Samsung Connect Home Pro ET-WV532 User manual

User Manual
www.samsung.comEnglish (USA). 06/2017. Rev.1.0
ET-WV532

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Getting started
3 Read me first
4 About SAMSUNG Connect Home Pro
4 Package contents
5 Device layout
Using the Wi-Fi hub
7 Connecting with a mobile device
10 Configuring the Wi-Fi router feature
Samsung Connect app
12 Introduction
13 Registering devices
14 Controlling the registered devices
14 Creating locations
15 Setting and running modes
19 Setting rules
21 Managing devices and locations
22 Configuring the Samsung Connect
app
23 Practical usage of the Samsung
Connect app
Table of Contents
Appendix
24 Troubleshooting

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Getting started
Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change
without prior notice.
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Before using the Wi-Fi hub, make sure it is compatible with your device.
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The Wi-Fi hub’s performance may differ depending on the environment.
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This product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for
viewing the open source license, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com).
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Getting started
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About SAMSUNG Connect Home Pro
The Samsung Connect Home Pro is a Wi-Fi router that can connect your smartphone to your
smart home appliances via Wi-Fi. You can also connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to this
Wi-Fi hub via the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature.
For larger homes, you can connect more Wi-Fi hubs.
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Wi-Fi hub
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Ethernet cable
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AC/DC adapter (hereafter “adapter”)
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Device layout
AC/DC adapter
connector
WAN port (IN)
LAN port (OUT)
Reset hole
Fan vent
Indicator light
Ethernet cable
AC/DC adapter

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Indicator light
The indicator light alerts you to the Wi-Fi hub status.
Color Status
Green Power on, Working
Flashes green Booting/resetting the system
Flashes green and red Waiting for devices to connect
Flashes red Function error

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Using the Wi-Fi hub
Connecting with a mobile device
To connect the Wi-Fi hub with a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Connect app on
the mobile device. You can download the app from
Galaxy Apps , Play Store , or App Store .
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Visit www.samsung.com to see compatible devices with the Samsung Connect
app.
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You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use the Samsung
Connect app.
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Supported features may vary depending on your mobile device and its operating
system.
Wi-Fi hub
1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the hub’s WAN port (IN) and the other end to
the modem’s LAN port.
2 Connect the adapter to the Wi-Fi hub.
The Wi-Fi hub will turn on and the indicator light will flash green.
Use only Samsung-approved adapters (12 V/2.1 A or higher).
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You can use the Wi-Fi hub only when you connect the Wi-Fi hub to an adapter.
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If the Wi-Fi hub’s temperature exceeds 55 °C, the Wi-Fi hub’s internal fan will
automatically activate. If the Wi-Fi hub overheats for a prolonged period, the Wi-Fi
hub may automatically turn off or reset. When this happens continually, disconnect
the adapter from the Wi-Fi hub and contact a Samsung Service Center.
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To save energy, unplug the adapter when not in use. The adapter does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the adapter from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The adapter should remain close to the electric socket
and be easily accessible while using it.

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Mobile device
3 Launch the
Samsung Connect app on the mobile device.
The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will activate automatically and search for available
devices.
4 The Wi-Fi hub will be detected automatically. Tap
ADD NOW .
If the Wi-Fi hub is not detected, tap
→
ADD DEVICE MANUALLY
→
Wi-Fi Hub ,
and tap your Wi-Fi hub’s name.
5 Enter a network name and password to assign to the Wi-Fi hub.
To register IoT devices via the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature, tick
Set up
SmartThings Hub
to activate it.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Adding additional Wi-Fi hubs
One Wi-Fi hub can cover a 140 m2connection range (based on timber buildings) but can
differ depending on the usage environment.
Install an additional Wi-Fi hub to connect to a larger area beyond the connection range with a
Wi-Fi network.

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1 Connect the AC/DC adapter to the additional Wi-Fi hub.
2 On the mobile device, launch the
Samsung Connect app and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the connection.
You can connect up to four additional Wi-Fi hubs.
Notices for connecting a Wi-Fi hub
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Install a Wi-Fi hub near the devices to be registered.
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When you add additional Wi-Fi hubs, install them within the connection range.
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Do not place obstacles between the Wi-Fi hub and the devices to be registered.
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Obstacles such as the human bodies, walls, corners, or fences can weaken the signals.
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When using the Wi-Fi hub, it should be connected via the Ethernet cable.
Notices for using Bluetooth
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To avoid problems when connecting your Wi-Fi hub to another device, place the devices
close to each other.
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Ensure that your Wi-Fi hub and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum
Bluetooth range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices
are used in.

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Ensure that there are no obstacles between the Wi-Fi hub and a connected device,
including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.
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Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected device.
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Bluetooth uses the same frequency as some industrial, scientific, medical, and low power
products and interference may occur when making connections near these types of
products.
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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may
be incompatible with your Wi-Fi hub.
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Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files
or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Configuring the Wi-Fi router feature
You can configure the detail settings of the Wi-Fi network.
Assigning priority to a connected device
You can set the prior connection for the specified devices connected to the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi
network.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.
3 Tap the button next to
Devices on network .
4 On the connected devices list, select a device to give priority to the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi
network.
5 Tap the
Highest bandwidth priority switch to activate it.

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Restricting time for using the Wi-Fi network
You can restrict the time for the connected devices to use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.
3 Tap the button next to
Devices on network .
4 On the connected devices list, select a device to restrict the time to use the Wi-Fi hub’s
Wi-Fi network.
5 Tap
Restrict usage time
→
Add restricted time .
6 Set days and time, and then tap
ADD .
Adding guest network
You can add a guest network separated from the main Wi-Fi network.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.
3 Tap
→
Guest access
→
Add guest network .
4 Enter a network name and password and tap
DONE .

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Samsung Connect app
Introduction
Register Internet of Things (IoT) devices and smart home appliances to the Samsung Connect
app on your mobile device, and check their status or control them. To control the devices by
location, such as your home or office, create a location and assign registered devices to it. You
can also set a mode to control many devices at the same time or set a rule to perform actions
automatically at a preset time.
View information about
Samsung Connect and access
favorite locations.
View registered devices.
User stories
Access additional options.
Supported devices
Samsung Connect usage tips
Search for and register nearby
devices.

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Registering devices
Registering smart home appliances via Wi-Fi
Register smart home appliances that support Wi-Fi to the Samsung Connect app and control
them. For instructions on how to register devices, refer to the other devices’user manuals.
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To view the supported devices, tap Catalog on the Samsung Connect screen.
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Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung
warranty. When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the
device’s manufacturer.
Registering IoT devices via the Samsung SmartThings Hub
feature
Register the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that support Z-Wave, zigbee, LAN, or Cloud-to-
Cloud to the Samsung Connect app and control them.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap .
2 Tap
ADD DEVICE MANUALLY and select a category of the device to register (for example,
light bulbs).
3 Select the device maker.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.
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The Samsung SmartThings Hub feature may not be available depending on the
region. Visit www.samsung.com for details.
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You can only register the IoT devices approved by Samsung. Visit
www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible devices.
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Refer to the other devices’user manuals for instructions on how to pair with them.

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Controlling the registered devices
On the Samsung Connect screen, tap My devices .
On the registered devices list, tap a device.
The controller for the device will be downloaded.
With the downloaded controller, remotely control the registered devices via the Samsung
Connect app.
Creating locations
You can register devices by location and manage them.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 Tap
→
Add place .
3 Enter a location name and tap
ADD .
4 Tap
ADD DEVICE to register devices or select devices to assign to the location and tap
MOVE .
Inviting members to the created location
Invite other members to the created location to control the devices and modes assigned to
that location.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 Scroll the screen to the left or right to select a location.
3 Tap
→
Invite member .

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4 Tap
Enter Samsung account ID , enter the Samsung account for the person you want to
invite, and then tap .
You can invite users by scanning the QR code. Tap
CREATE QR CODE and invite other
users to scan it.
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You can only invite the users login the Samsung account via Samsung Connect
app.
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To accept the invitation, on the Samsung Connect screen, tap the invitation pop-
up and tap
ACCEPT . To accept the invitation by scanning the QR code, on the
Samsung Connect screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Accept invitation (QR code) and
then scan the QR code.
5 Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the invitation.
Setting and running modes
Set a mode to operate multiple devices at once. To set a mode, you should create locations.
Refer to Creating locations for more information.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 Scroll the screen to the left or right to select a location.

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3 Tap
→
Add mode .
The screen for setting modes will appear.
4 Enter the mode’s title and select an icon for the mode, then tap
ADD ACTIONS .

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5 Select a device and an action to be operated, and then tap
DONE .
For example, select a TV and a robot vacuum cleaner and the corresponding actions to
be operated.
6 Tap
SAVE .
The mode is set. You can view the set mode on the designated location screen.
Activating modes
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap
My devices .
2 Scroll the screen to the left or right to select a location that has the mode you want to
activate.

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3 Select a mode to activate.
The devices you set will operate in accordance with the mode.
Set modes

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Setting rules
Set a rule for devices assigned to a location to automatically perform actions at a specific
time.
1 On the Samsung Connect screen, tap .
2 Tap
Rules
→
ADD RULE .
The screen for setting rules will appear.
3 Enter the rule’s title, select a location, and then tap
ADD CONDITION .
Enter the rule's title.
Select a location.
Select the time and day.

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4 Tap
Time/day (exact) or Time/day (period) , enter the time and day, and then tap DONE .
5 Tap
ADD ACTIONS , select devices and conditions, or modes, and then tap DONE .
To receive a notification when the devices perform an action according to the rule,
tap the
Notifications switch to activate the feature.
Select a device or a mode.
Activate the notification feature.
6 Tap
SAVE .
The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set rule.