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Setting up CBi Home app for the first time

You will need a compatible smart phone or tablet, and a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

  1. Download the app. Search for “CBi Home” on the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Register a new account
    • Tap Allow to receive notifications
    • Tap Sign up and accept the privacy policy.
    • Register with an email address, agree to the privacy policy, and tap Get verification code.
    • Get the 6 digit verification code on email and enter the code. Tap Done
    • Set a password. It must have a minimum of 6 letters or numbers but NO special characters.
    • Allow the app to use your location
  3. Set up Locations
    • Tap “ME” (bottom right of the screen)
    • Select “MY HOME” and rename
    • Set the location
    • Leave the region as South Africa, or set accordingly
    • Save “MY HOME” (top right)
    • Tap Done. Home setup is complete.
  4. Pair your Astute device to the CBi Home App
    • Make sure you are on the same Wi-Fi connection as the device and that you are connected with your WiFi password.
    • You may need to temporarily disconnect network extenders or hubs – the device must connect directly with the main router.
    • Tap “Add Device” (or the plus sign (+) for additional devices)
    • Watch this as a video! (opens a new tab)
  5. Select the type of device (ASC, ASI or ASP)
  6. Select your Wi-Fi network and enter your credentials. If the password is wrong, you will not be notified but the device will not pair.
  7. Initiate pairing mode
    • Press and hold the power button on the CBi Astute Smart device until the LED switches off.
    • Tap the power button once. The LED should flash rapidly – pairing mode is now active.
    • Return to the app on your phone, and tap the mobile notification Confirm indicator rapidly blinking.
    • If the indicator light stops flashing while in pairing mode, the device has been found and is busy connecting.
  8. If the connection attempt fails.
    • Repeat steps 6 and 7.
    • Ensure that your home’s Wi-Fi password is entered correctly.
    • If the problem persists, repeat steps 4 to 7, or see the FAQs on Connection issues
  9. The pairing status will be displayed
  10. Rename the device. (Optional) Tap the edit button to change the device name at any time.
  11. Tap Done. Setup is complete and you can now define schedules on the Timer menu.