Detailed User Manual Breez Lite

Step 1A: Getting Started

For best results, connect the Cielo Breez Lite with the provided USB cable and adapter. Mount your Breez Lite on a wall in your AC's line of sight and plug it into a power source.

For optimal placement and control:

• Place Breez Lite within 6-12 feet and in the line of sight of your air conditioner or heat pump.
• To avoid deviated sensor readings, do not place Breez Lite where it may be exposed to excessive sunlight or other heat sources.

Step 1B: Prior to App Installation

For your phone:

• Make sure your smartphone’s Bluetooth is turned ON.
• Make sure your smartphone’s Wi-Fi is turned ON.
• Make sure your smartphone has internet access.

For your Wi-Fi router:

• Make sure you have a working internet connection on your Wi-Fi router.
• Make sure there is no proxy server or authentication server configured on your internet connection.
• Make sure there is no captive portal on your Wi-Fi router.

Note: Make sure IP isolation or client isolation is turned OFF on your Wi-Fi router.

Step 2: App Installation & Registration

Install the ‘Cielo Home’ app from the App Store. 
Log in to the app if you already have an account; otherwise, create one using the sign-up option.

Step 3: Device Registration

Device registration process connects Breez Lite to your home Wi-Fi network through the Cielo Home app.

Note:

• For iOS 13.0 & above, location permission is required to complete the registration process. You may disable it later.
• Local Network Access permission is a requirement for iOS 14.0 onwards to successfully register the device.

Step 1: Open the Cielo Home app, tap ‘Add Device' on the home screen, and select Breez Lite from the list of devices.

Step 2: Tap 'Continue.'

Step 3: Allow required permissions. You may disable them later. Tap on ‘ Continue’. 

Step 4: Tap ‘Connect’. 

Note: In case Breez Lite does not appear, press and hold the button on the right side of your
Breez Lite until the status light starts blinking intermittently, and tap ‘Retry’.

Step 5: Customize your device with a name of your choice (for example, Bedroom, Lounge, Office, etc.). Then tap on 'Continue'.

Step 6: Tap on ‘Scan Wi-Fi Networks’ to connect your device to Wi-Fi. 

Step 7: Your device has been successfully registered. Tap on ‘Done’.
Step 8: After successful configuration, your device will display on your home screen.

Step 9: Once the circle around the AC icon is green, tap on it to start the AC remote control configuration process. If it is not green, refresh the screen by swiping downwards.

Step 10: Get a hold of your AC’s remote and tap ‘Next’. 

Step 11: Point your AC's remote at the Cielo Device and press the remote’s 'Power Button' once. It will start the processing & configuration process.

Step 12:  The remote is now paired with Breez Lite. Tap on ‘Done’.

Quick Tip: LED indicator on Breez Lite should blink once after receiving the remote control’s signal. If it does not blink, please check the batteries of the remote control.

Registration process is complete. Enjoy your smart air conditioning!

Your Home Screen

Your home screen shows the real-time status of all your Cielo Devices.

A registered Cielo Device can show either of the 2 statuses, outlined in circles:

1 - Green - Device is online. You’re good to go!

2 - Red - Device is offline. (try following options)

- Ensure your phone/device is connected to a working internet connection.

- Refresh the home screen by swiping downwards (Pull-to-refresh).

Enjoy the unlimited functionalities

Cielo Breez Lite works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT.

 

Troubleshooting 

Breez Lite has an LED indicator on its front for status indication.

Case 1: If your device is powered up and connected to a working internet connection, the light stays off meaning the device is working perfectly.
Case 2: If there is a single blink every 2 seconds, it indicates the device is in broadcast (AP) mode. If you have not registered the device yet, please follow the ‘Device Registration’ steps.
Case 3: If the light blinks twice every 2 seconds, it indicates the device is connected to the router but has no internet access. 

Configuring the Right Remote Control for Your AC

Cielo Device auto detects relevant remote control for your AC during the registration process. If it is not working with your AC, please select your remote model manually.

For manual selection, follow these steps:

A. Go to settings by tapping the ‘Settings’ icon on the control screen

B. Select 'Change Appliance'.

C. Select 'Manual Configuration'.

D. Select the 'Manufacturer' & 'Remote Model' of your AC from the drop-down list and tap 'Confirm'.

Quick Tip: Remote control model number is usually found on the back side of the remote control.

Step 4A: Setting up Schedules for Your Heating and Cooling

Cielo Breez Lite lets you set cooling/heating schedules, allowing you to enjoy a true smart home experience and maximize your energy savings.

1. Setting up a custom schedule

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite you want to schedule.

Step 2: Tap on ‘Schedule’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on '+ Add schedule' as shown.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Custom Schedule’.

Step 5: Select the time/days you want to set the schedule for and then tap on ‘Custom Settings’. 

Step 6: Select the power state, mode, setpoint, and fan speed of your choice and tap on ‘Done’.

Step 7: Tap on ‘Save’ to set up the schedule.

Once the schedule is set, it will appear on the schedule tab. You can turn it On/Off by toggling the slider against the schedule.

2. Adding Comfy Temperature Schedule

To schedule Comfy mode, you need to set Comfy mode at least once in the app.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap the Breez Lite you want to set a schedule for.

Step 2: Tap on ‘Schedule’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on ‘+ Add Schedule’.

Step 4: Select ‘Comfy Schedule’.

Step 5: Select the time/days you want to set the schedule for and whether you want to set it as a repeat schedule. Tap on 'Custom Settings'.

Step 6:  Select the power state, mode, setpoint, and fan speed of your choice and tap on 'Done'.

Step 7: Select your desired Comfy template. Tap on 'Save' to set up the schedule.

Once the Comfy schedule is set, it will appear on the Schedules tab. You can enable/disable it by toggling the slider against the schedule.

3. Deleting/Editing a schedule

Step 1: From the device control screen, tap on ‘Schedule’ in the navigation bar.

Step 2: In the 'Schedule' tab, you will see all your set schedules.

Step 3: Swipe left on the schedule you want to edit or delete until both options for Edit/Delete appear. Choose your desired option and proceed. You can also swipe until the left edge of the screen to delete the schedule.

Step 4B: Setting up Comfy Temperature Mode

Comfy mode helps prevent temperature extremes by maintaining your desired settings based on your defined setpoints.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on Breez  Lite you want to set comfy temperature mode on.

Step 2: Tap on ‘eSaver’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on 'Comfy'.

Step 4: Tap on 'Add Template' under the Comfy Temperature heading.

Step 5: Choose your preferred temperature range.

Step 6: Select what actions to perform if the temperature falls below or goes above the set range, e.g., turning the AC off or on, changing its mode, setpoint, and fan speed to help it get back into the preferred temperature range. Add a name for this template and tap on ‘Done’.

Step 7: Your Comfy settings are now saved. It is disabled by default. You can turn Comfy 'On' from the toggle next to the name of the Comfy template. Once the device triggers the defined comfy temperature mode actions, you will get a notification in your app timeline.

Note: You can set up multiple Comfy settings through Comfy templates. Each of the templates can be turned 'On' or 'Off' from the toggle next to its name. You can have a different Comfy Mode for the morning, a different mode for the afternoon, and so on.

Step 8: You can also turn Comfy Humidity On/Off from the app control screen. Tap on the 'Up' arrow icon at the bottom of the control screen.

Step 9: On the pop-up navigation bar, tap on 'Comfy' to toggle it On or Off. Currently, it is turned 'Off', shown by the greyed-out icon.

Step 10: Select the desired Comfy Mode from the list of available Comfy templates.

Step 11: Comfy Mode is now active, and the Comfy icon will turn white.

Step 4C: Setting up Comfy Humidity Mode 

Comfy Humidity automatically changes your settings if the room humidity goes above or falls below a pre-set value, helping to maintain your ideal humidity levels.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite you want to set comfy humidity mode on.

Step 2: Tap on ‘eSaver’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on 'Comfy'.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Add Template' to set up a Comfy Humidity template.

Step 5: Choose your preferred humidity range.

Step 6: Tap on 'Custom Settings' and select what actions to perform if the humidity falls below or goes above the set range, e.g., turning the AC off or on, changing its mode, setpoint, and fan speed, and helping it get back into the preferred humidity range.

Step 7: Add a name for this template and tap on ‘Done’. Comfy Humidity is now set. You can turn Comfy Mode 'On' or 'Off' from the toggle next to the name of the Comfy Mode. Once the device triggers the defined comfy humidity mode actions, you will get a notification in your app timeline.

Step 8: You can turn Comfy Humidity On/Off from the app control screen. Tap on the 'Up' arrow icon at the bottom of the control screen.

Step 9: In the pop-up navigation bar, tap on 'Comfy' to toggle it On. or Off The greyed-out icon shows that it is currently Off.

Step 11: Comfy Mode is now active, and the Comfy icon will turn white. It is now turned 'On'.

Step 4D: Enabling Geofencing (Location-Based Controls)

Geofencing turns your unit on before you arrive and turns it off after you have left the pre-set location.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite you want to control through location controls.

Step 2: Tap on ‘eSaver’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Geofencing’.

Step 4: Toggle the slider to enable Location Control, as shown in the red box. 

Step 5: You will see your current location on the map. Set a Geo-Fence range for your Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump between 1 - 10 Miles using the slider. Entering or exiting this range will trigger the Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump ON/ OFF. Tap on 'Next'.

Step 6: Select your desired AC settings to be performed when you enter or exit the pre-set location and tap on ‘Done’. Once location controls are triggered, you will get a notification in your app timeline.

Step 4E: Checking Your AC’s Air Filter Status

You can check the live air filter status of your Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump. Simply follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump you want to check the air filter status for.

Step 2: Tap on ‘eSaver’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Air Filter’.

Step 4: You will see your current air filter status since registration (or since the last cleaning). When the range is about to fill up, manually remove the air filter and clean it. Once done, place the filter back into the unit. Tap on ‘Mark as Cleaned’. Additionally, you can set the number of hours after which you want to be notified for the next cleaning.

Step 5: Your filter status has now begun a new cycle.

Step 4F: Adding Siri Shortcuts to Cielo Home

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Air-Conditioner/Heat Pump you want to add Siri Shortcuts for.

Step 2: Tap on ‘eSaver’ in the navigation bar.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Siri Shortcuts’.

Step 4: Tap on 'Create Shortcut' to make a new Siri Shortcut.

Step 5: Enter the desired AC settings when the command is sent through Siri Shortcuts. You can set the AC operating mode, temperature set point, and fan speed. Tap on ‘Done’. 

Step 6: Next enter the phrase you want the Shortcut to be activated on. In this example, 'Cool The Room'. Tap on 'Add to Siri'. 

Step 7: All your currently active Siri Shortcuts will now be displayed. In this example, when you say to Siri 'Cool The Room', the AC will turn on at 73 degrees in cool mode.

Step 4G: Change Appliance (Manufacturer/Model Number)

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite device you want to change the appliance for.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Change Appliance’.

 Step 4: Tap on 'Manual Configuration'.

Step 5: Select the 'Manufacturer' & 'Remote Model' of your AC from the drop-down list and tap 'Confirm'.

 

Step 4H: Change Device Name (e.g. bedroom, lounge etc.)

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite device you want to change the name of.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on the pencil icon in front of the device name.

Step 5: Select the new name from a list of suggested names or type a custom name.

Step 6: Tap on 'Update.' The device name is now changed.

Step 4I: Calibrate Room Temperature

Temperature calibration helps correct inaccuracies caused by differences between the ambient temperature near your Breez Lite and the rest of your room.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite you want to calibrate.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on 'Calibration'.

Step 5: Calibrate the temperature by tapping - or + according to your requirements. 

Step 6: Tap on ‘Apply’.

Step 4J: Calibrate Room Humidity

Humidity calibration helps correct inaccuracies caused by differences between the humidity levels near your Breez Lite and the rest of your room.

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite you want to calibrate.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on 'Calibration'.

Step 5: Tap on the ‘Humidty’ tab. Calibrate the humidity by tapping - or + according to your requirements. 

Step 6: Tap on ‘Apply’. 

Step 4K: Group Settings of your connected Air Conditioners 

A group will allow you to control all your registered devices together with a simple tap.

1. Creating a group 

To create a Group in the Cielo Home app, follow these steps:

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on your Breez Lite device.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Move to Group.

Step 5: Tap on Create a new group.

Step 6: Give your group a name (e.g., First floor, Basement, etc.) 

Step 7: Choose an icon.

Step 8: Tap on ‘Done’.

Step 9: Group is created successfully. Tap 'Done'.

2. Adding a Device to a Group

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the group you just created.

Step 2: Tap on the Breez Lite device you want to move to that group.

Step 3: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 5: Tap on ‘Move to Group’.

Step 6: On the Group screen, you will see a list of all of your active groups. Tap on the group you wish to move the device to.

Step 7: You will see a checkmark next to the group name. Tap on ‘Done’.

On the Home screen, you will see a separate ‘Groups’ tab. You can tap on the group to see all your devices in that group. 

3. Removing a Device from a group

Step 1: On the Home Screen, go to the ‘Groups’ section at the bottom and select your created group. 

Step 2: Tap on the device you want to remove from your group. 

Step 3: Go to the ‘Settings’ on the top right.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 5: Tap on ‘Remove from Group.’ Tap on ‘Yes’. 

Device removed from the group successfully.

4. Editing a Group 

Step 1: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon of the group you wish to edit.

Step 2: In group settings, tap on ‘Edit Group. You can change the icon and name of the group as you desire.

Step 3: Tap on 'Done'.

5. Deleting a Group

Note: To delete a group, you have to remove all the devices added to it individually. You may not be allowed to delete a group otherwise. To delete a device from a group, refer to Section 3.

Step 1: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon of the group you wish to edit.

Step 2: In group settings, tap on ‘Delete Group’. 

Step 4L: Switch temperature units between Centigrade and Fahrenheit

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Temperature Unit’. 

Step 5: Select your preferred unit. Tap ‘Yes’ to proceed. 

Step 4M: Removing your Device 

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite device you want to delete.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Preferences’.

Step 4: Tap on 'Remove Device’. 

Step 5: Tap on ‘Remove’. Your device is now removed.

Step 4M: Changing Wi-Fi

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite device you want to change the Wi-Fi of.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Device Wi-Fi’.

Step 4: Press and hold the button on the right side of your Breez Lite until the status light starts blinking immediately. 

Step 5: Allow the required permissions. Tap on 'Continue'.

Step 6: Tap 'Next'.

Step 7: Tap 'Scan Wi-Fi Networks'. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Select your desired Wi-Fi network, and enter the password to connect.

Step 8: Your wi-fi network was successfully changed.

Step 4N: Sync AC State (e.g. AC Is ON and App Is Showing It as OFF)

Step 1: On the Home screen, tap on the Breez Lite device you want to sync with your AC.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Settings’ icon on the top right.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Sync AC State’.

Step 4: From the drop-down menus, select the AC parameters which you want to update. Then tap on 'Sync'. The Cielo Home app will now display these selected parameter values.