Download the Mill app
Download the Mill app on your phone from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app will guide you through unboxing and setup from start to finish, including all of the steps outlined below.
Unbox your bin
You can follow along the instructions on the box to take it apart easily.
Choose a location for your Mill
Tip: Before moving your bin, take out the bucket and charcoal filter and set them aside. It’ll be much lighter that way.
We designed the Mill to be in your kitchen, so it’s convenient to add food scraps while cooking or after meals. But if the kitchen isn’t the best spot for your bin, here’s a quick list to help you find the right spot:
- Indoors: in a space that stays between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) and not where any pests may hang out.
- Near an outlet: the bin needs to stay plugged in, so find a spot within 8.2 feet (2.5 M) of a 3-prong outlet.
- On a hard, flat surface: the bin’s scale is in the feet, so make sure all four feet are firmly on the floor and not wobbling.
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In a well-ventilated area: to allow for proper airflow, place the bin at least 6 inches away from all walls front, left or right and in a well ventilated space.
Unpack the charcoal filter
Open up the back cover of your bin by pressing on the top take the filter out. Remove the packaging and peel off the stickers covering the top and bottom. We recommend doing this step over a covered surface in case there are any spill.
Then put the filter back into the bin and close the cover. Make sure it clicks into place.
Plug it in and connect to Wi-Fi
You'll find the bin's power cord in a box in the bucket.
- Plug the cable into the back of the bin. Make sure it's fully inserted.
- Plug the power cable into your wall outlet. You should start to see a blue pulsing light next to the bin lid button. Follow the prompts in your Mill app to get it paired and connected to your home Wi-Fi.
See more: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi pairing
Set your bin's scale
The app will walk you through setting your bin's scale.
- Take out the bucket and close the lid.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Return the bucket to the bin. (Having trouble? See how to place your bucket)
Pick your bin's settings
The app will guide you through choosing what time you'd like your bin to start, your lock preference, and you can even give your bin a name!
Run your first cycle
Your bin will automatically run a cycle based on your schedule selections. That said, you can run a cycle immediately via the app or by double tapping the button on the lid!
More tips & tricks
- Mill cleaning and maintenance
- How to empty your Mill bin
- How to replace your charcoal filter
- LED lights and meanings
- What if I go on vacation?