Connecting to Wireless Network Using WPS

Overview

In some instances, using your SSID/password during setup may not be successful. There are many potential reasons for this, many of them out of your control.

Connecting via WPS

For beam, Garageio, and Guardian Smart Controllers

WiFi-protected Setup is an alternate setup method which allows the authorization of a new device to connect to a network without a password. It’s supported by most routers (which will usually be marked with a WPS button).

1. Restart your phone.
2. Enable WPS mode on your router. This is usually accomplished by pressing the WPS button or enabling it from the router’s admin interface. Consult the manual for your specific router for further information. Typically, WPS will remain enabled for only 60 seconds.
3. Open the beam app and select "SETUP YOUR BEAM."
4. Enter your WiFi credentials then select “Continue.”
5. Then select “Use WPS” at the bottom of the screen “Connect Using WPS.”
6. If you created a PIN when enabling WPS on your router, enter it into the WPS PIN field. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
7. Unplug the controller and plug it back in. The WIFI LED should begin to blink orange/red.
8. Select “Begin Setup” in the app. Hold the screen of the phone over the SETUP port on the side of the controller, completely covering the port. Hold it there for approximately 15 seconds.
9. Wait for the WIFI LED to begin blinking before removing the phone. If the front LED blinks green for a short period of time, you have successfully connected it to your network!