TCL Wi-Fi Function User Manual
This manual applies to Air Conditioners with Wi-Fi function. Please read the manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference.
Wi-Fi App Instruction Manual
Please scan the QR code to download the latest App software for integrated air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and portable air conditioners.
[Apple iOS icon] [Android icon] [QR Code]
Service Condition
Thank you for choosing a TCL air conditioner. This manual applies to air conditioners which have Wi-Fi functionality. Please read the manual carefully before using the product and keep it for further review. Please do not unplug the Wi-Fi module by yourself. Due to technical updates, there may be deviation from the information within this manual. We apologize for any issues.
Install the App
When you download the App software, you can install the App software on your smartphone. After installation, you will find the "Smart Life" icon on your phone's home screen.
[Smart Life icon]
Installation source: Browser
[Warning icon] I understand the risk, install anyway
[Cancel button] [Official version button]
Activate QR Code
1. The first time you enter the App after download, an activation screen will appear. Scan the activation QR code (click the "Scan" button and scan the QR code in the page below) or type in the activation code below. Click the "activate" button to continue.
[QR Code Scanner graphic]
Scan the activation QR code from instructions or device
[Scan button]
Enter Activation Code
2. Air conditioner activation QR code
[Air conditioner activation QR code]
3. Air conditioner activation code: TCL
Register User Account
Once you download the App, you will need to create an account. Click the "Register" button to enter the registration process. You can register with your email address or mobile phone number.
[Smart Life icon]
[Log in button] [Register button]
<Back Register
E-mail [Input field]
[Next button]
<Back Register
USA [+01>]
Mobile number [Input field]
[Next button]
or Register with Mobile number>
Login User Account
1. Once you have registered and created an account, click the "Login" button.
2. For phone number login, press the "Sign In with SMS" button to enter the login screen. Type in your phone number and press "Get" to receive a verification code. Once the verification code is received, type it in the login screen and press "Login".
<Back Login
USA [+01>]
Mobile number/E-mail [Input field]
Password [Input field]
[Login button] [Sign in with SMS button] [Forgot password link]
<Back SMS verify and sign in
USA [+01>]
Phone Number [Input field]
Verification Code [Input field]
[Get button] [Login button]
Forgot Password
If you forget your password, you can retrieve it by following these instructions:
- Press the "Forgot password" button to enter the next page.
- Type in the registered phone number or email address and press the "Next" button to continue.
- You will receive a verification code to continue. Type in the code received and set a new password. Press the "Confirm" button to finish.
<Back Login
Region United States [+1>]
Mobile number/E-mail [Input field]
Password [Input field]
[Login button] [Sign in with SMS button] [Forgot password link]
<Back Request password
USA [+01>]
Mobile number/E-mail [Input field]
[Next button]
<Back Request password
Verification code is sent to your phone: [+01 XXXXXXXXXX]
Verification Code [Input field] [resend(58) link]
Enter new password [Input field]
[Confirm button]
Add Your Device
1. Press the "Add Device" and click the type of product you are connecting.
2. There are two methods to do a device match: "CF" or "AP" mode.
Devices
Empty device list
[Add Device button]
[Cancel button] [Add Device button] [AP Mode button]
Select Device Type
Window Type Air Conditioner >
Portable Air Conditioner >
[CF icon]
Press the "DISPLAY" key on the remote
6 times within 6 seconds
until the LCD screen show "CF"
[Next Step button]
Instructor light is in other status
Add the Device (CF Mode)
1. The system defaults to CF mode. Press "Next Step" to continue.
2. Select the home router, and fulfill the password of the router, press "Next" to continue.
[CF icon]
Press the "DISPLAY" key on the remote
6 times within 6 seconds
until the LCD screen show "CF"
[Next Step button]
Instructor light is in other status
<Back Enter Wi-Fi password
This app is supported only 2.5GHz Wi-Fi channels
Wi-Fi: [Input field] [+>]
[Next button]
3. The App will automatically do the device match.
4. After a match is found, you will be prompted with the below screens.
5. You can rename your smart phone device or share it with family. Press "Done" to start controlling the device.
<Back Trying to Connect Device
[26% progress indicator]
Device is connecting
Make sure your phone and device are as close to your router as possible.
- Searching for device
- Registering device to the cloud
- Initializing your device
<Back Trying to Connect Device
[Checkmark icon] Successfully add 1 devices
Smart device name [Input field] [Rename link]
[Share with family button]
[Done button]
Add the Device (AP Mode)
1. Click the "AP Mode" to the "AP" page. Press "Next Step" to continue.
2. Select the home router, type in the password and press "Next" to continue.
[CF icon]
Press the "DISPLAY" key on the remote
6 times within 6 seconds
until the LCD screen show "CF"
[Next Step button]
Instructor light is in other status
[AP icon]
Press the DISPLAY on the remote control
key 6 times in the time of 6 seconds until
the LCD screen show "AP"
[Next Step button]
LCD screen in other status
<Back Enter Wi-Fi password
This app is supported only 2.5GHz Wi-Fi channels
Wi-Fi: [Input field] [+>]
[Next button]
3. Select the AC Device named "SmartLife-xxx" on the WLAN screen. The App will automatically match the device.
<Back Trying to Connect Device
WLAN
Turn on or turn off [Toggle switch]
Available networks
SmartLife-xxx [Wi-Fi signal icon]
[Scan button] [WLAN Direct button] [Menu button]
Open phone "setting-WLAN" and
connect to the Wi-Fi network
Not connecting? Refer to help
[Connect now button]
<Back Trying to Connect Device
[26% progress indicator]
Device is connecting
Make sure your phone and device are as close to your router as possible.
- Searching for device
- Registering device to the cloud
- Initializing your device
Connection Error
If the match fails, the App will display a warning. Press "Retry" to try the connection again.
<Back Trying to Connect Device
[Checkmark icon] Successfully add 1 devices
Smart device name [Input field] [Rename link]
[Share with family button]
[Done button]
<Back Connection error
Connection error, refer to help and retry
[Retry button]
[View help button]
Air Conditioner Control
1. Click the air conditioner name to enter the control panel. Click the ON/OFF button to adjust the settings.
<Back Air Conditioner
[Power button] Turn ON/OFF.
84 °F
Set Temperature
[Decrease temperature button] [Increase temperature button]
Display the set temperature
[Mode button] [Fan button] [Function button] [Timer button]
*Because of technical updates, there maybe deviation from the information within this manual. We apologize for any issues.
Operating Modes and Fan Speed
2. Adjust the settings to the operating mode you want to use: Cool, Heat, Dry, Fan, Auto. Click the "Mode" button and choose the mode you would like. Some units are cooling only; the "Heat" mode will not function. In "Dry" mode, the App temperature display may differ from the unit display because of the fast changes in temperature.
Air Conditioner
84 °F
Set Temperature
[Mode button]
[Auto icon] [Cool icon] [Heat icon] [Dry icon] [Fan icon]
[Mode button] [Fan button] [Function button] [Timer button]
3. For Fan mode, click the "Fan" button and choose the speed you want: Low, Med, High, Auto.
<Back Air Conditioner
84 °F
Set Temperature
[Fan button]
[High icon] [Med icon] [Low icon] [Auto icon]
[Mode button] [Fan button] [Function button] [Timer button]
Other Unit Controls
4. Other unit controls can be changed by selecting the "Function" button. Here you select the Sleep or Eco modes. In Sleep mode, the fan speed will set to low.
<Back Air Conditioner
84 °F
Set Temperature
[Function button]
[Sleep icon] [ECO icon]
[Mode button] [Fan button] [Function button] [Timer button]
5. To set the Timer function: Click the "Timer" button. The APP will enter the timer setting interface. It will display the task scheduler that was previously set. You can press to edit the timer or create a new timer by clicking the "Add Timer" button.
<Back Air Conditioner
<Back Add Timer
Timer accuracy is -/+30 seconds
14:28
Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur
Timer: ON Auto Auto
14:28
Wed
Timer OFF
[Add Timer button]
Timer Settings
6. Click "ON" or "OFF" button to set timer ON or Timer OFF. You can set the: Hour, Minute, Operate Mode, Operate Fan Speed, Operate Temperature. You can also set a weekly timer. After you're finished setting the timer, click the button to Cancel or Confirm.
Timer cancel [Cancel button]
Add Timer [Add Timer button]
Save [Save button]
Hour setting [Time selection interface]
Minute setting [Time selection interface]
Timer Off [Checkbox]
Timer On [Checkbox]
Weekly setting [Day selection interface]
Mode setting Mode [Mode selection interface]
Fan Speed setting Fan [Fan speed selection interface]
Temperature Set Temperature [Temperature selection interface]
Function [Function selection interface]
Timer ON/OFF setting [Timer ON/OFF selection interface]
More Options
7. More Options - From the upper, right-hand corner, you can view or change the following options: Modify Device Name, Device Sharing, Device Info, Feedback, Check for Updates, Remove the Device or Restore Defaults.
Window type air conditioner...
84 °F
Set Temperature
[More options button]
Modify Device Name window type air conditoner >
Device Sharing >
Device info >
Feedback >
Check for Firmware Update >
Remove Device
Restore Manufacture Defaults
Profile and App Unlock
8. Profile. You can manage your personal information. It includes:
- a, Account information.
- b, Scan QR code: Developers could preview the control interface.
- c, Share Device: Display users device sharing information.
- d, Message Center: Displays all messages that system sent to users.
- e, Feedback: Where users could submit frrdback online.
- f, About: Displays the current App version information.
Profile Settings
Tap to set your name [+01-XX>]
Scan QR Code >
Device Sharing >
Message Center >
Feedback >
About >
[Devices tab] [Add Devices tab] [Profile tab]
9. Pattern unlock. Tap "Pattern unlock" to setup your App unlock pattern. After it is enabled, you need to draw the pattern to unlock the App.
<Back Create pattern password
Create a pattern password. Other persons can't control your devices even with your smartphone
[Create pattern password button]
<Back Create pattern password
Enter pattern password again [Pattern input interface]
Trouble Shooting
| Description | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Air conditioner can't be configured successfully |
|
| Mobile can't control air conditioner | Software display: Identification failed- This means that the air conditioner has been reset and the mobile phone lost its control permission. You will need to connect the Wi-Fi to get permission again. Please connect to the local network and refresh. If it still does not work, please delete the air conditioner in the App and try again. |
| Mobile can't find air conditioner | Software display: Air conditioner is offline. Please check network status.
|
