Alan Lemly
2018-11-29 22:57:23 UTC
Hi List,
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
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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
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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.
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