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User Manual
Nanoleaf Remote
Smarter at Every Turn
Congratulations on becoming an official owner of the Nanoleaf Remote. You can now fully customize what you want the Remote to do within the Nanoleaf app, the possibilities are endless. Thank you for your support, you brighten our day like Nanoleaf brightens the world!
Product Overview
Table of Contents
- Product Setup
- Problems & Solutions
Product Setup
Pairing the Remote
Requirements:
- 1.
(Android and iOS) To control the Light Panels using brightness and side changes, the Light Panels must have an attached Rhythm. Light Panels must have version 2.3.0 or higher. Support for rotation control with Canvas and Shapes is integrated with the control unit.
- 2.
(iOS only) To control any HomeKit devices (including the Light Panels), the user must have a HomeKit Home Hub. HomeKit integration requires iOS 11.3 or higher; Apple TV 4th Gen+ and/or iPad with BLE 4.0 (newer than iPad 2) and/or Home Pod.
Pairing for iOS
To pair with the Nanoleaf Remote in iOS, make sure the Remote lights up when you pick it up and rotate it. Open the Nanoleaf Smarter Series App and follow the in-app prompts.
Pairing for Android
To pair with Android, you will need the Nanoleaf Light Panels with Rhythm sound module. Make sure the Remote lights up when you pick it up and rotate it. Press the button on the Rhythm until it starts flashing. Hold the Remote close to the Rhythm. When pairing completes, the Rhythm will flash green.
Pairing One Remote to Multiple Controllers
You can pair the Remote to multiple Nanoleaf Light Panel controllers using the same pairing method mentioned under Android Users, as long as there is also a Rhythm module attached to the panels (Light Panels only).
Setup without an iOS or Android device
- 1.
Light Panels must have version 2.3.0 or higher and the Rhythm plugged in (Light Panels only).
- 2.
Press and hold the Rhythm button until LED flashes blue.
- 3.
Hold Remote in close proximity to the Rhythm or control unit.
- 4.
Wait for Rhythm to flash green.
Default configuration:
- 1.
Side 1 = ON
- 2.
Side 2-6 = Light Panels color scenes
- 3.
Side 7-11 = Light Panels Rhythm scenes
- 4.
Side 12 = OFF
Downloading the App
The Nanoleaf Remote uses the same Nanoleaf Smarter Series app as other Nanoleaf lighting products. If you haven’t already, please download the app here:
How to Close the Remote
Align the dash on side 6 with side 7, and side 3 with side 9. Firmly press the halves together.
Program and Use
Ensure the batteries are inserted properly and the Remote lights up when you rotate it.
How to Open
If you need to open the remote to reset or to replace batteries:
How to Install Batteries
- 1.
Ensure the batteries are inserted properly and the Remote lights up when you rotate it.
- 2.
The Remote will light up when the batteries are inserted correctly.
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
Having Trouble?
Things to check:
- 1.
Ensure the batteries are inserted properly and the Remote lights up when you rotate it.
- 2.
Ensure the Remote changes color when you rotate it. If you are experiencing issues:
- a.
Try turning the Remote off and on again by opening/closing the battery cover. (you’ll need to open the Remote to do this.)
- b.
Try resetting and re-pairing the Remote after using a pin/needle to press the reset button on the battery housing.
**Excludes Nanoleaf Essentials