You will need a compatible smart phone or tablet, and a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Download the app. Search for “CBi Home” on the App Store or Google Play.
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- Select the type of device (ASC, ASI or ASP)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The pairing status will be displayed
- Rename the device. (Optional) Tap the edit button to change the device name at any time.
- Tap Done. Setup is complete and you can now define schedules on the Timer menu.