Enabling smart notifications for your ABIS Smart Clothes Airer in the Smart Life app ensures that you receive real-time alerts about important events. These notifications can include power status updates, scheduled task completions, or warnings about disconnections or errors. Follow these steps to set up and customise notifications for your airer.
Step 1: Open the Smart Life App
- Ensure that your ABIS Smart Clothes Airer is already connected to the Smart Life app and functioning properly.
- Open the Smart Life app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Access the Airer’s Control Panel
- On the home screen, locate and select your ABIS Smart Clothes Airer from the list of connected devices.
- Tap on the device to open its control panel, where you can manage all its settings and features.
Step 3: Open Notification Settings
- In the airer’s control panel, tap on the three dots (···) or Settings icon located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down the menu and select Notification Settings or Device Settings (the name may vary slightly depending on your app version).
Step 4: Enable Smart Notifications
- In the Notification Settings menu, you will see various notification options for the airer. These can include:
- Power On/Off Notifications: Get alerts whenever the airer is turned on or off, either manually or via the app.
- Scheduled Task Notifications: Receive notifications when a scheduled task begins or ends.
- Error/Disconnection Alerts: Get alerts if the airer disconnects from the Wi-Fi or encounters an error.
- Toggle on the notification types you want to receive by tapping the switch next to each option.
Step 5: Customise Notification Preferences
- Depending on your notification settings, you may be able to customise how you receive alerts:
- Push Notifications: Enable this to receive real-time notifications on your phone’s home screen. This is the most common method for receiving updates.
- Email Notifications: If available, you can also opt to receive notifications via email, which can be useful for logging or tracking airer activity over time.
- Adjust these settings based on your preferences.
Step 6: Test the Notifications
- To ensure that everything is working properly, manually turn your airer on and off using the Smart Life app.
- You should receive notifications based on the settings you enabled (e.g., a notification when the airer powers on or off).
Notification Types You Can Enable
1. Power On/Off Notifications
- What It Does: Notifies you whenever the airer is powered on or off.
- When to Use It: Useful if multiple people are using the airer, or if you want to track the airer’s status while you’re away from home.
2. Scheduled Task Notifications
- What It Does: Sends alerts when scheduled tasks start or complete.
- When to Use It: Ideal for monitoring automated drying schedules and ensuring that tasks are carried out as planned.
3. Error and Disconnection Alerts
- What It Does: Alerts you if the airer loses its Wi-Fi connection or encounters a technical issue.
- When to Use It: Helps you troubleshoot connection issues quickly, ensuring minimal downtime for your smart airer.
Troubleshooting Notification Issues
If you’re not receiving notifications, here are some steps to troubleshoot:
- Check Notification Permissions:
- For iPhone Users: Go to Settings > Notifications, find the Smart Life app, and make sure notifications are allowed.
- For Android Users: Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Smart Life, and ensure that notifications are enabled.
- Check Internet Connection:
- Ensure your phone and airer are connected to the internet. The Smart Life app needs an active connection to send and receive notifications.
- App Version:
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Smart Life app. Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and check for updates.
- Re-enable Notifications:
- If notifications aren’t working properly, try toggling them off and then on again in the Smart Life app settings.
You’re Ready for Smart Notifications!
By following these steps, you can enable and customise smart notifications for your ABIS Smart Clothes Airer. Whether it’s keeping track of power status, monitoring schedules, or receiving error alerts, smart notifications ensure you stay informed and in control, no matter where you are.