Bosch B36IT900NP Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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o Home Connect This HomeConect appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be controlled remotely using a mobile device. Note: Wi-Fi is a registered trade mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. In the following cases, the appliance functions like a refrigerator without a network connection and can still be operated manually via the controls: ■ The appliance is not connected to a home network. ■ The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. Home Connect services are not available in every country. You can find more information on www.home-connect.com. Note: Please observe the safety information in this instruction manual. Ensure that this is also observed if you operate the appliance via the Home Connect app and are not at home when doing so. ~ "Important safety instructions" on page 3 Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app as well. Setting up Home Connect Notes ■ Wait at least 2 minutes after switching on the appliance before setting up Home Connect. Only then is internal appliance initialization complete. ■ Take note of the Home Connect supplementary sheet, which is supplied with the appliance or is available for download at www.bosch-home.com together with the instructions. Enter the E-number of your appliance in the search field. You can connect your appliance to the home WLAN network (Wi-Fi) in 3 basic steps. 1. Install the app. 2. Connect your refrigerator to the home WLAN network (Wi-Fi). 3. Connect the refrigerator to the Home Connect app. The first time you open the menu, you will be automatically guided through initial setup. Follow the instructions on the control panel. For further information, please also see the following chapters. The following submenus can be found in the Home Connect menu: ■ Switching Wi-Fi on and off ■ Connect to app ■ Software update ■ Deleting network settings Setting up the connection to the home network (WLAN) The first time you open the menu, you will be automatically guided through initial setup. Follow the instructions on the control panel. Home Connect en-us 1. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device. 2. Open the Home Connect menu on your refrigerator. 3. Open the app on your mobile device. 4. Log in or register with the app if access is not yet available. 5. Check the router of your home network to see if a WPS function is available for automatic connection. 6. If this function is available, start automatic network connection and follow the instructions on the control panel. 7. Start manual network connection if this function is not available, if you're not sure whether the function is available, or if automatic network connection failed. The refrigerator temporarily generates its own network for connecting the mobile device. 8. Start manual network connection in the app of your mobile device. As soon as the refrigerator is connected to the mobile device, a connection between the refrigerator and your home network (WLAN) is established. Note: If the connection cannot be established, check whether there is sufficient reception. Verifying signal strength The signal strength is displayed on the control panel. The signal strength should be at least 1 bar in addition to the dot. If the signal strength is too weak, the connection may be interrupted temporarily. Improving signal strength ■ Place the router closer to the refrigerator. ■ Check that screening walls do not interfere with the connection. ■ Install a repeater to make the signal stronger. Connecting the refrigerator to the Home Connect app Use this menu to connect your refrigerator to mobile devices. 1. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and log in or register. 2. Open the Home Connect menu on your refrigerator. 3. Tap menu item Connect to app. 4. Confirm the prompt to display the refrigerator in the app. 5. Open the app and wait until the refrigerator is displayed. Press Add to confirm the connection between the app and the refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not automatically displayed, click on Add appliance in the app and follow the instructions. As soon as your refrigerator is displayed, add it with +. 6. Follow the instructions in the app until the process is complete. 15