MicroBot Push User Guide

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1 MicroBot Push User Guide Troubleshooting 24 My Microbot App does not detect my MicroBot Push 24 MicroBot Push keeps disconnecting 25 MicroBot Push is not updating 25 Getting Started 2 Meet MicroBot Push 2 Authorize your device 3 MicroBot Push s LED Meanings 4 Pair MicroBot Push with your smartphone 4 Install MicroBot Push 6 Unpair & Reset MicroBot Push 6 Update MicroBot Push's Firmware 7 Range between a smartphone and MicroBot Push 8 Push s battery capacity and charging time Settings in Push 9 Change Push s name & background 9 Calibrate MicroBot Push 9 Set modes Basics 11 Control Push remotely with hubs 12 Set timers 12 Set up automation rules using webhooks 13 Works With 15 Works with other MicroBots 15 Control MicroBot Push with IFTTT 16 Control MicroBot Push with Amazon Alexa

2 MicroBot Push User Guide l 1 Getting Started Battery. MicroBot Push includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It can be charged using a Micro USB cable and 5V-1A power adapter. Warning instructions. Choking Hazard - MicroBot Push contains small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Meet MicroBot Push MicroBot Push is a wireless robotic pusher that allows you to control buttons and switches remotely and manually. Push s UI Description Handling. MicroBot Push is not waterproof so using it outdoors is highly risky and not recommended. Power. MicroBot Push can be powered on/off using the power button located at its bottom. When you use your Much Push for the first time, turn it on and confirm that the LED blinks blue.

3 MicroBot Push User Guide l 2 Authorize your device 1. Download MicroBot Push app MicroBot Push is compatible with ios and Android devices. Download the MicroBot Push app for free on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Requirements. Before using the app, please make sure your device meets the following requirements: ios 9.0 or later. Android 6.0 or later. BLE (Bluetooth 4.0 or higher) is enabled. MicroBot Push app settings: Location and notifications must be turned on and allowed. 2. Authorize your device Before using MicroBot Push, you need to authorize your device to MicroBot Cloud. Receive the authorization link (a.k.a Magic Link). Open MicroBot Push app, enter the address to be associated with your MicroBot Cloud. You will receive your Magic Link by to authorize the requesting device.

4 MicroBot Push User Guide l 3 Note: The Magic Link is valid for 3 minutes. If you don t confirm your device within this time, you need to restart the app and enter your address again to receive a new link. Note: If you don t receive an with the Magic Link within one minute or so, please restart the app and try again. Please make sure your device is connected to Internet and the Magic Link isn t in your spam box. Initialization. Wait until the initialization is completed, then tap Start. Authorize your device. Find the titled Magic Link from iphone (or Android in your Inbox, tap the Authorize button, and you will be redirected to MicroBot Push app to complete the authorization. MicroBot Push s LED Meanings Blinking Blue: Powered on and unpaired (ready to be paired). Switching between blue, orange, pink :

5 MicroBot Push User Guide l 4 Ready to pair. Complete pairing by touching the capacitive button on top of the MicroBot. Blinking Green when touched: Paired and working. Pair your MicroBot. Tap Push in the list., tap 'Add a Push', then select your MicroBot Solid Green: Firmware Updating. Blinking Pink : Waiting for reconnection with the paired smartphone. Red: Ready to reset. Touch and hold the tactile button on top until the red light starts blinking Blinking Red: Reset complete. The device should now be blinking blue. Pair MicroBot Push with your smartphone Requirements. Before pairing MicroBot Push with your smartphone, Make sure your device s Bluetooth is turned on in Settings > Bluetooth. Your smartphone or tablet must support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE or Bluetooth 4.0 or later) to scan MicroBots. Turn on Location and Notification in Settings > (MicroBot) Push Make sure your MicroBot Push s LED is blinking blue. Note: Please enable the location service when the app asks for the permission. Bluetooth Low Energy is tied to the location service on some platforms.

6 MicroBot Push User Guide l 5 Once selected, your MicroBot s LED will start blinking in different colors. When the color of LED and the color on the app match, tap your MicroBot. Note: If you see an error message during the pairing process, please make sure the MicroBot s LED is blinking in BLUE. Add another MicroBot. Slide the page from left to right to make the side menu appear, tap and follow the steps as previously noted. Once the pairing is complete, you can access your MicroBot s UI. Note: Once paired with one device, the MicroBot(s) will appear automatically on all the devices that are authenticated to the same account. Install MicroBot Push Adjust the height of your MicroBot using extra plates. Remove the plate filler, and clip as many plates you need. Note: Make sure you install at least one extra plate to prevent blocking the charging port with the adhesive tape. When you need to charge it, simply slide out your MicroBot from the plate.

7 MicroBot Push User Guide l 6 Install your MicroBot. Paste the double-sided adhesive tape on the plate and place your MicroBot on your appliance. Tip! If you need to fix your MicroBot Push on a curved surface, you can use a modulable glue like Sugru. Note: Depending on the button, you may need to calibrate your MicroBot Push. See Settings > Calibrate MicroBot Push. Unpair & Reset MicroBot Push When do you need to unpair or reset MicroBot Push? A MicroBot Push can only be added to one MicroBot Cloud. If you wish to use your MicroBot on a device that is registered on another Cloud, you need to unpair/reset it before pairing it with the new device. As part of troubleshooting steps, it may be requested, at some point, to reset your MicroBot Push (see instructions below). Reset MicroBot Push. Occasionally, you may need to reset MicroBot Sense. To do so: 1) Turn off then turn on MicroBot Push. 2) When the LED starts blinking red, press the tactile button on top and hold for about 5 seconds until the LED starts blinking red rapidly. Then, wait until the LED blinks blue. Unpair MicroBot Push. Tap or slide from left to right to access the left-sidebar, tap at the top, and tap on the red cross corresponding to the MicroBot you want to unpair. Then, confirm that your MicroBot Push's LED is blinking blue. If it does not blink in blue, please reset your MicroBot. Once it s reset successfully, you can add it to a new MicroBot Cloud. Note: After resetting, in the MicroBot Push app, please make sure that your Push does not appear anymore in the list of paired Push. If it does, please remove it following the unpair method detailed above.

8 MicroBot Push User Guide l 7 Update MicroBot Push's Firmware Check for available updates. On the left sidebar, view your list of registered MicroBots. When an update is available, the icon is shown. Update MicroBot Push. Tap, select Progress and wait until the update is completed. Once completed, the update icon disappears. Range between a smartphone and MicroBot Push MicroBot Push connects to a smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0 or BLE). The distance can vary from 30 to 60 feet or 10 to 18 meters, depending on the smartphone's antenna performance and the environment where the MicroBot Push is located. If there are a lot of walls or networks the range can be reduced. In an open space, the range can be as far as 60 feet. Push s battery capacity and charging time Charge MicroBot Push. MicroBot Push uses a Micro USB charger (not included). It takes around 3-4 hours to fully charge a MicroBot Push. Check the battery level. The battery level can be seen on your MicroBot's UI. CAUTION! Make sure you stay connected to your Push during the update and do not exit the app while the update is processing. Note: This feature is only available from MicroBot Push 2nd Generation or MicroBot Push version or above.

9 MicroBot Push User Guide l 8 Battery Capacity. The battery of MicroBot Push will last 1 year if it is pushed 10 times a day. However, there are many factors that can reduce the battery life (e.g. temperature, humidity, wireless interference, etc.). Settings in Push Note: Using MicroBots with a Hub (MicroBot Hub or Soft Hub) can help increase the usage time because the MicroBots don't need to advertise bluetooth signal to pair with any hub. They remained connected to the hub. Change Push s name & background If you use several MicroBots, changing the name and background picture may be useful to differentiate them easily. Name your MicroBot Push according to its placement (e.g. Coffee Machine ), or just give it a nickname as you wish! Change the name. Tap at the top right corner to enter your Push's settings, type the preferred name in the name field, and tap and come back to the main page. again to save

10 MicroBot Push User Guide l 9 Change the background. Tap at the top right corner to enter your Push's settings, tap and select whether you wish to take a picture or choose one from the gallery. Then, take/choose picture, crop and add as background. Set modes Calibrate MicroBot Push Depending on the button, you may need to calibrate your MicroBot Push. Calibrating your MicroBot is important in order to ensure stable and sustainable use. If not, you risk wearing down the gears. There are 3 modes available for MicroBot Push: Normal: MicroBot Push's moving tip gets down and then up. Invert: MicroBot Push's moving tip gets up and then down. Toggle: switch from down to up (or inversely) at each trigger. Note: This feature is only available from MicroBot Push 2nd Generation or MicroBot Push version or above. Set MicroBot Push's mode. Tap to access your Push's settings, find 'Mode' in the list of features, and tap on the mode selection bar. Then, select Calibrate your MicroBot. View your MicroBot, tap to enter the detail mode and find Calibration. Slide the calibration bar left or right to adjust the % of depth that works best for your button or switch. the desired mode (normal, invert, toggle) and tap the homepage. to save and go back to

11 MicroBot Push User Guide l 10 Use MicroBot Push on a light switch. Place the Velcro Tape (included with your MicroBot) on your switch and MicroBot Push's tip, install your MicroBot on the switch and make sure both sides of the Velcro tape are stuck with each other. Then, set your MicroBot Push on Toggle mode. Once set, the mode will appear on your MicroBot Push's UI.

12 MicroBot Push User Guide l 11 Basics Control Push remotely with hubs It is necessary to add a Hub in order to monitor MicroBot Push remotely (outside of the Bluetooth range). This Hub acts as a bridge between your MicroBots and MicroBot Cloud. An additional ios or Android smartphone or tablet (namely Soft Hub) or a MicroBot Hub (purchased separately) can be used as a Hub. 1. Remote control using MicroBot Hub MicroBot Hub is the companion hub of the MicroBots that connects the MicroBots to MicroBot Cloud. MicroBot Push can be controlled remotely anytime via 3G/4G/WiFi when it is connected to a MicroBot Hub. Requirements: You need a MicroBot Hub and a smartphone or tablet (Android or ios) with MicroBot Push app installed and the device authenticated. Your MicroBot Hub must always be connected to the WiFi network and within Bluetooth range of your MicroBot. If it is offline or if it is out of range, the connection with MicroBot Push will be lost and remote control will not be possible. Add a Hub. Power your MicroBot Hub and follow the instructions to set it up. Monitor your MicroBot remotely. Place your MicroBot Hub within the Bluetooth range from your MicroBot and view your MicroBot Push s UI. 2. Remote control using Soft Hub When a smartphone or tablet is used as a soft Hub, you can remotely monitor and control your MicroBot Sense through this soft Hub (Device B). The soft Hub must be within Bluetooth range of your MicroBot Sense and you can monitor and control your MicroBot remotely using another device (Device A) from anywhere via as long as you have internet access. Requirements: You need two devices; a smartphone and/or tablet (Android or ios). Make sure that you ve downloaded MicroBot Push app and authorized both devices using the same address in order to register both of them to the same MicroBot Cloud. The device that will stay close to MicroBot Push must always be powered on and connected to the internet otherwise, the connection with MicroBot Push will be lost. Note that the connection is maintained even if the device is in Locked screen mode. Once the authorization process is completed, verify that all your MicroBots appear in the left side menu of the newly authorized device. Note: Make sure you use the same address to register all your devices to the same MicroBot Cloud, otherwise, you won't be able to control your MicroBots using all these devices. The number of devices you can authorize per account may depend on your subscription plan. Control your MicroBot remotely. Place your Soft Hub close to your MicroBot (within the Bluetooth range). Use your second device (smartphone or tablet) to view your MicroBot Push s UI! Set timers It is possible to schedule a timer so that your MicroBot Push presses/pulls a button at a specific time and day.

13 MicroBot Push User Guide l 12 Access Timer. Tap at the top right corner to access your Push's settings, find 'timer' in the list of features, and tap timer'.. Then, select 'Add Once set, your timer will appear in the list of set timers. Tap your MicroBot Push's homepage. to go back to Set timer. Tap on the time, day(s) and duration (if relevant) to set your timer. Then, tap on 'Done' at the top right corner to save. Note: If you don't set a specific day, it will be automatically executed on the closest time. For instance, if you set 7:00 PM at 6:00 PM, it will be executed 7:00 PM on the same day, and if you set 7:00 PM at 8:00 PM it will be executed 7:00 PM on next day. Note: You can set up to 5 timers per MicroBot Push.

14 MicroBot Push User Guide l 13 Edit a timer. Tap in your MicroBot Push's settings, find the timer you wish to edit in the list of timers, then tap on it. Edit, and save as done previously. Delete a timer. Tap in your MicroBot Push's settings, find the timer you wish to delete in the list of timers, then slide from right to left to make the 'Delete' button appear. Tap 'Delete', done! Requirements. The device or web service you want to integrate must support webhooks. If it does not support webhooks, use IFTTT's Webhooks service (Maker). You will need an IFTTT account. Access webhooks. Tap to access your Push's settings, find 'Webhook' in the list of features and tap. Then, view the list of available webhooks. MicroBot Push supports both incoming and outgoing hooks. Set up automation rules using webhooks Using Incoming hook Webhooks are a great tool to integrate smart devices and web services with each other and build automation rules. Sense supports both Incoming hook and Outgoing hook. For example, you can integrate your MicroBot Push with MicroBot Sense using webhooks. Principle. If a specific event occurs, MicroBot Push is activated. The action triggered depends on the type of incoming hook chosen for the automation. For example, allow team members to activate the office s MicroBot Push remotely without using the MicroBot Push app. Or you activate MicroBot Push using a Flic button...

15 MicroBot Push User Guide l 14 Types of incoming hooks. There are 4 different incoming hooks available for MicroBot Push: Press: MicroBot Push pushes and releases the button Push: MicroBot Push pushes the button and stays in 'push' position. Release: MicroBot Push releases the button and stays in 'release' position. Reveal: MicroBot Push's LED will blink in different colors to enable you to spot it. For example, if MicroBot Sense detects that the light intensity is below 5 lux, MicroBot Push turns on the light. Get the webhook URL. Find your smart device's or web service's incoming hook URL, copy it and go to the MicroBot Push app. Note: Refer to a smart device's or web service's API documentation to get your URL and all information you need to use webhooks. Set outgoing hook. Tap on Outgoing hook, paste the URL (incoming hook) that you retrieved from another service or smart device, and tap on save. to Use Incoming hooks. Tap 'Use' to copy the incoming hook URL and paste it in the webhook settings of the smart device or web service you wish to integrate. MicroBot Push will be triggered when a particular event occurs. Using Outgoing hook Note: Read our article Set Webhooks on our Help Center to learn more about wehbooks at support.thenaran.com. Principle. When an event related to MicroBot Push occurs, Push posts an HTTP request (outgoing hook) to the other device or service. When sent, this outgoing hook will trigger an action on another web service or smart device.

16 MicroBot Push User Guide l 15 Works With Works with other MicroBots MicroBot Push can be integrated with other MicroBots using webhooks. Webhooks are a great tool to integrate smart devices and web services with each other and build automation rules. Automate MicroBot Push & MicroBot Sense Principle. When a certain environmental condition detected by Sense is met, MicroBot Push is triggered. Ex 1. When MicroBot Sense detects that the temperature reaches a given level, MicroBot Push turns on the air conditioner. Set Sense s conditions. In the MicroBot Sense app, tap on the temperature sensor to enter the detail mode and set the condition to 26 C / above for example. Get Push s hook. In the MicroBot Push app, tap to access your Push's settings, find 'Webhook' in the list of features and tap. Then, select the webhook you wish among Press, Pull or Release (depending on the action MicroBot Push should complete) and tap Use to copy it.

17 MicroBot Push User Guide l 16 Control MicroBot Push with IFTTT IFTTT ("If This Then That") is a 3rd party automation provider that connects numerous smart devices and web services together. Using IFTTT, you can integrate your MicroBot with any device or service available on the platform and create automation workflows to make your home (or office) smart. Connect MicroBot Push & IFTTT To use MicroBot Push with IFTTT, you need to enable the MicroBot Push service on IFTTT. Build the integration. In the MicroBot Sense app, tap on the temperature sensor to enter the detail mode and find the Outgoing hook option. Then, paste your Push s URL and tap to save. Done! Requirements: A smartphone or tablet (Android or ios) with the MicroBot Push app installed and the device authenticated. See Authorize your device An IFTTT account and the IFTTT app installed on your device Your MicroBot Push must be paired and connected to a Soft Hub (phone, tablet) or MicroBot Hub Connect MicroBot Push's service. In the IFTTT app, search for 'MicroBot Push', tap on and select 'Connect'.

18 MicroBot Push User Guide l 17 Get started with IFTTT Principle. To set up an automation workflow, you need to create an applet. An applet is composed of a trigger (This) and an action (That) and follows the logic 'If this, then that'. 1. Create an applet Create an applet. Go to 'My Applets' and tap on. Then, select the service and the event for your trigger ('this') and repeat the same for the action ('that'). Available triggers. Each service has its own pre-defined set of triggers and actions. The triggers available for MicroBot Push are: MicroBot has been pushed (down movement) MicroBot has been pulled (up movement) MicroBot's top button has been touched down (manual touch, down movement) MicroBot's top button has been touched up (manual touch, up movement) MicroBot's top button has been held for 2 seconds (long manual touch) Available actions. Using IFTTT, MicroBot Push can do the following actions: Toggle MicroBot Pull MicroBot Push and hold MicroBot Press MicroBot for a specified duration

19 MicroBot Push User Guide l Use an existing applet We've already created a set of applets for you to use. Other users may also share their own applets in the IFTTT platform. Search for applets. In the IFTTT platform, use the search bar to discover applets or go to the page of MicroBot Push service to view all the applets that were created using MicroBot Push. Use a predefined applet. Select the applet, tap on 'Turn on' and fill in the required information. Then, save. Example 1: Integrate MicroBot Push & MicroBot Sense In addition to webhooks, it is possible to integrate MicroBot Push with MicroBot Sense using IFTTT.

20 MicroBot Push User Guide l 19 Objective. When the light intensity detected by Sense is too low, MicroBot Push turns on the light. Requirements: The MicroBot Sense service and the MicroBot Push service must be connected MicroBot Push and MicroBot Sense must be connected MicroBot Push must be placed on your light s switch Build the trigger. In the IFTTT app, tap on to create a new applet, choose, and select 'MicroBot Sense' as the service. Then, select 'Light intensity drop below' as the trigger, choose your MicroBot Sense and set the desired threshold. Build the action. Tap on, select 'MicroBot Push' and select the action that must be done by Push. Then, select your MicroBot Push and tap on 'Create action'. Note: The action that must be completed by MicroBot Push must be chosen according to your installation. The following actions are available: Toggle MicroBot, Pull MicroBot, Push and hold MicroBot, Press MicroBot for a specified duration.

21 MicroBot Push User Guide l 20 Save the applet. Edit the applet's title if you wish and tap on 'Finish'. Build the action. Tap on, choose 'Notifications' and select 'send a notification'. Customize the text as you wish and tap on 'Create action'. Example 2: Integrate MicroBot Push and Notifications Objective. Get a notification on your phone when MicroBot Push has turned the light on or off. Requirements: The MicroBot Push service and the Notifications service must be connected on IFTTT. MicroBot Push must be connected and working. Build the trigger. In the IFTTT app, tap on to create a new applet, choose, and select 'MicroBot Push' and 'MicroBot Push has been pushed as the trigger'. Then, select your MicroBot and tap on 'Create trigger'.

22 MicroBot Push User Guide l 21 Control MicroBot Push with Amazon Alexa Thanks to the MicroBot's integration with Amazon Alexa, you can control your MicroBots using voice commands. Requirements: A smartphone or tablet (Android or ios) with the MicroBot Push app installed and the device authorized. See Authorize your device. The Amazon Alexa app must be installed and your Alexa-enabled device (Amazon Echo, Echo Dot..) configured. Your MicroBot Push must be paired and connected to a Soft Hub (phone, tablet) or MicroBot Hub. Save the applet. Edit the applet's title if you wish and tap on 'Finish'. Pair your MicroBot. Download the MicroBot Push app, follow the instructions to pair it, and make sure it is connected and working. See Pair MicroBot Push with your smartphone.

23 MicroBot Push User Guide l 22 Search the MicroBot Skill. In the Amazon Alexa app, go to 'Skills' in the left-side menu and search for the MicroBot skill. There are two MicroBot skills: MicroBot, the tiny smart device for smart living MicroBot for Smart Home Enable the MicroBot skills. Select 'MicroBot, the tiny smart device for smart living', tap on 'ENABLE', and choose to open the page in Push app. Once the skill is successfully linked, tap on 'Done' at the top left corner. Repeat the same operation for the 'MicroBot for Smart Home' skill. Note: While enabling the Alexa skill, you may get the error message below. It means you haven't properly set up the MicroBot Push app. Please go back to the MicroBot Push app, authorize your phone using the Magic Link and complete the initialization. See Authorize your device.

24 MicroBot Push User Guide l 23 Note: There is another method to discover devices. In the Alexa app's left-side menu, go to 'Smart Home' and select 'Add Device'. Discover Devices. Once you've enabled the 'MicroBot for Smart Home' skill, tap on 'DISCOVER DEVICES' on the pop-up and wait until Alexa has completed searching for devices. Once added, your MicroBot appears in Smart Home > Devices.

25 MicroBot Push User Guide l 24 Use your MicroBot Push with Alexa. Make sure your MicroBot Push online and control your MicroBot Push using Alexa either by voice command or by pushing the button UI in the Alexa app. Troubleshooting Examples of voice commands: (Custom skill) Alexa, ask MicroBot to press/push/toggle [MicroBot's name] (Smart Home skill) Alexa, turn on/off [MicroBot's name] My Microbot App does not detect my MicroBot Push Note: To control your MicroBot Push with your voice conveniently, we recommend that you rename it. See Change the name and background. Make sure that the name of your MicroBot Push in the Alexa app is the same as its name in the MicroBot Push. You may need to refresh the Alexa app to synchronize the data. Sometimes you might come across a situation when you cannot detect your MicroBot Push when you try to pair it on the MicroBot App. 1. Make sure your smartphone supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE or Bluetooth 4.0). To check, you can download a dedicated app such as BLE Checker in the Play Store. 2. Your MicroBot must not be already paired with another account (Cloud) Your MicroBot Push s LED must blink blue in order for your MicroBot to be scanned and paired. If it doesn't blink blue, please unpair and pair it with your new device. Note: If you use several devices registered on the same MicroBot Cloud, you do not need to pair your MicroBot Push with each phone. Pair it with only one device and your MicroBot will show up automatically on the other devices. 3. Confirm your MicroBots aren't already in the list Even if you reset your MicroBot Push, it may not be ready to be paired with another device because it was not deleted from the MicroBot Push app. To delete it, please see Unpair MicroBot Push. 4. Make sure MicroBot Push app is up-to-date. 5. Make sure 'Location' settings of your phone is turned on.

26 MicroBot Push User Guide l 25 MicroBot Push keeps disconnecting If MicroBot Push keeps disconnecting from MicroBot Hub while they are within the Bluetooth range, it is possible that the Hub's antenna is defective. In this case, please contact our Support team. When MicroBot Push loses the connection with your device, you receive a notification on your smartphone or tablet showing it is disconnected. In the app, MicroBot Push's UI will show 'reconnect'. MicroBot Push is not updating Several reasons can explain why MicroBot Push is not updating. While updating your MicroBot: 1. Do not exit the MicroBot Push app. If you exit the app, you will need to start again the updating process. 2. Make sure that you have a stable connection to your MicroBot during the update. - Your MicroBot Push must be connected to your phone, Soft Hub or MicroBot Hub (via Bluetooth). - Your phone, Soft Hub or MicroBot Hub must be connected to the Internet. If the issue continues, please contact our Support team. There are several reasons explaining why your MicroBot Sense keeps disconnecting: 1. Interrupted Bluetooth connection MicroBot Push connects to your device via Bluetooth. Therefore, your device must be within the Bluetooth range (10 to 18 m or ft) in order to allow MicroBot Push to connect. 2. Low Battery MicroBot Push may be running out of a battery. Please recharge it and try again. Help Center To get more detailed information on how to use your MicroBot Sense including FAQs, articles and videos, please see visit our Knowledge Base at support.thenaran.com. Contact our Support team using or us at support@thenaran.com. 3. Defective antenna (MicroBot Hub users)