Kidde Acoustic Monitor User Manual
User Guide for the Kidde RemoteLync
Acoustic Monitor
• 120V AC
• 3 Color LED Indicator
• Voice Message System
For questions concerning your monitor, please call our Product Support
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call our
Product Support Line, these are the first questions you will be asked:
Date of Manufacture
(on back of the monitor):
Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:
Line at 1-800-880-6788.
Manual P/N 4001-7201-00
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................Page 3
Front, Top & Bottom views ........................................Page 3
Operating Instructions
Section 1: Location Guide .........................................Page 4
Section 2: Setup Guide ...............................................Page 5
Section 3:Testing the Monitor After Enrollment ..........Page 6
RemoteLync LED Indicator Operation ........................Page 7
Operation table for app ............................................Page 8
Maintenance Information ......................................Page 9
Troubleshooting: ............................................................Page 10
FCC compliance statement.........................................Page 11
Limited Warranty and Service Information ..............Page 12
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Introduction
Setup button
Test button
3 Color LED
Indicator
Microphone
Speaker
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Thank you for purchasing the Kidde RemoteLync Acoustic
Monitor. This monitor has a ten-year limited warranty. Please
take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide, and
save for future reference. See www.kidde.com/RemoteLync
for further information, including updates to the user guide.
Teach children that they should never play with the monitor.
Your monitor was designed to detect alarm signals from most
UL-approved Smoke, Carbon Monoxide (CO), or Heat alarms
in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a
recreational vehicle (RV) or boat. If you have any questions
about the operation or installation of your monitor, please call
our toll free Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
NOTE: This monitor is designed to operate in partnership with UL-listed Smoke, CO, and Heat alarms. Some alarms
listed by other agencies may not work in conjunction with this
monitor. Please review your alarm user guides for smoke and
CO safety information, and follow the applicable location and
installation recommendations for maximum home monitoring:
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Warning: This is a remote notification device. It is not a life
safety device, and should not be relied upon for notification to
present occupants. This device is only as reliable as your home’s
Wi-Fi network, and is not a substitute for a third party monitoring service.
FRONT, TOP & BOTTOM VIEWS
Operating Instructions
Features:
• The RemoteLync monitor listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm events, and can notify you via your mobile app
on your smart device while you are outside of your home.
• Voice prompts will guide you through the set up and testing
process of your monitor.
• Hush feature allows you to stop notifications while you deal
with a known alarm situation.
• Green, Red, and Amber LEDs indicate status of the monitor.
• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 20mA max)
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Warning: The RemoteLync monitor is not an alarm. Your
RemoteLync monitor will recognize alarm signals from most
UL-approved smoke and CO alarms manufactured after 1999.
Section 1: Location Guide
IMPORTANT: THIS MONITOR MUST BE PLUGGED INTO A
STANDARD 120VAC, 60Hz OUTLET, LOCATED IN A CENTRAL LOCATION WITH CLEARANCE AROUND IT TO ALLOW
ALARM SOUNDS TO REACH THE MONITOR.
Avoid these locations:
--Dirty, dusty places, such as garages, furnace rooms, near win-
dows or external doors
--Insect infested areas
--Areas of direct sunlight
--Humid areas such as bathrooms, or any area above 95% rela-
tive humidity (RH).
--Kitchens
--Any areas colder than 40F (4.4C) or hotter than 100F (37.8C).
Extreme temperatures may affect the performance of the
RemoteLync.
--Near fluorescent lights as electronic noise may cause nuisance
alarms (Install at least one (1) foot away).
--Avoid locations where sound waves might be blocked from
reaching the monitor, such as behind drapes or other objects.
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Operating Instructions
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Section 2: Setup Guide
NOTE: For this monitor to work properly, you must use it in
conjunction with modern UL-approved smoke, CO, combination, or heat alarms, and you must have an active residential wi-fi system.
• Download and install the appropriate app for your mobile
device by visiting www.kidde.com/RemoteLync, and clicking on the appropriate link.
- Additional links and instructions can be found on the
website.
• Open app and create account.
• Sign into account
• Select “Connect monitor to Wi-Fi network”
• Plug monitor into an outlet that is not controlled by a
switch (see location selection from above).
- All three color LEDs will flash and monitor will announce
“setup starting”.
- For iOS devices, exit app and go to settings>Wi-Fi.
• Select monitor from list of networks, It will start with
Kidde- followed by several letters and numbers
-For iOS devices, You will then be returned to the app to
select your home network, select continue.
• Enter the passcode for your network and press connect.
• Tap “OK” on the app
• Press the setup button on the monitor after
instruction plays on monitor.
• Select “Enroll my monitor” on app
• Note: If an error occurs at this point, verify device is
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on same network.
• Once registration is complete, test the alarm furthest from
your RemoteLync as instructed by the monitor. Please note
that when you put your alarm into test mode that it will
sound, this is normal – do not remove batteries or cover
unit during this test.
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CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of smoke,
CO, and heat alarms, always stand an arm’s length away
from alarms when testing.
• Monitor will announce when a smoke or carbon monoxide
alarm is detected.
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