Welcome to the Sphere Alarm System Get the App Installing the Base Unit Getting Started with the Sphere App Installing Accessories • Wireless Door/Window Sensor • Pet-Immune Motion Detector Grow Your System Frequently Asked Questions Help and Warranty Info...
Get the App Download the Sphere Alarm app to your iOS or Android phone or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Point your mobile device’s camera at the corresponding QR code pictured on the previous page (p. 4). Otherwise, find the app by searching for “Sphere Alarm System.”...
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Get the App The Sphere Alarm app allows you to control your entire Sphere Alarm system from your smartphone. You can arm and disarm the system, share access, and add more sensors to your system, quickly and conveniently.
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Getting the Base Unit Up and Running The Base Unit runs the Sphere Alarm System. It links wirelessly to each of the system’s components and relays alerts to one or more smartphones no matter where they’re being carried. Bottom View...
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The Sphere Alarm System requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. The next section, Getting Started with the Sphere App (pg. 11), will show you how to easily pair your Base Unit to the Sphere Alarm app.
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Getting the Base Unit Up and Running • Indicator Light STATUS INDICATION ARM/DISARM/HOME ARM/SOS Light ON Operation Network Configuration Fast Blinking Resetting Setting Updating Low Battery Slow Blinking Fault Network Fault Other Faults...
Getting Started with the Sphere App The Sphere Alarm app allows you to control the entire Sphere Alarm System from your smartphone. You can arm and disarm the system, share access, and add more sensors to your system, quickly and conveniently.
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Alarm app, you must have the app running on your mobile screen (smartphone or tablet) to proceed with the installation. Upon loading the app, a Welcome to Sphere Alarm! screen will appear as follows: Tap the “Let’s get Tap “Quick Set- started!”...
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Getting Started with the Sphere App • The app will automatically scan for Base Units and display their names. Choose one to connect. After successfully connecting the Base Unit, rename the device and set up a password for future configuration purposes. Smith Home Alarm Tap your Device ID.
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Getting Started with the Sphere App • Select the Wi-Fi network you want the Base Unit to connect with and input the network password to finish the setup. (Alternatively, you can connect the Base Unit to your router using an Ethernet cable.) Choose your wired (LAN) or If wireless, enter the network’s wireless network.
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More security settings Once the Base Unit has been You’ll be taken to the User Tap “Create an account.” added to your Sphere Alarm Setting page. Tap “More app, you will be taken to the security settings.” main screen. To continue with the Account Creation, tap the profile icon in the upper left.
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Getting Started with the Sphere App A default user ID number Use a unique and more personal Once the account has been (associated with your Base Unit) account name. In this example created, you will be given the will automatically fill the first field. we are using “myaccount.”...
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You must click purple. Now you’re all set, your the URL in the confirmation account has been created! email to finalize pairing your email to your Sphere Alarm.
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Getting Started with the Sphere App • System Status The Sphere Alarm app offers complete control over the Sphere Alarm System including the ability to set the system status and level of user authority. You can adjust the system status to one of three settings: Arm, Disarm or Home Arm.
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SOS, control the smart HOME ARM. users with assigned plugs and cameras, can authorities. also invite other people as USER or GUEST. *See “Levels of System Access” chart on page 12 of the Sphere Alarm System Operating Guide.
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When your Sphere Alarm is armed and a window or door equipped with one of these sensors opens, the alarm will sound and you will be notified via the app no matter where you are.
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Installing the Wireless Door/Window Sensor Installation • All the sensors in this kit are already paired to the kit’s Base Unit. Activate each sensor by removing the insulating tab from the battery once you open the case. • Attach the transmitter and magnet separately on door/window and its frame with the included double-sided adhesive tape.
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Positioning the Wireless Door/Window Sensor Apply transmitter to outer window frame. Apply the magnet to the moving part of the window. Slightly off-level. On an angle. Greater than .5˝ apart. Too close.
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Installing the Pet-Immune Motion Detector When you want to monitor a larger space (rather than just being alerted when the system senses a door or window being opened), a wide- perspective motion detector is your best bet. You could use one to survey a living room, home office, hallway or any space where you wish to be notified if people are moving about.
Pet-Immune Motion Detector The motion detector uses a magnetic mount. An LED on the face illuminates when activated. Side View Place detector 7 - 8 feet high (2 - 2.5m) (Do not angle the detector downwards.) TIP: When using the adhesive pad, be sure to press and hold the mount to the wall for 30 seconds to ensure a good adhesion.
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Pet-Immune Motion Detector Place the Motion Detector sensor as high up in the room as it can go- preferably 7 to 8 feet (2 - 2.5 m). The mount should be level and the detection window turned to capture most of the room. If the room is smaller, the sensor will not need to be placed as high on the wall.
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You can expand your system by adding an unlimited number of additional sensors and accessories, some of Grow Your System which are listed below. Go to www.spherealarm.com for a full list of available accessories. Quick Access Tag Wireless Door/Window Remote Control Wireless Keypad Sensor (With RFID)
• If you lose one of these devices, you should disable it by going into the menu of the Sphere Alarm app and removing it from your list of devices. (You can easily add it back later if it’s found.) How do I add a friend or family member as a user? •...
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The Base Unit is already paired to all the components and accessories in your kit. When you purchase additional accessories, you must pair them to the Base Unit. Tap the settings ( ) icon on the Sphere Alarm app, then the + Add Accessory button at the bottom of the screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions What battery do I buy to replace one in the Wireless Door/Window Sensor or Remote? • You need a CR2032 disc battery. Insert the flat blade of a small screwdriver into the pry-off slot of the device. Twist the blade to remove the cover.
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Operation Frequency for: Model Operation Frequency SPH010722 RF433.92MHz RF433.92MHz SPH010390 RF433.92MHz SPH010442 RF433.92MHz SPH010232 RFID125KHz RF433.92MHz; WIFI2.4GHz-2.4835GHz; Bluetooth2.4GHz-2.4835GHz GPRS Four Frequency Band: SPH010001 Receive Frequency Send Frequency Frequency Band GSM850 869 ~ 94MHz 824 ~849MHz EGSM900 925 ~ 960MHz 880 ~ 915MHz...
Help & Warranty Info Help: Thank you for purchasing a Sphere Alarm product! We appreciate your business and strive to make your experience the best possible. If you have any issues with your product, please contact us at: support@spherealarm.com...
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Warranty Info This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods sold by Sphere and lasts for a period of one year from the date of sale of the device. This Limited Warranty covers any manufacturing defects to the device or accessories encountered by normal use. This warranty does NOT cover damages resulting from improper use of the device (including the use of incompatible accessories such as chargers, storage devices, etc.), unauthorized modifications to the device, negligence, or from any...
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FCC Regulation This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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This product can be used across EU member states. We declare that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Sphere Alarm is a registered trademark of Sphere, 2019. All rights reserved.
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