This information applies to the following devices:
1. Matrix radiator thermostats
- Article No. 120195 - Matrix Basic Thermostat
- Item No. 120196 - Matrix Bluetooth thermostat
2. Wi-Fi / Zigbee-based devices
- Essentials Irrigation Systems (1 & 2-Way)
- Essentials Outdoor Switched Socket 16A
- Other devices with Wi-Fi compatibility
Important instructions
Standard devices (Matrix Basic Thermostat)
- These devices do not have a wireless connection and must be set manually on the device.
- Plan heating intervals up to 24 hours in advance.
- Example: Up to 9 heating intervals can be set, e.g. from 0:01 - 6:00 to 18°C, from 6:00 - 10:00 to 23°C, etc.
- Use the instructions on YouTube by scanning the QR code.
Bluetooth devices (Matrix Bluetooth Thermostat)
- Correct installation and calibration on the valve required to enable Bluetooth.
- Important installation steps: Allow the "Essentials Smart Home" app all necessary access, including Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth automatically turns off to save battery life. Reactivate it on the device when needed.
- Bluetooth is primarily used for the convenient transmission of heating intervals.
- Please note that smartphones usually only support two Bluetooth connections at the same time.
- The Essentials Smart Home Duo control center also allows remote control of Bluetooth devices outside your four walls.
- Basically, all Bluetooth devices can be connected directly to the mobile phone!
- Use the instructions on YouTube by scanning the QR code.
Wi-Fi-based devices
- Compatible with 2.4 GHz networks. Turn off the 5.0 GHz network during setup.
- The device and smartphone must be connected to the same router.
- Make sure your internet connection is IPV4 compatible. Contact your provider for IPV4 activation if necessary.
- Connect Smart Home fireplace & Smart Home irrigation systems with Alexa (see instructions below)
Additional information
- When setting up and operating the equipment, always follow the specific instructions for each model.
- For further information or support as well as orders, please visit our website or contact our customer service: info@smarthaven.de
Video tutorials
Video tutorial for manual programming of the Matrix Thermostat
Video instructions for installing the Matrix thermostat
Video instructions for commissioning the Smart Home irrigation system
Connect smart home irrigation systems with Alexa
In order to control these devices with Amazon Alexa, you must observe the following points:
- Following the above mentioned points regarding Wi-Fi devices, learn how to use the essentials smart home app on your mobile phone.
- Now install the essentials smart home skill in your Alexa app and enter the same login details as in the essentials app on your phone.
- (This is mandatory, so both access the same database)
Now create two scenes:
(To do this, go to Scene at the bottom of the essentials Smart Home app and then click the + in the top right corner to create a new scene)
Scene 1 => Irrigation/fireplace on
Scene 2 => Irrigation/fireplace off
Now the definition of the individual scenes:
Scene 1 Tap "Tap here to start operation." Now tap the + next to "Then" - control individual device - select the fireplace/irrigation from "Manual off" - select "Next" and tap save.
The first scene has now been created.
Scene 2 Tap "Tap here to start operation." Now tap the + next to "Then" - control individual device, select the fireplace/irrigation, select "Manual off" - "off" - tap next - save.
The second scene is now created.
Now you can say to your Alexa:
“Alexa start watering” to turn on the device.
“Alexa, turn off watering” to turn off the device.
Installation of adapters for Matrix thermostats
This graphic will help you install the Matrix thermostats.
Which app can I use?
We recommend the official Tuya Smart app for all essentials products. Learn more .
