RobertSmart App

ACCOUNT & LOGIN
For how long is the login verification code valid?

From the moment that you receive the verification code in your email, it is valid for half an hour.

Can I use an email address or a mobile phone number to create an Account?

You can only register with your email address.

How many characters can I enter within a User Name?

You can use up to 150 characters.

How many users can log in one account at the same time?

There is no set limit to how many users can log in with the same account.

What should I do if I forgot my Account password?

1. Within the login page click Forgot Password 

2. Enter the email address that you use when registering and select Get Verification Code

3. Enter the Verification Code that was sent to your email and set up your new password

The App will automatically log in using your new password.

How can I change my Account?

If you want to change your Account and stay as the Home Owner you should follow these few steps:

1. Log out of your old Account

2. Sign up for a new Account with a different email.

3. Log into your old Account, add the new account to the Home 

4. Click on the Me button 

5. Within Home Management select Transfer Home Ownership

How can I change my Account password?

1. Go to the Main Screen of our App

2. Click on the Me button

3. Select Tap to Set Nickname

4. Select Account and Security and Change Login Password

5. Enter the Verification Code that was sent to your email and set up your new password

Our App will automatically log in using your new password.

Can I log in and use one Account at the same time on multiple devices?

It is possible to log in and use one Account at the same time on multiple phones or tablets.

APP USE INSTRUCTIONS
How do I add a Home at first login?

Follow these steps to create your Virtual Home where you can organize all your smart devices:

1. Go to the Main Screen of our App

2. Click on the Me button

3. Select Home Management

4. Select Create a Home and 

5. Fill in the name and location 

6. Create your Home Rooms

How to clear device historical data?

Device usage data can only be cleared by removing the device:

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Select Remove Device

4. Select Disconnect and wipe data and Confirm

Who can invite other accounts to join a Home?

Only the Home Owner and Administrator can invite others to join a Home.

What is the maximum number of devices per device group?

You can add up to 100 devices within a single deviceGroup.

How many characters can I enter within a Device Name?

You can use up to 64 characters.

What is the maximum number of Accounts per single Home?

You can invite up to 20 Accounts per Home.

What is the maximum number conditions per Automation?

You can add up to 10 conditions per Automation.

What is the maximum number of tasks per Automation?

You can add up to 150 tasks per Automation.

How can I add Home members?

1. Click on the three dots (...) on the top right corner on the Main Screen

2. Go to the Home Management and select the Home to which you want to add a new member. 

3. Select Add Member and fill out the members name, email address and Family Role (Administrator or Common Member

4. Click on the Add button and wait for the other Account to confirm the invitation

How can I switch between multiple Homes?

On the Home Screen, tap on the drop-down arrow in the upper left corner and select a Home.

What is the differences between Common Member, Administrator and Home Owner?
  • Home Owner is the account that created this home. There can only be one Home Owner per house and this account has access to all settings including other home member status.  
  • Administrators can manage devices, Smart Programs, rooms and Family members. 
  • Common Members can only use Devices and Smart Programs.
How many characters can I enter within a Home Name?

You can use up to 25 characters.

How can I remove my device from your App?

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Select Remove Device

4. Disconnect and Confirm

How can I delete my Home?

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select Home Management and you Home

3. Select Delete Home and Confirm

How can I deactivate/delete my Account?

1. Click on Me button

2. Select Tap to Set Nickname

3. Select Account and Security

4. Click on Delete Account and Confirm 

Within 7 days your account will be deleted, unless you log back into your Account within this time frame.

Why do I have restricted access within your RobertSmart App?

App access can only be adjusted by the Home Owner. Thus, if you are set as a Common Member, you cannot change any Home settings or create Smart Programs.

1. Click on the three dots (...) on the top right corner on the Main Screen

2. Go to the Home Management and select the Home

3. Select the Home Member

4. Click on the Family Role and change to Administrator

To change your role, the person who invited you to this Home has to change your Family Role:

Why isn't weather information displayed on the Home screen ofyour App?

The weather information will be displayed at the top bar of your Home screen only after you complete your home information and location. By tapping on the Top Bar you will receive more detailed information about the weather conditions around this location.

How can I set up my home location?

1. Click on the three dots (...) on the top right corner on the Main Screen

2. Select Home Management and your Home

3. Click on the Home Location

4. Our App will automatically generate your current Location or fill in the Location manually

5. Click on the Save button

How can I connect my device to Alexa/Google Home?

First please check whether your device supports Alexa/Google Home voice assistants by following these steps:


1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen 

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen. If the device supports Third-Party Control it will be displayed within this section

3. Click on the Alexa/Google Home Icon to see what voice features are available for this device and read through the step-by-step guide on how to link your account with the voice assistant.

How can I change my Account information?

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select Tap to Set Nickname

3. Edit your photo and nickname

4. Adjust security details, time and temperature

How can I change between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

1. Click on the weather data on the Main Screen

2. Select Outdoor Temperature

3. Select either Celsius and Fahrenheit

How can I change my time zone?

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select Tap to Set Nickname

3. Select and adjust Time Zone

How can I adjust the weather parameters within your App?

1. Click on the weather data on the Main Screen

2. Select the specific weather factor

3. Adjust the parameters

How can I change the App language?

The language of your smartphone determines the language of our App's interface. For example, if your smartphone operates in English, our App will automatically switch to English.

How can I change my profile photo?

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select Tap to Set Nickname

3. Click on the Profile Photo button

4. Select a picture from your album

What is the maximum number of users with whom I can share a device or a device group?

You can share your device or device group with up to 20 accounts.

What is the maximum number of scheduled tasks per device?

You can create up to 30 Scheduled Tasks per device.

What is the maximum number of devices per room?

You can add up to 50 devices per room.

What is the maximum number of device groups per Home?

You can create up to 20 devicegroups per Home.

What is the maximum number of devices per Home?

You can add up to 200 devices per Home.

What is the maximum number of automations per Home?

You can create up to 100 Automations per Home.

What is the maximum number of rooms per Home?

You can create up to 20 rooms per Home.

What is the maximum number of Home members?

You can add up to 20 members per Home.

What is the maximum number of Tap-to-Run programs per Home?

You can create up to 100 Tap-to-Run programs per Home.

What is the maximum number of Wi-Fi devices per Home?

You can add up to 100 Wi-Fi devices per Home.

How do I add Tap-To-Run or Automation commands to Siri?

Please follow this Blog post for full instructions on how to add Siri shortcut.

Why I can’t add Tap-to-Run / Automation to Siri?

Please make sure you have iOS 12 or above, newest App version of Robert Smart ( 5.7.335 or above) and already created Tap-To-Run or Automation scenes. If you comply with all 3 requirements, you should be able to see “Add to Siri shortcut” button on the right bottom corner entering “Smart Program”.

When I try to add Siri shortcut, system says the name is already in use. Why?

Siri shortcuts are managed on iOS. If you received such error – means your device have already such shortcut created. To manage and see already created shortcuts, please follow the steps :

  • iOS 12 : Go to settings/Siri & Search/My Shortcuts. Swipe left over a shortcut and tap Delete.
  • iOS 13 : Tap Shortcuts icon on the home screen. “Edit” in the upper left corner and select shortcuts which are not needed anymore and delete them.
DEVICE MANAGMENT & CONTROL
Is the device bound to an account or Home?

The device that has been added is bound to the specific Home. Everyone who is a member of this Home can use the same device.

Can I manage smart devices while I am not home?

You can control your Smart Home setup from anywhere if your devices are connected to the Wi-Fi network.

How to set up Smart programs?

1. Select Smart Programs at the bottom of the Main screen

2. Choose either Tap-to-Run or Automation

3. Choose the Condition and Task from the preset list

4. Select the Devices that you want to carry out the Smart Program

Do I need to connect my phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the Wi-Fi smart device?

Your phone and smart device should be connected to the same network only for the moment when you are adding the device to our App. You only have to make sure that the device is constantly connected. 


Note: Wi-Fi smart devices require a 2.4G network connection.

How to set up Tap-to-Run?

1. Select Smart Programs

2. Click the “+” button on the top right corner of the screen


Once you have set up Tap-to-Run conditions you will have to adjust the device settings and Save the program.

Choose Tap-to-Run and select one of the 3 tasks:

  • Run the device: activate multiple devices together

For example, you can select all living room smart plugs and switch them all on at the same time.

  • Select Smart will enable or disable automations with a single tap

For example, you can activate your kitchen automation with a single tap.

  • Delay: allows to prolong the device activity

For example, you can set up for the light bulb to change color after 20 seconds.


Read more about the Automation setup process within our blog post.

How can I set up Automation?

1. Select Smart Programs

2. Click the “+” button on the top right corner of the screen

Choose between 4 type of Automation conditions:

  • When weather changes: activate devices according to local weather conditions.

For example, you can set up that when the temperature is higher than 29℃ the air conditioner will turn on. 

  • When the location changes: trigger the devices when you leave or arrive home.

For example, you can set the motion detection of the camera to turn on when you have left your house.

  • Schedule: activate devices at a specific time

For example, you can set for the smart kettle to start heating up water at 8:00 in the morning.

  • When the device status changes: base device activity on other smart devices.

For example, you can set the lights to turn on when the motion sensor has detected movement.

Once you have set up Automation conditions you will have to adjust the device settings and Save the program


Read more about the Automation setup process within our blog post.

How can I rename my device?

1. On your Home Screen tap on the specific device

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Click on the device icon, select Name and fill in the new device name

Where can I change my device photo?

1. On your Home Screen, tap on the specific device

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Click on the device name

4. Select Icon 

5. Choose the photo and Save

How can I share my device with other Accounts?

If you wish to share a single device follow these steps:

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Within the Others section click on the Share Device 

4. Add Sharing and fill in the information about the account 

If you wish to share all devices in your Home without sharing each device individually follow these steps:

1. Go to the Home Management and select the home to which you want to add a new member. 

2. Select Add Member and fill out the name, email address and Family Role (Administrator or Common Member

Click on the Add button and wait for the other account to confirm the invitation.

How can I move an already added device to a different room?

1. Click on the three dots (...) on the top right corner on the Main Screen

2. Select Room Management

3. Select a Room to which you want to move the device

4. From the list of devices choose the one that you want to move and click the “+” button

What should I do if I cannot manage my Wi-Fi device within your App?

This may be caused by network issues.


1. Check if the Wi-Fi connection is stable and that the device is connected to this network (device needs to be within a 25 meter range of your Wi-Fi router).

2. Keep your App open for 3 minutes

3. If the device is online but you still cannot control it with our App, connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network to determine if there is no issue with the connection.

If you have completed these steps but you still can’t manage the device, please contact us at support@robertsmart.com. Within the email please provide your Virtual ID and explain the situation.

You can find the Virtual ID by following these steps:

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Select Device Information and copy Virtual ID

How to add the same device to a different Wi-Fi network?

You have to disconnect the device from our App:


1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Select Remove Device

4. Select Disconnect and wipe data and Confirm

5. Re-add the device to a different Wi-Fi network

How can I disable notifications?

There are several different settings for notifications:


1. Disable notifications by accessing Settings and App Notifications

2. Disable certain notifications like Alarm and Bulletin messages

3. Stop receiving notifications while you are at home

4. Create a Do-Not-Disturb schedule for the time when you don’t want to receive notifications

5. Disable notifications within your phone settings

How can I report an issue?

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select FAQ & Feedback

3. If you still cannot resolve your issue select Report Issue and fill out the necessary information. Our support team will contact you within 24 hours on weekdays (Mo-Fr)

How frequently is the weather and other data updated on your App?

Currently, the information is updated every 30 minutes.

What should I do if a Smart Program performs incorrectly (Wi-Fi devices)?

1. Ensure that your device is turned on.

2. Ensure that your device is online in a stable network when Smart Program is activated 

3. If your Wi-Fi device is online and started but the task runs incorrectly, delete that task and add a new one.

4. If the issue persists, disconnect and re-add your device, and create a new Smart Program


If you have completed these steps, but the Smart Program is still not performing correctly, please contact us at support@robertsmart.com. Within the email please provide your Virtual ID and explain the situation.

What is the maximum amount of time a message can be stored in the message center?

RobertSmart App message center only shows notifications from the previous six months.

DEVICE IN-APP ISSUES
What should I do if I am not able to create a device group?

It may be that the specific device does not support group settings. Follow these steps to find out.

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. If within the Others section you can see Create Group setting you should be able to group it together with other devices.

What should I do when a scheduled task is not performed correctly (Wi-Fi devices)?

1. Ensure that your device is turned on

2. Ensure that your device has been online after the creation of schedule Smart Program (shutting down the device will disrupt the schedule)

3. Check if the time has been set correctly

4. If your Wi-Fi device is online but the task performs incorrectly, delete that task and add a new one.

If the issue persists, disconnect and re-add your device, and create a new Smart Program

If you have completed these steps, but the Smart Program is still not performing correctly, please contact us at support@robertsmart.com. Within the email please provide your Virtual ID and explain the situation.

What should I do if my device goes offline?

There could be a problem with the connection. We advise you to follow these steps:

1. Check to see if the router was replaced or if the Wi-Fi name or password had been changed

2. Disconnect and re-add the camera to our RobertSmart App

3. Connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network

4. Check if the device is within an optimal Wi-Fi range (The device should be within a 1 ~ 5 meters distance from the router during the network configuration process)

If your device still fails to connect to the network after completing these steps, send an email to support@robertsmart.com, and we will arrange for technical support engineers to troubleshoot this issue.

DISPLAY & NOTIFICATIONS
Why can't I receive push notifications on my phone?

You need to verify that the push notifications are enabled on your phone and App. Complete the following steps:

1. Enable notifications within your phone Settings

2. Enable notifications on our App by accessing Settings and App Notifications

3. Check if the Do-Not-Disturb schedule is active

4. Check if you have received notifications within the Message Centre

If notifications are enabled within your phone and App but you still fail to receive push notifications please contact us at support@robertsmart.com. Within the email please provide your Virtual ID and explain what information you should have received within the push notifications.

You can find the Virtual ID by following these steps:

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Select Device Information and copy Virtual ID

UPDATES
How can I update your App?

If an App update is available and you have not set for an automatic update you can access it within the App Store or Play Store. 

To check if your App has the latest version:

1. Click on the Me button

2. Select Settings

3. Click on the About section 

4. Take a look at the Current Version

How can I update my device

1. Click on the specific device on the Main Screen

2. Click the button on the top right corner of the screen

3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Device Update

4. Click on the device update or set for the device to update automatically

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