Swisstone SH 140 - Power Strip Instructions Manual

Introduction

Congratulations to your new Smart home device, swisstone SH 140. This Smart Wi-Fi socket makes your standard electrical outlet to a manageable multi-functional outlet, enabling you to easily control any connected device via an app on your iOS or Android device. It can also be voice controlled if associated with a home automation service like Amazon Echo and Google Home.

Install the KAFO app

Download and install the app KAFO from Google Play or App Store on your smartphone.

Compatible devices

• Android version 4.1 and later
• iOS version 8.0 and later
• 4 GHz Wi-Fi network

Register/login on the KAFO APP

When first opening the KAFO app, select to Register a new account or Login if you already have an account.

Note!
Be sure to remember the username and password for later use with Amazon Echo or Google Home integration.

Add device, Smart Setup Option

Note!
Your mobile device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your SH 140 should be connected to. Please also note that SH 140 only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

1. Connect the SH 140 to the wanted electrical outlet. This outlet must be within the Wi-Fi network range. Avoid placing the SH 140 near potential sources of radio signal interference.
2. In the KAFO app, click Add Device or + in the upper right corner to add this new device.
   
3. Select the device type Socket.
4. Make sure the blue Wi-Fi indicator blinks quickly (2 times per second), then click Confirm indicator rapidly blink. If not, press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
5. Select the same Wi-Fi your phone is connected to and enter the password for that Wi-Fi, then click Next.
   
6. When the app and the device have found each other, click to rename the device to a suitable unique name, e.g. "Living room".
   Tip: If using your device with Amazon Alexa or Google Home we recommend naming the device to something that is easy to say and for the service to understand.
7. When ready, click Done to add the found device to the device list in the app.
   You can also click Share to family to share the device with your family. Enter their KAFO account to share the device control.

Alternative connection, AP mode

In some cases you may have trouble connecting the device with your Wi-Fi when using the Smart Setup Option. Use the following steps if you are unable to connect the device with your Wi-Fi.

1. Connect the SH 140 to the wanted electrical outlet.
2. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until it begins to blink quickly (2 times per second). The device is now in Smart Setup mode
3. Press and hold the button again for 3 seconds until it begins to blink slowly (once every 3 seconds). The device is now in AP mode
4. In the KAFO app, click Add Device or + in the upper right corner to add this new device.
5. Select the device type Socket.
6. Click AP mode in the upper right corner
7. Click Confirm indicator slowly blink.
8. The app will begin to scan nearby Wi-Fi networks. Once the scan is complete it will read Connected to SmartLife-XYX. If not, click Change Network and select SmartLife-XYX.
9. Select your Home Wi-Fi Network and enter the password for that Wi-Fi, then click Next.
10. Set name and click Done when ready.

Device management

You have now connected your new device and can start to control the power to any device connected via the SH 140.

In the app, click to turn the power on/off.

The display will clearly show the state of SH 140.

You can also click Switch to turn the power on/off.

You can of course always press the button on the socket to turn the power on/off.

Appointment

The Appointment can be set to automatically turn off the device plugged into the SH 140 after the countdown time has elapsed.

1. Click Appointment .
2. Set the countdown timer in hours and minutes and click Confirm to start the timer.
   

Timer

You can create ON/OFF schedules to automate your plugged-in devices to work around your home and work schedules, such as setting the lights to come on at dusk and turn off at sunrise.

1. Click Timer .
2. Set the timer in hours and minutes.
   
3. Set if the timer should occur Only Once or the repeated schedule.
4. Set if the switch should go On or Off.
5. Click Save when done.

Device properties

Click in the upper right corner to view and modify the device settings:

• Modify Device Name: to change the device name. If you for instance move the plug it can be good to have a matching name.
• Device sharing: to share the device with other KAFO accounts.
• Device info: detailed information about the device.
• Create Group: group this device with other devices.
• Use Echo: view pairing instructions for Amazon Echo (Alexa).
• Use Google Home: view pairing instructions for Google Home.
• Send Feedback: send feedback to the developers
• Check for Firmware Update: for keeping the device updated with the latest improvements.
• Remove Device: remove the device paring.

Scenes

Create scenes to fully use your SH 140 in your home. A scene is a way to control connected devices simultaneously with only a touch of a button from your smartphone for defined occasion. For example, set "Leave Home" to turn off the lights in multiple places.

Note!
Scenes can only be created if you're signed in to your KAFO account and have at least one device connected.

Profile

View and modify you profile settings.

• Scenes: see previous chapter.
• Device sharing: to share the device with other KAFO accounts.
• Message Center: see messages from devices or service.
• Integration: see instructions on how to integrate voice control services like, Amazon Echo (Alexa) or Google Home.
• Scan QR code: for adding devices that comes with a QR code.
• Feedback: send feedback to the developers
• About:
  • Rate Us: Rate this app.
  • Current version: check app version.
  • Check for Update: for keeping the device updated with the latest improvements.

Click Settings in the upper right corner to view and modify the profile settings.

Voice control integration

In the KAFO app you can find brief instructions on how to integrate your swisstone smart devices with voice control services like, Amazon Echo (Alexa) or Google Home in Profile/ Integration. Find more information and control words online for your chosen service.

Note!
If you have already created groups and/or scenes in the app, you might not be able to use them with Amazon Echo (Alexa) or Google Home. It is only possible to group devices with the respective service, scenes are not possible.

Reset

A reset of the device can help you troubleshoot any issues that you may have. Please keep in mind that a factory reset will erase all of your custom settings and restore them to factory default settings.

Reset the SH 140 by pressing and holding the button for 10 seconds until it blinks quickly.

After the reset, the SH 140 will enter pairing mode.

Technical Specifications

No restrictions exist in the use of radio frequencies or frequency bands in all EU member states and EFTA countries.

Changes and errors excepted.

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Documents / Resources

References

• ‎KAFO on the App Store
• Google Play

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