Download the Mill app and follow all of the steps
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 or in the app. You’ll also find a helpful printed Quick Start Guide inside the box, in the envelop on top of the lid.
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.
- 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.
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 in to the back of the bin. Then, plug the power cable into your outlet wait until you see a blue pulsing light. Follow the prompts in your Mill app to get it set up and connected to Wi-Fi.
Set your bin's scale
The app will walk you through setting your bin's scale. You'll take out the bucket and close the lid. Wait 10 seconds. Then return the bucket to the bin.
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.