Contents . Welcome! . Before You Begin . In the Box . Get to Know Your Sensor . Power Up . Install the App . Add Your Sensor to the App . Installation . App Functions: Device Screen . App Functions: Device Details Screen .
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Before You Begin, Continued Your Floating Thermometer connects to the inter- net via a YoLink hub, and it does not connect directly to your WiFi or local network. In order for remote access to the device from the app, and for full functionality, a hub is required.
Get to Know Your Sensor Battery Level Signal Strength (Centigrade/Fahrenheit) Temperature Status LED Set Button Device Lid Temperature-Sensing Probe LED Behaviors Blinking Red Once, then Slow Blinking Green Green Once Updating Device Start-Up Blinking Red Once Blinking Red And Green Device Alerts Alternately Fast Blinking Red Every...
Install the App If you are new to YoLink, please install the app on your phone or tablet, if you have not already. Otherwise, please proceed to the next section. Scan the appropriate QR code below or find the “YoLink app” on the appropriate app store.
Add Your Sensor to the App 1. Tap Add Device (if shown) or tap the scanner icon: Scanner icon 2. Approve access to your phone’s camera, if requested. A viewfinder will be shown on the app. 3. Hold the phone over the QR code so that the code appears in the viewfinder.
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Add Your Sensor to the App, Continued 4. You can change the device name and assign it to a room later. Tap Bind device. 5. If successful, the screen will appear as shown. Tap Done.
3. Allow a few minutes for the thermometer to adjust to the water temperature. 4. Read the current water temperature from the top screen of the thermometer or via the YoLink App. Although the Floating Thermometer is designed for outdoor use, ensure that the sensor operates within the environmental temperature range specified in the product specifications.
App Functions: Device Screen In the app, tap on your Floating Thermometer icon. Your Floating Thermometer main screen should be similar to the one shown below. Tap to Exit This Screen Device Name Tap for Contact & Support Resources Tap for Device Details Screen Signal Strength Battery Level...
App Functions: Device Details Screen Tap the three dots (in the upper right corner) to open the Floating Thermometer Details screen. Your Floating Thermometer screen should be similar to the one shown below. Device Type Device Name (Tap to Edit) Room (Tap to Edit) Alert...
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App Functions: Device Details Screen, Continued Model Number Device EUI Unique Identifier Number (Unique) Device Serial Number Signal Intensity (From YoLink Hub) Battery Battery level indicator. If red, batteries are low; replace batteries soon. Firmware Revision (Refer to page 29)
App Functions: Alert Settings Screen Alarm Strategy Tap to edit the sensor's Alarm Strategy Tap here to open the digital temperature alert settings Tap the slider control and adjust the high or low alert value. The "normal" range will be displayed in blue text as a low alert value, to the high alert value.
App Functions: Alarm Strategy Screen You can set up notifications in Alarm Strategy settings, make sure you have enabled App, Email, SMS notification from the app->Menu->Settings->Account Settings->Advanced Settings, and verified your email address and added your phone number in the app. Strategy Name Tap to edit the name Related Devices...
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Send SMS Tap to select Admin to enable limited text messages, select All (subscribe required-starter or standard plan), if desired to send to all members Trigger Action Tap to choose trigger actions (YoLink sirens, YoLink SpeakerHubs, scene)
App Functions: Automation The Floating Thermometer can be set up as a condition in an automation. For example, you can automatically turn on a fan if the sensor detects a high temperature. This example is shown below. The automation also sends a custom notification (via app push notification, email SMS, or SpeakerHub broadcast) reminding you the sensor detects high or low temperature.
Sensor Calibration Your Floating Thermometer has a high-accuracy digital sensor that has been calibrated at the time of manufacture. Your sensor readings should always be accurate, but if you believe the sensor is not accurate and/or if you have a thermometer or trusted sensor, etc.
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Sensor Calibration, Continued How to Calibrate Your Sensor: 1. Open the sensor's Details screen and tap Calibration. 2. The Calibration screen is displayed, as shown below. To calibrate the temperature or humidity, tap and hold the associated slider bar control, then slide the control to the right, for a positive offset, or to the left, for a negative offset.
Sensor Refresh Frequency The temperature reading refreshes when one of the following conditions are met: a. The SET button has been pressed SET Button When temp is over 32°F(0°C), at least 1.8°F (1°C) change over a period longer than 1 minute; When temp is between 14°F(-10°C) and 32°F(0°C), at...
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Sensor Refresh Frequency, Continued c. At least 3.6°F (2°C) change within 1 minute e. Device alert level reached or restored to normal range d. Otherwise, the values will be refreshed automatically once an hour...
3rd-Party Services The YoLink Floating Thermometer works with several voice assistants, including Alexa and Google, and it works with other automation platforms such as IFTTT. To set up voice assistant integrations, in the app, go to Settings, Third-Party Services, and follow the instructions.
Battery Replacement Turn the thermometer lid counterclockwise to open it, remove the old batteries, replace them with new AA batteries, and then turn the lid clockwise to close it.
Factory Reset When directed by customer support, and/or as an attempt to resolve a problem with your Floating Thermometer, it may be necessary to perform a factory reset. Factory resetting your sensor returns it to the factory default programming and settings.
Firmware Updates Your YoLink products are frequently being improved, with new features and functions added over time. It is periodically necessary to make changes to your device firmware. For optimal performance of your device, and to give you access to any improvements made to your device...
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Firmware Updates, Continued Firmware is like settings in your sensor that define the overall operations of the sensor. These settings are added to the sensor when it is manufactured, and they are periodically updated, as needed, to add improvements, new features, new integrations, etc, to your sensor, as they become available.
Warnings For optimal performance and lifetime of your Floating Thermometer, please adhere to the following warnings: Please install, operate and maintain the Floating Thermometer only as outlined in this manual. Improper use may damage the unit and/or void the warranty. When replacing the batteries, only use new alkaline non-rechargeable batteries.
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Warnings, Continued Do not install or use this device where it will be subjected to high temperatures and/or open flame. Refer to Specifications for the device environmental limitations. Please contact Customer Support before attempting to repair, disassemble, or modify your sensor, any of which can permanently damage your sensor and void the warranty.
Warranty 2 Year Limited Electrical Warranty YoSmart Inc. warrants to the original user (“customer”) of this product that it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, for 2 years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to devices that have been improperly installed, modified, put to a use other than designed, or subjected to acts of God (such as floods,...
FCC Statement 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the...
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RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. PRODUCT NAME: FLOATING THERMOMETER PARTY: YOSMART, INC. TELEPHONE: 831-292-4831 MODEL NUMBER: YS8008-UC ADDRESS: 25172 ARCTIC OCEAN DRIVE, SUITE 106, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 USA EMAIL: SERVICE@YOSMART.COM...
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