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I'm pasting after my signature the pairing guide I found when Googling Instant Pot Smart WiFi setup. I apologize if the post is too long and for any images it contains. It came from this website: https://instantpot.com/support-smart-wifi/ Alan Lemly Smart WiFi Pairing This guide is for Android and Apple users. The following operating systems are supported. Apple - iOS 10, 11, 12 Android - 5.1, 6, 7, 8, 9 App version - 2.04 Last updated - Nov. 2018 Enjoy a connected experience with your Smart WiFi 60! Please pair (connect) the App to your Instant Pot. Once you pair your device, you will not need to do this again. Pairing checklist How to pair with the Smart WiFi 60 - New User Troubleshooting Pairing video Pairing checklist Pairing with the Smart WiFi 60 will vary based on the device and OS version. Here is a checklist to ensure that this pairing is successful for both Android and Apple users. Pairing checklist for Android users Ensure you are on a 2.4GHz WiFi network Turn Location Services on Download the latest version of the Instant Pot App, red icon Pairing checklist for Apple users Apple users follow these steps to ensure successful pairing. Ensure you are on 2.4 GHZ WiFi network Download the latest version of the Instant Pot App, red icon How to pair with your Smart WiFi 60 - New User New users will get the following sequence of screens that enable pairing. Welcome Screen Tap continue. Instant Pot app welcome screen Select Model Tap on Smart WiFi in Select Model. Select Model Screen Tap continue in Connect Smart WiFi. Note -Again, ensure you switched your network to 2.4 GHZ as per checklist item #2. Connect Smart WiFi Screen Secure & Name Pot Now you will create a Secret Key (minimum 6 characters) - enter twice. Name your pot and tap continue. Secure & Name Pot screen wrong password for name pot screen WiFi Password Enter your WiFi password (ensure it's 2.4 GHz). wifi password screen If you do not see WiFi network name you wish your pot to connect too, then go to Network Settings, then Wi-Fi and change to desired 2.4GHz WiFi Network. AP Mode Press the Wi-Fi button (Pressure Level) on the Instant Pot and hold for 3 seconds (APP will appear and WiFi symbol will flash). Tap continue. AP Mode screen Connect to Instant Pot Toggle out of the Instant Pot App and go to Settings. Connect to Instant Pot screen In Settings, select WiFi Networks Select your Instant Pot (i.e. Instant_Pot_###########) Enter Password 12345678 Tap Connect Smart WiFi password Your App is now trying to pair with your Instant Pot. This could take approximately 1-3 minutes. When connected, you will see this screen below. Configuring Network Access screen Connection Successful You have now successfully paired your App with your Instant Pot! Tap Next. Connection successful screen Initial Test Run Warning - ensure that you have removed all packaging and contents from the inner pot. Tap continue Initial Test Run screen Follow the instructions and tap all boxes. Tap start water test. Initial test run checklist screen Initial test run checked checklist screen Water Test Water test screen Your Smart WiFi is paired and ready for cooking. Troubleshooting Here are some troubleshooting tips to ensure that you are able to pair your Smart WiFi. How do I know my WiFi is 2.4 GHz? All routers are 2.4 GHz however some have dual band. Not sure how to tell, check here. If you still are not sure, call your service provider. How do I turn Location Services on? Location services needed to be turned on within the general settings as well as give the App permission to access it. Turning Location On in General Settings When enabling Location Services, make sure that you select High Accuracy - Uses GPS, WiFi and mobile networks to estimate your location. Note: If not sure how to turn locations on your device, search "how to turn on locations services for Android device xxx" and follow the instructions. General Settings - location services on Turning Location On within the App. Tap App permissions Scroll down to Your location Tap on Red Instant Pot app to activate location location on in app settings What App should I use? Use the Instant Pot App (red icon) Red IP smart wifi app icon What is the latest version of the app? Apple - version 2.04 Android - version 2.04 Goole Play Instant Pot Smart WiFi app Secure & Name Pot Password must be minimum 6 characters. Red icon indicates minimum character limit has not been reached. Green check mark indicates that they match. right password wrong length Passwords must match Red icon indicates that they do not match. Tap on the eye to reveal characters. secret key mismatch password mismatch Confirm your password Secret Key needed WiFi Password with spinning circle If you see this screen, it means that one or both of your Location Services is turned off. Scenario 1 - Location Services is off in General Settings but on in App Settings Scenario 2 - Location services is off in General Settings and in App Settings location services off in general settings Go to Setting/Apps/Instant Pot/Permissions - Ensure Location is On. Tap High Accuracy - Uses GPS, WiFi and mobile networks to estimate your location. Note: Every phone is different. Not sure how to turn locations on your device, search "how to turn on locations services for Android device xxx" and follow the instructions. WiFi Password with pop up If you see this screen, it means that your Location Services is turned off in the App Setting. turn on location services in app section In order to turn this on, tap Allow. Configuration Error If you see this screen it means any one of these scenarios not connected to a 2.4GHz network have the wrong wifi password have the wrong secret key for the Smart WiFi 60 pot that is already paired configuration error Not connected to 2.4GHz network Go to settings and switch to the 2.4GHz network -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. 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