Control RF Devices
Step 3: Control some RF devices in the home
This is accomplished using the RM 2 controller. At the time of writing it was the only device available which could be lined with all the popular home automation systems, was low cost and controlled both Infra-red and RF devices.
Purchase: RM 2 Pro
I got mine from smikbox within a IR/RF trial kit as I needed some additional power outlets.
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Plugin the RM 2 and and allow at least 180 seconds to get its IP address from network
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Add the RM2 Pro controller using App
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Add a remote for any of your household devices that currently use a RF signal or infra-red remote where in line of sight (TV, DVD, Air conditioner etc)
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Select the device (if its already available from the menus) or make a new a remote controller template for the device
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Progressively teach the Blackbean each of the remote controller buttons you want it to use
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Add other infra-red controlled devices that are in direct line of sight of where you will position the Blackbean
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If there are other places in the house you want to control other infra-red devices use a second or third Blackbean in each location so its in direct line of site of the device it will control
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Save these settings to the cloud backup
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Make your phone discoverable and transfer the set up to another phone/tablets
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