DreamCatcher Life app: the only smart connection you need

Smart homes are a booming trend. According to Statista, this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Comfort and convenience are among the many reasons for having one or more smart devices at home. That feeling when we come home and find the lights already on, the floors clean, and our pets safe gives us peace of mind and speeds up our daily routines. Smart homes can save us a lot of time and money and improve our quality of life.  

To prevent the initial euphoria of purchasing new smart home products from turning into frustration, manufacturers are constantly improving the associated smartphone apps. A prime example is the DreamCatcher Life app for Chuango devices, which can be downloaded and installed in just a few minutes.  

The user interface is completely intuitive, and thanks to the keyboard shortcuts, it's almost impossible for anyone of any age to not know how to use it. With the app, you can not only control your devices from your smartphone and set up automations, but also connect to Alexa or Google Home to control your smart home with your voice.  

 

Getting started with DreamCatcher Life

1. Download and install the DreamCatcher Life app

• First, scan the QR code located on the product, which provides direct access to download the app.
• Download the DreamCatcher Life app from the Google or Appstore

2. Setting up the user account

• Open the smartphone app
• Register for free with your email address

3. Add Chuango device to the app

• Tap the “+” sign in the middle
• Select the displayed device from the list

4. Connect the device to the home network

(Note that Chuango devices are only compatible with 2.4 GHz networks .)

• When prompted, select your WiFi network
• Enter your network password
• If you want to add more devices, repeat the previous steps

Once the installation is complete, you can name your device as you wish and divide it into different rooms, such as the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. Once you add devices, they will appear in the main menu of the smartphone app. There, you can organize them, and four shortcut buttons will be enabled for each device, giving you access to the most important functions. This way, you don't have to constantly switch to the main page of each device when you want to use it.

Automations for your smart home

To automate your home and make your smart devices work for you, you can set scenes and/or rules in the smartphone app

The difference between a scene and a rule is that a scene offers the possibility to schedule different tasks for multiple devices at the same time. For example, when you or your family leave the house, your smart lights automatically turn off, the robot vacuum starts cleaning and the security system is activated.

A rule follows the "if-then" principle, meaning there must be a cause (trigger) that triggers a consequence (action). For example, let's say your baby is alone in their crib, sleeping. You place a Chuango Indoor Camera PT-300Q there as a baby monitor, and you're relaxing in the living room. As soon as the baby's cry is detected, the Chuango Smart Lightbulb in the living room lights up.

The DreamCatcher Life app comes with a few default scenes and rules, which you can easily select by clicking the "Smart" icon . If you slide the button, you can select a rule from the list. If none of them meet your needs, you can create your own. It won't take more than a few minutes, so let's get started!

• Tap the “Smart” icon in the top bar of the button
• Select “My Scenes” or “My Rules”
• Tap “Add” and start creating
• Give your individual scene or rule a name
• Set the schedule
• Define an icon for your scene or rule

Intelligent security

The DreamCatcher Life app is designed to provide the best possible user experience, making it easy to centrally manage smart devices with multiple functions. One of these features, which may seem very complicated at first glance, is remote control of security systems. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Once you've connected your alarm system to the app, you can receive real-time push notifications when an alarm is triggered in your home. To activate them, simply follow these steps:

• Go to "My Account"
• Select “Settings”
• In the app notifications, drag the button to the right

All alarm events are saved in the history, which you can access at any time, with old events being replaced by the most recent ones.

If you've added accessories to your alarm system, you can control them with the app. You also have the option to group them into different zones and even create delays . These delays can be used, for example, if you're leaving your house and need a little more time before you want your system to activate.

You can arm, disarm, or set your alarm system to Home Mode using the smart buttons or the menu. In emergency situations, press the SOS button to request help as quickly as possible.

Intelligent lighting control

The perfect combination of smart bulbs and the DreamCatcher Life app allows you to create the right ambiance for every occasion. With the app, you can adjust the intensity, choose a color or one of the 24 preset modes, create schedules, and even control multiple bulbs simultaneously.

To control multiple bulbs, the app offers two options: automations or creating a group . To create a group, all you need to do is:

• Select a light bulb and tap the three small dots at the top
• Tap “Create Group” to select the bulbs
• Save your selection and name the group

Conclusion

A smart home is synonymous with innovation and convenience. To ensure everything runs smoothly for you and your smart home, your devices and smartphone apps should be just as convenient. With the DreamCatcher Life app, you have everything you need for intuitive operation in your pocket.