Quick Start Guide

Document Sections

• Section 1: Quick Start Wire-Free Network Setup
• Section 2: Adding a Device to an Existing Network
• Section 3: Resetting a Device

Section 1: Quick Start Wire-Free Network Setup

1. Power Up All Devices

Locate the red wheel on the back of each device. Turn the red wheel to the "ON" position on ALL devices. This can be done using the included activation tool or a standard screwdriver. Once powered, the light rings on the devices will glow red.

Visual Description: The diagram shows a device with a red wheel on its back. An arrow indicates turning the wheel from a "Break tab" position to the "ON" position. Text prompts to "USE ACTIVATION TOOL OR SCREWDRIVER".

Alarm Status Indicators:

• SMOKE ALARM: 3 long beeps, repeating
• CO ALARM: 4 quick beeps, repeating
• STANDBY: Green LED blinks every 60 seconds
• FAULT: Amber LED blinks with a chirp every 30 seconds
• LOW BATTERY: Amber LED blinks every 30 seconds
• END OF UNIT LIFE: Amber LED blinks every 30 seconds

2. Pick One Device

Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps. Release the button. You will then hear the device announce, "Searching for other devices." The light ring on this device will pulse green, and it will emit a continuous "sonar" ping until step 4 is completed. This device is designated as the "Coordinator" of the network. Keep this unit separated from other devices during this process.

Visual Description: A hand is shown pressing the button on a device labeled "Coordinator". Another device is shown with a red ring, with text indicating "DON'T press buttons on other devices".

3. Relax and Wait

Wait until all devices have successfully connected to the network. Once connected, each device will announce, "Success now connected!" The lights on all connected devices will glow green. The devices that are not the Coordinator are referred to as "RFDs" (Remote Function Devices).

Visual Description: The "Coordinator" device is shown with a green light, connected to several other devices labeled "RFD", which also have green lights, indicating a successful network connection.

4. Pick One Device

Press and hold the button on only ONE device until you hear 2 beeps. Release the button. The "Sonar" ping will stop. The device will announce that the setup is complete and state the number of connected devices.

Visual Description: A hand is shown pressing the button on a device labeled "Installed Device". Another device is shown labeled "Added Device".

5. Setup Complete!

If all devices flash green and the "sonar" ping has stopped, the devices are now connected. Congratulations! For optimal performance, install the Coordinator unit in a central location within the home. Refer to the user guide for more detailed installation instructions.

Visual Description: Multiple devices are shown, all displaying green lights, confirming a successful network setup.

Section 2: Adding a Device to an Existing Network

1. Power Up New Device

Locate the red wheel on the back of the device you wish to add to the network. Using the activation tool or a standard screwdriver, turn the red wheel to the "on" position. Once powered, the light ring on the new device will glow red.

Visual Description: Similar to Section 1, Step 1, this visual shows the red wheel on the back of a device and the use of an activation tool or screwdriver.

2. Pick One Installed Device

Press and hold the button on only ONE INSTALLED device on your network until you hear 2 beeps. Release the button. You will hear the device announce, "Searching for other devices." The light ring will pulse green, and the device will emit a continuous "sonar" ping until step 4 is completed.

Visual Description: A hand is shown pressing the button on an "Installed Device" (likely the Coordinator). A separate device, labeled "Device Being Added", is also depicted.

3. Relax and Wait

Wait until the new device has successfully connected to the network. Once connected, the new device will announce, "Success now connected!" The light ring on the new device will glow green.

4. Pick the Installed Device

Press and hold the button on the INSTALLED device for 5 SECONDS until you hear 2 beeps. Release the button. The "Sonar" ping will stop. The device will announce that setup is complete and state the number of connected devices.

Visual Description: A hand is shown pressing the button on an "Installed Device". An "Added Device" is shown with a green light, indicating successful connection.

Section 3: Resetting Your Device

If you encounter an issue at any point during the wire-free network setup process, you may reset the device by following these directions.

1. Resetting the Device

Press and hold the button on the device for 8-9 seconds until you hear 3 beeps. Release the button. You will hear the device announce, "Resetting wireless settings."

Visual Description: A hand is shown pressing the button on a device. Text indicates "Hold for 8-9 seconds", and the device is shown announcing "Resetting wireless settings."

2. Resetting the Device

The light ring will flash green once and then pulse red. You will hear the device announce, "Ready to connect, follow Quick Start instructions!" The device has now been reset.

Visual Description: A device is shown with its light ring flashing green once and then pulsing red. The device is announcing, "Ready to connect, follow Quick Start instructions!"

Further Assistance

Need more help getting started? Visit kidde.com/wirefreealarms to view video tutorials.

Consult the User Guide for more detailed instructions on product installation and use.