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None of the outlets have power.

Press the circuit breaker button on the side of the APS+ to  manually turn on all outlets.

The switched outlets don't have power.

The multi-sensor must be connected to the APS+, and the sensor must see a 

button press from an Infrared (IR) remote, which is indicated by a red blink.
To manually supply power to the switched outlets, press the button on the 

side of the multi-sensor.

The TV peripherals do not switch off when the TV is switched off.

Make sure that the TV is plugged into the outlet labeled <tv> .
Make sure that TV peripherals are connected to the green switched outlets 

(except for the TV).
The switched outlets will switch off within one minute of the TV being turned off.

The multi-sensor is blinking on and off every 4 seconds.

This is a notification that no IR remote control activity or motion has been 

detected within the countdown period, and that your TV and related 

electronics plugged into the switched outlets will turn off within the next 10 

minutes.

The TV keeps switching off after 30/60/120 minutes.

The APS+ turns off the TV and related electronics plugged into the switched 

outlets after 30/60/120 minutes if no IR remote activity or motion is detected 

by the multi-sensor. To reset the timer for another 30/60/120 minutes, press 

any button on an IR remote control or move in front of the multi-sensor.

The TV is shutting down within a couple of minutes of being turned on or 

going right into Music Mode.

The APS+ didn't properly learn the power profile of your TV. Turn everything 

off. Unplug the APS+ from the wall outlet. Unplug the sensor and all devices 

from the APS+. Let sit for a few minutes. Plug the devices and sensor back in 

to the APS+. Plug the APS+ back into a wall outlet. Follow the "Before First 

Use" instructions. This will reset the power profile.

The APS+ won't pair with my mobile device.

If you're having issues pairing the APS+ with your mobile device, please do 

the following:
1. Turn off all electronics plugged into the APS+. 

2. Unplug the APS+ from the wall outlet. Wait 5 minutes.

3. Plug the APS+ back into the wall outlet.

4. Press and hold the operation button for about 20 seconds until the             

    Bluetooth Indicator rapidly flashes blue.

5. Reopen the BT AV APS+ mobile app and log in.

6. Hit the "+" button in the bottom right corner to add a device.

7. Follow steps 9-12 of the Bluetooth Pairing instructions to finish pairing            

  the APS+.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

None of the outlets have power

The switched outlets don't have 

power.

The TV peripherals do not 

switch off when the TV is off

The multi-sensor is blinking on 

and off every 5 seconds

The TV keeps switching off 

after 30/60/120 minutes

The TV is shutting down within 

a couple of minutes of being 

turned on or going right into 

Music Mode.

Press the circuit breaker button on the side 

of the APS+ to activate power.

The multi-sensor must be connected to the 

APS+ , the TV must be plugged into the 

outlet labeled < tv > and  IR signal from 

any remote must be received to supply 

power to  the switched outlets.

Alternatively, press the button on the 

multi-sensor to switch on switched outlets 

manually.

Make sure that the TV is plugged into the 

outlet labeled < tv >.

Make sure that the TV peripherals are 

connected to the green switched outlets 

(except for the one labeled < tv >).

The switched outlets will switch off within 

one minute of the TV being turned

off.

This is a notification that your TV  and 

peripheral electronics plugged into the 

switched outlets will shut off in 10 minutes.

The power saving/countdown timer shuts 

off the TV and peripherals after 30/60/120 

minutes if no IR remote signal or motion is 

detected by the sensor. To reset the timer 

for another 30/60/120 minutes, press any 

button on an IR remote control or move in 

front of the multi-sensor.

The APS+ didn't properly learn the power 

profile of your TV. Turn everything off. 

Unplug the APS+ from the wall outlet. 

Unplug the sensor and all devices from the 

APS+. Let sit for a few minutes. Plug the 

devices and sensor back in to the APS+. 

Plug the APS+ back into a wall outlet. 

Follow the "Before First Use" instructions. 

This will reset the power profile.

Problem

Solution

What can I plug into the APS+?

The APS+ is intended to be used with a television and related  

 

electronics.

•  Never insert any object other than a plug into the APS+ outlets.

•  The APS+ is designed for indoor use only. Do not use it outside.

•  Never use the APS+ with appliances, such as refrigerators, electric    

  kettles, ovens, microwaves, or similar.

•  Never use the APS+ with power tools such as power drills, bench saws  

  or similar.

What TV-related electronics should I plug into the grey always-on 

outlets?

Plug in devices that need constant power for recording features, timers 

and program guides, such as:

•  Set-top boxes

•  DVRs

•  AV receivers

•  Game consoles with HDDs

What TV-related electronics should I plug into the switched outlets?

The TV must be plugged into the green outlet labeled < tv >. Plug in 

devices such as the following in to the remaining switched outlets:

•  Blu-ray player

•  DVD player

•  CD player

•  Sound bar

•  Speakers

•  Amplifier

•  Game consoles without HDDs

How does the APS+ save energy?

The APS+ saves energy two ways:

1) Eliminates standby power

   •  After the TV is turned off, the switched outlets and the times  

 

    plugged into them turn off within one minute and no longer draw    

    any power.

2) Monitors activity and powers down unused AV electronics

  •  In TV Mode, the switched outlets and the items plugged into them   

    turn off if no IR remote control signal or motion is detected  

 

     during the countdown period. 

  •  In Music Mode, switched outlets and the items plugged into them    

    turn off after eight hours.

  •  With the optional TAV-Link cable, HDMI-connected peripherals    

    capable of receiving CEC commands automatically soft-switch off   

    (or enter a power saving mode) if the TV is turned off, or if there is  

    no IR remote activity or motion detected during the countdown    

   period.

Summary of Contents for TS1816

Page 1: ...ks and trade names are those of their respective owners Patents Pending Patents 9 665 073 B2 7 193 335 B2 REV 3 4 May 2018 Bluetooth AV AdvancedPowerStrip se ns or www tricklestar com For technical support go to www tricklestar com or call 1 888 700 1098 Rev 25 4 Oct 2019 PRODUCT INFORMATION Bluetooth AV Advanced PowerStrip TS1816 Quick Start Guide Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...me the APS sacrificed itself to protect your electronics and must be replaced Ground LED When lit green this LED indicates that the APS is correctly grounded If not lit there is a grounding problem and you must contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet Surge protection will not work with an improperly grounded outlet Switched LED When lit it indicates that the switched outlets are recei...

Page 3: ...HDDs should be plugged into a switched outlet Those with HDDs can be plugged into an always on outlet and controlled via TAV Link 2 Installation Diagram always on tv game console amplifier dvd subwoofer switched cable box dvr surge ground switched sensor Set top box or DVR Speakers DVD player AV receiver Game console no HDD 2 TAV Link CEC function 1 Motion IR remote control activity Multi sensor T...

Page 4: ...HDMI inputs plug the TAV Link cable into an open HDMI port on the TV TAV Link functionality will softly switch off place into an energy saving mode HDMI connected peripherals capable of receiving CEC commands TAV LINK CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY Plug the power strip into a grounded outlet The ground and surge lights on the power strip will illuminate indicating the that power strip is properly grounded ...

Page 5: ...wer profile After set up you need to teach the APS the power profile of your TV Turn on your TV Let it come to full brightness Use the IR remote to change channels and inputs The sensor should blink red each time you press your remote Step 1 Turn the TV off Wait for the switched outlets to turn off which should take about a minute You ll know they are off when the green switched LED indicator at t...

Page 6: ...s until the LED slowly flashes blue indicating that the APS is in pairing mode INSTALL BLUETOOTH AV ADVANCED POWERSTRIP Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device Step 1 For Android devices Press and hold the operation button on the side of the APS for about 20 seconds until the Bluetooth LED indicator rapidly flashes blue For Apple devices start at Step 2 always on surge ground switched sensor www t...

Page 7: ...lestar com Bluetooth Pairing BLUETOOTH AV ADVANCED POWERSTRIP The app will display a list of Bluetooth devices within range Select the device named BLUETOOTH AV APS Give the APS a name and click done For Apple devices Tap Pair For Android devices Go to Step 11 From the home screen tap on the name of your APS Tap Firmware Update Step 13 Tap Update Firmware and then Update to downlaod and install th...

Page 8: ... total power usage kWh and total cost The chart illustrates your usage over time and can show today 7 days or 30 days of information Share your usage via social media email or WhatsApp by clicking the share button Home www tricklestar com Bluetooth AV APS App Features Real Time usage Power Usage General Settings Firmware Update Firmware Recovery Projected Cost BLUETOOTH AV ADVANCED POWERSTRIP The ...

Page 9: ...ur mobile device Once the APS has been unpaired press and hold the operation button on the side of the APS for about 20 seconds until the LED rapidly flashes blue This will restore the APS to it s factory default Once a reset has been complete you will need to re pair the APS with your mobile device rename the APS and possibly update the firmware Reset to Factory Default The operation button is a ...

Page 10: ...all music related devices to turn them on always on tv game console amplifier dvd subwoofer switched cable box dvr surge ground switched Step 1 Step 2 If the TV is not switched on at any time during Music Mode all of the switched outlets will turn off after eight hours If the TV is turned on during Music Mode the APS will switch to TV Mode and follow the countdown timer Changing the Countdown Time...

Page 11: ...nstalled TAV Link sends commands to softly switch off HDMI connected peripherals plugged into the always on outlets Yes No Sensing Modes IR Only Sensing Countdown Timer Operation for IR only Sensing For the 60 120 minutes the multi sensor looks for IR remote activity If no IR remote activity is detected during the 60 120 minute countdown period power supplied to the switched outlets is removed and...

Page 12: ... the side of the APS to activate power The multi sensor must be connected to the APS the TV must be plugged into the outlet labeled tv and IR signal from any remote must be received to supply power to the switched outlets Alternatively press the button on the multi sensor to switch on switched outlets manually Make sure that the TV is plugged into the outlet labeled tv Make sure that the TV periph...

Page 13: ... outlet receptacle The Product is daisy chained together in serial fashion with other power strips UPS devices other surge protectors or extension cords A three to two prong adapter was used The Product was not used indoors Product Warranty Connected Device Warranty Making a Warranty Claim Copyright and Disclaimer This Product is not for use with aquariums and all other water related products Use ...

Page 14: ...uillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la so...

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