Kogan Smarter Home App Start Up and Connection - Manual

Install the App

Download the "Kogan Smarter Home" app from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).

Register SmarterHome Account

If you do not have a Kogan Smarter Home account, register or sign in with a verification code sent by SMS.

To register:

1. Tap to enter registration page
2. The system automatically recognises your country / area. You can also select your country code manually. Enter your mobile phone number/ email address and tap “Next”.

If you choose the mobile phone number option, then enter the verification code in the message sent to you by SMS. Set a password as prompted and press "Confirm" to finish your registration.

Create a profile on the next page to define your location and room.

 

Add Device Through Network

1. Power the SmarterHome device on and follow the product-specific instructions to enter the Wifi-connect mode.
2. Open Kogan SmarterHome app and tap “+” in the upper right to add a new device through the network.
3. Select the type of device you want to connect to on the next screen.
4. Ensure the device’s indicator light rapidly flashes and tap “Confirm light is rapidly flashing”.
5. Select Wi-Fi network (note: network must be 2.4Ghz band) and enter the password.
   The device will commence the pairing process and connect to the app.

6. After successfully configuring the devices, the device will be shown on the home page. Tap to enter its control page.

Google Home Control

Adding "SmarterHome" to the Google Home App Method 1:

Note: You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome device.

1. From the home screen of Google Home app, press the "Add" button.
2. Press "Set up device", and press "Set up or add".
3. Under the "Works with Google" banner, tap "Have something already set up?"
4. Navigate to the magnifying glass search icon.
5. Search for "Smarter Home".

 

Adding "SmarterHome" to the Google Home App Method 2:

Note: You will need to have set up a Google Home account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome device.

1. Select “Menu” and then “Home Control”.
2. In the “Home Control” screen, select the + icon in the bottom right.
3. A list will appear showing actions and a search function to access more apps: from here, install the SmarterHome app.

 

Using "SmarterHome"

1. Log into your SmarterHome account with your email address or mobile number.
2. Once linked, it will show the devices linked to your account: you can assign them to rooms. You will be prompted to authorise apps to sync.
3. Click Done, and then it will give you a list of commands available
4. When successfully linked, you will see it on your “Home Control” screen at the bottom of the app screen. You can now control your Kogan SmarterHome devices through Google Home.

Alexa

Note: You will need to have set up an Alexa account prior to linking your Kogan SmarterHome device.

1. Select “Menu” and then "Skills”.
2. Search for the app and enable it.

3. Log into your SmarterHome account with your email address or mobile number.
4. Select “Discover Devices” and the app will begin searching.
5. When successfully linked, you will see a list of connected Kogan SmarterHome devices. You can now control your Kogan SmarterHome devices through Alexa with your voice.