Samsung ETWV525BWEGUS, ETWV525KWEGUS User Manual

SmartThings Wifi

User Manual

ET-WV525

www.samsung.com11/2018. Rev.1.0

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Getting started

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Read me first

Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change without prior notice.

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Before using the Wi-Fi hub, make sure it is compatible with your device.

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The Wi-Fi hub’s performance may differ depending on the environment.

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This product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for viewing the open source licence, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com).

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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About SmartThings Wifi

The SmartThings Wifi is a Wi-Fi router that can connect your smartphone to your smart home appliances via Wi-Fi. You can also connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to this Wi-Fi hub via the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature.

For larger homes, you can connect more Wi-Fi hubs.

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Wi-Fi hub

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Ethernet cable

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AC/DC adapter (hereafter “adapter”)

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

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Device layout

AC/DC adapter

connector

Indicator light

WAN port (IN)

LAN port (OUT)

Reset hole

Vent

Ethernet cable

AC/DC adapter

The appearance and internal structure of the product may vary depending on the model.

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Indicator light

The indicator light alerts you to the Wi-Fi hub status.

Colour Status Green Power on, Working Flashes green Booting/resetting the system Flashes green and red Waiting for devices to connect Flashes red Function error

Connecting the Wi-Fi hub with a mobile device

To connect the Wi-Fi hub with a mobile device, you must install the SmartThings app on the mobile device. You can download the app from

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You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use the SmartThings app.

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Supported features may vary depending on your mobile device and its operating system.

Wi-Fi hub

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the hub’s WAN port (IN) and the other end to

the modem’s LAN port.

Galaxy Apps, Play Store

, or

App Store

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Connect the adapter to the Wi-Fi hub.

The Wi-Fi hub will turn on and the indicator light will flash green.

Use only Samsung-approved adapters (12 V/2.1 A or higher).

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You can use the Wi-Fi hub only when you connect the Wi-Fi hub to an adapter.

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If the Wi-Fi hub overheats for a prolonged period, the Wi-Fi hub may automatically turn off or reset. When this happens continually, disconnect the adapter from the Wi-Fi hub and contact a Samsung Service Centre.

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To save energy, unplug the adapter when not in use. The adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the adapter from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The adapter should remain close to the electric socket and be easily accessible while using it.

Mobile device

Launch the

Follow the pop-up window’s instructions to turn on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth auto on

feature.

When you launch the automatically activated.

The Wi-Fi hub will be detected automatically. Tap

If the Wi-Fi hub is not detected, tap

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hub’s name.

During setup, get within 4.6 m of the hub.

Enter a network name and password to assign to the Wi-Fi hub.

SmartThings

app on the mobile device.

app, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be

ADD NOW

→

Add device

Wi-Fi/Hub

on the dashboard. Then, tap under

→

SmartThings Wifi

, and tap your Wi-Fi

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

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Adding additional Wi-Fi hubs

One Wi-Fi hub can cover a 140 m2 connection range (based on timber buildings) but can differ depending on the usage environment.

Install an additional Wi-Fi hub to connect to a larger area beyond the connection range with a Wi-Fi network.

Connect the AC/DC adapter to the additional Wi-Fi hub.

On the mobile device, launch the

to complete the connection.

During setup, get within 4.6 m of the hub.

You can connect up to 31 additional Wi-Fi hubs.

SmartThings

app and follow the on-screen instructions

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Notices for connecting a Wi-Fi hub

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Install a Wi-Fi hub near the devices to be registered.

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When you add additional Wi-Fi hubs, install them within the connection range.

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Do not place obstacles between the Wi-Fi hub and the devices to be registered.

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Obstacles such as the human bodies, walls, corners, or fences can weaken the signals.

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When using the Wi-Fi hub, it should be connected via the Ethernet cable.

Notices for using Bluetooth

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To avoid problems when connecting your Wi-Fi hub to another device, place the devices close to each other.

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Ensure that your Wi-Fi hub and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in.

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Ensure that there are no obstacles between the Wi-Fi hub and a connected device, including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.

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Bluetooth uses the same frequency as some industrial, scientific, medical, and low power products and interference may occur when making connections near these types of products.

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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your Wi-Fi hub.

Registering Internet of Things

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(IoT) devices and smart home appliances

Using the SmartThings app

Register Internet of Things (IoT) devices and smart home appliances to the SmartThings app on your mobile device, and check their status or control them. To control the devices by location, such as your home or office, create a location and assign registered devices to it. You can also set a scene to control many devices at the same time or set an automation to perform actions automatically at a preset time.

Learn how to use SmartThings.

Search for and register nearby

devices.

Dashboard

Access additional options.

Supported devices

Manage automations.

Manage locations and devices.

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Configuring the dashboard and the SmartThings app

Configure the dashboard and the SmartThings app settings. On the dashboard, tap and use the following options.

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Manage dashboard

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Notifications

notification settings.

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Tips

: View the useful SmartThings tips.

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How to use

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Settings

information. You can also set the SmartThings panel to be displayed on the notification panel.

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Notices

: View the notices from the SmartThings service.

: View the notifications from the SmartThings app. You can also change the

: Learn how to use the SmartThings app.

: Access information about the SmartThings app and Samsung account

: Set the items to show on the dashboard.

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: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.

Registering devices

Registering smart home appliances via Wi-Fi

Register smart home appliances that support Wi-Fi to the SmartThings app and control them. For instructions on how to register devices, refer to the other devices’ user manuals.

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To view the supported devices, tap

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Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty. When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the device’s manufacturer.

SUPPORTED DEVICES

on the dashboard.

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Registering IoT devices via the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature

Register the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that support Z-Wave, Zigbee, LAN, or Cloud-toCloud to the SmartThings app and control them.

On the dashboard, tap

Tap under

Select a category of the device to register.

Alternatively, enter the device’s name in the search input field and tap device.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.

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The Samsung SmartThings Hub feature may not be available depending on the region. Visit www.samsung.com for details.

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You can only register the IoT devices approved by Samsung. Download the SmartThings app to see a list of supported devices.

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Refer to the other devices’ user manuals for instructions on how to pair with them.

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To learn more about the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature, visit

ADD DEVICE MANUALLY

Add device

ADD

next to your

support.smartthings.com.

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Controlling the registered devices

On the SmartThings screen, tap

On the registered devices list, tap a device.

The controller for the device will be downloaded.

With the downloaded controller, remotely control the registered devices via the

SmartThings app.

Devices

Creating locations

You can register devices by location and manage them.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ALL DEVICES

→

Add location

Devices

Enter a location name and select an icon for the location.

Tap

If you want to manage the location room by room, tap devices for it.

Geolocation

Tap

SAVE

Your location will be added.

Tap

ADD DEVICE

to select a location on the map and tap

to register devices.

DONE

→

Add room

, and set the room and

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Inviting members to the created location

Invite other members to the created location to control the devices and scenes assigned to that location.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ALL DEVICES

Tap →

Tap invite, and then tap

You can invite users by scanning the QR code. Tap users to scan it.

Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the invitation.

Invite member

Enter Samsung account ID

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You can only invite the users login the Samsung account via SmartThings app.

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To accept the invitation, on the SmartThings screen, tap the invitation pop-up and

tap

→

tap

and scroll up or down to select a location.

. To accept the invitation by scanning the QR code, on the dashboard,

Settings

→

Devices

, enter the Samsung account for the person you want to

Accept invitation (QR code)

CREATE QR CODE

and then scan the QR code.

and invite other

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Setting and running scenes

Set a scene to operate multiple devices at once. To set a scene, you should create locations. Refer to Creating locations for more information.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ALL DEVICES

Tap →

The screen for setting scenes will appear.

Add scene

and scroll up or down to select a location.

Devices

Enter the scene’s title, select an icon for the scene, and then tap

ADD ACTIONS

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Select a device and an action to be operated, and then tap

For example, select a TV and a robot vacuum cleaner and the corresponding actions to be operated.

Tap the

Tap

SAVE

Tap

The scene is set. You can view the set scene on the designated location screen.

Shortcut on dashboard

Bixby quick command

TEST

at the bottom of the screen to test whether the action is operated as it is set up.

SAVE

switch to view the scene on the dashboard.

to run the scene by saying the scene name to Bixby and tap

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Activating scenes

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ALL DEVICES

to activate.

Select a scene to activate.

The devices you set will operate in accordance with the scene.

and scroll up or down to select a location that has the scene you want

Set scenes.

Devices

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Managing devices and locations

You can manage locations and their assigned devices and scenes.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ALL DEVICES

Tap →

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Edit

Location name Geolocation Show location summary on dashboard

dashboard.

SCENES DEVICES

location.

MEMBERS REMOVE LOCATION

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: Change the scene information or delete the scene.

To connect a Z-Wave device to another device, on the currently connected mobile

and scroll up or down to select a location.

and use the following options.

: Change the location name and its icon.

: View or change the location on the map.

: Change the device information or delete the device from the assigned

: View the members to share the location. You can also invite others.

Devices

: Delete the location.

: Set to show the location card on the

device, remove the device from the SmartThings app to exclude it. When you remove the device from the SmartThings app, the instructions for exclusion will be provided via a URL. Follow the instructions to exclude the Z-Wave device. If you reset the Wi-Fi hub, you should exclude the Z-Wave device and reconnect (re-include) it. For instructions on how to exclude Z-Wave devices, refer respective Z-Wave device’s user manual or contact the device’s manufacturer.

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For additional Z-Wave network utility functions, visit www.smartthings.com.

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The Wi-Fi hub automatically sends an Association Set for Lifeline/group1 for 4 nodes after adding a device that supports Association.

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Setting automations

Set an automation for devices assigned to a location to automatically perform actions at a specific condition.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Tap

ADD

Select a location to set an automation.

Tap

The screen for setting conditions will appear.

Some automations may be set by default depending on the region.

CUSTOM AUTOMATION

Select the automation under SmartThings.

Automations

RECOMMENDED

to set automations recommended by

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Select a condition to set an automation.

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Based on the time of day

automations based on the time of day.

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Based on a device status

automations based on a device status.

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Based on a member’s location

to Setting automations based on a member’s location.

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Based on this location’s mode

location. Refer to Setting automations based on the location’s mode.

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Based on security mode

mode. Refer to Setting automations based on Smart Home Monitor’s security mode.

This feature may not be available depending on the region.

: Set the condition based on the time. Refer to Setting

: Set the condition based on a device status. Refer to Setting

: Set the condition based on a member’s location. Refer

: Set the condition based on the mode of the current

: Set the condition based on Smart Home Monitor’s security

Setting automations based on the time of day

The automation is activated at the preset time. For example, you can set the audio to play music every day at 7:00 AM.

On the condition screen, tap

Set the time for the automation to activate and tap

Based on the time of day

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Tap

ADD

The screen for setting actions will appear.

next to

Then

to set actions to perform at the preset time.

Select an action from the options.

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Notify members

when devices perform an action according to the automation.

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Control a device

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Run a scene

only when there are scenes already.

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Change this location’s mode

Tap

SAVE

The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set automation.

: Receive and send a notification to the members in the location

: Set a device to perform a certain action at the preset condition.

: Select a scene to activate at the preset condition. You can use this option

: Change the location’s mode at the preset condition.

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Setting automations based on a device status

The automation is activated when the device you select is in the certain condition. For example, you can set the lamp light to turn on when the door opens.

On the condition screen, tap

Select a device and its condition.

Select an action from the options.

Tap

SAVE

The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set automation.

Based on a device status

Setting automations based on a member’s location

The automation is activated when the members you select leave or arrive at the location. For example, you can set the robot vacuum to operate when Dad comes home.

On the condition screen, tap

Tap

Which members?

, select the members, and then tap

Based on a member’s location

DONE

Tap

When?

Tap

ADD

Select an action from the options.

Tap

SAVE

The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set automation.

, select an option, and then tap

next to

Then

to set actions to perform at the preset condition.

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Setting automations based on the location’s mode

The automation is activated when the mode of the current location changes to the preset mode. For example, you can set the air conditioner to turn off when the location’s mode is set to

Away

To view the location’s mode, on the SmartThings screen, tap and select the location you want. The location’s mode will appear at the top of the screen.

On the condition screen, tap

Select a location mode to use as a condition and tap

Tap

ADD

next to

Select an action from the options.

Tap

SAVE

The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set automation.

Then

to set actions to perform at the preset condition.

Based on this location’s mode

Devices

→

ALL DEVICES

Setting automations based on Smart Home Monitor’s security mode

The automation is activated when Smart Home Monitor’s security mode changes to the preset mode. For example, you can set the window to automatically lock when Smart Home Monitor’s security mode is set to

On the condition screen, tap

Select a security mode to use as a condition and tap

Tap

ADD

SAVE

next to

Select an action from the options.

Tap

The assigned devices will operate in accordance with the set automation.

Then

to set actions to perform at the preset condition.

Armed (away)

Based on security mode

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Managing automations

You can view the set automations and manage them. On the SmartThings screen, tap

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Tap the switch next to the automation to activate or deactivate it.

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Tap the automation to change its details.

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Tap → there are automations you manually added.

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Tap →

Edit name

Delete

to delete the automation.

to change the automation’s name.

Automations

Edit name

appears only when

Configuring the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature

You can configure the detailed settings of the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature of the Wi-Fi hub.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

Devices

On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.

Tap

Use SmartThings Hub

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Select an option and configure the Samsung SmartThings Hub feature.

View the Wi-Fi hub information or options for Z-Wave devices and network.

Set to whether to prevent

automatic reconnection of

Zigbee devices.

Set to whether to allow automatic firmware updates.

Practical usage of the SmartThings app

Use the SmartThings app to make your life easier and more comfortable. Create automations based on your routine, or easily control the registered devices from anywhere.

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If you want to ensure that the office is cool when you arrive on a hot summer’s day, turn on the connected air conditioner via the SmartThings app before you arrive.

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If you want to come home to a clean house, turn on the connected robot vacuum cleaner via the SmartThings app before you get home.

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If you want to improve your home security, create an automation for motion sensors to operate at bedtime and activate the notification feature. When the motion sensors detect unexpected movements, they will notify you.

Using the Wi-Fi router feature

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Configuring the Wi-Fi router feature

You can configure the detailed settings of the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi router feature.

On the SmartThings screen, tap

On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.

When you use the Wi-Fi router feature of the Wi-Fi hub for the first time, tap the Wi-Fi hub to download the controller for it.

Select an option and configure the Wi-Fi router feature.

Devices connected to the Wi-Fi

hub’s Wi-Fi network

Advanced settings using the

Plume app

Devices

Access additional options.

Wi-Fi network status

Use the SmartThings hub

feature.

Using the Wi-Fi router feature

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Advanced settings of the Wi-Fi router feature

You can configure the the advanced settings of the Wi-Fi router feature using the Plume app. You can also manage the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network by assigning authorities and adding different passwords. You can download the Plume app from

Store

On the SmartThings screen, tap

On the registered devices list, tap the Wi-Fi hub.

Tap

Advanced settings in Plume

The

Plume

app will appear.

Devices

Galaxy Apps, Play Store

Manage the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network.

, or

App

Once you have entered the launch the

SmartThings

Plume

app right away and manage the Wi-Fi network without using the

app.

Plume

app through the

SmartThings

app, you can

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Assigning full authority to connected smartphones

You can give authority to the connected smartphone to use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network and to control the registered devices and scenes without any restrictions.

Launch the

Tap on the

without any restrictions.

You can add more than one password.

Enter a password and tap .

The connected smartphone can use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network.

Plume

Home

app and tap .

tab to add a password for using the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network

Assigning limited authority to connected smartphones

You can add a guest network to use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network. You can select the connected smartphones to control the registered devices and scenes.

Launch the

Plume

app and tap .

Tap on the

You can add more than one password.

Guest

tab to add a password for a guest network.

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Enter details.

Select connected smartphone to

control the registered devices

and scenes.

Enter guest name.

Enter password.

Select period for password.

Tap .

The connected smartphone can use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network.

Restricting authority to connected smartphones

You can allow the connected smartphone to use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network. However, the connected smartphones cannot control the registered devices and scenes.

Launch the

Tap on the

You can add more than one password.

Plume

app and tap .

Internet Only

tab to add a password to use the Wi-Fi network.

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Enter a password and select a period for the password.

Tap .

The connected smartphone can use the Wi-Fi hub’s Wi-Fi network.

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