Poolex Integrated WiFi Heat Pump: Configuration and Operation Manual

1. Downloading & Installing the «Smart Life» App

To remotely control your heat pump, you need to create a «Smart Life» account. The «Smart Life» app allows you to control your home appliances from anywhere, add multiple devices simultaneously, and manage them efficiently.

• Compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home (availability may vary by country).
• Share your configured devices with other «Smart Life» accounts.
• Receive real-time operational alerts.
• Create scenarios involving multiple devices, utilizing app weather data (geolocation required).

For more detailed information, refer to the «Help» section within the «Smart Life» app.

The «Smart Life» app and its services are provided by Hangzhou Tuya Technology. Poolstar, the owner and distributor of the Poolex brand, is not responsible for the operation of the «Smart Life» app and has no visibility into your «Smart Life» account.

iOS Devices:

Scan the QR code or search for «Smart Life» in the App Store to download the application.

[Image: A smartphone screen displaying the Smart Life app icon. Next to it, a QR code for iOS download. Below, a button labeled 'Download from App Store'.]

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Android Devices:

Scan the QR code or search for «Smart Life» in Google Play to download the application.

[Image: A smartphone screen displaying the Smart Life app icon. Next to it, a QR code for Android download. Below, a button labeled 'Download from Google Play'.]

Requires Android 4.1 or later.

2. Setting up the «Smart Life» App

⚠️ ATTENTION: Before you begin, ensure you have downloaded the «Smart Life» app, are connected to your local WiFi network, and that your heat pump is electrically powered and operational.

Creating a «Smart Life» account is necessary for remote heat pump control. If you already have an account, log in and proceed directly to Step 3.

Step 1: Create New Account

Click on «Create new account». Choose your registration method: «Email» or «Phone». A verification code will be sent to you. Enter your email address or phone number and click «Send verification code».

[Image: A smartphone screen showing the Smart Life app login page with a prominent button 'Create new account'. Another screen shows an email registration form with fields for country code (+33), email address, and a button 'Obtenir le code de vérification' (Get verification code).]

Step 2: Verify Your Account

Enter the verification code received via email or phone to validate your account.

Congratulations! You are now part of the «Smart Life» community.

3. Adding Your Device (Pairing)

Step 3: Add a Room (Recommended)

Tap the «...» menu, then select «Add Object». Enter a name for the room (e.g., «Pool») and tap «Done».

[Image: App interface showing a list of rooms. A '+' icon is visible. A subsequent screen shows an 'Add Object' interface with a field to name the room, and a 'Done' button.]

Step 4: Add a Device to Your Room

Tap «Add» or the «+» icon, then select «Large appliances...», followed by «Water heater». Keep your smartphone on the «Add» screen and proceed to the pairing step with the control box.

[Image: App interface showing device categories like 'Electrical engineering', 'Lighting', 'Air conditioner', 'Refrigerator', 'Water heater'. The 'Large appliances' category is highlighted. A subsequent screen shows the 'Add' interface with a flashing indicator, indicating the device is ready for pairing.]

Step 5: Activate Pairing Mode (WiFi Connection)

⚠️ ATTENTION: The «Smart Life» app only supports 2.4GHz WiFi networks. If your WiFi network uses the 5GHz frequency, configure your home WiFi interface to create a separate 2.4GHz network (available on most internet boxes, routers, and WiFi access points).

Note: The blinking indicator light will stop when the control box is successfully connected to WiFi.

Choose your WiFi network, enter its password, and tap «Confirm».

[Image: A smartphone screen showing the 'Add Mode AP (Access Point)' interface with a flashing light. Another screen shows the 'Enter WiFi Password' interface, allowing selection between 2.4GHz and 5GHz, with a field for the network name (e.g., 'Poolstar_24G') and a 'Confirm' button.]

Step 6: Activate Pairing Mode on Your Heat Pump

The procedure depends on your control box model:

• Method 1: Press the «+» and «SET» buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The «SET» LED will flash quickly, indicating the control box is ready for pairing.
• Method 2: Press the «+» and «SET» buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. The «SET» LED will flash quickly, indicating the control box is ready for pairing.

[Image: A heat pump control panel display showing various settings and indicators. A second display shows a similar interface. A phone's WiFi settings screen is shown, listing available networks like 'Poolstar', 'Poolstar_24G', and 'SmartLife-01EB'.]

4. Controlling Your Heat Pump

Step 7: Pairing Complete

Return to the Smartlife app; the download will complete. If pairing was successful, you can rename your Poolex heat pump and tap «Done».

Congratulations! Your heat pump is now controllable from your smartphone.

3. Controlling Interface

The main control interface provides the following functions:

1. Current pool temperature: Displays the real-time water temperature.
2. Temperature setpoint: Set your desired water temperature.
3. Current operating mode: Shows the active mode (e.g., Heat, Cool, Auto).
4. Switch the heat pump on/off: Power the unit on or off.
5. Change the temperature: Adjust the target temperature.
6. Change the operating mode: Select a different operational mode.
7. Set the operating range: Configure specific time slots for operation.

[Image: A smartphone screen displaying the Poolex heat pump control interface. It shows the current temperature (e.g., 24°C), setpoint temperature (e.g., 14°C), current mode (e.g., 'Cool'), and numbered icons for 'Interrupteur' (On/Off), 'Mode', and 'Paramètres' (Settings/Range).]

5. Configuring Operating Ranges

Step 1: Create a Schedule

Create a time schedule by selecting the time, day(s) of the week, and the desired action (turn on or off). Save the schedule.

[Image: App screens showing the scheduling interface. One screen is for 'Programmation horaire' (Scheduling) with an 'Ajouter' (Add) button. Another shows 'Paramètres' (Settings) and 'Minuterie' (Timer). A third screen, 'Ajout d'un minuteur' (Add Timer), allows setting specific times (e.g., 15:36, 16:37) and options for repetition and remarks.]

Step 2: Delete a Time Slot

To delete a time slot, press and hold it.

Choice of Operating Modes

The following operating modes are available:

• Heat: Heating Inverter
• Cool: Cooling Inverter
• Auto: Heating & cooling inverter
• BoostHeat: Heating boost
• SilentHeat: Heating Eco Silence
• BoostCool: Cooling boost
• SilentCool: Cooling Eco

[Image: A visual representation of mode selection within the app, showing the current temperature and a list of available modes: Heat, Cool, Auto, BoostHeat, SilentHeat, with a 'Terminé' (Done) button.]