User Guide and Instruction Manual Set up Sections Setting up on an (iOS) Device Adding a Device (iOS) Widgets for (iOS) Setting up on an (Android) Device Adding a Device (Android) Widgets for (Android) Special Settings Light State Tracking Auto Reboot on WiFi Failure Setting up and Using Amazon Echo Setting Up and Using Google Home Setting up Schedules using IFTTT Move the BOND from One WiFi Network to another Contact Us Setup (iOS) 1. Make sure you have a working wireless network.
. Plug the BOND into an outlet. 3. The BOND light ring will be white while the BOND is in boot up mode. 4. The BOND light ring will be ashing green when the BOND is ready to be used. If the BOND light ring is not ashing green, try performing a WiFi reset. *** Important note *** If the BOND light ring is red, try performing a rescue reset (WiFi settings and all programmed devices will be lost, and a rmware update will be forced). 5. Download the BOND app by Olibra LLC. at [https://itunes.apple.
8. Select either “Add BOND” or “Add a new one”. 9. Follow the on screen instructions and press “Next”. 10. Go to your settings, select WiFi, and connect to the BOND network. It should look like BOND 1X2Y3Z4. If you are unable to connect to the BOND WiFi, please use the procedure in this article to manually connect the BOND to your account. 11. Select the network you want the BOND to connect to and enter the network password.
12. Once connected to your network, the BOND light ring will turn blue. *** Important note *** If the BOND is unable to connect to your WiFi network, the BOND light ring will turn orange. If this happens, please try the following: 1. Make sure you correctly entered your WiFi password. 2. Perform a WiFi reset and try the setup process again. 3. Try resetting your WiFi router. 4. Restart your BOND and try the setup process again. 5.
3. Choose the function/button that best represents the function of your remote to be programmed into the BOND – speed 1 speed 2, O , light on any will do. *** Important Note*** If your remote is an IR remote, please select “Advanced Settings” and change the type to “IR”. 4. Begin the scanning process on the app and follow the on screen instructions. 5. Aim your remote at the BOND and PRESS and HOLD the function you want to record. 6. The BOND blue light will icker as it is scanning your remote: 7.
8. Keep pressing and holding the remote function you want to program as long as the blue light is ickering. 9. When your remote signal was recorded the BOND light will change to green for two seconds to signal successful recording and then go back to solid blue. If recording was unsuccessful the BOND light will to change to orange for a few seconds before going back to solid 10. If you were unable to program your remote please try the following: 1. Try changing the remote batteries. 2.
3. Select the Edit button at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select the BOND widget and select Done. 5. You should now see the BOND widget. To add devices, select Manage Devices. It should 6. Select the devices that you want to appear in the widget. After that select Done. be located in the bottom left corner.
7. Your devices should appear in the Today Widget. You can select the Show More option in the top right corner to expand the widget. back to top Setup (Android) 1. Make sure you have a working wireless network. 2. Plug the BOND into an outlet. 3. The BOND light ring will be white while the BOND is in boot up mode. 4. The BOND light ring will be ashing green when the BOND is ready to be used. If the BOND light ring is not ashing green, try performing a WiFi reset.
*** Important note *** If the BOND light ring is red, try performing a rescue reset (WiFi settings and all programmed devices will be lost, and a rmware update will be forced). 5. Download the BOND app at [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.olibra.BondHome&hl=en] 6. Open the BOND app. 7. If you already have a BOND account simply log in and continue to the next step. If you do not have a BOND account press create account and enter your name, email, and a password. 8.
*** Important note *** If the BOND is unable to connect to your WiFi network, the BOND light ring will turn orange. Please try the following: 1. Make sure you are entering your correctly entering your password. 2. Try a WiFi reset and try the setup process again. 3. Try resetting your WiFi router. 4. Unplug your BOND, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in. 5. If you are still having issues connecting to WiFi, please contact us at customerservice@bondhome.io. 11.
4. Begin the scanning process on the app and follow the on screen instructions. 5. Aim your remote at the BOND and PRESS and HOLD the function you want to record. 6. The BOND blue light will icker as it is scanning your remote: 7. The BOND light will start ickering faster once the signal of your remote is detected. 8. Keep pressing and holding the remote function you want to program as long as the blue light is ickering. 9.
14. If your remote is special – you will have to repeat the recording process for each function on your remote. 15. Once you have veri ed the programming press “Done”. back to top Widgets (Android) 1. In order to add widgets to your home screen, you must rst setup the BOND and add your devices. If you have not done that, please do so before proceeding to the next step. 2. From your home screen, press and hold anywhere on the screen. Then select the widgets option from the bottom. 3.
4. Select the device, you would like to add a widget for. 5. Select which functions you would like to appear in the BOND widget. 6. Place the BOND widget into any open area on your home screen. Use the dots to resize the widget to your personal preference.
7. If you would like to add a widget for another device, follow the same procedure. back to top Special Settings Light State Tracking What is Light State Tracking? This applies to a ceiling fan light that only has a Light Toggle RF signal, not discrete ON/OFF signal. This can create a problem where you ask Alexa, Google or IFTTT to turn a light ON when it is already ON, and the BOND then will send the toggle signal which will actually turn the device OFF.
3. Select OK (Dismiss in Android) to acknowledge how this operates. 4. The slider (checkbox in Android) indicates the function is on. ***Important Note*** If the state of the light is not correct, light is o and BOND application shows it is on, press and hold the light icon in the application for 2 seconds and it will change so they are both in sync again.
1. Go into the BOND settings by selecting the pencil icon on the application main screen. 2. Press on the check box to the right of Auto-Reboot on WiFi Failure so there is a check mark displayed. 3. Close BOND settings and open settings again to con rm the setting has been selected. back to top Setting up and Using Amazon Echo 1. In order to connect Alexa and BOND you need to create an account in the BOND app and connect it to your Alexa account. If you already have a BOND account, go to step 3. 2.
4. Type BOND into the search bar and click the search button. Next, click on the Bond Home skill and choose to add the skill. 5. You should be prompted to enter your BOND user and password to authenticate the BOND. 6. You should see a “Discover Devices” pop up. Select the “Discover Devices” option. You should then see your devices listed in "All Devices" or the fan lights in "Lights" and "Switches" will list your fans.
***Important Note*** How to interact with Alexia. Example A: Alexa, turn OFFICE FAN to 50% Example B: Alexa, turn OFFICE FAN LIGHT ON Example C: Alexa, turn KITCHEN FAN OFF back to top Setting Up and Using Google Home 1. In order to connect Google Home and BOND you will need to create an account in the BOND app. If you already have a BOND account, proceed to step 3. 2. In the intro screen, select “Create account”. Enter your name, a password, and your email.
3. Once you have an account go to the Google Home app. Click on the Home icon from the bottom left corner of the screen and choose “Add”. 4. Select "Set up device". 5. Select "Works with Google". 6. Select “Bond Smart Home” from the list of devices. 7. You should be prompted to enter your BOND user and password to authenticate the BOND. Once the pairing is complete Your devices should appear. If they do not appear please try the following: 1. Restart Google Home and the BOND.
3. Download and install any software updates available for Alexa and BOND. 4. Make sure both Google Home and the BOND are on the same WiFi network. If you are still having trouble discovering your devices, please contact us at customerservice@bondhome.io. ***Important Note*** How to interact with Google Home.
3. Open the IFTTT application, create a new account, and ll in the required information. If you already have an IFTTT account, simply log in. 4. Select the “Search” icon and type “BOND” into the search bar. 5. Select the BOND icon under “Services”. On the following page, select “Connect” from the top right. You will be asked to sign in with your BOND account and authorize IFTTT. Then IFTTT should be connected to your BOND.
back to top Move the BOND from One WiFi Network to another 1. In order to move the BOND from an existing wi network to another wi network the BOND needs to be reset to “Access Point” mode. 2. In order to reset the BOND to an access point mode the reset button needs to be pressed and held for 5 seconds seconds until the blue light turns to ashing green. 3. Once the BOND light is ashing green release the reset button. 4.
2. You will now see 4 options. 3. The rst is “Help Center”. Here you can nd articles about problem solving, frequently asked questions, and other helpful links. 4. The second option is “My Tickets”. Here you can view all of your tickets (conversations or questions that you had previously with our customer service team).
5. The third option is “Open Ticket”. Here you can ask our customer service team any questions, comments, or concerns you have with the BOND. 6. The fourth option is “Chat”. Here you can talk directly to one of our customer services representatives. You are also able to email the transcript of the chat to yourself.
You can also chat with one of our customer service representatives through our website bondhomie.io. Simply go to our site and click on the blue chat bubble in the bottom right hand corner. Note:The BOND only can learn the control signals from remotewhich the frequency range are 285.5MHz-321.5MHz, 336.0MHz-364.99MHz,365MHz-399.5MHz, 410.5MHz-505.5MHz and the maximum duty cycle is 20%, maximum deactivation time is 2S.
