. It operates on a 2.4GHz network. Most routers are dual band and can support both

network configurations. Please make sure that the 2.4GHz band is turned on in your wireless router’s settings.

NETWORK SECURITY SETTINGS ARE INTERFERING WITH THE SETUP PROCESS.

Some companies or large corporate offices have network security settings more advanced than the typical homeowner. If you are setting up in this environment please consult

your network administrator. It may be necessary to enable device-to-device communication. One solution is to use a device with a mobile data connection available in the back-

ground to complete the set-up process.

MY WI-FI BRIDGE IS NOT CONSISTENTLY WORKING.

There are many things that can interfere with the radio communication that the Wi-Fi Bridge uses. Try positioning the Wi-Fi Bridge in a different location and/or closer to the