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Getting Started

Getting Started with Mobile Link

Mobile Link* is a free application that you can download on your favorite smart device that allows you to monitor the status of your home standby generator. Each Generac Guardian series air-cooled home standby unit comes with onboard wireless, which can connect to your home’s Wi-Fi router. Once connected, you can monitor the status of your generator directly from your device, 24/7, no matter where you are!

*Mobile Link is compatible with most air-cooled and liquid-cooled Generac, Eaton, Siemens and Honeywell brand Home Standby Generators manufactured after 2008.

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Step 1: Connect Your Generator to Wi-Fi

To get started with Mobile Link you must first connect your generator to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Connecting your generator is easy! Just follow the instructions on the Mobile Link app. Watch this short video to learn how.

 

Step 2: Get Started with Mobile Link

After connecting the generator to your home’s Wi-Fi, you are ready to add the generator to your Mobile Link app. For additional help watch this short video for step-by-step assistance.

When this step is completed, you are now able to monitor your generator from anywhere!

KEEPING YOU INFORMED WHETHER YOU ARE HOME OR AWAY

If there is a change in status to your generator, Mobile Link will alert you to ensure you are aware of your power status. Mobile Link can also provide your dealer a direct link to your generator, enabling them to view your generator status, troubleshoot, and provide efficient service, whether you are home or away!

EXERCISE TIMING
Quickly and easily set when your generator exercises to your exact preference

GENERATOR RUN TIME
Get a glimpse into how long your generator has run for during its lifetime

GENERATOR FUEL LEVEL
Connect an optional Tank Utility propane monitor to monitor remaining fuel

TEXT ALERTS
Receive up to the minute text and email alerts directly to your smart device to ensure your are always aware of your power status

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Keep track of your generator's maintenance schedule to ensure your standby is running smoothly

DEALER MONITORING
Allow your local service dealer to monitor your generator for you, remotely 24/7!

"Alexa, ask Mobile Link if I'm ready for a power outage?"

Now, Alexa and Mobile Link make checking your generator status even easier! Simply
connect your generator to Wi-Fi, add the Mobile Link skill to your Amazon Alexa app and say,
“Alexa, ask Mobile Link if I’m ready for a power outage.”

HOW IT WORKS

No router? No problem!

Experiencing a seamless connection to your generator is possible with Mobile Link 4G LTE. Its affordability and ease of installation make it the perfect solution for remote users, or those without wireless routers!

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Ask your dealer to monitor your generator for you

With a Mobile Link Dealer-Managed Subscription your local service dealer can monitor your generator for you! With detailed insights to your generator's information they can provide protective service and maintenance to improve the longevity of your generator investment, whether you are home or away.

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