App Instructions s Quick Start Guide works with the Google Assistant 1
OVERVIEW The Modern Forms App enables control of WiFi equipped Modern Forms Smart Fans. Log in with your existing Facebook Account, Google Account or create a new Modern Forms App Account . New Modern Forms App Accounts require every user to use a password with a minimum of 6 valid characters. The app remembers if the user has previously logged in. The user can reset their own password via the app and will receive a reset link via email.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. QUICK START GUIDE 4 3. CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT 5 4. MAIN SCREEN 7 5. DEVICE PAIRING 8 6. GROUPING MULTIPLE FANS 10 7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT 11 8.OPTIONS 14 9. INTEGRATION 15 9.1. NEST 16 9.2. ECOBEE 18 9.3. AMAZON ALEXA 20 9.4. GOOGLE ASSSISTANT 21 10. FAN SHARING 22 11.
2. QUICK START GUIDE In addition to the included wall control, you can control the fan through the Modern Forms app. 1. To use the app, download free from the App Store or Google Play. 2. Open the app to create an account. You can also log in using your Facebook or Google account. 3. Next, set up a WiFi connection. You will need the SSID and WiFi password for the network you want to connect to. 4. You will receive a prompt to assign a name to your fan device to upload an optional photo. 5.
3. LOG IN BY CREATING A NEW MODERN FORMS SMART FAN ACCOUNT 1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT Click on the ''Sign Up'' option on the top right of the Log in page. Enter a full name, valid email address and minimum six (6) character password to create an account and log in, after which you can securely control any WiFi equipped Modern Forms Smart Fan(s). 2. LOG IN WITH AN ACCOUNT If you have already created an account, you can log in with your email address and your password.
3. LOG IN WITH FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE ACCOUNT 1.CREATE AN ACCOUNT Select ''Sign in with Facebook'' or ''Google Sign In.'' Pop-up screen will appear requesting confirmation to sign in. Select ''Continue.'' 6 2. LOG IN WITH A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT 3. LOG IN WITH A GOOGLE ACCOUNT Enter Facebook username and password, then select ''Log in.'' Enter Google username and password, then select ''Log in''.
4. MAIN SCREEN MAIN POWER SPEED CONTROL Simultaneously power on/off the fan and light, if applicable. Use slider to control fan speed (6 speeds available). FAN POWER Touch icon to turn fan on/off. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Use slider to control brightness. LIGHT POWER Touch icon to turn light on/off. SLEEP TIMER WINTER/SUMMER MODE Switch between winter/summer mode settings for improved heating and cooling effectiveness. Set Light Kit and Fan timers individually.
5. DEVICE PAIRING 1. ADD FAN 2. ADD A DEVICE Select the To pair fan via local WiFi network icon. NOTE: Enter Invitation code: Invitation code is required for sharing control of fans.
5. DEVICE PAIRING (cont.) 3. CONNECT TO WI-FI 4. SYNC 5. NAME YOUR FAN Connect to the Modern Forms Fan WiFi. Select the receiver name Return to Modern Forms App and connect your local WiFi network to begin connection to the cloud. Give device a distinguishable name and select ''Next'' to continue cloud connection. Ex: ModernFormsFan_841812 Ex: 6.
6. GROUPING MULTIPLE SMART FANS Control multiple fans simultaneously. TAKE PHOTO ICON Will allow to add an identifying image for the fan group (optional). DEVICES IN GROUP View devices in current group. DELETE GROUP 1. CREATE A GROUP Navigate to the ''Group'' Screen by selecting and then Select 'Add a Group.' 10 to NAME Enter desired group name [Example: 2nd Floor] SAVE Once all fans have been selected, confirm by selecting the ''Save'' icon.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY 1. CREATE A SCHEDULE Select the icon from the home screen to enter the ''Scheduler.'' Weekly Schedules are displayed from Sunday through Saturday. Select icon to start the scheduling process. To set a Calendar based activity schedule, select the Monthly icon. On the Calendar, navigate to the desired day of the month. MONTHLY Switch between months by using the directional icons.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY (cont.) NOTE: Fans must be scheduled individually. Select a fan icon and then press ''Next.'' Select occurrence ''daily'' or “desired day of week” to turn fan and light on/off to set schedule. Select Select Light icon if applicable, or Fan Icon to schedule Light/Fan activity Set [From] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM. Set [Until] time by Hour, Minutes, and AM/PM. This function is optional and may be toggled On or Off.
7. SCHEDULING FAN AND LIGHT ACTIVITY (cont.) Scheduled fan activity will appear in Weekly Schedule Screen. Selecting the will close the scheduler. New Schedule [From] and [until] times will appear in scheduling screen. Light brightness may be set by sliding the Scheduled ON icon. 100% Toggle between Light brightness and Fan speed by selecting the corresponding icon.
8. OPTIONS Select options icon to view INTEGRATION Optimize efficiencies by integrating with other smart devices such as NEST® and ECOBEE® Smart Thermostat USERS Allows sharing of selected fans with other user accounts. AWAY MODE When you turn on this function, the App will turn on/off your devices to simulate someone being home. 14 SETTINGS Device, Application, and Account settings. FAQs Frequently asked questions. SIGN OUT Sign out of current Modern Forms account and login as a different user.
9. INTEGRATION TO SMART HOME DEVICES 10:40 AM INTEGRATION NEST® Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. If your Nest smoke detector is alerted, your fans will shut off automatically to help prevent a fire from spreading. ECOBEE® Use Assist Mode to conserve energy even more.
9.1 NEST® INTEGRATION Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. 1. NEST® INTEGRATION Select ''Connect with NEST®'' which will open the device web browser. 16 Enter NEST® Email Address and Password, then select 'Sign in.' Review Terms of Use and select ''Allow.'' Select NEST® thermostat to be connected with a Modern Forms Smart fan.
9.1 NEST® INTEGRATION (cont.) 2. ASSIST MODE Fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. LIGHT MODE Turn on fan for 5 minutes after HVAC is turned off. 3. NEST POWER SAVING MODE Works with HVAC to regulate desired temperature set on thermostat. Set fan speed: Min [Gray Slider] and Max [Colored Slider]. 4. ADD/REMOVE DEVICES Select to add a Modern Forms Smart Fan. Select Modern Forms Smart Fan(s) to be paired with Nest®.
9.2 ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Your smart fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating. 1. ECOBEE® INTEGRATION Select ''Connect with ECOBEE®.'' Modern Forms will create a unique “Pin Code” for thermostat pairing. Enter ECOBEE® username and password, then select ''Sign in.'' Navigate to ''My Apps'' under the menu options. ''Add Application'' with the Modern Forms ''Pin Code'' and select ''Validate.
9.2 ECOBEE® INTEGRATION (cont.) NEXT SCREEN Return to Modern Forms App to complete pairing. Select ECOBEE thermostat to access control features. ® 2. ECOBEE® ASSIST MODE HEAVY MODE Fan will automatically switch to Summer Mode or Winter Mode when your HVAC changes from cooling to heating Turn on fan with HVAC; turns off fan 5 minutes after HVAC is off LIGHT MODE Turn on fan for 5 minutes after HVAC turned off Select mode and set fan speed, Min[Gray Slider] and Max[Colored Slider] 3.
9.3 AMAZON ALEXAv INTEGRATION Download the Amazon Alexa App by selecting. ’’Connect with AMAZON ALEXA®.’’ 1. VERIFY Your Modern Forms Smart fan and light are receiving power. 2. DOWNLOAD Amazon Alexa app (iOS or Android) and verify your Alexa device is set up and ready for use. 3. SIGN-IN Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern Forms devices are listed under my Modern Forms Devices. 4. OPEN The Alexa app, Go to the Menu, then select Skills. 5.
9.4 GOOGLE ASSISTANT® INTEGRATION Download the Google Assistant App by selecting ''Connect with GOOGLE ASSISTANT®.'' 1. VERIFY Your Modern Forms fans and lights are receiving power. Make sure you are signed in to your Modern Forms account and your Modern Forms Smart Fan are listed under fan home screen. 2. DOWNLOAD Google Home app (iOS or Android) and verify your Google Home device is set up and ready for use. 3. VOICE Speak the command ''Ok Google, talk to Modern Forms'' 4.
10. FAN SHARING Allows sharing of paired fan(s) to other modern forms accounts. INVITE NEW USER To share fan. Select to invite new user. Enter new user’s full name and email address. Select fan(s) to be shared with new user. Select ''Send Email.'' New User will be emailed an invitation code to be used during pairing process shown in Section 5.
11. AWAY MODE App will turn on/off your devices to simulate someone being home to discourage potential burglars. Toggle Away Mode on/off.
12. SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS 2. DEVICES DEVICES View Paired Fans. View status of all devices paired with the Modern Forms App account. Select a Fan to view options. APPLICATION INFORMATION View Modern Forms App Details. ACCOUNT View account details.
12. SETTINGS (cont.) 3. DEVICES INFO 4. ACCOUNT INFORMATION EDIT PHOTO View Name and email address. Update device image. EDIT NAME Update fan name. MAC ADDRESS UPDATE PASSWORD Change password. DELETE ACCOUNT Fan MAC Address. Erase account information from the cloud. FIRMWARE SIGN OUT Fan Firmware Version. OPEN RF PAIRING MODE Sign out of current Modern Forms account. Selecting “open” will allow for pairing to wall control. FACTORY RESET Factory reset fan to cloud.
13. FAQ Frequently asked questions related to fan functionality and the Modern Forms App. Visit FAQ APP section for the most up to date questions and answers.
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