R-TEC Automation Hub User Manual

R-TEC Hub - Set Up Instructions for Android

R-TEC Hub provides the heartbeat of the R-TEC

Automation

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experience. With Wi-Fi built in, simply plug

R-TEC Automation® App enables simple, intuitive control

and system conﬁguration from your smartphone or tablet.

Available on Google Play™.

About the R-TEC Hub

The R-TEC Hub connects to home networks to unlock the luxury of automated window treatment control. Experience customization with scene and timer options as well as voice control via Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

The App Allows For

1. Individual and group control - Group window treatments by room and conveniently control them accordingly.

2. Remote connectivity - Control window treatments remotely, whether home or away on a local network or an internet connection.

3. Scene control - Personalize window treatment control and organize how your treatments operate by speciﬁc daily events.

4. Timer functionality - Set and forget. Lower, raise and activate window treatment scenes automatically at the optimal time.

5. Sunrise and Sunset - Utilizing time zone and location, the R-TEC Hub can automatically raise or lower treatments according to the position of the sun.

6. Compatible IoT Integrations

Getting Started

In order to experience automated shade control through the R-TEC Automation® App, you will need to have:

• Downloaded the free app via the Google Play™ Store.

• Purchased one or more R-TEC Hubs depending on the size of the area you would like to cover.

• Familiarized yourself with the app navigation guide below.

• Created a Location, then pair the R-TEC Hub to that location. Our step-by-step guide will explain in more detail.

Wi-Fi Hub Technical Speciﬁcations

• Radio Frequency Range: up to 60'

• Radio Frequency: 433 MHz

• Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz or Ethernet Connectivity (CAT 5)

• Power: 5V DC

• For Indoor Use Only

Set Up Best Practices

• The Hub must be within signal range of both the automated treatments and the connected via Lan or Wi-Fi router.

• If you chose to use the Wi-Fi network option, verify that it’s visible.

• Environments with multiple WAPs (wireless access points) may need all but the main router temporarily disabled.

• Security settings may need to be temporarily disabled.

Capabilities

• Motors per Hub: 30

• Locations per account: 5

• Hubs per location: 5

• Rooms per Location: 20

• Scenes per Hub: 20

• Timers per Hub: 20

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What’s In The Box?

1. R-TEC Hub 2. USB Power Supply

Unpacking the R-TEC Hub

1. Unpack the

R-TEC Hub.

2. Check the Box Contents. 3. Plug the

App Navigation

Home Page

3. USB Power Cord 32" (80 cm)

USB Cord into the Power Supply.

4. Ethernet Cable

4. Connect the Micro USB End into the back of the R-TEC Hub.

5. Quick Start Guide

5. Plug the Power Supply into the outlet and place the Hub in a central location in your home.

Menu Locations

Rooms Devices

• Home: Shows the main control screen with

Favorites Timers

Home Scenes

• Favorites: Allows you to create a list of your

• Scenes: Show a list of scenes created

• Timers: Show a list of scene timers

rooms and devices tabs

favorite Devices or Scenes

Download the FREE R-TEC Automation

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App today on the

Google Play™ Store.

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Setting Up

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Open the R-TEC Automation® App.

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If required, create a new account. Select Sign Up on the Top Right corner of the screen.

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Creating an account will require an email address and password.

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If you already have an account Log in with your account information.

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Creating A Location

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Open the App from the home screen and select the menu button, click “ADD NEW LOCATION”.

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Select the default location and update the location name if desired. Select Ok then Done.

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If you have set up multiple locations, select the ‘Location’ icon in the upper right corner to toggle between locations.

Conﬁguring a Hub

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Select the location desired to add a new hub to.

Click on “ADD NEW HUB” to start the process to setting up your HUB on the App.

Follow on the screen instructions and click on the button to connect to NEW HUB.

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Pressing the P button for ~2secs until the Blue LED begins ﬂashing. This indicates the hub is in pairing mode. Press ‘Next’.

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Select your Timezone. This is important for timers to operate correctly.

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Make sure that your current Wi-Fi Network aligns with the network you want the hub connected to.

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Open your Wi-Fi settings and connect to the appropriate RA-PULSE-xxx network that corresponds with your hub.

In the app, verify you are connected to your RA_PULSExxxx network, press ‘NEXT’ to pair the hub.

Verify your Wi-Fi network is listed. Type in the correct network name if it is not.

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Enter your Wi-Fi network password.

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Press the ‘NEXT’ button to forward with the hub conﬁguration.

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Wait while the hub connects to your Wi-Fi Network.

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Before selecting ‘NEXT’ verify the network changes over to your home Wi-Fi network.

Select ‘NEXT’ to continue the set up process.

Wait as the hub ﬁnalizes the set up.

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The Hub is ready to be used! Press ‘DONE’ to start the Application.

How To Pair a Motor to the App

We recommend setting up your motors with a remote prior to syncing with the App.

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On the home screen select ‘DEVICES’ then select the ‘Plus’ icon to add a new shade.

From the list select the hub you wish to pair the motor to.

Select which device type best represents your shade.

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