Summary of Contents for ARIDEA SOLUTIONS Pool Guardian
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Customer Service Thank you for purchasing the Aridea Pool Guardian in-pool Pool Guardian alarm system. Owner’s Manual If you are in need of additional support, please contact our customer service center: http://www.aridea.com/service- request...
Buttons……………………………........……....17 Turning Units On……………..……………………………………………...18-19 covers, locks, or any other safety measures. Turning Units Off………………..…………………………………..…………...20 The Pool Guardian may not detect gradual Swapping Indoor/Outdoor Units………….………………..…………..21 Wireless Network Overview…………………………………………………22 entry into the water and is not intended to Indoor Unit Placement………………………………………………………...23 Charging………..……………………………………………………………….24-26...
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Package Contents Package Contents Continued Accessories The Pool Guardian Pool Alarm System contains 2 swappable (interchangeable) units. Outdoor Unit Charging Cable • 24” USB to Micro-USB cable • 120VAC to 5VDC power adapter (2.1A, 3.1A Max) The primary function of the outdoor unit is to alert when there is a disturbance in the water.
Initial Setup Initial Setup Continued Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Search for “Aridea Check your email for the confirmation message from Solutions” and download the Aridea Aridea. Tap Create Password when you receive the app. email.
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The unit will go through a startup sequence and begin flashing a quick, blue light. Unbox your Pool Guardian Pool Alarm System if you have not already done so. Charge one of the units for a minimum of 4 hours. Charger connection is indicated by a red light above the charging port.
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Alarm system and then tap Set Up As temporarily connect to it. New. Note: you may need to enable Note: Name them unique if you permission on your phone to allow employ more than one Pool Guardian the app to connect to a new Wi-Fi System. network.
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Once finished you will see your alarm system as a Lightly shake the disconnected unit to test. You will tile on the main screen. Tap your Pool Guardian’s see the light turn red, and then both units will name(step 10 ) to access it..
Initial Setup Continued Buttons Your device is now setup and ready to go! Please Note: It is recommended to keep the inside unit plugged into the charging cable and the charging cable plugged into a 120VAC outlet. Please make sure the rubber charging plug is securely in place before placing the outdoor unit in the pool.
Turning Units On Turning Units On Continued To turn the system ON, hold the power Once the indoor unit is on, hold the power button on the indoor unit for 5-6 seconds. button on the second unit for 5-6 seconds. This unit will power on and become the When a unit turns on you will see the LED outdoor unit.
Turning Units Off Swapping Units 1. Disarm the system through the app. Bring To turn the system OFF, hold the power the outside unit in and place next to the button on the indoor unit for 10-12 seconds. indoor unit. 2.
It is generally recommended to place the indoor unit in your Wireless Network Overview home somewhere along the exterior wall nearest your pool. You The Pool Guardian Pool Alarm System operates on Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz may need to experiment with different locations to provide the (802.11 b/g/n).
Charging Charging Continued Waterproofing the Charging Port The Pool Guardian Pool Alarm system includes a It is CRITICAL that the charging port plug is Micro-USB charging cable and AC power adapter. properly replaced before an outdoor unit is It is recommended that the indoor unit is always placed in the water.
Charging Continued Tethering Tethering the Pool Unit In many pools water movement is caused by the filtration and heating systems. Because of this, it may be necessary to tether the pool unit so that it is not pulled into the filter or bumped into the pool sidewalls.
Using the App- Menu Using the App- Menu Continued My Profile Main Menu You can add your name (useful if multiple Tap the person symbol in the top left users share an account). corner to access the main menu. Tap the 3 dots in the top right corner to change username, password or delete account.
Settings Device This submenu allows preference The Device tab is the main view that most will use interface configuration for Notifications, Interface, with their Pool Guardian system. and Security. Features of this page are: System Name Indoor/Outdoor Unit Battery Levels...
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Using the App- Device Continued Using the App- Device Continued Alarm Activation Threshold Arm / Disarm Buttons The slide bar changes the threshold level of Arm the system to detect pool surface disturbance required to trigger an alarm. disturbances. When changing this value, the number is gray Disarm the system to end an alarm or to until the indoor unit communicates the change temporarily turn it off.
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NOTE: When operating in Bluetooth Mode the Shake the outdoor unit to trigger an alarm. Pool Guardian will NOT operate as an alarm. Clear the alarm using the app. When the unit To use Bluetooth Mode, first turn on the starts flashing dark blue, go to Bluetooth Bluetooth switch in the app.
Bluetooth Mode Continued Hibernation Mode Pair with the Pool Guardian and begin playing Hibernation mode is included as a feature to give audio to hold the outdoor unit in Bluetooth users the ability to temporarily disable their Mode. alarm. This lasts for 24 hours or until hibernation mode is disabled, whichever happens first.
Hibernation Mode Continued Using the App- Notifications To enable hibernation mode, Notifications simply tap on the switch in the When the System detects a disturbance, app: you will receive a notification on your phone. Disarm the system to end an alarm. This forces a disarming of the Notification Log unit.
Using the App- Notification Types Using the App- Automations Notification Types Automations There are 5 standard notifications sent from the Pool Guardian Pool This feature is in development and scheduled Alarm system. for future release. Surface Disturbance Once available, automations will allow users to...
Storage Information Pool Recommendations • Take the pool unit out of the pool and One Pool Guardian functions well with turn it off. pools 16ft by 32ft (512 ft ) and smaller. • Let the pool unit dry for at least 24 hours, in front of a fan if possible.
Wi-Fi network. water and the pool in use. • Do not charge Pool Guardian while it is wet. The alarm doesn’t sound with motion in pool • Store the Pool Guardian system properly or it Check the threshold setting in app and lower the could potentially case damage.
The Pool Guardian Pool To see if your Pool Guardian is eligible under warranty contact Alarm System is only as reliable as your Wi-Fi our customer service center network.
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