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Galeo User Manual

Bike-mounted theft prevention and recovery device

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GALEO
User Guide
Getting Started
About Galeo
Galeo is a bike-mounted theft prevention and recovery device with a companion iOS and Android mobile
application. Galeo can be configured to alert you when it senses motion and when it breaks Bluetooth
connection. The Galeo device includes an audible alarm that is activated remotely from the companion mobile
application as well as an LTE and GPS module that enables you to remotely track your bike from your phone.
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  • Page 1 Galeo is a bike-mounted theft prevention and recovery device with a companion iOS and Android mobile application. Galeo can be configured to alert you when it senses motion and when it breaks Bluetooth connection. The Galeo device includes an audible alarm that is activated remotely from the companion mobile application as well as an LTE and GPS module that enables you to remotely track your bike from your phone.
  • Page 2 After that, the unit is always on unless it is powered off in the app. Downloading the Galeo app To interface with Galeo, search for “Galeo” in the App Store or Google Play Store on your phone and install ®...
  • Page 3 1. Open the Galeo app and follow the on-screen steps to create an account. Then, log in to the account. 2. Tap Add a new Galeo. Plug in the device to a wall outlet or computer USB port to wake it up from shipping mode, then tap Continue.
  • Page 4 You can mount Galeo on your handlebars using the included handlebar mount, or mount Galeo directly on the frame of your bike in place of a water bottle mount. We recommend mounting Galeo on your handlebars for best GPS performance.
  • Page 5 Re-place the pin into the hinge to re-attach the bottom piece of the mount. 3. Open the mount and place it around the bike’s handlebars. Orient Galeo so that the logo faces the sky. 4. On the side opposite of the hinge, thread the included screw from the bottom of the mount up toward the unit to secure the mount to the bike.
  • Page 6 1. If your bike has a water bottle mount installed, uninstall it. 2. Align the holes on the sides of Galeo with the water bottle mount holes in the frame of the bike. Secure Galeo to the frame using the two provided screws, then tighten them with the provided tool.
  • Page 7 • When Galeo is out of Bluetooth range of your phone, the app detects the device’s location based on cell signal. You will see the following options: Tap the pointer icon to zoom to show both your location and your device’s location on the map.
  • Page 8 If the signal strength indicator is red, the device cannot connect to the cell tower. Move the device to a location with better cellular reception. If the signal strength indicator is blank (no bars), Galeo is unable to determine signal strength. Connect to your device via Bluetooth to determine cell strength.
  • Page 9 Alert on Motion: Receive an app notification when the unit detects movement. Smart Commute: Enable Smart Commute to automatically disable (disarm) motion alerts when your smart phone has a Bluetooth connection to your Galeo device. This prevents alerts when you’re riding your bike, for example.
  • Page 10 Swipe up on the bottom of the map screen, then tap Manage Device. Tap Remove Galeo, then tap Yes. Transferring Data to a New Galeo Use the Replace Galeo feature to copy the settings and data from an existing Galeo onto a new one if Galeo is broken or damaged. The existing Galeo will be disabled.
  • Page 11: Changing Account Settings

    Galeo User Guide Changing Account Settings To change account settings, tap the settings icon, then tap Manage Account. Updating Galeo Firmware When a firmware update is available for your device, the app will prompt you to update to the latest version.