30en-us Home Connecto Home ConnectHomeConnectThis appliance can be networked and also controlledremotely using a mobile device. The Home Connect appoffers extra functions that complement the networkedappliance perfectly. If the appliance is not connected toyour home network, it can be operated as usual via thedisplay.The availability of the Home Connect function dependson the availability of Home Connect services in yourcountry. Home Connect services are not available inevery country. You can find more information on this atwww.home-connect.com.Notes▯ Ensure that you follow the safety instructions in thisinstruction manual and that you comply with theseeven when you are away from home and are operatingthe appliance via the Home Connect app. You mustalso follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.▯ Operating the appliance directly from the appliancealways takes priority. It is not possible to operate theappliance using the Home Connect app during thistime.▯ Refer to the Home Connect documents supplied formore information.Setting UpTo configure settings via Home Connect, you will need tohave installed the Home Connect app on a mobile device.Your appliance will also need to be connected to yourhome network and to the Home Connect app. You canchoose between the following connection types:▯ Connection via LAN cable: The appliance isconnected to the home network automaticallyfollowing confirmation on the appliance.▯ Connection via Wi-Fi: Establish the connection to yourhome network and then the connection to the HomeConnect app.Note: The app will guide you through the entireregistration process. In case of doubt, follow theinstructions in the app.Installing the appInstall the Home Connect app on your mobile device (e.g.tablet PC or smartphone).1. On your mobile device, go to the App Store (Appledevices) or the Google Play Store (Android devices).2. Enter the search term "Home Connect".3. Select the Home Connect app and install it on yourmobile device.4. Launch the app and set up Home Connect access.The app will guide you through the registrationprocess.Connecting the appliance to your home network (LAN)The appliance must be connected to your home networkusing a LAN cable.The network connection will be established automaticallywhen the appliance is connected to the mains electricitysupply for the first time and put into operation.Connecting the appliance to your home network(Wi-Fi with WPS)Requirements:▯ Your router must have a WPS button. You will findinformation about this in the manual for your router.▯ You need to be able to access your router.1. In the basic settings, select ¯ "Home Connect".2. Touch the % symbol.3. Turn the rotary selector to "Wi-Fi".4. Confirm by touching the ™ symbol.A message about the WPS function will appear.5. Touch the ™ symbol to continue.6. Turn the rotary selector to "Automatic (WPS)".7. Touch the ™ symbol to start the connection process.8. Press the WPS button on the router within the next2 minutes.If the display shows "Network connection successful",the connection process is complete. Follow theinstructions in the app.Connecting the appliance to your home network(Wi-Fi without WPS)1. In the basic settings, select ¯ "Home Connect".2. Touch the % symbol.3. Turn the rotary selector to "Wi-Fi".4. Confirm by touching the ™ symbol.A message about the WPS function will appear.5. Touch the ™ symbol to continue.6. Turn the rotary selector to "Manual".7. Touch the ™ symbol to start the connection process.The appliance will set up its own "Home Connect" Wi-Fi network to which the tablet or smartphone must beconnected.8. Follow the instructions in the app.