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'''This section will cover''' how to get your Beta/Developer unit up and running, including how to connect it to the Almond cloud service and how to add sensors etc. We'll expand this section as we add new features and over time this will be transitioned to separate sections in the Wiki. For the time being we're keeping everything on a single page to make it easier to find everything.
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'''This section will cover''' how to get your Almond+ up and running, including how to connect it to the Almond cloud service and how to add sensors etc. We'll expand this section as we add new features and over time this will be transitioned to separate sections in the Wiki. For the time being we're keeping it on a single page to make it easier to find everything. This page will also contain the most up to date instructions.
  
 
== Setup wizard ==
 
== Setup wizard ==
The first thing you’ll come across when you power on your Almond+ is the setup wizard. I’ll help you get connected to the internet.<br />
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The first thing you’ll come across when you power on your Almond+ is the setup wizard. It’ll help you get connected to the Internet.<br />
  
 
Tap on [Start wizard] to get started.<br />
 
Tap on [Start wizard] to get started.<br />
  
[[File:Almond plus wizard step 1.png|frameless|left]]<br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard step 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
This screen simply informs you of where you can locate your stylus on the Almond+.
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This screen simply informs you of where you can locate your stylus on the Almond+.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard step 2.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
 
   
 
   
At this step you need to select if you want to use your Almond+ as a Router or Range Extender (Repeater). Select the correct mode and tap on [Next] to continue. In this example we’re setting up the Almond+ as a router. Note: The Range Extender option isn’t working in the beta units yet.
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At this step you need to connect the cable from your Internet connection to the Almond+. Depending on the type of Internet connection you have, you'll then be prompted on how to continue.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard step 3.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
 
   
 
   
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=== DHCP ===
  
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If you're using DHCP, the Almond+ will auto detect your settings and you should simply see a dialogue asking you to wait for the connection to be verified, followed by a screen that informs you that you're connected to the Internet.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard 4.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard step 5.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
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=== PPPoE ===
  
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If your Internet connection is using PPPoE, the Almond+ won't be able to auto detect your settings and you need to follow the following steps to get connected to the Internet.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard 4.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
  
At this point you need to connect a network cable from your modem or internet jack to the Almond+. Once the cable is connected, the Almond+ will try to auto detect your internet connection. Note: Due to a software configuration issue with the Beta units, the port closest to the USB 3.0 ports is the WAN port and not the grey port as indicated in the picture.  
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Instead of being greeted by the Done screen, you'll see the following screen as the next step in the setup process.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
As our internet connection used DHCP, all the settings were automatically detected by the Almond+ and no additional details had to be entered. We’ll cover other options in more details in the related chapters.
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== Cloud Affiliation ==
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At this point, select DSL Dialup and tap on Next to continue.<br /><br />
 
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[[File:Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 2.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
The next step is to affiliate your Almond+ with the Almond cloud service for remote access to your sensors. Simply tap on [Connect to Cloud] at the end of the Setup wizard and you’ll be greeted by the following screen. To be able to affiliate your Almond+ with the Almond cloud service, you first need to set up an account. Please follow the steps described below to register for an account.
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Open a web browser and go to https://connect.securifi.com/  and you should see the following screen. Please click on Sign up and proceed to the next step.
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At this point, please enter your Email address and a password which you also need to confirm. Don’t forget to read and agree to the terms and conditions, then click on Signup.
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The last step of the signup procedure is to active your account. You will be sent an email from welcome@securifi.com, so please make sure it hasn’t ended up in your spam filter/folder. Click on the link in the email and you should be ready to access the Almond cloud service.
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Once you’ve logged in, you should see the following screen.
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You’re now ready to continue the affiliation processor of your Almond+ with the Almond cloud service. Click on “Add your Almond to your Account” as per the picture above. This will take you to the Link Almond screen which is asking you to enter a code.
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Tap on the Get Code button in the LCD UI of your Almond+ and you should get an auto generated code as per below. This code is case sensitive, unique and it’s a onetime only code which you have a two minute time limit to enter. If the time would run out, you can always get a new code and start over.
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Now you need to fill in the username and password for the PPPoE connection. Tapping inside any of the two text boxes will bring up a virtual keyboard which allows you to edit the text. Once you're finished entering your username and password, tap on Next to continue.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 3.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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The Almond+ will proceed to saving the settings which takes a few seconds.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 5.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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Select PPPoE DSL and tap next to finalize the setup.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 6.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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If the settings were correct and the Almond+ can connect to the Internet through your xDSL modem you should see the screen below and you're ready to continue to the next step of the setup.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus wizard step 5.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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== Link to Cloud ==
  
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The next step involves linking your Almond+ to a new Almond account so you can use the cloud service for remote access to your sensors. Simply tap on [Almond Account] and you’ll be greeted by the following screen.<br />
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
This code has to be entered into the code box as per the example below.
 
 
   
 
   
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To connect your Almond+ to the Almond cloud service, you first need to create an account. Please follow the steps described below to register your account.
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Open a web browser and go to https://connect.securifi.com/ and you should see the following screen. Please click on Sign up and proceed to the next step.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 1.png|520x623px|frameless]]<br />
  
  
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At this point, provide an email address and a password (which has to be to confirmed) for your Almond account. Don’t forget to read and agree to the terms and conditions, then click on Signup. Once you've signed up, you'll receive an activation email from welcome@securifi.com, make sure it hasn’t ended up in your spam filter/folder. Please click on the activation link inside the email.<br /><br />
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 2.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 2.png|517x689px|frameless]]<br /><br />
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 3.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
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Once you’ve logged in, you should see the following screen.<br />
  
 
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 3.png|784x644px|frameless]]<br /><br />
 
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 4.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
 
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If the affiliation process was successful, you should see the messages below.
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You’re now ready to continue the process of linking your Almond+ to the Almond cloud service. Click on the blue icon as per the instructions in step 6 on the LCD screen of your Almond+. This will take you to the Link Almond screen which is asking you to enter a code.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 4.png|392x374px|frameless]]<br />
  
If the affiliation failed for some reason, you’ll see the following message.
 
 
   
 
   
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Tap next in the LCD UI of your Almond+ and a cod will be auto generated as shown below. The code is case sensitive, unique and can only be used once. You have a two minute time window to enter this code into the field on the webpage. If the time runs out, you can get a new code and start over.<br />
  
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 5.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 6.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
  
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This code has to be entered into the code box on the webpage as shown below.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 5.png|392x356px|frameless]]<br />
  
  
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If the linking process was successful, you should see the following message on the webpage.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web step 6.png|488x428px|frameless]]<br />
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The Almond LCD will show:<br />
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[[File:Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 7.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
  
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If the linking failed for some reason, you’ll see something like the following message.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web oops.png|377x447px|frameless]]<br />
  
  
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After a successful linking, click on Done and you should see the following screen in your web browser.<br />
  
After a successful affiliation, click on Done and you should see the following screen in your web browser.
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[[File:Almond+ cloud setup web done.png|772x735px|frameless]]<br />
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To finalize the setup on your Almond+, simply tap anywhere on the screen and you’ll exit the wizard and enter the main LCD UI of your Almond+.
  
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== Add Sensors ==
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It’s now time to start adding sensors to your Almond+. To do this, tap on the Add Sensor icon on the LCD UI.<br />
  
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[[File:Almond plus LCD UI main 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
  
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From here you can start adding your sensors. Simply tap on the Add button.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond Plus association 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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At this point, you need to start the process of adding your sensor or device. Please read the instructions that came with your sensor or device on how to add them to a network. There’s usually a button that should be pressed in a specific way (once, three times quickly, press and hold for 3 seconds, etc.) to start the adding process.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond Plus association 2.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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Once the sensor or device has been detect by the Almond+, you can change the default name and location by tapping in either text box. A virtual keyboard will appear and you can change it to something that makes it easy to locate. This can also be changed later by editing the sensor in the Connected Sensors app, via the local web UI, the Almond cloud or in the mobile app. When finished, tap on [Done!] to save the settings.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond Plus association 3.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
  
 
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== Remove a sensor ==
 
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If for some reason you want to remove a sensor or device, simply tap on the Remove a Sensor button and then follow the sensor or device manufacturer’s instructions on how to remove a sensors. This usually involves either pressing the button on the sensor or device shortly, several times quickly, or holding it pressed down for about 5-10 seconds.<br />
To finalize the setup on your Almond+, simply tap on Finish and you’ll exit the wizard and enter the main LCD UI of your Almond+.
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== Associate Sensors ==
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It’s now time to start adding sensors to your Almond+. To do this, tap on the Device Join icon on the LCD UI.
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[[File:Almond Plus association 4.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
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[[File:Almond Plus association 5.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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Additionally you can remove all sensors connected to your Almond+ by selecting Remove all Sensors. This will remove all connected sensors and you will have to manually reset them afterwards to be able to add them again.<br />
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'''Warning:''' Doing this will forcefully remove all connected sensors and it’s not recommended to do during normal operation. Remove all Sensors should only be used after you’ve removed all your sensors and device to purge any potential residual sensor data.<br />
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[[File:Almond Plus association 6.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
  
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== Controlling your sensors and devices ==
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Although the best way to keep an eye on all your sensors and devices are via the Almond cloud service (or the upcoming offline option), it’s possible to control and monitor your sensors and devices directly from the Almond+ LCD UI via the Connected Home app. Start it by tapping on the corresponding icon on the LCD UI.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus LCD UI main 1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br /><br />
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In this example we have a binary power switch and a door/window sensor connected to the Almond+. <br />
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'''Note:''' This is not the final UI for the Connected Home app but serves as an easy means of testing your sensors after you've associated them with your Almond+.<br /><br />
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[[File:AlmondPlus connected home1.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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The binary switch can be switched on or off from the LCD UI and models with power metering functionality should also display it here.<br /><br />
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[[File:Almond plus connected home2.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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The door/window sensor in this example simply displays a true/false statement. This will be changed to open/closed in a future firmware update.<br />
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'''Note:'''The ZigBee door/window sensors that shipped with the $499 pledges display open/close. The typo will again get fixed in a future firmware update.<br />
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<br />[[File:Almond plus connected home3.png|480x320px|frameless]]<br />
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Below is an example of the controls of a more complex device, in this case a [[2Gig Technologies CT101|Radio Thermostat]].<br />
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From here you can start adding your sensors. Simply tap on the Associate button.
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[[File:Almond plus connected home4.png|480x320px|frameless]]
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At this point, you need to start the association process of your sensor or device. Please read the instructions that came with your sensor or device on how to add them to a network. There’s usually a button that should be pressed once to start the association process.
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Once the sensor or device has been detect by the Almond+, you can change the default name and location by tapping in either text box. A virtual keyboard will appear and you can change it to something that makes it easy to locate. This can also be changed later. When finished, tap on Done!
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Remove a sensor
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If for some reason you want to remove a sensor or device, simply tap on the Remove button and then follow the sensor or device manufacturer’s instructions on how to remove a sensors. This usually involves either pressing the button on the sensor or devices shortly, or holding it pressed down for about 10 seconds.
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Additionally you can reset your Almond+ by selecting Reset. Warning: Doing this will forcefully remove all connected sensors and it’s not recommended to do during normal operation and should only be used to after you’ve manually removed all your sensors and device to purge any potential residual sensor data.
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Controlling your sensors and devices
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Although the best way to keep an eye on all your sensors and devices are via the Almond cloud service (or the upcoming offline option), it’s possible to control and monitor your sensors and devices directly from the Almond+ LCD UI via the Connected Home app. Start it by tapping on the corresponding icon on the LCD UI.
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In this example we have a binary power switch and a door/window sensor connected to the Almond+. Note: This is not the final UI for the Connected Home app.
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The binary switch can be switched on or off from the LCD UI and some models with power metering functionality will also display it here.
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The door/window sensor on the other hand simply displays a true/false statement, although this will show as open/close using the mobile or web apps.
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Below is an example of the controls of a more complex device, in this case a Radio Thermostat.
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 10 July 2014


This section will cover how to get your Almond+ up and running, including how to connect it to the Almond cloud service and how to add sensors etc. We'll expand this section as we add new features and over time this will be transitioned to separate sections in the Wiki. For the time being we're keeping it on a single page to make it easier to find everything. This page will also contain the most up to date instructions.

Setup wizard

The first thing you’ll come across when you power on your Almond+ is the setup wizard. It’ll help you get connected to the Internet.

Tap on [Start wizard] to get started.

Almond plus wizard step 1.png

This screen simply informs you of where you can locate your stylus on the Almond+.

Almond plus wizard step 2.png

At this step you need to connect the cable from your Internet connection to the Almond+. Depending on the type of Internet connection you have, you'll then be prompted on how to continue.

Almond plus wizard step 3.png

DHCP

If you're using DHCP, the Almond+ will auto detect your settings and you should simply see a dialogue asking you to wait for the connection to be verified, followed by a screen that informs you that you're connected to the Internet.

Almond plus wizard 4.png

Almond plus wizard step 5.png

PPPoE

If your Internet connection is using PPPoE, the Almond+ won't be able to auto detect your settings and you need to follow the following steps to get connected to the Internet.

Almond plus wizard 4.png

Instead of being greeted by the Done screen, you'll see the following screen as the next step in the setup process.

Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 1.png

At this point, select DSL Dialup and tap on Next to continue.

Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 2.png

Now you need to fill in the username and password for the PPPoE connection. Tapping inside any of the two text boxes will bring up a virtual keyboard which allows you to edit the text. Once you're finished entering your username and password, tap on Next to continue.

Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 3.png

The Almond+ will proceed to saving the settings which takes a few seconds.

Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 5.png

Select PPPoE DSL and tap next to finalize the setup.

Almondplus PPPoE Wizard step 6.png

If the settings were correct and the Almond+ can connect to the Internet through your xDSL modem you should see the screen below and you're ready to continue to the next step of the setup.

Almond plus wizard step 5.png

Link to Cloud

The next step involves linking your Almond+ to a new Almond account so you can use the cloud service for remote access to your sensors. Simply tap on [Almond Account] and you’ll be greeted by the following screen.

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 1.png


To connect your Almond+ to the Almond cloud service, you first need to create an account. Please follow the steps described below to register your account. Open a web browser and go to https://connect.securifi.com/ and you should see the following screen. Please click on Sign up and proceed to the next step.

Almond+ cloud setup web step 1.png


At this point, provide an email address and a password (which has to be to confirmed) for your Almond account. Don’t forget to read and agree to the terms and conditions, then click on Signup. Once you've signed up, you'll receive an activation email from welcome@securifi.com, make sure it hasn’t ended up in your spam filter/folder. Please click on the activation link inside the email.

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 2.png

Almond+ cloud setup web step 2.png

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 3.png

Once you’ve logged in, you should see the following screen.

Almond+ cloud setup web step 3.png

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 4.png

You’re now ready to continue the process of linking your Almond+ to the Almond cloud service. Click on the blue icon as per the instructions in step 6 on the LCD screen of your Almond+. This will take you to the Link Almond screen which is asking you to enter a code.

Almond+ cloud setup web step 4.png


Tap next in the LCD UI of your Almond+ and a cod will be auto generated as shown below. The code is case sensitive, unique and can only be used once. You have a two minute time window to enter this code into the field on the webpage. If the time runs out, you can get a new code and start over.

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 5.png

Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 6.png


This code has to be entered into the code box on the webpage as shown below.

Almond+ cloud setup web step 5.png


If the linking process was successful, you should see the following message on the webpage.

Almond+ cloud setup web step 6.png
The Almond LCD will show:
Cloud affiliation Almondplus screen 7.png


If the linking failed for some reason, you’ll see something like the following message.

Almond+ cloud setup web oops.png


After a successful linking, click on Done and you should see the following screen in your web browser.

Almond+ cloud setup web done.png


To finalize the setup on your Almond+, simply tap anywhere on the screen and you’ll exit the wizard and enter the main LCD UI of your Almond+.

Add Sensors

It’s now time to start adding sensors to your Almond+. To do this, tap on the Add Sensor icon on the LCD UI.

Almond plus LCD UI main 1.png

From here you can start adding your sensors. Simply tap on the Add button.

Almond Plus association 1.png

At this point, you need to start the process of adding your sensor or device. Please read the instructions that came with your sensor or device on how to add them to a network. There’s usually a button that should be pressed in a specific way (once, three times quickly, press and hold for 3 seconds, etc.) to start the adding process.

Almond Plus association 2.png

Once the sensor or device has been detect by the Almond+, you can change the default name and location by tapping in either text box. A virtual keyboard will appear and you can change it to something that makes it easy to locate. This can also be changed later by editing the sensor in the Connected Sensors app, via the local web UI, the Almond cloud or in the mobile app. When finished, tap on [Done!] to save the settings.

Almond Plus association 3.png

Remove a sensor

If for some reason you want to remove a sensor or device, simply tap on the Remove a Sensor button and then follow the sensor or device manufacturer’s instructions on how to remove a sensors. This usually involves either pressing the button on the sensor or device shortly, several times quickly, or holding it pressed down for about 5-10 seconds.

Almond Plus association 4.png

Almond Plus association 5.png

Additionally you can remove all sensors connected to your Almond+ by selecting Remove all Sensors. This will remove all connected sensors and you will have to manually reset them afterwards to be able to add them again.
Warning: Doing this will forcefully remove all connected sensors and it’s not recommended to do during normal operation. Remove all Sensors should only be used after you’ve removed all your sensors and device to purge any potential residual sensor data.

Almond Plus association 6.png

Controlling your sensors and devices

Although the best way to keep an eye on all your sensors and devices are via the Almond cloud service (or the upcoming offline option), it’s possible to control and monitor your sensors and devices directly from the Almond+ LCD UI via the Connected Home app. Start it by tapping on the corresponding icon on the LCD UI.

Almond plus LCD UI main 1.png

In this example we have a binary power switch and a door/window sensor connected to the Almond+.
Note: This is not the final UI for the Connected Home app but serves as an easy means of testing your sensors after you've associated them with your Almond+.

AlmondPlus connected home1.png

The binary switch can be switched on or off from the LCD UI and models with power metering functionality should also display it here.

Almond plus connected home2.png

The door/window sensor in this example simply displays a true/false statement. This will be changed to open/closed in a future firmware update.
Note:The ZigBee door/window sensors that shipped with the $499 pledges display open/close. The typo will again get fixed in a future firmware update.

Almond plus connected home3.png

Below is an example of the controls of a more complex device, in this case a Radio Thermostat.

Almond plus connected home4.png