Pairing with Ubuntu

The Smart Remote 3 for nRF52 can be connected with Bluetooth® to a host system using Ubuntu.

Make sure that you have set up Ubuntu as described in Setting up Ubuntu before you start.
  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 the Smart Remote 3 was not bound to a previous host. To delete existing bonds and enter pairing mode, power up the 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 while powering up.
  4. On your computer, navigate to the Bluetooth icon and select Bluetooth Settings.
    Selecting Bluetooth settings from a menu.
  5. To search for a new device, click the + button in the Bluetooth window.
    Bluetooth window showing where to find the + button.
  6. When discovered, you will see Smart Remote 3 in the Device list. Select it and click Continue to begin pairing.
    Bluetooth New Device Setup window showing Smart Remote 3 highlighted in the Device list, and the Continue button.
  7. After successfully pairing, the device will show up connected in the Devices list.
    Bluetooth window showing Smart Remote 3 in the Devices list.
Parent topic: Quick start