Mini Smart IR Remote Control - User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing our product! Say goodbye to using multiple remote controls for each of your IR home appliances such as TV, Air-conditioner, TV box, light, Fan, Audio, etc. You can remotely control these devices with the tap of your finger on the mobile App. Please read the user manual carefully before usage and keep it for future reference.

Presentation:

The device features a round IR emitter with a USB Type-C power port and a reset button with an LED indicator.

Product Specification

• Size: 40*14mm
• Cable: 1.0M length
• Input: DC 5V/1A
• LED Indicator: Blue
• IR Frequency: 38KHz
• IR Range: ≤ 12 Meters
• Wi-Fi Protocol: 2.4GHz
• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Working Temperature: 0℃~55℃
• Working Humidity: 10%RH~85% RH
• Storage Temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Storage Humidity: 5%RH~95%RH
• Model: S18

Checklist Before Using the Device

• Your smartphone has connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
• Input the correct Wi-Fi password.
• Your smartphone must be Android 4.4+ or iOS 8.0+.
• If the number of devices connected to the Wi-Fi router reaches the limit, you can try to disable a device to vacate the channel or try with another router.

How to Set Up

1. Use your smartphone to scan the QR code provided or search "Smart Life" app in Google Play Store or App Store to download and install.

   [QR Code for Smart Life App]

   [Google Play Store Icon] [App Store Icon]

2. Create an account with your mobile number and authentication code.
3. Connect your mobile to your Wi-Fi router, supply power to the IR remote control with the Type-C charging cable. Click "+" in the upper right corner of the homepage or click "Add Device".
4. Device Connection:
   • Bluetooth Mode: The app will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth on your mobile. Choose the device to add, enter Wi-Fi name and password. It will connect to the network automatically.
   • Wi-Fi Mode: Select "Universal Remote Control (Wi-Fi+BLE)" from "Others". Enter Wi-Fi password and select "Blink Quickly". Ensure the LED indicator is blinking rapidly. If not, press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds until the indicator blinks rapidly. It will connect.
   • Alternatively, select "Blink Slowly". Ensure the LED indicator is blinking slowly. If not, press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds until the indicator blinks slowly. Connect your mobile phone to the device's hotspot: "SmartLife-XXXX", then return to the App interface. It will connect automatically, completing the configuration.
5. After adding the device, you can edit the device name. For Android, long-press the device box to pop up "Rename", then click to edit. For iOS, slide the box to the left and choose "Rename" to edit.
6. Tap "Smart IR", then click "Add". Select the device and its brand you need to control. You can click "Quick Match" or "Manual Mode" to match the buttons. Match at least 3 buttons to check if the device reacts properly. If yes, the matching is successful, and you can control the device.
7. If you cannot find the brand of the device in the brand list, you can choose "DIY" to learn the buttons of other brands' remote controls. You can also control the device this way.

   [DIY Button]

   [Step 1] [Step 2] [Step 3] [Step 4] [Step 5] [Step 6]

   [Learning Succeed Message]

8. You can click "+" to continue copying other buttons or click "Finish".

Functions

1. Customize Scenario: Create smart scenes for IR devices. Click the "Scene" page, then click "Create scene" to set conditions and tasks.
2. Remote Control: After successfully matching the buttons for the home appliances, you can control them remotely on the mobile app.
3. Set Schedule: Select "Tap to Run" or "Automation" on the "Scene" page. Tap "+" to select "Schedule" to set power on/off times for your appliances.

   [Schedule Icon]

4. Share Devices: You can share your added devices with your family members, allowing them to control the devices as well.
5. Third-party Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. (Notes: DVD, Camera, light do not support voice control).

FAQ

1. What voltage of adapter should I use?

   Please ONLY use a 5V power adapter to supply power, and ensure the adapter's current is at least 1A. Otherwise, the smart IR Remote will not work properly.

2. What should I do when the device configuration process fails?
   1. Check whether the IR remote is powered on.
   2. Check whether your mobile phone is connected to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
   3. Check your network connectivity; ensure the Wi-Fi router is working properly.
   4. Make sure the Wi-Fi password is correct.
3. Can the IR remote go through walls or be used to control devices in upstairs/downstairs rooms?

   IR signals cannot penetrate walls. Ensure there are no obstacles between the IR remote and the IR devices.

4. What should I do if the device is often offline?
   1. Check whether the router is powered off or disconnected from the network.
   2. Check whether the router has been replaced, or the Wi-Fi name or password has been changed.
   3. Confirm whether the device has just updated its firmware. The device will be disconnected from the network during firmware updates and will automatically reconnect after the update is completed.
   4. The Wi-Fi signal of the device is too weak.
   5. The device's location is too far from the router.
   6. If the device goes offline after a period of use, but returns to normal after restarting the router or re-networking the device, it indicates the router is overloaded due to long-term high-load use. You may need to replace it with a more powerful one or reduce the number of devices connected to the router.
   7. You can also use your phone's hotspot to check if the issue is with the network.

Notes

• It only supports 38KHz frequency. If the IR remote is unable to receive commands from the IR device, it is likely that the frequency of the IR device does not match, preventing command learning.
• DIY mode does not support voice control.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example: use only shielded interface cables).

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

The equipment complies with FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.