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The smart home hub should be located where it cannot be reached by children.
Please consider the following when deciding where to locate the smart home hub:
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The smart home hub will require AC power, so an outlet should be available within 6 feet. The
outlet must not be controlled by a switch, and must provide continuous power.
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The smart home hub receives all sensor events wirelessly, so a more central location is preferred
in your home (depending on size). If you locate the smart home hub in a far corner of the house, it
may not be able to receive signals from the opposite side of your home. You can locate the smart
home hub in a first or second floor room. In general, basement locations are not as good for
wireless coverage.
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Open air range of the wireless sensors to the smart home hub is in excess of 200m. Due to
variations in building construction and other conditions, the actual range may be significantly
less. Manufacturer’s published range should be used for comparative purposes only.
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The smart home hub must communicate to Blue by ADT using Wi-Fi or LTE cellular service (or
a combination). The smart home hub must have a good Wi-Fi signal to your router. Please see the
notes below on Wi-Fi signal coverage in a home.
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If you intend to use the LTE cellular capability of the smart home hub, the device will need to
receive a cellular signal. In most parts of the country, AT&T is the preferred carrier for the LTE
cellular signal. The smart home hub includes an internal cellular antenna.
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The smart home hub includes a loud piezo siren. You will want to make sure the device is located
in a place where you can hear the siren.
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The top of the smart home hub contains a built-in keypad for arming and turning off your security
system. Do not place anything on top of your smart home hub, which could accidentally press
buttons.
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The smart home hub should not be mounted in location subject to temperatures over 120
F
(49°C) or below 32
F (0C) for any extended period of time. This will degrade the battery life.
Note: Please keep in mind that when finding a place to position your smart home hub, it will need
to be free from metal objects and appliances that generate heat. Avoid setting the device directly
on or near any major appliances, kitchen appliances, heaters, entertainment consoles, cable
boxes, internet routers, televisions, and stereos.
Placing the Blue Smart Home Hub
The Blue Smart Home Hub may be placed vertically on a shelf or a table top. The smart home hub
includes a non-skid bottom that helps prevent the device from moving.