Sharing your Home Connect appliances with family members or housemates is a straightforward process, allowing multiple users to control and monitor smart devices from their own phones. You can easily invite others directly through the Home Connect app.
Step-by-Step Guide to Inviting Users
To share access to your Home Connect appliances, follow these simple steps within the app:
- Open Your Profile: Launch the Home Connect app on your smartphone or tablet and navigate to your profile section.
- Access "My Appliances": Within your profile, tap on "My appliances" to view a list of all connected devices.
- Select the Appliance: Choose the specific household appliance you wish to share from the list.
- Go to "Manage": On the appliance's detail page, look for and click on the "Manage" option.
- Invite Users: From the "Manage" section, you will find the option to invite further users. Enter their e-mail address to send them an invitation.
Once invited, the recipient will receive an email with instructions on how to accept the invitation and gain access to the shared appliance(s).
Why Share Your Smart Appliances?
Sharing access to your Home Connect appliances offers numerous benefits for a modern household:
- Convenience for Multiple Users: Every household member can control appliances, such as starting a wash cycle, preheating the oven, or checking the fridge camera, from their individual device.
- Streamlined Household Chores: Family members can collaborate more effectively on tasks, knowing the status of appliances or even operating them remotely.
- Enhanced Smart Home Experience: Maximize the utility of your smart appliances by ensuring everyone who needs access has it, integrating them seamlessly into daily routines.
What Shared Users Can Do
When you invite someone to share an appliance, they typically gain significant control, similar to the primary user, including:
- Remote Control: Start, stop, or pause cycles for washing machines, dishwashers, or ovens.
- Monitoring: Check the status of an appliance, remaining time, or temperature settings.
- Notifications: Receive push notifications regarding appliance status, maintenance needs, or finished cycles.
- Recipe Access (for ovens/cookers): Explore and send recipes directly to the appliance if supported.
Note: The exact functionalities available to shared users might vary slightly depending on the appliance type and specific Home Connect features.
Important Considerations for Sharing
- Primary User: The account that initially registered the appliance remains the primary account holder. This user has full administrative control, including the ability to revoke sharing access.
- Email Address: Invitations are sent via email, so ensure you have the correct email address for the person you wish to invite. They will need to register a Home Connect account with that email if they don't already have one.
- App Installation: Invited users must also have the Home Connect app installed on their device to accept the invitation and control the appliances. You can download the official Home Connect app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Security: Always be mindful of who you share your appliance access with, as they will have control over your devices.
By following these steps, you can easily extend the convenience of your smart home appliances to everyone in your household, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
