Quick Set Up the Igloohome Wifi Bridge With Your Lock Account

December 7, 2024 0 comments
wifi bridge with igloohome lock

Make your igloohome system even smarter! By setting up the WiFi Bridge with your lock account, you can manage your lock remotely. Learn how to get connected and enjoy enhanced convenience and security today!

6 Simple Steps to Connect the Wi-Fi Bridge to Your igloohome Lock Account

Step 1: Unbox the Wifi Bridge

The Wi-Fi bridge comes with:

  • A USB-C cable to power it.
  • Adhesive mounting tape for easy placement.

Step 2: Powering the Bridge

  1. Plug in the USB-C cable:
    • Connect the USB-C end to the Bridge.
    • Plug the other end into a USB power adapter.
  2. Wait for Initialization:
    • After about a minute, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LEDs on the bridge will start blinking slowly to indicate it’s in ready-to-pair mode.
    • This mode will last for 10 minutes. If pairing doesn’t happen within this time, the LEDs will stop blinking, and the bridge will enter dormant mode.
  3. Re-enter Ready-to-Pair Mode: If needed, press the multi-function button once to reset the bridge to ready-to-pair mode.

Step 3: Pairing the Bridge with the Igloohome Home App

  1. Install the Igloohome App:
    • Download the Igloohome from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
    • If you don’t have an account, create one and log in.
  2. Go to Add and Manage:
    • In the app, tap [Add and Manage], then select [Bridges].
    • Tap the [+] icon at the top right corner.
  3. Start Pairing:
    • Select [Next] when the bridges is ready to pair mode with Wi-Fi (green) and Bluetooth (blue) LEDs are blinking slowly.
    • Wait for the app to detect the Bridge and select the Bridge ID.
    • Once the pairing is complete, assign a name to the bridge and finish adding it to your account.

Step 4: Connecting the Bridge to Your Wi-Fi Network

  1. Start Wi-Fi Configuration: Select [Start Wi-Fi Configuration] in the app.
  2. Enter Wi-Fi Password:
    • If your phone is already connected to your preferred Wi-Fi network, enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
    • Note: The bridge supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only.
  3. Turn on Wi-Fi (if off):
    • If Wi-Fi is turned off on your phone, please enable it to proceed with the WiFi setup.
    • Select [Go to Wi-Fi settings] to be directed to your phone’s settings and turn on Wi-Fi.
    • Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, return to the igloohome app and enter the network password.
  4. Manual Setup: If you prefer, select the [Other network] tab and manually input your Wi-Fi network name.

Step 5: Linking the Locks to the Bridge

  1. Start Linking: Once you’ve paired the bridge with your account and connected it to your Wi-Fi network, select [Create Link] to begin pairing your Igloohome locks.
  1. Select Lock(s): Choose the lock you wish to link to the bridge and wait for the pairing process to finish.
  2. Add More Locks: If you want to link more locks, select [Create More Links] and choose additional locks to pair with the bridge.
  1. Test All Links: After linking the locks, select [Test All Links] to ensure everything is functioning properly.
  2. Diagnostic Check:
    • The app will run diagnostics to verify if the bridge and all locks are properly linked.
    • If the diagnostic results show that the bridge is connected and all locks are functioning, you’ve successfully set up remote access.(linked your locks with bridge)

NOTE: Once the WiFi bridge setup is complete, if you wish to connect your Alexa device to your igloohome digital locks, we have the necessary information to guide you through the process.

Conclusion

You have now successfully paired your Wi-Fi bridge with your Igloohome digital locks, connected it to your Wi-Fi network, and ensured everything is working smoothly. This enables you to remotely control your locks and access them from anywhere via the igloohome app