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In most cases, setup takes minutes!

Welcome to Roost! It's easy to get going with your Smart

Battery, and this page will take you through setup stepbystep.

You don't need any tools or hubs – you just need a few things to

get started with your Smart Battery:

A smoke alarm that uses a 9volt battery for backup or

primary power

An iOS or Android smartphone

A WiFi® network (and password if you have one)

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or just follow the 3step guide below.

Get started with Roost Smart Battery

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Page 1 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery (index.html) GET STARTED WITH ROOST In most cases, setup takes minutes! Welcome to Roost! It's easy to get going with your Smart Battery, and this page will take you through setup stepbystep. You don’t need any tools or hubs – you just need a few things to get started with your Smart Battery: A smoke alarm that uses a 9volt battery for backup or primary power An iOS or Android smartphone A WiFi® network (and password if you have one) WA TC H OU R SETU P VID EO (H TTPS://WWW.YOU TU B E.C OM/WA TC H ?V=LB WWC XZE0 Help or just follow the 3step guide below. http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 2 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery Step 1: Get the Roost app and create your account Download and install the Roost Get the Roost app mobile app by searching for "Roost Smart Battery" in the iTunes or Google Play app store. Enable Location You can search directly from the app store on your smartphone or Create Account click below to add the appropriate Roost app. Download for iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/roost smartbattery/id975933208?mt=8) Download for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.smartroost.app) Next, open the Roost app and follow the installation instructions within the app. Questions? Please visit our Troubleshooting page. http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 3 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery Step 2: Connect your Smart Battery After you’ve created your account, Add a Smart Battery you are ready to set up your Smart Battery and connect it to WiFi. Before you start, make sure Define a Location that your smartphone is connected to your home WiFi. To get Connect to WiFi started, pull the clear tab out of your Smart Battery. You will hear Set up Connection an audio welcome tone indicating that your Smart Battery has powered on. Then select “Add Now” in the Roost app to set up a new Smart Battery. Add A Smart Battery http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 4 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery Step 3: Install and Test the Smart Battery in your Smoke Alarm Remove your old 9V battery. Then Insert Battery remove the clear protective cap at the top of your Smart Battery. You can reuse this to safely dispose of Test Alarm your current 9V battery by simply snapping it on the terminals of the old 9V for disposal. Install your Smart Battery in your smoke alarm, inserting it just as you would a conventional 9V battery. Insert Battery Congratulations, you’ve set up your Smart Battery! Roost can now help you remotely monitor and protect your loved ones in your home. http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 5 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery Get more assurance with other Roost Smart Battery app features What happens when I Alert notifications receive an alert notification on my smartphone? Emergency contacts Checking Status Most of the time, your Smart Battery will be silently and reliably working to monitor your home's smoke alarm. In the case of alert, you'll receive a notification on your smartphone. You will also be able to open the app to silence your alarm, see which of your invited monitors are near the alarm, or call emergency contacts. Alert Notifications When your Smart Battery detects an alert from your smoke or CO alarm, you will receive a http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 6 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery notification on your smartphone. If you tap on this notification, it'll open up the Roost app and reveal several options: Call Emergency Contact View Monitors Snooze Alarm Snooze the Alarm When you Snooze Alarm, this will silence your alarm for a limited amount of time. This is especially handy when you have a false alarm (say, burn the toast). Please note that this feature only works with alarms that are only powered by 9V batteries and are not hard wired to A/C power. http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 7 10/13/2015 Get started with Roost Smart Battery Need additional help? Go to the Help Center (http://getroost.zendesk.com) Copyrights © 2015 All Rights Reserved by Roost, Inc. Privacy (privacy.html) / Terms (terms.html) Contact (contact.html) / Jobs (roostjobs.html) / Blog (blog.html) / Support (http://support.getroost.com) / Press Kit (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/obt9nlatrz888jr/AABOvJDr5fCd4gc5eT3oPAA6a? dl=0) / Buy (https://shop.getroost.com) http://getroost.com/getstarted...
Page 8 5) No Lifesaving Uses of the Services Roost™ word mark and logo are trademarks of The Roost Smart battery app (including mobile Roost, Inc. The Wi-Fi Certified Logo is a logo of and web applications), the smart battery device, ®...
Page 9 Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002. authorized to make any modification, extension or addition to this Limited Warranty. In no event shall Roost be liable for (a) loss or damage, which as of the product’s purchase cannot be regarded as being caused by Roost’s breach of these warranty terms;...