Samsung Smart A/C application User manual

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Features of SMART Air conditioner Network
Convenient control with Smart A/C application of a smart phone!
You can conveniently control your air conditioner anywhere with Smart A/C application.
Contents
Preparation
Installingnetwork ................................................................................................. 3
Checkingbeforeusingawirelessrouter ............................................................................ 3
Connectingnetwork .............................................................................................. 3
ConnectingthewirelessIProuterwithanairconditioner..................................................................3
CheckingWi-Fimoduleinstallation........................................................................................4
DisassemblingtheWi-Fimodule..........................................................................................4
AssemblingtheWi-Fimodule.............................................................................................5
Checkingtheconnectionstatusonthepanel-display .....................................................................5
Checkingnetwork........................................................................................................6
Connecting the wireless router with an air conditioner by the network (Select one of the 2 methods) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Registeringservice .............................................................................................. 12
Registeringanairconditioner...........................................................................................12
Basic function
OperatingSmartA/Capplication ................................................................................ 14
Homescreen ...........................................................................................................14
AccessingIn-home ..................................................................................................... 14
Controlling an air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Settingadditionalfunctionsoftheairconditioner.......................................................................16
Settingtimerfunction..................................................................................................16
Settingairconditionerinformation......................................................................................17
AccessingOut-of-home.................................................................................................18
Others
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 19
OpenSourceAnnouncement .................................................................................... 20
Reference ....................................................................................................... 27
i. RF exposure warning statement – for keeping 20cm distance when installing this module.
ii. Warning that this module should not be installed and operating simultaneously with other radio without
additional evaluation or FCC ling.
iii. instruction for host system labeling, the host system should have proper label showing that it "Contains FCC ID :
A3LSWL-B70F"
WARNING
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PREPARATION01
Installing network
[Connecting Network]
Connect the wireless IP router to an air conditioner.
[Registering service]
Access the http://www.samsungsmartappliance.com
and register the service.
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Checking before using a wireless router
 ThisWi-Fi Aircon support only below three encryption.
- Open (No encryption), WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES
- You may not be able to establishWi-Fi connection if other type of encryption is used.
fForWi-Fi Aircon installation, select indoor unit location near to wireless router. In caseWi-Fi signal strength is weakened,
Smart App. may be disconnected depending on theWi-Fi signal strength.
fSmart-Phone should be in theWi-Fi signal zone to use Smart App.
fFor Mobile broadband internet access, Smart App. can be used when Mobile Broadband Dongle is activated to useWi-Fi.
fThis product supports only DHCP(Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol ). If users use an existing wireless router, the
DHCP server option function should be activated.
fSelect a channel for the wireless router that is not currently being used.
fIf a wireless router is connected by other than the above modes, the router may not be connected with the air
conditioner or may not work. To use 802.11n, using WPA2/AES is recommended.
fThe quality of wireless network connection can be aected by the surrounding wireless environment.
fIf an internet service provider has permanently registered the users PC or MAC address (a unique identifying number),
the air conditioner might not be connected to internet. When appliances other than a PC are to be connected to Internet,
ask your ISP (Internet service provider) about the procedures required to connect to the internet.
fIf your internet service provider requires an ID or a password to connect to the internet, your air conditioner may not be
able to connect to the internet. If this is the case, you must enter your ID or password when connecting to the internet.
fThe internet connection may fail because of a rewall problem. If this is the case, contact your internet service provider.
fIf you cannot connect to the internet even after you have followed the procedures of your internet service provider,
please contact a samsung service center.
Connecting network
Connecting the wireless IP router with an air conditioner
fFor wireless router installation, refer to the user manual of the
corresponding router.
fSamsung smart air conditioner supports the communication
protocols of IEEE802.11 b/g/n(2.4Ghz).
fFor wireless router installation, refer to the user manual of each
manufacturing company.
Samsung does not provide customers with the wireless router
manual.
fUncertied router may not be able to connect with an air
conditioner.
fCertied router has the logo of below on the package or user
manual.
Wall LAN terminal
LAN cable
Wireless router
(The router that supports DHCP server.)
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Connecting network
CheckingWi-Fi module installation
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fOpen the lter cover and check the Wi-Fi Module (①) attached on the panel front.The connection status between the
Wi-Fi module and the wireless router can be checked by theWi-Fi module described next page.
fTo replace theWi-Fi module(Assembling or disassembling), follow the procedure below.
• When changing theWi-Fi module, you should check the MAC attached on the module or bottom part of the indoor
unit and modify the device information at‘Registering service’.
Disassembling the Wi-Fi module
1. Remove the cover of the sub panel.
2. Disconnect the wire of the Wi-Fi module.
3. Release the hook on the top of the Wi-Fi module and push it up to disassemble it.
NOTE
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PREPARATION01
Assembling theWi-Fi module
1. Push theWi-Fi module down into a slot and x the hook on the top.
2. Connect the wire of the Wi-Fi module.
3. Close the cover of the sub panel.
Checking the connection status on the panel-display
fWi-Fi display description
1) Wi-Fi Indicator LED o :
Not connected with AP
Not connected with internet
2) Wi-Fi Indicator LED blinking :
Connected with AP
Not connected with internet
3) Wi-Fi Indicator LED on :
Connected with AP
Connected with internet
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Connecting network
Checking network
Check whether the wireless router connects with a smart phone.
When the internet is not connected with a smart phone, the network function of the air conditioner cannot be used.
1. Search for the wireless router on the smart phone.
2. Select the wireless router you are using now on the searched wireless router list.
3. Check whether the smart phone can access the website http://www.samsungsmartappliance.com by the internet.
• If you need ID and Password to use the internet at commercial building, inform the network administrator of MAC
address of your air conditioner and get the approval of internet use for the air conditioner.
• If private program installation of ISP is needed for internet use, the air conditioner cannot be connected with the
internet.
NOTE
CAUTION
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PREPARATION01
Connecting the wireless router with an air conditioner by the network (Select one of the 2 methods)
Connecting network with a Smart phone APP
Setting application on Samsung smart phone (Android based smart phone )
• Android based smart phone users can download the Smart A/C application by searching‘Samsung, Smart, A/C, AC,
Air, Conditioner’at android market or Samsung Apps.
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1. After pressing the [2ndF] button on the remote controller, press the [Wi-Fi] button.
- message will be displayed on the front display panel of the air conditioner.
2. After operating Smart A/C application, press the [Network Setting] tab.
3. Press the [Setting Start] tab.
• The program version of the picture in this manual is only for reference. Please according to the actual.
NOTE
NOTE
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Connecting network
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4. Select the wireless router that you are using now.
- When using free wireless router, refer to the corresponding user manual for password.
5. After entering the password of selected wireless router, press the [OK] tab.
- When the password has not been set, press the [OK] tab without entering the password.
6. When 'Transfer complete' pop up comes on, press the [OK] tab.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator is on, the air conditioner is connected with wireless router and the internet.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator blinks, the air conditioner is connected to wireless router but not with internet. In this
case, check the internet connection.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator is o, the air conditioner is not connected with wireless router and the internet.
7. After 1~2 minutes, if the Wi-Fi LED of the air conditioner is still on, it means the conguration has succeeded. At this point,
you can use smart phone to control the system.
• When searching a network by pressing the [Wi-Fi] button, message will be displayed on the front display a
maximum of 5 minute.
• Smart A/C application is optimized with Samsung smart phones. Supported models are; Samsung Galaxy Phone
series and other models can be added in the future.When the Smart A/C application is used with other smart
phones, some functions may not work.
NOTE
CAUTION
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PREPARATION01
Setting application on iPhone
• iPhone users can download the Smart A/C application by searching‘Samsung, Smart, A/C, AC, Air, Conditioner’at
Apple App store.
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1. After pressing the [2ndF] button on the remote controller, press the [Wi-Fi] button.
- message will be displayed on the front display panel of the air conditioner.
2. Select [Settings] [Wi-Fi] on your iPhone.
3. From the list ofWi-Fi, select SMARTAIRCON and enter‘1111122222’as password.
4. After operating Samsung Smart A/C application, press the [Network Setting] tab.
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Connecting network
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5. Press the [Setting Start] tab.
6. Select the wireless router that you are using now.
- When using free wireless router,refer to the corresponding user manual for password.
7. After entering the password of selected wireless router,press the [OK] tab.
- When the password has not been set, press the [OK] tab without entering the password.
8. Enter the information of wireless router and press the [OK] tab.
- Required information is; SSID, Security type, Encryption type and Password.
• If you do not know the information of wireless router, check its manual or contact your ISP (internet service
provider).
9. When 'Transfer complete' pop up comes on, press the [OK] tab.
10. Select [Settings] [Wi-Fi] on your iPhone.
11. Select the wireless router that you are using, and enter the password.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator is on, the air conditioner is connected with wireless router and the internet.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator blinks, the air conditioner is connected to wireless router but not with internet. In this
case, check the internet connection.
- When theWi-Fi ( ) indicator is o, the air conditioner is not connected with wireless router and the internet.
12. After 2 minutes, if theWi-Fi LED of the air conditioner is still on, it means the conguration has succeeded. At this point,
you can use smart phone to control the system.
• When searching a network by pressing the [Wi-Fi] button, message will be displayed on the front display a
maximum of 5 minutes.
• Supportedmodelsare;iPhone4,iPhone4S,iPhone5andothermodelscanbeaddedinthefuture.
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NOTE
CAUTION
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