Using The App; App Basics (Overview) - Panasonic KX-HNB600 User Manual

Using the app

App basics (overview)

To begin, simply start the [Home Network] app on your mobile device by tapping its icon (shown below).
To prevent unauthorized access to the system, you may need to enter a system password. Whether or
not you need to enter the system password depends on how your mobile device is accessing the system,
as explained below.
Accessing while at home
If your mobile device is connected to the same wireless network as the hub, you do not need to enter the
system password when accessing the system. This is because it is assumed that in this situation, anyone
in your home who is using your mobile device is authorized to access the system.
Note that even when you are at home, you will need to enter the system password if your mobile device
is not connected to the same wireless network as the hub. This could occur if your mobile device is
accessing the Internet using its mobile network connection instead of Wi-Fi, or if your mobile device is
connected to a different wireless network.
Accessing while away from home
If your mobile device is not connected to the same wireless network as the hub, including situations when
you are away from home, you will need to enter the system password when accessing the system. This
is to prevent someone from using your mobile device to access the system in the event that you lose
your mobile device while away from home, for example.
Note:
R The password is set during initial setup ( "Initial setup", Page 25).
R You can change the password if necessary ( "Login password", Page 99).
R Running the app while away from home when your mobile device is connected to a mobile network
(3G, 4G, etc.) may cause your mobile device's battery to deplete faster than normal.
R If the app's connection to the hub is terminated when accessing while away from home (such as when
you turn your mobile device's screen off and then on, or you switch to another app and then return to
the [Home Network] app), the app's home screen will be displayed instead of the last screen you
were viewing. Also note that in this case, it may take some time for the app's screen to be displayed.
Automatic login
When entering the system password, you can enable the automatic login feature by turning on the
[Automatic Login (for remote access)] checkbox. In this case the password that you enter will be
saved, allowing the [Home Network] app to log in to the system automatically.
Note:
R You can turn this feature on and off later if desired ( "[Automatic Login] setting", Page 98).
Important:
R Turning on this feature could allow unauthorized parties to access the system if they are using your
mobile device.
Privacy information for iPhone and iPad users
Certain features of the app function by accessing your mobile device's hardware, such as the
microphone, or the information stored in your mobile device, such as its contacts. While using the app, a
dialog may be displayed that asks whether you want to allow the app to access your these features of
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