STIHL connected: Digital fleet management

STIHL connected provides a detailed overview of your power tool fleet anytime and anywhere

31.08.2023

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STIHL connected: An overview of your machinery fleet at any time.

Get the best out of your power tools with STIHL connected and save time, resources and money.

Keep an overview of your equipment fleet and perform a stock take at the push of a button with the Smart Connector 2 A.
Receive power tool data automatically, reliably and securely. That means you can always know where your power tools are.
Being constantly up-to-date on the age, battery life and maintenance status of your power tools means less downtime.

System components and interaction
Video: Intelligent fleet management
Summary

System components and interaction

STIHL Smart Connectors record the operational time of your machines and transmits this information to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®. From there, the data is transmitted to the STIHL Cloud and is then available for your use in the STIHL connected Portal and the STIHL connected App.

The operational time of each machine is synced with a customisable maintenance plan, meaning key tasks such as greasing and sharpening can be done exactly when required.

STIHL connected is an intuitive way of smartly and efficiently organising your fleet management and everyday work.

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Close-up: Person holding a STIHL Smart Connector in their hand

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The basis for efficient fleet and power tool management

Captures and stores central power tool data securely and reliably, and transmits it to the user's smartphones via Bluetooth®.
Compatible with petrol, electric, and cordless power tools
Very clearly communicates the power tool status, thanks to the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A
The introduction of the Smart Connector 2 A also brings new and helpful functions to the STIHL connected Portal and the STIHL connected App ↓ .

Feature	STIHL Smart Connector 2 A	STIHL Smart Connector
Empty weight, complete	33 g	20 g
Dimensions (l x w x h)	61 x 40 x 15 mm	53 x 42 x 14 mm
Signal range	approx. 10 m	approx. 10 m
Service life of button cells	approx. 1.5 years	Approx. 1 year
Connectivity	BLE 5.1 (upwards-compatible until BLE 4.0)	BLE 4.2
Button cell type	3V CR2450 button cell	3V CR 2032 button cell
Type of communication	Bi-directional	Single-sided
User interaction on power tool	Yes, via LED and button	No

All the benefits of the STIHL connected Portal and the App

	Portal	Portal & App
Benefits of the STIHL connected Portal (with smart devices)	Maintenance management You can easily activate and deactivate maintenance messages Various maintenance notifications are available for you A new function allows you to benefit from individually selectable notifications, for instance relating to inspections, replacement recommendations and cleaning tasks	Lifecycle events including history Divided into currently due or upcoming events, such as maintenance appointments, including a history in the form of an overview of previous maintenance, repairs and error messages Optimised product status When changing the status you can append details such as a title, note and image to add more information to an event (repair, etc.).
Benefits in combination with the Smart Connector 2 A	Optimised runtime history with date selection Keep track of runtime based on a real-time clock You can check the runtime for an individually selected time period Speed histogram To help you optimise the use of a power tool and thereby maximise battery life for example, you can always maintain an overview of the speed range in which the machine is used. Get general information on usage habits for fleet managers	Optimised runtime today You can access this directly on the app and portal as “Runtime today” – always updated to the day and clearly presented In the runtime history, click a specific day to retrospectively view past daily runtimes for your power tool This enables you to see how much was work was performed on a particular day Lifecycle events The Smart Connector 2 A detects and notifies you of due maintenance and faults that require repair Automated product status The Smart Connector 2 A is an intelligent product that simplifies many aspects of your work: it detects your machine’s status, considers this on your behalf, and automatically sets a product status

Portal

Portal & App

Benefits of the STIHL connected Portal
(with smart devices)

Maintenance management

You can easily activate and deactivate maintenance messages
Various maintenance notifications are available for you
A new function allows you to benefit from individually selectable notifications, for instance relating to inspections, replacement recommendations and cleaning tasks

Lifecycle events including history

Divided into currently due or upcoming events, such as maintenance appointments, including a history in the form of an overview of previous maintenance, repairs and error messages

Optimised product status

When changing the status you can append details such as a title, note and image to add more information to an event (repair, etc.).

Benefits in combination with the Smart Connector 2 A

Optimised runtime history with date selection

Keep track of runtime based on a real-time clock
You can check the runtime for an individually selected time period

Speed histogram

To help you optimise the use of a power tool and thereby maximise battery life for example, you can always maintain an overview of the speed range in which the machine is used.
Get general information on usage habits for fleet managers

Optimised runtime today

You can access this directly on the app and portal as “Runtime today” – always updated to the day and clearly presented
In the runtime history, click a specific day to retrospectively view past daily runtimes for your power tool
This enables you to see how much was work was performed on a particular day

Lifecycle events

The Smart Connector 2 A detects and notifies you of due maintenance and faults that require repair

Automated product status

The Smart Connector 2 A is an intelligent product that simplifies many aspects of your work: it detects your machine’s status, considers this on your behalf, and automatically sets a product status

STIHL connected: Digital fleet management

How to set up STIHL connected

To get going with STIHL connected, please first complete a one-time registration for STIHL connected.

Next, download the STIHL connected App either for iOS or Android and install it. Then log into the app with the user ID that was assigned to you in the previous step.

The most convenient way to add all power tools is to use the app.* Simply scan the barcode on the power tool or manually enter the serial number. You can use this method to add products from other manufacturers too.

^{_{*Setup can of course also be performed using the STIHL connected Portal.}}

Smart Connector

Now take the STIHL Smart Connector out of its packaging and carefully open the battery compartment using the enclosed battery compartment key. Remove the locking plate under the button cell. You can now see the data matrix code, which you will use in the next step to associate the STIHL Smart Connector with the relevant product within the app.

STIHL Smart Connector 2 A

You can quickly and easily set up the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A with just a few movements. The key steps are briefly described below:

First activate the button cell. Attach the STIHL Smart Connector 2 A and start up the power tool.

Smart Connector

You can now pair a power tool which has been added in the STIHL app with your Smart Connector. To do this: Start the process by using the corresponding button in the app and then scanning the data matrix code revealed in step 4. Now place the button cell back into the STIHL Smart Connector and close the battery compartment.

Smart Connector 2 A

Press the button. Following pairing, you can start using the power tool.

Now attach the STIHL Smart Connector to the power tool you paired it with in the previous step. In the STIHL connected App you will find instructions on where and how best to attach the STIHL Smart Connector to each fully supported power tool . Mounting should be done either by means of the screws included with the STIHL Smart Connector, or the adhesive surface on the back of it. As a general rule, the STIHL Smart Connector should be a maximum of 10 cm away from your power tool’s engine or motor.

Now you can manage your power tools in STIHL connected. The STIHL Smart Connector collects power tool data and synchronises it with your smartphone. From there, the data is transmitted to the STIHL Cloud together with the location*.

_{^{*Location transmission active provided GPS is enabled on your mobile device.}}

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Logging in and getting started

Complete a one-time registration for STIHL connected and all the functions of the Portal and the STIHL connected App will be available for you to use.

FAQs

Summary: STIHL connected

STIHL connected digitalises your fleet management and makes it more efficient by providing you with a complete overview and full clarity over your own power tool fleet.
The STIHL Smart Connector 2 A is compatible with a select number of STIHL professional cordless products such as the FSA 135 and HLA 135.
Machines send power tool data automatically, locations are documented, and stocktaking is performed at the push of a button. This allows you to focus on other projects.
Determining the right fleet size for you by means a fact-based approach, reducing downtime, and avoiding power tool loss means you can work more efficiently and save money.