Helium Hotspot User Manual

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Helium
51 Federal Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Helium Hotspot (HS1)
December 10, 2019
Product Overview
The Helium Hotspot is a combination LongFi wireless router and Helium Blockchain miner built
and distributed by Helium, Inc. It creates a long-range network for routing packets from Helium
LongFi-enabled devices and performs ongoing mining duties to secure the Helium Network. The
"Helium Hotspot" is the name of the Hotspot designed, manufactured, and distributed by
Helium, Inc. Developers can use the information provided here to build other "Hotspot" variants
that conform to the published network specifications.
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Helium Hotspot Specifications

General

Storage	32GB eMMC
Power Supply	5V/3A USB-C
Memory	4GB
RAM	4GB LPDDR4
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN
Ports	USB-C, Ethernet
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
LoRaWAN Frequency	Region-specific (e.g., US915, EU868, etc.)
Wireless Standard	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Summary

Product Overview

Interface Instruction

Step 1: Download the app

Download the Helium mobile application for iOS or Android to begin the setup process.

Step 2: Sign in or Create Account

Create or log into your Helium account, securing it with a 12-word seed phrase.

Step 3: Plug in the Hotspot

Connect the Helium Hotspot to a power outlet, preferably near a window, for optimal operation.

Step 4: Set up the Hotspot

Pair the Hotspot with your phone via Bluetooth through the Helium app for initial configuration.

Step 5: Connect to the Internet

Connect the Hotspot to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable to get online.

Step 6: Add the Hotspot to the Blockchain

Add the Hotspot to the blockchain, potentially requiring a firmware update and location confirmation.

Step 7: Set your Location

Precisely set your Hotspot's location on a map to enable mining and network participation.

Step 8: You're done!

Allow 24-48 hours for blockchain sync and monitor your Hotspot's performance.