Discussion:
Instant Pot Smart WiFi Pairing Guide
Alan Lemly
2018-11-29 22:57:23 UTC
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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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Steve Matzura
2018-11-30 22:05:38 UTC
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So, it's not Bluetooth-connected. I'd always thought it was, thanks to
bad information from others who own one.
Post by Alan Lemly
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
https://instantpot.com/support-smart-wifi/
Alan Lemly
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Cristóbal Muñoz
2018-11-30 22:41:43 UTC
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It has been made clear multiple times that there are indeed two different models. A bluetooth model that has since been discontinued which some of us have and can be accessed via a fully accessible app and this new wifi model which apparently has some app accessibility challenges.

I don’t know if people were giving “bad information” as much as perhaps people not keeping track of which one is which
 I know I’ve always refered to my bluetooth model as just that. I’ve never confused it for or have called it the wifi model.

I guess folks could buy the wifi one and see if they can work around the accessibility issues in the meantime until Instant Pot gets around to putting out an app update. No guaranty that they will, but there you go.



Cristóbal



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So, it's not Bluetooth-connected. I'd always thought it was, thanks to bad information from others who own one.



On 11/29/2018 5:57 PM, Alan Lemly wrote:

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
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Steve Matzura
2018-12-01 00:17:02 UTC
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What's interesting is that the sale advertisement did not indicate one
way or the other which type of networking is required, and neither is it
stated on the box!
Post by Cristóbal Muñoz
It has been made clear multiple times that there are indeed two
different models. A bluetooth model that has since been discontinued
which some of us have and can be accessed via a fully accessible app
and this new wifi model which apparently has some app accessibility
challenges.
I don’t know if people were giving “bad information” as much as
perhaps people not keeping track of which one is which
 I know I’ve
always refered to my bluetooth model as just that. I’ve never confused
it for or have called it the wifi model.
I guess folks could buy the wifi one and see if they can work around
the accessibility issues in the meantime until Instant Pot gets around
to putting out an app update. No guaranty that they will, but there
you go.
Cristóbal
Of *Steve Matzura
*Sent:* Friday, November 30, 2018 2:06 PM
*Subject:* Re: Instant Pot Smart WiFi Pairing Guide
So, it's not Bluetooth-connected. I'd always thought it was, thanks to
bad information from others who own one.
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
https://instantpot.com/support-smart-wifi/
Alan Lemly
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Cristóbal Muñoz
2018-12-01 00:37:24 UTC
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SO! Many! Exclamation marks!

The only one being sold is the wifi model. There is no bluetooth version anymore. Hasn’t been since I think early this year or last. If you bought one with connectivity, it’s by default the wifi version.

Where did you buy it from that it didn’t say which model it was? Outside of a private sale perhaps, I’m incredulous that the listing didn’t say what model instant pot it was anywhere. Be it ultra, wifi, mini, etc. How did you otherwise know you were buying the one you wanted then?

Cristóbal



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What's interesting is that the sale advertisement did not indicate one way or the other which type of networking is required, and neither is it stated on the box!



On 11/30/2018 5:41 PM, Cristóbal Muñoz wrote:

It has been made clear multiple times that there are indeed two different models. A bluetooth model that has since been discontinued which some of us have and can be accessed via a fully accessible app and this new wifi model which apparently has some app accessibility challenges.

I don’t know if people were giving “bad information” as much as perhaps people not keeping track of which one is which
 I know I’ve always refered to my bluetooth model as just that. I’ve never confused it for or have called it the wifi model.

I guess folks could buy the wifi one and see if they can work around the accessibility issues in the meantime until Instant Pot gets around to putting out an app update. No guaranty that they will, but there you go.



Cristóbal



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Subject: Re: Instant Pot Smart WiFi Pairing Guide



So, it's not Bluetooth-connected. I'd always thought it was, thanks to bad information from others who own one.



On 11/29/2018 5:57 PM, Alan Lemly wrote:

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
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Alan Lemly
2018-12-01 06:11:42 UTC
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Actually, the name of the new Instant Pot cooker is the Instant Pot Smart WiFi 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker if you look at it on Amazon which seems to clearly indicate it is a wifi as opposed to a Bluetooth model. It is still on sale for $90 versus its regular retail price of $149.95. You can find it at this link:



https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Smart-Electric-Pressure/dp/B0777XQ4S8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 <https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Smart-Electric-Pressure/dp/B0777XQ4S8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542061709&sr=8-1&keywords=instant+pot+smart+wifi> &qid=1542061709&sr=8-1&keywords=instant+pot+smart+wifi



Alan Lemly



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What's interesting is that the sale advertisement did not indicate one way or the other which type of networking is required, and neither is it stated on the box!



On 11/30/2018 5:41 PM, Cristóbal Muñoz wrote:

It has been made clear multiple times that there are indeed two different models. A bluetooth model that has since been discontinued which some of us have and can be accessed via a fully accessible app and this new wifi model which apparently has some app accessibility challenges.

I don’t know if people were giving “bad information” as much as perhaps people not keeping track of which one is which
 I know I’ve always refered to my bluetooth model as just that. I’ve never confused it for or have called it the wifi model.

I guess folks could buy the wifi one and see if they can work around the accessibility issues in the meantime until Instant Pot gets around to putting out an app update. No guaranty that they will, but there you go.



Cristóbal



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Subject: Re: Instant Pot Smart WiFi Pairing Guide



So, it's not Bluetooth-connected. I'd always thought it was, thanks to bad information from others who own one.



On 11/29/2018 5:57 PM, Alan Lemly wrote:

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
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