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Refer to the video guide for the C-Wire Adapter installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhKH7ZNf7Ik&list=PLzfhm6OE857jF_8njUAgHml_CYalfS_oQ&index=3
Refer “Wiring Diagrams” on the Installation Guide.
Portal
App
Refer to the video guide for the Thermostat setup: https://youtu.be/ujhBl3n1Xzw
You will need to do a Factory Reset. Press the jog dial and Side button simultaneously for 15 seconds until “01” appears and “AP” flashes on the LCD display.
Refer to the video guide for the Thermostat settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXt1CSzUHQY&t=17s
Yes, the Thermostat can operate in Disconnected Mode.
Refer to the video guide on Disconnected Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3ezIVCvPIg
The basic settings are System, Setpoint Temperature, Mode and Fan.
Refer to the video guide to change these basic settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3FbZ5F8Ve0
You can access basic settings such as the System, Mode, Setpoint Temperature and Fan mode via the Control page.
To get to the Control page from the Dashboard, simply click on “Devices” tab and click on your desired device name.
You can also change these basic settings on the Thermostat itself, and in the TrickleStar App.
Refer to the video guide for the Thermostat control functions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1XsJtnqxxA
Refer to “Advanced Features” in the Feature List on the User Manual.
Portal
App:
Note: For a simple explanation of what each setting does, mouse over the tooltip description icon. You may tap on these icons if you are using the TrickleStar App.
Refer to “Accessory Configuration” in the Feature List on the User Manual.
Portal
App
Note: For a simple explanation of what each setting does, mouse over the tooltip description icon. You may tap on these icons if you are using the TrickleStar App.
The modes are used in the Thermostat Schedule to control the Fan operation and the Setpoint Temperatures. There are 4 modes that you can configure in the Portal: Home (Home1/Home2), Away, Sleep, and Vacation modes. Only 3 of the modes can be set at the Thermostat itself: Home, Away, and Sleep.
For more information on Vacation mode, please refer to the section “On the Vacation Page” in the User Manual.
Refer to the video guide for the Occupancy Mode configuration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfIW28iXck4
Thermostat:
1) Press the Jog Dial.
2) Select the mode that you want.
Portal:
1) At the Dashboard Page, click “Mode”.
2) At “Mode”, select the mode that you want.
App:
1) At the Devices page, click on the current mode.
2) Select the mode that you want.
The Occupancy Sensor is an optional accessory that monitors both temperature and occupancy state of remote zones in your house to maximize comfort. You can install a maximum of 6 Occupancy Sensors.
Refer to the video guide for the Occupancy Sensor installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErvoug3UR4
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1) At the Portal, select “Devices”, and then click on your Thermostat.
2) Click “Sensors”.
3) Then click on the “Sensor Settings” icon.
Refer to the video guide to Configure the Occupancy Sensor: https://youtu.be/v1Ijd6WIH5M
1) At the Portal, select “Devices”, and then click on your Thermostat name.
2) Click “Sensors”.
3) Check the checkbox for the sensor, and click the “Unpair Sensor” icon.
4) Confirm that you want to unpair the sensor by clicking yes.
5) The Occupancy Sensor will no longer be displayed in the Sensor List.
Refer to the video guide to unpair an Occupancy Sensor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t81ePuvOjpU
You can use the Portal or App to control the Thermostat.
Portal
Site Management will show your devices at each site. You can click on your devices to control and change their settings.
Portal
App
Portal
App
When you want someone else to share the control for the Thermostat.
When you delegate, you still have control over the Thermostat. When you transfer ownership, you no longer have control.
Portal
App
When the Thermostat does not belong to you.
If you have physical possession to a Thermostat unit that is registered to an unknown user, the TrickleStar Portal allows you to take over the ownership by completing the handover process.
To do so, simply proceed to add a Thermostat as usual and key in the device DSN. The process will be initiated automatically once the Portal/App detected the device has already been registered to a different user via the DSN identification.
Alerts:
Reminders:
Portal
App
Alexa and Google Home support TrickleStar connected devices, such as Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat and Wi-Fi Electric Water Heater Controller. You can control the devices with your voice by using the Alexa devices, Alexa App or Google Home App.
Voice commands supported:
- set Lounge to 75 degrees.
- set Lounge to 73.
- decrease Lounge temperature by 5 degrees.
- increase Lounge temperature by 2 degrees.
- make Lounge warmer.
- make Lounge cooler.
- turn off Lounge.
- turn on Lounge.
- set Lounge to heat.
- set Lounge to cool.
- set Lounge to auto.
- set Lounge to off.
- resume thermostat schedules for Lounge. (Variant 1)
- resume Lounge schedules. (Variant 2)
- what is the temperature of (or in) Lounge?
1) At the Portal Dashboard, select “3rd Party Integration” on the left column.
2) Select “Configure” on the Action column for Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
3) Follow the instructions on the screen.
Yes, you can activate both Alexa and Google Home for the same time Thermostat.
Press the jog dial and Side button simultaneously for 15 seconds until “01” appears and “AP” flashes on the LCD display. Then, you need to manually delete your device in the Portal and re-add it to the Portal. Refer to the “Factory Reset” section on the
User Manual
You will need to do a Factory Reset. Press the jog dial and Side button simultaneously for 15 seconds until “01” appears and “AP” flashes on the LCD display.
Portal:
Press the Side button for 10 seconds to enter Configuration mode on the Smart Thermostat. Refer to the “Configuration” section on the User Manual
There are a few ways:
Use a paper clip to press the System Reset Pinhole at the bottom of the Thermostat. Refer to the “System Reset” section on the User Manual
Portal:
App:
The Wi-Fi indicator flashes if your Thermostat has lost connection with the Portal. Check your router and reconnect to the Portal. If the Wi-Fi indicator waves from weak to strong signal, it means that the Portal is transferring a firmware update to your Thermostat.
Even if your Internet connectivity is disrupted, your Thermostat schedule will still be active and running if your Thermostat was previously connected to the Portal.
The Schedule and all settings are permanently stored in the Thermostat’s memory.
It may be because of one of the following few reasons:
Depending on whether your system has an RH wire, you will need to set the RED jumper on the back of your Thermostat according to the diagram below. This jumper on the back of the Thermostat will replace any jumper wires between the RC and RH terminal from your previous Thermostat.
This is an indication that the IP address of your router gateway is the same as our TrickleStar Thermostat, and also that your PC or laptop used to do provisioning may be connected with an ethernet cable.
This can be solved by one of the following methods:
1. Disconnect or unplug your PC or laptop ethernet cable while onboarding the device.
2. Use the TrickleStar App to setup the Thermostat Wi-Fi.
If you are still receiving the login page for your home router, you may need to clear the cache within your browser. Please see the FAQ on clearing your browser cache (Safari or Google Chrome).
No, you can only use a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network connection in order to successfully connect the TrickleStar Thermostat to your network.
If you are still seeing the login page for your home router during device provisioning after attempting the previous fix, please next try to clear your browser cached memory.
In your “Safari” browser, click on “Safari” on the upper left of your screen and then “Preferences”.
From there, ensure you are on the “Privacy” tab and then click on “Manage Website Data”.
Next, please select “Remove All”.
*Bear in mind that deleting cookies and cached data may remove auto-completed login usernames and passwords for sites and will log you out of that site if you have configured it to automatically log in each time you visit.
Once this process completes, please try again to connect TrickleStar Thermostat to your home 2.4GHz wireless network.
If you are still seeing the login page for your home router during device provisioning after attempting the previous fix, please next try to clear your browser cached memory.
In your “Google Chrome” browser, click the three dots on the upper right-hand corner. Next, click on “More Tools”.
Next, please select “Clear Browsing Data…”.
Please ensure you are on the “Advanced” tab and select “Time range” to indicate “All time” and then select “Clear Data” at the bottom of the form.
*The bottom four selections should be unchecked if you wish to preserve passwords and other sign-in data, autofill form data, site settings and hosted app data.
Once this process completes, please try again to connect TrickleStar Thermostat to your home 2.4GHz wireless network.
If the TrickleStar Portal is asking for the DSN to complete the registration, refer to the photo you took of the label at the beginning. You can also locate the DSN by looking at the label on the side of your Thermostat’s box.
Refer “Warranty” in Installation Guide
The TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller is designed to work with common electric resistance storage water heaters in most North American homes.
You can control your water heater via the TrickleStar Portal, App and a power button on the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller. Also included is a Temperature Sensor to prevent water freezing, and an optional Flood Sensor that sends alert in the event of a leak.
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The most common way to save costs is to ensure water is heated when energy costs are low. The TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller allows users and utilities to heat up water at optimal times.
If your site loses power, both your water heater and the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller will not work. Upon resumption of power, the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater will resume its operation according to the schedule stored before the power interruption.
If there is no Internet connection on site, the TrickleStar App can still work in LAN mode if the mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller.
If there is no Wi-Fi connection to the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller, schedules that are stored prior to the disconnection will still be executed at the corresponding times. You can also switch on or off heating by using the power button on the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller.
As the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller is powered by main electrical lines, please ensure that you are competent to work on 90 ~ 277 V electrical circuitry. Otherwise, please engage a qualified electrician to install this Water Heater Controller. Please refer to the Installation Guide
Please refer to the video guide for the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller installation: https://youtu.be/UthZwcudTRc
The Temperature Sensor is attached to the cold-water inlet of your water heater. The Flood Sensor is attached to the bottom of your water heater, just above the drain pan.
Please refer to the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller installation video
Please refer to the video guide for the Flood Sensor installation
If you have installed the TrickleStar Water Heater Controller, use the TrickleStar Portal/App to connect it to your home Wi-Fi network and register it to your account.
Please refer to the video guide for the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller setup
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No, you can only use a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network connection to successfully connect the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller to your network.
This is an indication that the IP address of your router gateway is the same as our TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller. It also shows that the PC or laptop you used to do provisioning may be connected with an ethernet cable.
This can be solved by one of the following methods:
i. Disconnect or unplug your PC or laptop’s ethernet cable while provisioning the device.
ii. Use the TrickleStar App to set up the Water Heater Controller Wi-Fi connection.
If you are still receiving the login page for your home router, you may need to clear the cache within your browser and try again.
1) In your Safari browser, click “Safari” on the upper left of your screen and then “Preferences”.
2) From there, ensure that you are on the “Privacy” tab and then click on “Manage Website Data”.
3) Next, please select “Remove All”.
4) Please try to connect the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller to your home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network again.
Note: Please bear in mind that deleting cookies and cached data may remove any saved login usernames and passwords for sites, and will log you out of that site if you have configured it to automatically log in each time you visit.
1) In your Google Chrome browser, click the three vertical dots icon on the upper right-hand corner.
2) Next, click on “More Tools”.
3) Select “Clear Browsing Data”
4) Ensure that you are on the “Advanced” tab and select “Time range” to indicate “All time” and then select “Clear Data” at the bottom of the form.
5) Please try to connect the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller to your home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network again.
Note: The last four selections on the form should be left unchecked if you wish to preserve passwords and other sign-in data, autofill form data, site settings and hosted app data.
The basic control function of the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller is to switch on or off your water heater. There is also a Boost function that you can use to switch on your heater for a specific period.
Please refer to the video guide to control your Water Heater Controller.
The Boost feature on the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller enables you to switch on your water heater for a specific period which is configurable in the TrickleStar Portal.
If Boost is enabled, any schedule to switch off the water heater will not be executed for the duration when Boost is active. However, it is still possible to manually switch off the water heater by the TrickleStar Portal, App or the power button on the Water Heater Controller’s physical unit.
The Temperature Sensor connected to the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller monitors the water temperature of the cold-water inlet. To provide the Anti-Freeze safety feature, the Controller shall automatically switch on your water heater when the water temperature falls below the safety minimum temperature setpoint. This safety temperature setpoint can be configured in the TrickleStar Portal or App.
Please refer to the video guide to configure your safety minimum temperature setpoint.
The optional Flood Sensor connected to the TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller monitors the presence of moisture at its installed location near the drain pan. If water is detected, the Controller shall switch off the water heater immediately and send an alert to the user. A flood icon is also displayed on the Water Heater Control page on the TrickleStar Portal and App until the water is removed.
You can create schedules on the TrickleStar Portal or App to turn on your water heater on specific days and time. Once saved in the Water Heater Controller, schedules are executed even when there is no internet or Wi-Fi connection on site.
Please refer to the video guide to create schedules on your TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller.
You can view your water heater’s energy usage in the TrickleStar Portal.
Please refer to the video guide to view energy usage.
You can configure alerts and service reminders for your water heater in the TrickleStar Portal or App.
Please refer to the video guide to set alerts and reminders.
The LED blinking in green indicates that your Water Heater Controller has lost the internet connection. You may still be able to control your Water Heater Controller using the TrickleStar App in LAN mode if it did not lose connection to your home Wi-Fi router.
To recover the connection to the internet or router:
1) Switch off your Water Heater Controller
2) Wait for 10 seconds
3) Switch on your Water Heater Controller again
If the issue persists, you may need to check on the status of your Wi-Fi router.
Please refer to the video guide to reset your TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller.
The TrickleStar Electric Water Heater Controller works with both Alexa and Google Home. You can control the Water Heater Controller by voice command with an Alexa or Google Home device, or by using the Alexa or Google Home App.
You can activate Alexa or Google Home by following the instructions on the TrickleStar Portal. On your dashboard, select “3rd Party Integration” on the left column. Select “Configure” for Amazon Alexa or Google Home and follow the on-screen instructions.
Please refer to the video guide on how to delete a connected TrickleStar device.
Please refer to the video guide on how to create an account.
Note: You can also create a new Portal account in the TrickleStar App.
There are no fees needed to use the TrickleStar Portal or App.
Please refer to the video guide on how to change your account password.
Please refer to the video guide on how to reset your password via the TrickleStar Portal.
Note: If you are already logged in, you will need to log out first to see the login screen.
Please refer to the video guide on how to delete your account.
Site Management will show your devices at each site. You can click on your devices to control and change their settings.
Please refer to video guide on how to delegate a TrickleStar device
Please refer to video guide on how to initiate ownership transfer of a TrickleStar device.
When you delegate, you will still retain access and control over your Water Heater Controller. When you transfer ownership, you will no longer have access and control to the Water Heater Controller once it has been accepted by the receiver.
Refer “Warranty” in Installation Guide
Refer “Troubleshooting” in Installation Guide and User Manual
The Advanced Keyboard is compatible with PC (Windows and Linux) and Mac computers.
There are also dual markings on the special keys supporting functions unique to PC and Mac computers respectively.
You may use the USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter (included in the Advanced Keyboard packaging) to connect to your computer.
Yes, the Advanced Keyboard can still function as designed when connected to a monitor which is then connected to your computer.
However, it is advisable for you to connect the Advanced Keyboard directly to your computer or laptop.
You may configure the countdown timer by selecting it on the Countdown Timer Switch in the settings compartment.
Options include:
Position “1” – 30 seconds
Position “2” – 3 minutes
Position “3” – 6 minutes
You may select the operating system of the computer accordingly by configuring the Operating System Switch in the settings compartment.
Options include:
“PC” – for Windows and Linux computers
“Mac” – for Mac computers
By default, when the adjustable feet are folded in, the keyboard’s typing angle is 1.5˚ with a maximum keyboard height of 21.2 mm.
When the adjustable feet are folded out, the keyboard’s typing angle increased to 10.7˚ with a maximum keyboard height of 40.2 mm.
Users are advised to try out both configurations and select the one they are most comfortable with to reduce typing fatigue.
No. The Advanced Keyboard is a plug-and-play device for both PC and Mac computers. You do not need to download and install any drivers at all.
The Keyboard Setup Assistant window is shown when user plugs in a third-party keyboard to the Mac for the first time.
This assistant helps the Mac to identify the keyboard layout and ensures that the character shown matches with the key pressed by the user.
Simply follow the instructions on the window to set up the Advanced Keyboard for use with Mac computers.
Yes, the Advanced Keyboard has built-in functionalities where the F7 to F12 keys doubles as multimedia control keys (Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast-forward, Mute, Volume Up, and Volume Down respectively).
Yes, you can perform this remapping under Mac icon > “System Preferences” > “Keyboard” > “Modifier Keys…”
Ensure that you have selected the keys remapping to apply to the TrickleStar Advanced Keyboard at the “Select Keyboard” field.
When remapping the “Command” key, you are advised to remap the “Alt Opt” key as well. In general, it is advisable to swap both keys, i.e. the Command functionality bound to the “Alt Opt” key, and the Alt Opt functionality bound to the “Command” key.
Doing this would preserve the Advanced Keyboard’s ability to instruct the Mac to enter sleep mode, as both “Command” and “Alt Opt” keys are used in the process.
It is not advisable to use a wrist rest with the Advanced Keyboard as the wrist rest will block the radar’s operations.
If you absolutely have to use a wrist rest, please choose foam-type wrist rests, but this may still sacrifice some detection range.
You may dampen a cotton swab or use a lint-free cloth with small amount of water to wipe the surface of the keyboard to remove excess dust. Ensure that no liquid is dripped or seeped into the keyboard.
Alternatively, you may also use compressed air or cold-air from a hair dryer to remove dust between the keys.
The Advanced Keyboard shall signal your computer to enter the standby/sleep state only after the countdown timer expired with no additional movement detected.
In the event someone walks by, or additional movement is detected before the expiry of the countdown timer, it shall reset and begin a new countdown.
This is normal behavior, where the computer periodically wakes up to check for emails, schedule updates and other network activities during sleep state (known as “Power Nap” in Macs and “Modern Standby” in Windows 10 computers). However, the display remains turned off the entire time.
During these periods, the keyboard detected the computer waking up to update information, so the LED indicator lights up. Once the computer goes back to standby/sleep state, the LED indicator will also turn off by itself.
Computer operating systems typically will turn off the display instantaneously, but the computer does not actually enter standby/sleep state immediately. Computers typically enter standby/sleep state up to several minutes after the display is turned off.
The keyboard’s LED indicator will only turn off when the computer successfully enters standby/sleep state.
Much like how the computer does not enter standby/sleep state immediately after the display is turned off, the computer is also not fully ‘awakened’ after the display is turned on.
The keyboard’s LED indicator will only turn on when the computer is in fully ‘awaken’ state.
When lit, it indicates that the Outlets are powered.
When illuminated, it indicates that the surge protection is functioning normally. If this LED extinguishes at any time, the product was sacrificed to protect your devices and must be replaced.
When illuminated, it indicates that the Product is correctly grounded. If not illuminated, there is a grounding problem and you must contact an electrician to properly ground the socket. Surge protection will not work with an improperly grounded outlet.
Ensure that the TV/CPU is connected to the outlet labelled control. Adjust the threshold switch to suit your TV or PC, from High to Medium or Medium to Low.
Ensure that the TV/CPU is connected to the outlet labelled control. Adjust the threshold switch to suit your TV or PC, from Low to Medium or Medium to High.
The IR Sensor must be connected to the APS+ and the IR signal
The default power saving timer shuts off the TV and its peripherals after 75 minutes. To extend the timer by another 75 minutes, aim your remote at the IR sensor when the IR sensor's indicator LED is blinking and press any button on your remote.
This is a notification that your TV will shut off in 3 minutes.
Make sure that the TV is plugged into the outlet with the green TV icon. Make sure that the TV peripherals are connected to the green switched outlets (except for TV). The switched outlets will switch off after the TV has been switched off for 1 minute.
All orders are shipped out by USPS, UPS or FedEx.
TrickleStar delivers most orders in United States within 2 - 7 business days. We will always attempt to deliver your items as fast as possible.
A tracking number will be emailed to you. You may then copy the tracking number from your email, go to carrier website and paste the tracking number where it is required. The shipment status will then be displayed.
Shipping notifications and tracking numbers will be emailed within 24 hours from when your item has been shipped. It takes about 24-36 hours for the post office to capture the shipping information. If there is no record of your tracking number, please try again the following day.
All correspondences regarding your order will be via email, please make sure that the email address provided is current and accurate.
For product delivery information, email enquiries to shipping@tricklestar.com or customer.service@tricklestar.com
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Please check with your bank or financial institution to rule out errors on their behalf. If problems continue to persist, please contact Customer Service who will notify the IT department of technical difficulties
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