To ensure optimal operation of SOLO and maximize its efficiency, it is essential to pay particular attention to its positioning. The operating distance of SOLO varies depending on the Bluetooth communication between the device and the smartphone, as well as the connection with the automation to be controlled.
Operating Distance between SOLO and Smartphone:
Connectivity between SOLO and the smartphone is supported by Bluetooth technology, allowing an operating distance of approximately 15-20 meters. This means that to control SOLO and, consequently, the gate or garage, the smartphone must be within this distance radius of SOLO. It is important to keep this distance in mind when using the 1Control app to open or close the gate.
Operating distance between SOLO and the Automation to be Controlled:
The operating distance between SOLO and the gate or garage automation depends on the original copied remote control signal and can reach 30-50 meters. This allows significant flexibility in positioning SOLO near the gate or garage, allowing reliable control even at a greater distance.
Options for Optimal Positioning of SOLO:
If you need to control multiple gates or garages located at different distances, there are several positioning strategies to consider:
Intermediate Positioning between Gates/Garages: In the case of multiple gates or garages, positioning SOLO halfway between them can guarantee equal coverage and optimal operation for each automation. This approach allows you to optimize the range of SOLO and ensure effective control across multiple devices.
Placement in the Car Dashboard: If gates or garages are located at considerable distances from each other, it is recommended to keep SOLO in the car dashboard. This allows you to bring the device closer to the desired gate during opening or closing, allowing opening in places even distant from each other (e.g. home, office, second home, ...).
Advanced Option: SOLO+LINK to open at Any Distance:
If you want to overcome distance limitations and open the gate wherever you are, the SOLO+LINK combo is the ideal option. The LINK Wi-Fi Hub, thanks to the Wi-Fi connection, enables remote opening without distance limits as well as voice commands and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.