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Pulse 2 Hub | 

Set up Instructions

 

for Android

 

The Pulse 2 connects to home networks to unlock the luxury of automated shade control. Experience customization with scene and timer 
options as well as voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. 

THE APP ALLOWS FOR: 

1. 

Individual and group control 

– Group Automate shades by room and conveniently control them accordingly. 

2. 

Remote connectivity - Control shades remotely, whether home or away on a local network or an internet connection. 

3. 

Scene control - Personalize shade control and organize how your shades operate by specific daily events. 

4. 

Timer functionality - Set and forget. Lower, raise and activate shade scenes automatically at the optimal time. 

5. 

Sunrise and Sunset - Utilizing time zone and location, the Pulse 2 can automatically raise or lower Automate shades according to the 
position of the sun. 

6. 

Compatible IoT Integrations: 

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IFTTT via applets 

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Amazon Alexa devices 

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Google Home 

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Smart Things 

 

GETTING STARTED: 

To experience automated shade control through the Automate Pulse 2 app, you will need to have: 

 

Downloaded the free app via the Google Play Store. 

 

Purchased one or more 

Hub’s depending on the size of the area you would like to cover. 

 

Familiarized yourself with the app navigation guide below. 

 

Created a Location then pair hub to that location. Our step by step guide will explain in more detail. 

 

WI-FI HUB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 

 

Radio Frequency range: 

~

60 feet (no obstructions) 

 

Radio Frequency: 433 MHz 

 

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz or Ethernet Connectivity (CAT 5) 

 

Power: 5V DC 

 

For Indoor Use Only 

BEST PRACTICES FOR PAIRING THE HUB ON YOUR WIFI NETWORK: 

 

Only pair your hub via 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi (Lan Pairing is not supported) Do not connect ethernet cable to the hub. 

 

The Hub must be within signal range of both the automated shades and 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi.

 

 

Ensure 5Ghz are disabled on your Wi-Fi router or disconnected from your mobile device.

 

 

Check your phone and confirm if the Home App has been installed.

 

 

Environments with multiple WAPs (wireless access points) may need all but the main router temporarily disabled.

 

 

Security settings on your router and on phone may need to be temporarily disabled. 

 

Place the Hub in a horizontal position. (avoid metal enclosures / ceiling or any other locations that may affect the range. 

 

Before starting the Hub installation, make sure that all your shades are functional and charged. You can test the shade using a remote 
control or pressing a “P1” Button on the motor head. 

 

In case of range issues, it is recommended you deploy the antenna or reposition the hub in your installation. 

 

Add additional repeaters if is required (Only two per Hub). 

 

 

CAPABILITIES:

 

 

 

Motors per Hub: 30

 

 

Locations per account: 5 

 

Hub’s per location: 5 

 

Rooms per Location: 30 

 

Scenes per Location: 20 (100 per location) 

 

Timers per Location: 20 (100 per location) 

Summary of Contents for AUTOMATE Pulse 2

Page 1: ...to that location Our step by step guide will explain in more detail WI FI HUB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Radio Frequency range 60 feet no obstructions Radio Frequency 433MHz Wi Fi 2 4 GHz or Ethernet C...

Page 2: ...scenes created Timers Show a list of scene timers App Version 2 0 13 Menu Rooms Locations Devices Home Favorite Scenes Timers A Automate Pulse 2 Hub B USB Power Supply C 32 80cm USB Power Cord E Quic...

Page 3: ...e Quick Start guide Select YES STEP 2 Add Location You can create a name for your location or select Next to use the Default My House Email l Email l Email l STEP 3 Sign Up Creating an account will re...

Page 4: ...to STEP 6 Configure a Hub Open your Wi Fi settings and connect to the appropriate RA PULSE xxx network that corresponds with your hub STEP 10 Wi fi Network Hub Enter your correct Wi Fi networks passwo...

Page 5: ...t the Application STEP 11 Configure a Hub Wait while the hub connects to your Wi Fi Network STEP 12 Configure a Hub Before selecting NEXT verify the network changes over to your home Wi Fi network STE...

Page 6: ...connect to the appropriate RA PULSE xxx network that corresponds with your hub STEP 8 Configure a Hub In the app verify you are connected to your RA_PULSE xxxx network press NEXT to pair the hub STEP...

Page 7: ...listed If it is not type in the correct network name STEP 10 Wi fi Network Enter your correct Wi Fi networks password STEP 11 Configure a Hub Wait while the hub connects to your Wi Fi Network STEP 13...

Page 8: ...Image from Library STEP 4 Custom Home Image You will need to Allow Pulse 2 access to import a picture Select the image and crop as desired STEP 1 Add Location Open the App from the home screen and se...

Page 9: ...a motor From the list select the HUB you wish to pair the motor too STEP 3 Pair a motor Select which device type best represents your shade NOTE this can t be changed later STEP 4 Pair a motor Make su...

Page 10: ...ce will now be added to the DEVICE tab STEP 12 Shade Ready Shade is now ready for operation from Pulse 2 App STEP 3 Close a shade Open the shade by pressing the Up arrow icon or scrolling the black li...

Page 11: ...ROOM NAME to enter the desired room name STEP 3 Create a Room Enter the Room Name and click OK Device Information From the device window if you select Edit you can see all the motors device settings...

Page 12: ...devices you wish to be added to the room STEP 8 Add Shades to a Room Press DONE to complete the setup of the room STEP 9 Add Shades to a Room Wait for the App to conclude the process of room set up ST...

Page 13: ...the name of your scene STEP 3 Create a Scene Input your scene name STEP 4 Create a Scene Select SCENE PICTURE to customize the icon for your scene STEP 8 Manual Scene Creation Choose custom heights by...

Page 14: ...om scene just press GO next to the desired scene name STEP 9 Manual Scene Creation Repeat for all shade in that scene Set the shade height percentage if necessary Select DONE to create your scene STEP...

Page 15: ...a Timer Set the time you wish the timer to trigger shade control STEP 9 Create a Timer Select the days you wish the timer to operate STEP 10 Create a Timer If you prefer track your timer through the...

Page 16: ...to adjust the limits on STEP 2 Adjust Limits Select EDIT in the top right to open the shades settings page STEP 1 Create a Favorite Device Select the Plus icon to add a favorite device to your Favorit...

Page 17: ...STEP 6 Setting Limits The app will configure the new top position STEP 7 Setting Limits Press the Bottom Position to change the lower limit of your shade Press OK to continue STEP 8 Setting Limits To...

Page 18: ...s possible to connect to a shared hub STEP 2 Share a Hub The HUB must have been shared from another account STEP 3 Share a Hub The shared Hub will be listed on the shared Hubs list to be added STEP 4...

Page 19: ...r 100ms and off for 500ms Pulse received configuration via the app Before reset after Pairing Mode Blue LED is Solid Connected to Internet Paired Red LED long blinks four times a second On for 250ms a...

Page 20: ...Battery Percentage Icon 3 Levels of Battery Full 100 70 Medium 69 11 Low 10 or less and motor starts beeping Pop up Motor Offline Pop up reminder The motor is offline and the control device is not on...

Page 21: ...OT CONNECT TO MY 5GHZ WI FI NETWORK The AUTOMATE PULSE 2 HUB does not currently support operation over a 5GHz network It operates on a 2 4GHz network or using a LAN CONNECTION CAT 5 Most routers are d...

Page 22: ...digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses...

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