Blu External User Manual

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Multi Wheel Bluetooth

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

User Manual

Model: External

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1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 2

2. NOTICE .................................................................................................................................. 2

3. BLE TPMS SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................... 3

4. BLE TPMS PACKAGE ........................................................................................................ 4

5. BLE TPMS SENSO R INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 4

6. APP DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 7

7. SETTINGS & ADD DEVICE ............................................................................................... 8

8. ALARMS AND WARNINGS ...............................................................................................16

9. SYSTEM SETT INGS ......................................................................................................... 17

10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......................................................................... 24

11. WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................................................... 24

Table of Contents

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Tire condition is critical for the safety of riders and drivers, so getting a warning right from your vehicle
that your tires have an issue could be a life saver. The BLU TPMS will monitor both the Pressure and
Temperature of vehicle tires with external (D.I.Y.) IP Addressable O.E.M. Grade, Low Energy Bluetooth
Sensors (BLE). All of this information is then reported in the free App for iOS or Android devices,
including push notifications that tire pressure is low or temp out of parameters, no dedicated display
required.

2.1.1 Do not operate the App while driving. The company is exempt from all responsibilities that
result from driver’s carelessness and improper operation.

2.1.2 The system adopts the wireless transmission of signals. In some special environments, frequency

interference, improper operation or faulty installation may result in weaker signals or inability to receive
signals. If the construction of the windshield contains metallic material, it will affect the signal reception.
When the alarm sounds and shows abnormal data, please drive the vehicle away from the current location
(there may be signal interference in the surroundings) or drive the vehicle to a tire shop to be checked.

2.1.3 If the TPMS sensor is low on battery (if abnormal conditions exist continuously, the battery may
make the TPMS sensors continuously emit signals to warn the driver, so the battery life will be shorter
than expected), please go as soon as possible to a specified service station to confirm whether the TPMS
sensor needs to be replaced.

2.1.4 Temporary resealing or re-inflation of product injected through the valve hole may adversely affect
the operation of the sensor. The company is exempt from all responsibilities. Furthermore, do not place
the TPMS sensor in contact with any chemicals. They might damage the sensor and prevent it from
functioning properly.

2.1.5 Please close any other Apps or web pages which are not in use when using the BLE App. Data
receiving status of the App may be affected by the system load of the smart phone.

2. Notice

Product Warning

1. Product Introduction

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BLU, BLE Sensor Specification
Operating Voltage 3V
Operating Humidity 95 % MAX
Operating Current

＜15 mA at DC 3V

Storage Temperature

-40℃ to 85 ℃

Operating Temperature

-20℃ to 85 ℃

Monitored Pressure Range

Passenger: 0 to 92 psi (0 to 640 kPa)
Truck: 0 to 185 psi (0 to 1280 kPa)

Monitored Temperature Range

-20 ℃ to 85 ℃

Operating Frequency 2.4GHz
Transmission Power 4 dBm MAX

Battery Life 3 years (under normal operating condition)
Battery Capacity 130 mAh (CR1632)
Weight 9.5 g ± 0.5 g (including battery)

Optional Voice Dongle Specifications
Operating Voltage 5V
Operating Humidity 95 % MAX

Operating Current

＜900 mA at DC 5V

Storage Temperature

-40℃ to 85 ℃

Operating Temperature

-20℃ to 85 ℃

Sound Pressure (min.) 80dB@30cm

Operating Frequency 2.4GHz

Transmission Power 4 dBm MAX
Weight 10 ± 1 g

3. BLE TPMS Specification

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1.Battery(CR1632) 2.Tire Sensor 3.Anti-theft part 4.Lock-Nut 5. Wrench

Part List:

BLE TPMS Sensor

CR 1632 Battery

Anti-theft lock

Lock-Nut

User Manual

Voice Dongle (Optional)

Wrench

5. BLU TPMS Sensor Installation

4. BLU TPMS Package

5.1 TPMS components and accessories

5.2 Installation Steps

NOTE: We recommend metal valve stems for durability.

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Tire Sensor

(+ side up)

Valve Stem

Lock Nut

After installation, please download the App to your smart phone, and proceed with all settings.
(Please refer to section 7 “Initial Setting”)

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The BLU TPMS system supports both Android & iOS operating systems. (Bluetooth 4.0 required).

Search in the Google Play Store or APPLE App Store by keyword “BLE” or ”TPMS” , in order to
find the free App.( Multi Wheel Bluetooth TPMS App.

6. App Download and Installation

App Download Operating System

Compatible Smartphone

APPLE App Store

iOS 7.1.2 or later

iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, Plus or

later

Android Google Play Store Standard Android 4.3 or later Android Smart Phone

iOS version Android version

6.1 Operating System Requirements

6.2 How to Download

After you install the App, please restart the device and make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Open the App
after restart is completed. A statement from the operating system will pop up, displaying “Bluetooth
Service Disabled” and/or “Location Services Disabled”. Please choose “ok” to turn on the
“Bluetooth” & “Location Services” function. In case “Location Services” is not turned on properly,
please turn it on in “Settings” (only for iOS system).

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Enter email and password if already
set up. If not, click “register” to
begin process.

7. Settings & Add Device

7.1 Intro screen

Please make sure the “Bluetooth” & “Location Service” Settings are enabled when you

start the App.

iOS version Android version

Pic 4a

Pic 4b

Login:
Login Page (Pic 4a & 4b).

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To Register:

Be sure the device is connected to
the internet.

Enter desired email account.

Enter password. Password must be
between 6 and 20 characters,
capital, lower case and numbers.

Once submitted, you will receive an
email to your account with an
activation link. Click the link in the
email to activate the account.

Forgot / Reset password:

To reset your password, please
enter your registered email
address. (Pic 6a/b)

An email will be sent to that email
address.

Enter your password within 1 hour.

Note: If Voice Dongle and TPMS
Sensor have been paired, and
changes are made in the “System
Settings” or “Exchange” tabs
please change the settings in
“Dongle” to match.

iOS version

Android version

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iOS version

Android version

Pic 7a

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Main Menu:

To add vehicle:

Sign in and open left menu (Pic 7a/b),
click on the upper left corner "+"
button to add a vehicle, select the
vehicle type .(2/3/4/6~36 wheel)

(Pic 8a/b)

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iOS version Android version

Pic 9a

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7.2 Sensor Settings

Sensor Settings:

There are 3 kinds of calibration
between the device and the sensors,
Deflation, Manual, and QR code.
The following describes each
method, you must use one of them
to set up communication between
the device and the sensors.

Deflation set up:
(not applicable for The external
sensors, works only with internal
sensors also available.)

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iOS version Android version

Pic 11a Pic 11b

Pic 12a Pic 12b

Manual set up:

1. Select Manual Learning. (Pic 12a/b)

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3. Manual learning is now
complete. The ID should show in
the data field for the tire previously
chosen. Repeat process for the
balance of tires.

2. Choose tire “1” and key in the
five character sensor ID (Please
refer to last page: ID sticker),
which might include “0-9”, “A-F”,
or ”a-f”, when a blank space pops
up. (Pic 13a/b) The sensor ID is
also etched on the top of each
sensor.

4. Press and hold on the data field
to clear the existing ID’s.

iOS version Android version

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iOS version Android version

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QR Code set up:

Select QR Code Settings. (Pic 15a/b)

Choose tire 1 (LF)
The APP will scan QR code,
showing new ID number on the
data field. (Pic 16a/b) repeat for
balance of sensors.

NOTE: Make sure camera is
properly focused on the top of
the sensor.

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3. The code will now show in the
data field. Repeat the process for
the remaining wheels.

4. Press and hold the data field to
clear the ID’s if necessary.

iOS version Android version

Pic 17a Pic 17b

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iOS version Android version

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System Warning：

No signal available for the device (shows in red)

Rapid deflation of tire pressure

High or low pressure warning (based on your settings)

High tire temperature (based on your settings)

Low battery power warning for TPMS sensor

Warnings

Pressure, temperature and
voice warning. (Pic 18a/b)
When abnormal tire system
status occurs, the value of the
corresponding tire turns red,
Shows a warning symbol and
an alarm sounds. The warning
symbols on each tire display
are shown below.

Press mute and turn off voice
reminder to shut off audible
alarm.

This screen supports landscape
mode. (Pic19a/b)

8. Alarms and Warnings

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9. System Settings

iOS version Android version

Pic 20a Pic 20b

System Settings: (Pic 20a/b)

Warning Audio Settings: Audio
and mute .

Voice reminder: Voice OFF/ON
Vehicle settings: Vehicle edit.(9.1)

Monitored pressure range
settings: Select kPa、psi、Bar、

Kg/cm2 pressure units, ℃,℉,
temperature unit and upper and
lower limits. (9.2)

Sensor settings: Enter the sensor
settings when using for the first
time.(7.2)

Voice dongle settings: Dongle
settings.(9.3)

Exchange settings: Tire exchange
settings. (9.4)

Send default value: Value history
record keeping.

About: Disclaimer & Company
Information.(9.5)

If adjustments are made in“System
Settings” and “Exchange Settings”,
please change the settings in
“Dongle”.

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iOS version Android version

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System Settings:

1. Select Vehicle Settings,
enter vehicle name、brand、

model. (Pic 21a/b).

2. Select Camera or Photos.
then press the "Back “button to
save the settings.

9.1 Vehicle Settings

(Pic 22a/b)

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iOS version

Android version

Pic 23a

Pic 24b

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Monitored Pressure Range Setting:

Select Monitored Pressure Range
Settings (Pic 23a/b) ,

1. Change settings on “front wheel”
and “rear wheel” then press the
“Back” button to save the settings.
You can press “Reset to default”
(Pic 24a/b) to reset all settings.

NOTE: For the standard tire
pressure value, please refer to the
placard located at the side of the
driver’s seat.
Default Value:
Maximum tire pressure:
psi= 43; kPa= 300; Bar= 3.0
Minimum Tire pressure:
psi= 26; kPa i=180; Bar= 1.8
Maximum Temperature:
℃= 80; ℉= 176

9.2 Monitored Pressure Range Settings

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iOS version Android version

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2. Temperature Unit: ℃, ℉; Select
temperature units (Pic 25a/b) then
press the "Back “button
to save the settings.

3. Pressure Unit: kPa, psi, Bar, Kg /
cm2, select pressure units,
(Pic 26ab) then press the "Back
button to save the settings.

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iOS version Android version

Pic 27a Pic 27b

Pic 28a Pic 28b

Voice Dongle Set Up:

NOTE: Recommended for 5V/2A
car USB power adapter.

NOTE: If kit is purchased with the
dongle it will already be paired to
the sensors.

1. To pair dongle to sensors, press
the red voice dongle button for 1.5
seconds. When you hear “beep,”
unit is in the Bluetooth pairing
mode (LED flashes Red and Blue
light ).

2. Enter “Voice dongle settings”
function. (Pic 27a/b)

Click “TPMS_Dongle_sn” (random
serial number)
(Pic 28a/b).

9.3 Optional Voice Dongle Settings

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iOS version Android version

Pic 29a Pic 29b

3. The App will automatically
download the settings when you
hear “Setup completed”.
(Pic 9a/b)

When writing data, do not
remove the voice dongle.

Mute/ Un-Mute: Press the red
button to mute. Press the red
button again or wait 10 minutes
for the mute function to cancel
automatically.

Double click: Tire Status
Report.

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iOS version Android version

Pic 30a Pic 30b

Drag the dialogue display of the tire
to the desired location for all
desired exchanged tires, then press
the “Back” button to save the
settings. It will display the new tire
positions in sequence.

iOS version

Android version

Pic 31a Pic 31b

About: (Pic 31a/b)
“Product Information” is displayed.
It describes the definition of
“Warning Symbol” and shows the
link to the Company Website &
Facebook.

9.4 Exchange Settings

9.5 About

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10. Troubleshooting

1. After inserting the sensor ID number into the App, the dialogue display remains without a value.
A: TPMS sensor only transmits data when the sensor is moving over 12 mph; is started after

parked for over ten minutes; or the tire pressure difference at the moment is 30 kPa. When
stationary, data will not be transmitted in order to save power. You can check if the TPMS sensor
is working normally through tire pressure increase or deflation.

2. Smart phone has completed the installation of the App, the sensor ID settings are done, and the car
is being driven, but no data is shown.

A: Please restart the device and be sure Bluetooth is turned on.

3. There is no alarm sound or voice warning.

A: Be sure the phone is not in silent mode or that the volume has not been turned down all the way.

4. The alarm sounds for tire abnormality on screen but no voice warning is heard.

A: Some Android smart phones do not support voice services. Please contact the smart phone
manufacturer.

11. Warranty Policy

Thank you for buying this product. From the date of purchase, we provide a one-year warranty for the
product against manufacturers defects. During the warranty period, under normal operation and in the
event of a faulty product, the company will repair or replace the product at our discretion.
Product warranty claims must meet the following conditions：

1. Defective products need to be provided to local dealer to confirm purchase date and cause of defect.

2. Products must be operated correctly, as indicated in the user manual, abuse is not covered.

3. Product has not been altered or disassembled at time of return.

4. The main cause of product failure is due to manufacturing issues.

Disclaimer:
This product is only to be used as precautionary warning and provides to user as a convenient
secondary safety device. Please follow the standard installation procedures or ask a qualified
tire shop to install the product. If the tire has been damaged or traffic accident resulting from
improper driving behavior occurs, the company will not be responsible for any civil or criminal
liabilities.
Other relevant latest information of BLU TPMS is available at our website (www.techbyblu.com) and
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