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8 September 2026

How to Factory Reset Your Bindicator

Update your lamp first, then clear its saved Wi-Fi network and timezone and start setup again.

8 September 2026

Bindicator Stuck During Setup? Help for Newer Devices

Simple recovery steps for devices purchased after September 2026, including restarting pairing and resetting saved setup.

8 September 2026

Bindicator Stuck During Setup? Help for Older Devices

Restart a failed setup attempt, check your Wi-Fi and get an older Bindicator connected and updated.

8 September 2026

Advanced Bindicator Setup: Pi-hole, Mesh Wi-Fi and IoT Networks

Troubleshoot Pi-hole, custom DNS, firewalls, mesh Wi-Fi and IoT VLANs, with connection ports and Home Assistant discovery checks.

12 July 2026

Bindicator Now Works With Home Assistant

Bindicator now has an official Home Assistant integration. Your bin schedule becomes a calendar, the lamp becomes two light entities, and a tap on the lid can trigger any automation. All local, no cloud.

23 April 2026

Setting Up Your Bindicator Just Got A Whole Lot Easier

Bindicator can now automatically connect to your council website and download your full bin schedule in one tap. Works with around 900 councils across Australia, the UK, Europe, and North America.