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Pulse FX – Consumer TPMS – Consumer TPMS First Time Setup (New User)
This article will guide you through what to anticipate when launching the Consumer TPMS application for the first time. It will detail the steps for creating a new account and logging into the application.
Note: After the first time, by default, the Consumer TPMS application will automatically log into your account and pair with your Pulse FX in the future.
1) Open the Consumer TPMS application on your iPhone or Android device. Once open, you’ll see the layout of your vehicle.
Note: By default, the Consumer TPMS application will automatically log into your account and pair with your Pulse FX. If not, please login to your account and pair with your FX device.
2) As a new User, you’ll need to create an account to login to the application. You can also manually create an account by clicking the Create Account at the bottom. Fill out the form to complete Sign Up. You can also use Google or Apple to create an account.
Note: Consumer TPMS application will ask you to accept Permissions for Bluetooth and GPS during account creation.
3) After account created and you’ve logged into the Consumer TPMS application, you’ll now pair with your Pulse FX device using Bluetooth. Tap on the blue Connect Device button, then select the PULSE_FX from the Available Devices list, then tap the blue PAIR button.
4) After pairing to the Pulse FX device, the Consumer TPMS application will put you in a program mode to add the vehicle and sensors. During this step, you’ll also get a pop up stating No admin access. In order to continue, you’ll need to input the BLE Password. Tap Yes to procced. By default, the BLE Password will auto populate the Serial Number of the Pulse FX. Recommend keeping the BLE Password as the Serial Number. Tap the green Continue button after setting the BLE Password. Tap Yes to confirm you the BLE Password.
Note: Serial Number can be located on the back of the Pulse FX.
5) Before you can select the Vehicle Type, you’ll need to read the Tire Wizard Note. Tap the Got it after reading. Next select either a Primary/Power or Trailer/Tow vehicle type. Then you’ll select the type of Primary/Tow vehicle you’re using. Tap the green Save button when finished.
Primary/Power:
· Car/SUV – 4 wheel option
· Van/Truck– 4, 6, & 10 Wheel options
· Bus/RV—4, 6, 8 Wheel options
Trailer/Tow:
· 5th Wheel – 2, 4, 6, 8 Wheel options
· Bumper Pull – 2, 4, 6 Wheel options
Note: Do not put sensors on tires until directed to do so in the Consumer TPMS application.
6) After selecting the Vehicle, we’re now going to add the sensors. Before we can add sensors, we’ll need to read the Tire Wizard Note on adding sensors. Tap a tire location you want to put a sensor on. You’ll see ‘Please wait while we scan for a new sensor’ appear at the bottom. Physically install the sensor onto the tire you selected in the app. Once the Pulse FX connects to the sensor, it’ll ask to confirm the sensor, tap Yes.
Repeat this process until all tires are programed and showing a green outline, then tap the green Save button.
7) Next step is to set the reference pressure. The reference pressure is used to determine if your tires are under or overinflated. This can be done By Vehicle or By Axel. Use the + and – icons to increase or lower the reference pressure. Once finished, tap the green Save button.
8) After saving, you’ll get a Tire Wizard note asking what you’d like to do next. You can choose if you want to add another unit? or go to viewing mode?
If you choose “add another unit?” it’ll take you back to the Vehicle Type selection.
If you choose “go to viewing mode?” it’ll take you to the Normal viewing mode.
