H. Connections & Power Up 

1. As shown, power up the Hub by connecting one end the USB cable (A) to the power jack (B) on the Hub, and the other end to the power adapter (C), plugged into an outlet

2. The green power indicator should flash:

3. It is recommended that you connect your Hub to the network/internet even if WiFi-Only is your intended format. Using the supplied Ethernet patch cord (D), connect one end (E) to the Hub, and the other end (F) to an open port on your router or switch. The blue Internet indicator should turn on:

4. In the app, the Hub is now shown to be Online, with the Ethernet icon green as shown

5. If you plan to connect your Hub to the internet via the Ethernet cable, only, and your Hub is online, proceed to section L, to complete the setup of your Hub.

I. WiFi Considerations

Your Hub connects to the cloud via an Ethernet and/or WiFi connection. If an Ethernet connection is available, we recommend using it, and this is the “Plug, Plug & Play” method that will result in the easiest and fastest setup of your Hub. There are additional considerations, specific to using a WiFi connection with your Hub:

• Changes to your internet provider, internet equipment may require updating the WiFi-related settings in the YoLink app again.
• Changing your WiFi passwords or SSID name will require updating the WiFi-related settings in the YoLink app again

A WiFi connection, if optional, may not be ideal for you if:

• Your WiFi is not dependable or stable.
• You are not the owner/administrator of the network/WiFi.
• You’ve forgotten or do not have the WiFi password.
• Your WiFi has a second verification process or additional security.You’d rather not share your WiFi credentials with additional apps.

🤔 If you have a mesh and/or WiFi 6 type network, like a Google Nest, TP-Link Mesh, or Eero, you will most likely need to disable the 5GHz WiFi band while connecting your Hub. Helpful information can be found on the Hub’s product support page, or contact our customer support department. If your network requires opening ports or white-listing MAC addresses, helpful information can be found on the Hub’s product support page.

J. Mobile Device Settings

1. iOS phones only: if prompted, enable Local Network Access. (Search “iOS location services” for more information)

2. If prompted, grant access to your location. Tap Allow Once. This is required for the next steps.

To check or edit Location Services on your phone:

iOS:

Go to Settings, tap Privacy, tap Location Services.

Ensure Location Services is on/enabled.

Scroll down to and tap the YoLink app.

Select While Using the App

Enable Precise Location

Android: 

Go to Settings, tap Location. 

Ensure Location is On.

Tap App Permissions. Scroll down to and tap the YoLink app, then set permission to Allowed Only When in Use. 

Ensure you are logged into your WiFi:

1. In your phone, open WiFi settings (Settings, WiFi).

2. Identify your 2.4 GHz network, if possible. If there is only one SSID (network ID) you recognize, you will use that one.

3. Select the appropriate network and log-in, if needed.

4. If your SSID is hidden, you must manually log into it on your phone, by selecting “Other...” in Other Networks or Choose a Network

🤔 Some routers allow you to "white list" a device based on its MAC address. The MAC address for the Wireless LAN Driver can be determined by combining "D88B4C" with the last six digits of the EUI number. The MAC address for the Ethernet LAN Driver can be determined by combining "D88B4CFF/D88B4CFE" with the last four digits of the EUI number. The EUI number can be found on the device details screen.

K. WiFi Set-Up

1. If you are able to, but have not already provided your Hub with an ethernet connection, as explained in the Connections & Power-Up section, do so at this time.

2. In the app, from the Rooms or Favorites screen, tap the YoLink Hub icon.

3. Refer to WiFi icon, it should read “Not Connected” – tap this icon.

4. Please carefully review the instructions on the Setup Wi-Fi screen. After pressing the SET button on the Hub, you will then log into the Hub’s hotspot on your phone. This will need to be done with no delays between steps, otherwise the Hub will exit hotspot mode (in 5 minutes).

5. As directed in the app, press the Hub’s SET button for 5 seconds or until the WiFi LED flashes rapidly.

6. Without closing the YoLink app, go to your phone’s WiFi settings and log into the Hub’s WiFi hotspot. It is identified as YS_1603######. Disregard any messages that may appear, warning you the hotspot does not have an internet connection. If requested, approve “Once” or “This Time Only”

⚠️ If you get an error message “failed to obtain Wi-Fi” grant access to your phone’s location data, per the previous section.K

7. If you see a “connect to device timeout” message, tap Close.

8. Promptly return to the YoLink app. Check the “Please confirm the above operation” checkbox. Tap Continue. The Enter WiFi Password screen appears as shown

9. In the Choose a WiFi box, select your 2.4 GHz SSID from the drop-down menu list, or type in your SSID, if needed.

10. Enter your WiFi password, then tap Continue.

11. After a short process, the Set up WiFi successfully message is displayed, as shown. Tap Done.

12. If your Hub was not already connected to internet, the Hub’s blue internet status LED should now be on solid, indicating the Hub is connected to the internet.

13. Your Hub may appear offline in the app, if it was not already connected to the internet via the Ethernet cable. Tap the refresh icon or swipe down on the screen, to refresh the app.

14. In the app, confirm the WiFi icon is green (indicating a WiFi connection), with your SSID name shown below it.

15. If you are not leaving your Hub connected to Ethernet, you may remove the Ethernet patch cord at this time. Verify the Hub’s WiFi LED indicator remains a solid blue, and in the app, the Hub online.

16. If you are moving your Hub to its permanent location, you can do so at this time. Verify the Hub comes online automatically shortly after being powered back up.

⚠️ If you experience difficulties connecting the Hub to your WiFi, try temporarily disabling or turning off your 5 GHz band. Check for this option in your router’s app, or by connecting to your router via a browser interface (refer to your router documentation, as needed). For example, for the Eero router, in the app, go to Settings, Troubleshooting, “My device won’t connect”, then tap “Temporarily pause 5 GHz”.K

L. App Functions: Device Screen

In the app, tap on your YoLink Hub icon. Your main screen should be similar to the one shown below.

M. App Functions: Device Details Screen

Tap the three dots (in the upper right corner) to open the Details screen. Your screen should be similar to the one shown below.

N. App Functions: Alarm Strategy (Hub Offline Alarm)

To configure offline notifications for your hub, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the 'Device Details' screen.

2. Select 'View your alarm strategies' to access alarm strategy settings.

3. Tap the '+' icon located in the lower right corner to create a new alarm strategy specifically for your hub.

4. In the new strategy, ensure that your hub is selected (indicated by a checkmark).

5. Finally, customize the notification settings as per your requirements.

O. Adding Devices

Your Hub will be awfully lonely without some devices, like smart locks, light switches, water leak sensors or sirens to interact with. Now is the time to add your devices). You already know how to do this, because you added your Hub to the app; it is the same process of scanning the QR code that is on each device. Look again at part F for a refresher.

1. For each new device, refer to the instructions in the quick start guide* packaged with each product. It directs you to download the full Installation & User Guide, using the QR code in the "QSG". Refer to the full manual, and when directed, scan the device's QR code to add it to your system.

🤔 The quick start guide, or QSG, is a small and basic set of instructions that are packaged with each product. The QSG is NOT intended to guide you through the entire installation and user guide process, but it is only meant to be an overview. The full manual is too large to be included, plus, while the QSGs may be printed in advance, the manuals are always kept current with the latest updates to your products and app. Please always download the full Installation Manual & User Guide, to ensure the smoothest installation.

2. When directed in the manual, turn on your device (typically by pressing the SET button).

3. Always confirm your device is online in the app before proceeding to the next device. Refer to Figure 1, for an example of of online and offline devices.

P. Factory Reset

Factory reset will erase device settings and restore it to factory default settings. Doing a factory reset will not remove the device from your account and it will not harm the device, or lose any data or require you to redo your automations, etc.

Instructions: Hold the SET button down for 20-30 seconds, until the LED blinks red and green alternately. Then, release the button. (Holding the button down longer than 30 seconds will abort the factory reset operation)

Factory reset will be complete when the LED stops blinking

🤔 Only deleting a device from the app will remove it from your account. Factory reset will not delete the device from the app.

Q. Firmware Update

Your YoLink products are constantly being improved, with new features added. It is periodically necessary to make changes to your device's firmware. For optimal performance of your system, and to give you access to all available features for your devices, these firmware updates should be installed when they become available.

In the Detail screen of each device, at the bottom, you will see the Firmware section, as shown in the image below. A firmware update is available for your device if it says "#### ready now"

Tap in this area to start the update.

The device will update automatically, indicating progress by percentage-complete. You may use your device during the update, as the update is performed "in the background". The LED will slowly blink green during the update, and the update may continue for several minutes beyond the LED turning off.

R. Specifications

Controller: Semtech® LoRa® RF Module YL09 microcontroller with 32-Bit RISC processor

Listings: ETL-Listing Pending

Color: White

Voltage/Current Draw: 5 Volts DC, 1 Amp

Dimensions, Imperial (L x W x D): 3.42 x 3.42 x 1.06 inches 

Dimensions, Metrix (L x W x D): 87 x 87 x 27 mm 

Operating Temperature Range: Fahrenheit: -4°F – 104°F. Celsius: -20°C – 50°C

Operating Humidity Range: <95% Non-Condensing

Application Environments: Indoor, Only

W. CE Mark Warning 

The host manufacturer has the responsibility that the host device should be compliance with all essential requirement of RER. This restriction will be applied in all member states. The simplified UK declaration of conformity referred shall be provided as follows: Hereby. YoSmart Inc. declare that the radio equipment type YoLink SpeakerHub is in compliance with Directive UK Radio Equipment Regulations (SI 2017/1206); UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation (SI 2016/1101); and UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations (SI 2016/1091).

X. IC Caution

- English:

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

To maintain compliance with RSS-102 RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm distance between the radiator and your body: Use only the supplied antenna. 

- French:

Le présentappareilestconf orme aux CNR d' Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitationestautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et