Hi all. I created a basic Remote 3 setup guide on YouTube for those receiving their first UC remote. It has some basic tips and best practices plus a step by step for adding integrations, custom integrations, building an activity and more.
I’m NOT a developer, so hopefully it’s easy-ish to follow.
I’ve been using the Remote Two for about a year and a half, and I struggled when it first arrived.
Unfolded Circle Remote 3 Configuration
I wish I saw this before I started on my own 3 weeks ago. The fact alone, that the remote keeps the connection to the web interface active when on dock. This was so annoying. UC must add some help on the device.
I really burnt time trying to connect the dock to my wifi. That both devices must use 2.4 GHz is also a hint that must be on the device. The included manual in the box is really to basic.
Both devices do not need to be in the same WiFi band! Router must handle this.
Ralf
They don’t need to live on the same band, but to use the remote’s stored wifi credentials to log the dock into the wifi, the remote needs to be on the 2.4ghz band during that process, and then you can move it back to the 5ghz band.
Unless I’m mistaken. During the video the Remote 3 was attempting to put the Dock 3 on my 5ghz wireless and failing. Instead of logging the R3 into the other band, I just connected the D3 with ethernet since that’s how it will live anyway.
Bumping this to the top for visibility as the devices land on more doorsteps.