Turn on and pair with Windows

The Smart Remote 3 for nRF51 can be connected with Bluetooth® to a host system using Windows.

nRFready Smart Remote will only pair and work with Bluetooth 4.0 or later, and HID-over-GATT-compliant host systems. The nRFready Smart Remote 3 functionality will vary depending on the supported features in these platforms.
  1. If your computer is not Bluetooth 4.0 enabled, insert the Bluetooth dongle (supplied) into your computer and wait until the dongle is recognized and the drivers installed properly.
  2. Power up the board either by inserting batteries into the battery compartment or by sliding the power switch on the DK to ON position (DK add-on only).
  3. Pairing mode is automatically selected if Smart Remote 3 was not bound to a previous host. To delete existing bonds and to enter into pairing mode, power up Smart Remote 3 while pressing the orange button between the Channel + and Volume + buttons.
    Image of Smart Remote 3 indicating the button to be pressed when powering up.
  4. On your computer, navigate to the Bluetooth menu (press the Windows key or open the Start menu and type Bluetooth).
    Screenshot showing Bluetooth selected.
  5. When discovered, you will see Smart Remote 3 in the list over Bluetooth devices. Select it and click Pair to begin pairing.
    Screenshot showing "Smart Remote 3, Ready to pair."
  6. After successfully pairing, the device will show up as connected in the list of Bluetooth devices.
    Screenshot showing Smart Remote 3 connected.
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