Go to HIQ Universe: HIQ Universe

Create and log in into account

Get Controller serial number Open HIQ Configurator. Controller serial number is under “Autodetect” button on “System” page.

Enable internet access and get authentication code

Add HIQ controller

Check controller status

Download and install HIQ Commander

On smartphone (Android or iOS) go to PlayStore or App Store. Find and install HIQ Configurator app.

Set HIQ Commander permissions

Go to “Settings - Apps”

Find and select “HIQ Commander”

Click on “Permissions”

Enable all App permissions.

Run HIQ Commander and Autodetect HIQ System

HIQ system must be already configured/commisioned.
HC and your smartphone must be in the same local LAN/WiFi network and this network must be connected to the internet.
Other data connections (i.e. Mobile data) must be disabled.

Accept detected system

Set location: used to calculate sunrise and sunset directly in HIQ Controller.

Set time and date: synchronize HIQ Controller time and date with smartphone.

Enable internet access: HIQ controller can be controlled from everywhere through HIQ Universe.


Select “Disable” if any of the services is not available on your device, otherwise Autodetect will not be possible.

HIQ Configurator is set to work through HIQ Universe when you are not at home

You can change connection mode later

Press three lines on upper right corner and select “Settings”