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[ldrag]

How do you tell ActiveHome Pro about Slim Line switches or key chain remotes?

[Puck]

How do you tell ActiveHome Pro about Slim Line switches or key chain remotes?

You can't. Generally only receiving modules are selectable to add to a room. I guess the logic behind not having remotes / controllers in AHP is you can't control them with AHP.

It would be nice to be able to add them in just to have a visual reference of what you have.

[TakeTheActive]

How do you tell ActiveHome Pro about Slim Line switches or key chain remotes?

You can't. Generally only receiving modules are selectable to add to a room. I guess the logic behind not having remotes / controllers in AHP is you can't control them with AHP.

PLC / RF Transmitters, Receivers and Transceivers  (Read 2058 times)

• Transmitters *ONLY* "Talk".
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• Receivers *ONLY* "Listen".
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• Transceivers do *BOTH*.
  

Then, there are also two DISTINCT mutually-exclusive protocols - PLC and RF.

[nklght]

That is not an option,
You need to remember your codes, and set up everything.  I keep a notebook, and identified the different remotes in the notebook, so I can keep track of the codes and macros.  It is a pain in the behind, but if your computer, ever crashes you will be glad you kept a backup record.  My computer crashed 3 months ago, and I am still finding items which are not set up.  I stopped kepping track, and now I am paying for it.

[Tuicemen]

If  you want to keep the info in Active Home Pro about your remotes try this:
 

• simply add a dummy module/sensor in AHP
  
• Name the dummy the remote  and enable "Show Module Notes" under "Preferences"
  
• Then click on the little yellow notepad that is in the bottom left corner of the dummy and type in your notes!
  
• Don't forget to save afterwards
  

Now when you backup AHP your notes are saved as well!
I've been doing this for the modules and macros since I started!
Some macros/modules are self explanatory!
Hopefuly nklght as well as others will find this helpful!
AHP doesn't need to be told about remotes as it sees all RF traffic (with in range  )

[ldrag]

Thanks for the tips. It is nise to have it all in one place. Plus you can print reports for a paper backup.

[JimC]

if your computer, ever crashes you will be glad you kept a backup record

You can also keep a backup copy of the .AHX file on a floppy or CD for use when the computer does crash.   I also keep a running list of all of the unit and house codes I use and what each does in an Excel spreed sheet. I use this as a quick reference when adding new modules or making changes to my setup.