Friedrich Go WiFi Setup Guide

Let's Get Started!

1. Check for a 2.4 GHz connection and make sure the device is connected to that network.
2. Download the Friedrich Go App on your smartphone. Note: If asked for location services, tap "OK".
3. SIGN UP YOUR USER ACCOUNT Once you download the App, you will need to create an account. Click the "Sign up" button to begin the registration process. You can register with your email address.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the FriedrichGo app requesting permission to find and connect to devices on the local network. Options are 'Don't Allow' and 'OK'.]

SIGN IN TO YOUR USER ACCOUNT

Once you have created an account, click the "Sign In" button to sign in to your account using the email that was used for registration. You can update your home name and select the rooms.

Follow these below steps to retrieve a forgotten password:

1. Press the "Forgot password" button.
2. Type in the registered email address and press the "Next" button to continue.
3. You will receive a verification code to continue. Type in the code received and set a new password. Press "Confirm" to finish.

Follow the directions below to add an AC to your FriedrichGo account. This will allow you to control your units from your mobile app:

NOTE: You have 5 minutes to complete this process. If you exceed 5 minutes, you will need to reset the Wifi Mode by pressing the fan button 6 times.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the FriedrichGo app sign-in screen, showing fields for email/phone number and password, with 'Sign In' and 'Forgot password' buttons, and an agreement checkbox.]

Connecting Your Portable Unit

1. Press the [+] button and click the "Portable Unit" to connect to.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the FriedrichGo app's 'Welcome Home' screen showing existing devices, and the 'Add Device' screen with options to add manually or search for devices.]

Setup Modes:

CF Mode: When setting up your AC unit using a Wi-Fi connection with CF mode, the AC unit will automatically search for an available wireless network and connect when the setup directions are followed. The unit and device will be synced afterwards. (Reminder: The FriedrichGo App only works on 2.4 GHz networks). The default set-up mode is CF mode when first starting the AC unit.

AP Mode: If your AC unit does not connect to the mobile device through the wireless network using the setup instruction in CF mode, you can use AP mode.

ADD THE AC UNIT TO THE WIRELESS NETWORK USING "CF MODE"

1. Select the network you wish to connect to, enter the router password, and press "Confirm" to continue.

Note: Ensure the unit is plugged in but power is off.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Enter Wi-Fi Password' screen, indicating it only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.]

2. The AC unit automatically defaults to AP mode upon start up. Press the fan button 6 times. "CF" will illuminate. Follow the prompts on the screen and then press "Next" to continue.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Reset the device first' screen, instructing to press the FAN button 6 times until 'CF' is shown.]

3. After connecting to the wireless network, the Friedrich Go App software will automatically try to pair the AC unit. The AC unit's Display/LED screen may display "PP" or "SA", indicating it is searching for the network signal. This may take 10-15 seconds to connect the AC to the network.
4. After successfully pairing the AC unit to the network, the page will display as shown. You can rename the AC unit by pressing the pen remark [pen-icon].

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Connecting' screen, showing connection progress and status updates like 'Device found', 'Register device to the smart cloud', 'Initializing device'.]

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Added' screen, confirming 'Portable Air Conditioner' device added successfully, with options to assign it to a room.]

ADD THE AC UNIT TO THE WIRELESS NETWORK USING "AP MODE"

If connections to the wireless network fail using the "CF mode", you can connect using the "AP mode" (using the AC unit as a mobile hotspot).

NOTE: If at any time you want to change the AC unit wireless connecting from CF mode to AP mode, please follow as below.

NOTE: To enter AP Mode, press the fan speed button 6 times. "CF" will display on the unit. Press fan speed button 6 times again to get into AP Mode.

1. Select the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to. Type in the password and press "Confirm" to continue.
2. On the App page indicating CF mode, click "AP mode" in the top, right-hand corner.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Enter Wi-Fi Password' screen for AP Mode, indicating it only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.]

3. "AP" should show on the page as illustrated below. Press "Next Step" to continue.
4. Tap on "Go to Connect" to open your mobile device settings to get to Wi-Fi connections.
5. "Friedrich-XXXX", "Smartlife-XXXX", or "SL-FriedrichGo-XXXX" should show as an available network connection option.

NOTE: If network does not show up, pull down on your phone screen to refresh your WiFi listings.

6. Connect to the "Friedrich-XXXX", "Smartlife-XXXX", or "SL-FriedrichGo-XXXX" network.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'AP Mode' screen, instructing to press the DISPLAY button on the remote control 6 times to show 'AP' on the LCD screen.]

[Image Description: Screenshot of the mobile phone's Wi-Fi settings, showing available networks, including 'Friedrich-xxxx' or 'SmartLife-xxxx', with a 'Go to Connect' button.]

7. After connecting to the "Friedrich-XXXX", "Smartlife-XXXX", or "SL-FriedrichGo-XXXX" network using the AC unit's Wi-Fi adapter, return to the Friedrich Go App to resume setup.
8. The AC unit will automatically begin installing/syncing on the mobile device.
9. The AC unit's LED/Display screen may display "PP" or "SA", indicating it is searching for the network signal. This may take 10-15 seconds to connect the AC to the network.
10. When the connection is complete, the FriedrichGo App on your mobile device will show the unit as connected with a check mark [✔️] as illustrated.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Connecting' screen (AP Mode), showing connection progress and status updates.]

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Added' screen, confirming 'Portable Air Conditioner' device added successfully, with options to assign it to a room.]

11. Once connected, you are ready to begin controlling your AC unit from your mobile device.

NOTE: Once your unit cycles on and off after using the AC unit's Wi-Fi adapter to connect, the AC unit will automatically pair with the network your phone is connected to.

12. If the setup connection fails [⚠️], the App will display a warning. Press "Got it" to try the connection again or "View help", or go back to CF mode connecting as before explanation.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Connecting' screen showing a warning: 'Failed to add device, please retry or check Help'.]

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL

1. Tap the Air Conditioner's name to enter the control mode. Tap the ON/OFF button [power-icon] for power and then control your Air Conditioner remotely.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the Air Conditioner control screen in the app, displaying current temperature, set temperature, and buttons for Mode, Fan, Function, and Timer. Labels indicate 'Decrease the temperature', 'Increase the temperature', 'Turn ON/OFF', 'Display the set temperature'.]

2. Adjust settings for operation mode, Fan, Dry, Heat or Cool. Tap the "Mode" button and choose the mode. The Heat mode on the App will not be functional or change any settings on AC units that are cool only.
3. For Fan mode, click the "Speed" button and choose the fan speed you want.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the Air Conditioner control screen showing mode selection options.]

[Image Description: Screenshot of the Air Conditioner control screen showing fan speed adjustment.]

4. Other unit controls can be changed by selecting the "Function" button. By selecting the Function control, you can select the Sleep or Eco modes. In Sleep mode, the fan speed will be set to low only.
5. To set the Time Function: Tap "Timer", the App will enter the timer setting screen. Display will show the schedules that were previously set. You can press to edit or add new timers. (Note: Timer is 24hr clock).
6. Click ON or OFF button to set Timer ON or Timer OFF. You can set the: Hour, Minute, Operate Mode, Operate Fan Speed. You can also set a weekly timer. After you're finished setting the timer, click the button to Cancel or Save.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the Air Conditioner control screen showing the Timer function selected.]

[Image Description: Screenshot of the app's 'Add Timer' screen, showing options for setting time, days, and timer ON/OFF.]

[Image Description: Detailed view of timer settings including hour, minute, mode, fan speed, and weekly day selection.]

NOTES ON MODES

• Dry mode is preset to 4°F/ 2°C lower than room temperature, low fan speed and cannot be changed.
• Heat mode only applies to Heat Pump units.
• Fan mode is preset to 79°F/ 26°C and cannot be adjusted.
• Auto mode is preset at 79°F/ 26°C for cooling or 72°F/ 22°C for heating and cannot be adjusted.
• Cool mode: Temperature settings can be adjusted to the desired temperature.

MORE OPTIONS

1. For more options, tap the [three-dots-icon] icon on the upper-right corner of the app. Here you can Modify device name, Device location, Shared devices, Device info, Feedback, Check for firmware updates, Remove a device or Restore defaults.

[Image Description: Screenshot of the Air Conditioner control screen with the three-dots menu open, showing options like 'Information', 'Device Name', 'Device Location', 'Share Device', 'Device Information', 'Feedback', 'Check for Firmware Upgrades', 'Remove Device', 'Restore Factory Setting'.]

USER PROFILE

1. User profile: You can manage your personal information. User profile includes: a. Account information b. Scan QR code c. Message center will display any messages sent to the app.
2. Pattern unlock: Tap "Gesture unlock" under the personal center. Here you can set up an unlock pattern. Once enabled, you will have to use the pattern to unlock the app.

Note: The first registered mobile device is the main control and other devices can only be shared through the primary device. Shared accounts need to be set up for the same country.

Troubleshooting