App Instructions s Quick Start Guide works with the Google Assistant 1
OVERVIEW The Modern Forms app enables control of Wi-Fi equipped Modern Forms Smart Fans. Log in with your existing Facebook Account or Google Account, create a new Modern Forms app account . New Modern Forms app accounts require every user to create a password with a minimum of 6 valid characters. The Modern Forms app remembers if the user has previously logged in. You may reset your own password anytime using the Modern Forms app and will receive a reset link via email.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. QUICK START GUIDE 4 3. CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT 5 4. MAIN SCREEN 7 5. DEVICE PAIRING 6. GROUPING MULTIPLE SMART FANS 8 10 7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY 11 8.OPTIONS 14 9. INTEGRATION 15 9.1. NEST 16 9.2. ECOBEE 18 9.3. AMAZON ALEXA 20 9.4. GOOGLE ASSISTANT 21 9.5.
2. QUICK START GUIDE In addition to the included wall control, you can control your fan through the Modern Forms app. 1. To use the app, download it for free from the App Store or Google Play. 2. Open the app to create an account. You can also log in using your Facebook or Google account. 3. Next, set up a Wi-Fi connection. You will need the SSID and Wi-Fi password for the network you wish to connect to. 4.
3. LOG IN BY CREATING A NEW MODERN FORMS SMART FAN ACCOUNT 1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT 2. LOG IN WITH AN ACCOUNT Click on the ''Sign Up'' option on the top right of the Log In page. If you have already created an account, you can log in with your email address and your password. Press ''LOG IN'' to complete the sign in process.
3. CREATING AN ACCOUNT WITH A FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE ACCOUNT 1.CREATE AN ACCOUNT Select ''Sign in with Facebook'' or ''Google Sign In.'' A pop-up screen will appear requesting confirmation to sign in. Select ''Continue.'' 6 2. LOG IN WITH A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT 3. LOG IN WITH A GOOGLE ACCOUNT Enter Facebook username and password, then select ''Log in.'' Enter Google username and password, then select ''Log in.
4. MAIN SCREEN MAIN POWER SPEED CONTROL Simultaneously power on/off the fan and light, if applicable*. Use slider to control fan speed (6 speeds available). FAN POWER Touch icon to turn fan on/off. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Use slider to control brightness. LIGHT POWER Touch icon to turn light on/off. SLEEP TIMER WINTER/SUMMER MODE Switch between Winter/Summer Mode settings for improved heating and cooling effectiveness. Set light and fan timers individually.
5. DEVICE PAIRING 1. ADD FAN Select the icon. 2. ADD A DEVICE Swipe left, follow on screen Pair your fan via local Wi-Fi network. instructions and proceed to NOTE: Enter Invitation Code: An invitation code is required for sharing control of fans.
5. DEVICE PAIRING (cont.) 3. CONNECT TO WI-FI 4. SYNC 5. NAME YOUR FAN Connect to the Modern Forms Fan Wi-Fi. Select the receiver name found on the receiver labeling . Return to Modern Forms app and connect your local Wi-Fi network to begin connection to the cloud. Give device a distinguishable name and select ''Next'' to continue cloud connection. Ex: ModernFormsFan_841812 Ex: '' Outdoor Patio'' 6.
6. GROUPING MULTIPLE SMART FANS Control multiple fans simultaneously. TAKE PHOTO ICON Will allow you to add an identifying image for your fan group (optional). DEVICES IN GROUP View devices in current group. DELETE GROUP 1. CREATE A GROUP Navigate to the ''Group'' screen by selecting and then select 'Add a Group.' 10 to NAME Enter desired group name. [Example: 2nd Floor] SAVE Once all fans have been selected, confirm by selecting the ''Save'' icon.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY 1. CREATE A SCHEDULE Select the icon from the home screen to enter the ''Scheduler.'' Weekly schedules are displayed from Sunday through Saturday. Select To set a calendar based activity schedule, select the MONTHLY icon to start the scheduling process. icon. On the calendar, navigate to the desired day of the month. Switch between months by using the icons.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY (cont.) NOTE: Fans must be scheduled individually. Select a Smart Fan and then press ''Next.'' Set occurrence to ''daily'' or “desired day of week” to turn fan and light on/off to set schedule. Select Set [From] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM. Set [Until] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM. Until function is optional and may be toggled on/off. When [From] and [Until] times are set, select 12 continue. to set scheduling time.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY (cont.) Fan speed may be set by sliding the Scheduled 3 icon Select when brightness and fan speeds are set to the desired levels to save the scheduled event. Schedule ([From] and [Until]) times will appear in scheduling screen. Light brightness may be set by sliding the Scheduled 100% icon. Toggle between light brightness and fan speed by selecting the corresponding icon. Scheduled fan activity will appear on the Weekly Schedule screen.
8. OPTIONS Select icon to view. INTEGRATION Optimize efficiencies by integrating with other smart devices such as NEST® and ECOBEE® Smart Thermostat. USERS Allows sharing of selected fans with other user accounts. AWAY MODE When you activate Away mode, the app will automatically alternate between turning your device(s) on and off to simulate someone being home. 14 SETTINGS Device, application, and account settings. FAQs Frequently asked questions.
9. INTEGRATION TO SMART HOME DEVICES NEST® 10:40 AM Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. If your Nest smoke detector is alerted, your fans will shut off automatically to help prevent a fire from spreading (pg.16). ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Use Assist Mode to conserve even more energy.Your fan will automatically turn on and/or off based on your HVAC status and make you less dependent on heat or air conditioning.
9.1 NEST® INTEGRATION Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. 1. NEST® INTEGRATION Select ''Connect with NEST®'' which will open the device web browser. 16 Enter NEST® email address and password, then select 'Sign in.' Review (Terms of Use) and select ''Allow.'' Select NEST® thermostat to be connected with a Modern Forms Smart Fan.
9.1 NEST® INTEGRATION (cont.) 2. ASSIST MODE Fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. LIGHT MODE Turn on fan for 5 minutes after HVAC is turned off. 3. NEST POWER SAVING MODE Works with HVAC to regulate desired temperature set on thermostat. Set fan speed: Min [ gray slider] and Max [colored slider]. 4. ADD/REMOVE DEVICES Select to add a Modern Forms Smart Fan. Select Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) to be paired with Nest®.
9.2 ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. 1. ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Select ''Connect with ECOBEE®.'' Modern Forms will create a unique “Pin Code” for thermostat pairing. Enter ECOBEE® username and password, then select ''Sign in.'' Navigate to ''My Apps'' under the menu options. ''Add Application'' with the Modern Forms ''Pin Code'' and select ''Validate.
9.2 ECOBEE® INTEGRATION (cont.) Return to Modern Forms app to complete pairing. Select ECOBEE® thermostat to access control features. 2. ECOBEE® ASSIST MODE HEAVY MODE 3. ADD/REMOVE DEVICES Your fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. Turn on fan with HVAC; turns off fan 5 minutes after HVAC is off. Select to add a Modern Forms Smart Fan. LIGHT MODE Select mode and set fan speed, Min[ gray slider] and Max[colored slider].
9.3 AMAZON ALEXA® INTEGRATION Download the Amazon Alexa app by selecting ’’Connect with Amazon Alexa.’’ 1. VERIFY Your Modern Forms Smart Fan and light are receiving power. 2. DOWNLOAD Amazon Alexa app (iOS or Android) and verify your Alexa device is set up and ready for use. 3.
9.4 GOOGLE ASSISTANT® INTEGRATION Download the Google Assistant app by selecting ''Connect with GOOGLE ASSISTANT®.'' 1. VERIFY Your Modern Forms fans and lights are receiving power. Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) are listed under fan home screen. 2. DOWNLOAD Step 1: Download Google Assistant App Step 2: Talk to Modern Forms Google Home app (iOS or Android) and verify your Google Home device is set up and ready for use.
9.5 SAMSUNG SMARTTHINGS® INTEGRATION Download the Samsung SmartThings app by selecting ''Connect with Samsung SmartThings®.'' 1. VERIFY Your Modern Forms Smart Fan and light are receiving power. 2. DOWNLOAD The Samsung SmartThings (iOS or Android) and verify your SmartThings hub is set up and ready for use. Step 1: Download Samsung SmartThings App Step 2: Add SmartThings device manually Step 3: Navigate to “ More Compatiable Devices” Step 4: Authorize connection to SmartThings 3.
10. FAN SHARING Allows sharing of paired fan(s) to other Modern Forms accounts. INVITE NEW USER To share a fan select to invite a new user. Enter the new user’s full name and email address. TO REMOVE USER Select fan(s) to be shared with the new user. select ''edit.'' To remove shared Fan access, Select shared fan to remove individual access. ''Remove User'' will unlink all shared fans from user. Select ''Send Email.
11. AWAY MODE The Modern Forms app will alternate between turning your device on and off to simulate someone being home in order to discourage potential burglars. Toggle Away Mode on/off.
12. SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS 2. DEVICES DEVICES View paired fans. View status of all devices paired with the Modern Forms app account. Select a fan to view options. APPLICATION INFORMATION NOTE: Shared Smart Fans View Modern Forms app details. will not appear under Devices to secondary user(s). ACCOUNT View account details.
12. SETTINGS (cont.) 3. DEVICES INFO 4. ACCOUNT INFORMATION EDIT PHOTO View name and email address. Update device image. EDIT NAME Update fan name. MAC ADDRESS Change password. DELETE ACCOUNT Fan MAC address. Erase account information from the cloud. FIRMWARE SIGN OUT Fan firmware version. OPEN RF PAIRING MODE Selecting “Open” will allow for pairing to wall control. FACTORY RESET Factory reset fan to cloud.
13. FAQ Frequently asked questions related to fan functionality and the Modern Forms app. Visit the FAQ section in your Modern Forms app for the most up to date questions and answers.
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