Setting up your Phyn Plus (1st Generation) takes just a few minutes. You’ll install the Phyn app on your iPhone, create an account, connect your device to Wi-Fi, configure your home, and enable notifications.
Before you begin: Pairing mode
Your Phyn Plus must be in Pairing Mode.
Press the blue Action button once
The LED should show a “Searching” pattern (blue lights moving outward from the center)
If you don’t see this pattern, perform a factory reset.
Factory reset (if needed)
Only reset the device if pairing fails.
With the device powered on, locate the blue Action button
(Top of the unit, or side if installed horizontally)Press the button 3 times, then hold for 5 seconds, and release
The LED will animate and reboot
When complete, the device returns to Pairing Mode automatically
If pairing mode does not appear, repeat the steps.
Step 1: Install the Phyn app
Open the App Store.
Search for Phyn.
Tap Get, then Open.
Tap Allow when prompted to enable Bluetooth.
Step 2: Create your Phyn account
Tap Sign Up.
Enter:
First and last name
Email address
Mobile number
Password
Review and accept the Terms of Service.
Accept the Mobile Terms.
Tap Create Account.
Step 3: Set up your Phyn Plus
On the Set Up Device screen, tap Phyn Plus.
Setup has two parts:
Connect to Network (~2 minutes)
Configure Your Home (~5 minutes)
Connect to Wi-Fi
Tap the blue button on the Phyn device (lights will flash).
On your iPhone, open Settings > Wi-Fi.
Select the network that begins with “Phyn.”
Return to the Phyn app.
Select your home Wi-Fi network.
Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap Connect.
When prompted, tap OK to allow access to devices on your local network.
Note:
If you see a network error, double-check your password and Wi-Fi signal, then tap Retry.
The app will check for updates and install firmware if needed. This may take a few minutes.
You can leave the app open, but do not unplug the device.
When complete, tap Continue.
Step 4: Configure your home
Enter your home address and a home name (e.g., “Main Home”).
Add your fixture inventory using the + / – controls.
(Optional) Select your insurance provider or tap Skip.
Rate your plumber and enter their details.
(You can save them for future use)
Your device is now online.
Optional: Smart home integrations
You can connect Phyn with:
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
IFTTT
Tap a service to get started, or Skip and set it up later under
Settings > Smart Home Integration.
Step 5: Enable notifications
Notifications help you stay informed about unusual water activity.
Push notifications
Tap OK when prompted by iOS
Email notifications
Tap Next to verify your email.
Open the verification email from Phyn and tap Verify.
Return to the app and tap Done.
SMS notifications
Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to your phone.
Wait for confirmation.
You’re all set
Tap Got It to start using your Phyn app.