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SMARTHALO
USER
MANUAL
v1.4.0, summer 2017

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  • Page 1 SMARTHALO USER MANUAL v1.4.0, summer 2017...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turn-by-turn. Linking an account and connecting to a SmartHalo. Compass mode. If you don’t see your SmartHalo in the device list. Find your bike. How do I turn SmartHalo on and off? Why is SmartHalo suggesting this route?
  • Page 3 In this user manual, you’ll learn how to set up SmartHalo on your bike and make the most of it ! Happy cycling.
  • Page 4 Getting started...
  • Page 5 Installing the app on your smartphone The first step to use SmartHalo is to download the app on your phone. Go on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store from your phone and search for "SmartHalo - Bike smarter". Download and open the app. Then simply follow the instructions to create an account, install SmartHalo on your handlebar and pair it with your phone.
  • Page 6 Handlebar compatibility SmartHalo supports most standard handlebars with a diameter of 31.8, 25.4 or 22.2mm. Depending on your bike, you’ll need to use one of the spacers provide.

  • Page 7: Installing Smarthalo On The Bike

    Installing SmartHalo on the bike To install SmartHalo on your bike, simply follow the instructions inside the app. If this is the first time you're using it, you'll be shown how to install it when creating your user account. If you have already created your account...
  • Page 8 It is also possible that something on your handlebar is blocking. Depending on the width of your stem, SmartHalo Did you try using all rubber inserts? needs 2-2.5mm of space on either side. If you have and that it still doesn't fit, get...

  • Page 9: Remove The Device

    HaloKey™ HaloKey™ Having troubles using to install or To lock and unlock your Smarthalo on the mounts remove the device ? you will need your ™ HaloKey™ allows HaloKey HaloKey™ It takes a bit of practice to use the . Make sure to you to install and remove your Smarthalo easily follow every steps list bellow.
  • Page 10 To lock your SmartHalo : Make sure both sides of the Position the HaloKey™ Enter the left side of Enter the right side of When SmartHalo is in, mounting base are following the orientation of SmartHalo in first (the side SmartHalo while making remove the HaloKey™...
  • Page 11 To unlock your SmartHalo : Make sure the mounting Position the HaloKey™ Gently lift the device from Remove the left side. Remove the HaloKey™ base is well aligned with the following the orientation of the right side (the side with main unit.

  • Page 12: Linking An Account And Connecting To A Smarthalo

    That is because SmartHalo links to an account, not a phone. Also, SmartHalo is meant to be linked to your account from inside the app, not from the system's Bluetooth settings. Linking SmartHalo to a new account If you open the app for the first time: create a new account and follow the instructions –...
  • Page 13 Linking a SmartHalo to an existing user account You can also link with Then item at the bottom. This brings you to a list that SmatHalo if you already have shows SmartHalo devices an account. After login, tap on within range. Connect to the the upper right Device Icon.

  • Page 14: If You Don't See Your Smarthalo In The Device List

    If you don’t see your SmartHalo in the device list There are couple reasons why you would not see your device in the device list : Your Bluetooth is off. Make The SmartHalo has run out of The device is in a deep sleep state.

  • Page 15: How Do I Turn Smarthalo On And Off

    How do I turn SmartHalo on and off ? A lot of what makes SmartHalo «smart» depend on two things SmartHalo is a new type of device and as such, there is no «on/ Whether or not SmartHalo is currently off»...

  • Page 16: Charging Smarthalo

    Charging SmartHalo SmartHalo is meant to stay on your bike as long as possible, so Some users have reported trouble with some chargers that you do not have to actively think about charging it every day. (notably from Apple), so we recommend trying to plug...
  • Page 17 The Features...

  • Page 18: Navigation

    Navigation...
  • Page 19 Bike to the Future One of the cornerstones of SmartHalo, the Navigation feature makes sure you get to your destination the safest way possible: not only will it make you take bike paths when available, but it’s minimalist interface makes sure you can keep your focus on the road.

  • Page 20: Before The Trip: In The App

    Once you’re set, you can press that seducing “play” button to get going! You can then tuck your phone safely in your pocket: SmartHalo will take it from there.

  • Page 21: During A Trip: On Smarthalo

    During a trip: on SmartHalo There are two navigation modes included with SmartHalo. The default mode is turn-by-turn: this will show you For the more adventurous: there is compass mode. each turn to take to reach your destination the best With this mode active, SmartHalo will always point way possible.

  • Page 22: Turn-By-Turn

    SmartHalo’s interface is as intuitive as it gets. When you’re a few meters SmartHalo’s turn signals are pretty easy to understand: they basically from your turn, SmartHalo will emit a sound, letting you know you have a mimic the angle of the upcoming turn, right on your handlebar. Once turn coming up.
  • Page 23 Some construction work is blocking a suggested path? Or you just don’t Some paths sometimes need to be taken with caution. These might feel like taking a turn SmartHalo is suggesting? No worries, once you skip include opposite one way streets you have to take for a few meters or a turn, it’ll reroute you in real time and compute a new path automatically.

  • Page 24: Compass Mode

    Compass mode In compass mode, just let the pointer guide you to your destination. The closer you get, the greener it becomes. Compass mode will be activated in upcoming releases of the app.
  • Page 25 This being said, if you do not feel confortable using the suggested route, you can always ignore it – SmartHalo will automatically reroute you during your ride and offer you another path to your destination.

  • Page 26: Find Your Bike

    Find your bike Having one of those days when you seem to forget everything, including where you parked your bike? Luckily, SmartHalo’s app will always remind you of your bike’s last known location. Remember: it cannot track your bike in real-...
  • Page 27 Light...
  • Page 28 See and be Seen at Night The automatic night light is meant to turn on automatically at night as soon as you hop on your bike. To turn on this feature, simply press the switch at the bottom.
  • Page 29 Light activation The light will turn on when SmartHalo is connected to your phone AND there is movement on the device. It will not turn on during the day, only at night. And it turns off by itself when you’re done riding. It will turn off automatically either if you disconnect OR if the device doesn’t move for...
  • Page 30 Alarm...
  • Page 31 Keep Your Bike Safe SmartHalo's alarm system works by detecting vibration and movement on the device, using its internal sensors. You can activate the alarm by pressing on the button at the bottom of the alarm tab in the app.
  • Page 32 Do I get a notification on my smartphone if the alarm is triggered? SmartHalo is connected to your phone by Bluetooth, a low-energy, low-range communication protocol. When you're near your device (in Bluetooth range), the alarm will disarm automatically. There is no point of sending the user a notification, because the person moving the device is most likely the user himself/herself.
  • Page 33 Fitness...
  • Page 34 Get Fit ! SmartHalo can keep track of your cycling metrics automatically as soon as you hop on your bike, and stop by itself when you're done riding. To activate this feature, press on the button at the bottom of the fitness tab.
  • Page 35 Go in the Fitness tab and click on Set in the Goal Tracking section. Then choose Set Speedometer. Choose a maximum speed (for instance, 30 km/h). SmartHalo will then display your current speed as a percentage of that maximum speed using its circular interface.
  • Page 36 Assistant...
  • Page 37 Never Miss a Call SmartHalo can notify you of incoming calls and SMS while your biking. To activate this feature, press the button at the bottom of the assistant tab in the app. On Android, you can activate both Calls and Text Messages. On iOS, you can only activate Calls.
  • Page 38 Touch SmartHalo’s top surface is equipped with a capacitive touch button that can take short and long taps as input. Taps will trigger different visual feedbacks depending on the context.
  • Page 39 When connected to SmartHalo, you can manually turn on/off the The touch button is also used to manually arm and disarm the alarm front light with two short taps. SmartHalo will visually confirm the system without your phone. This comes handy in the case you do not state change in the front light with a short yellow blip in the center have your smartphone with you, or if it ran out of battery.
  • Page 40 Contact /smarthalo /smarthalo hi@smarthalo.bike www.smarthalo.bike/...

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