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T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be
H o m e C o n n e c t
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
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network.
The availability of the Home Connect function
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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
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appliance before setting up Home Connect. Only
then is internal appliance initialization complete.
Take note of the Home Connect supplementary
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sheet, which is available for download at
www.bosch-home.com together with the
instructions. Enter the E-number of your appliance
in the search field.
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
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Connect to app
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Software update
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Deleting network settings
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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.
Install the Home Connect app on your mobile
1.
device.
Open the Home Connect menu on your
2.
refrigerator.
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Open the app on your mobile device.
3.
Log in or register with the app if access is not yet
4.
available.
Check the router of your home network to see if a
5.
WPS function is available for automatic
connection.
If this function is available, start automatic
6.
network connection and follow the instructions on
the control panel.
Start manual network connection if this function is
7.
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.
Start manual network connection in the app of
8.
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.
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Check that screening walls do not interfere with
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the connection.
Install a repeater to make the signal stronger.
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Connecting the refrigerator to the
Home Connect app
Use this menu to connect your refrigerator to mobile
devices.
Install the Home Connect app on your mobile
1.
device and log in or register.
Open the Home Connect menu on your
2.
refrigerator.
Tap menu item Connect to app.
3.
Confirm the prompt to display the refrigerator in
4.
the app.
Open the app and wait until the refrigerator is
5.
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 +.
Follow the instructions in the app until the
6.
process is complete.