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No app store download required!

This section assumes that both the bell system and your phone/tablet are connected to the Internet. If you have ~~used~~ [[Network_setup_AX#Access_Point_modes|Network Settings]] to enable the ringing system's Access Point mode [[Remote_AX#Access_Point|follow AP instructions below]].

This section assumes that both the bell system and your phone/tablet are connected to the Internet.

~~<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/_ADZE40MT28</embedvideo>~~

~~<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/gGaVesgEE9c</embedvideo>~~

If you do not have Internet access, use [[Network_setup_AX#Access_Point_modes|Network Settings]] to enable the ringing system's Access Point mode, then [[Remote_AX#Access_Point|follow AP instructions below]].

=== Obtain a secure access QR code ===

Scroll down to and tap the Remote button on the system's touch screen. Enter the PIN code of the user for whom you are installing the remote. The displayed Quick Response (QR) code has the secure information needed to load the remote for the selected user. Scan the code with your phone or tablet to load the remote control page on your device.

If you are not able to get to the system to scan the code on the front screen, you can get the code when you log into Chime.Center and select Remote Code from the Settings menu. If the screen is on your computer, use your phone's camera to scan the code. If you log into Chime.Center on your phone, tap the ''Open remote in browser'' button.

=== Scanning the code ===

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Open the appropriate barcode scanning app, point the camera at the code and click on the notification link that pops up when the code is recognized.

'''Apple~~''' phones and tablets updated to~~ iOS 11 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Launch the Camera app, point at the code and look for a notification at the top of the screen. Other QR code apps are available in the App Store for older phones and tablets.

Sometimes the device camera will read the code more reliably when the system screen is dimmed. Click the front panel power button (the gold light) to dim the screen if unable to scan at full brightness.

When you click the link that pops up after scanning the code, your browser will load your home screen served by the Chime.Center web portal. Use your browser's menu to save the remote control to your phone's home screen. You will be able to use your phone to control the bell system from anywhere you have an Internet connection.

==== Apple ====

iOS 11 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Launch the Camera app, point at the code and look for a notification at the top of the screen. Other QR code apps are available in the App Store for older phones and tablets.

~~Most '''~~Android~~'''~~ devices can use either a manufacturer's supplied scanning app or Google Lens to scan the code. Lens is available in Assistant if Google Photos is installed. New Android releases may have the camera search Lens icon at the right of the search widget.

<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/_ADZE40MT28</embedvideo>

==== Android ====

Android 12 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Many Android devices can use either a manufacturer's supplied scanning app or Google Lens to scan the code. Lens is available in Assistant if Google Photos is installed. New Android releases may have the camera search Lens icon at the right of the search widget.

Touch and hold the home button on older Android phones to launch assistant and look for the Lens icon (camera with dot on lower right). Other QR code apps are available in the Play Store if needed.

~~Sometimes the device camera will read the code more reliably when the system screen is dimmed~~. ~~Click the front panel power button (the gold light) to dim the screen if unable to scan at full brightness.~~

<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/gGaVesgEE9c</embedvideo>

When you click the link that pops up after scanning the code, your browser will load your home screen served by the Chime.Center web portal. Use your browser menu to save the remote control to your phone's home screen. You will be ~~able to use your phone to control the bell system from anywhere you have an Internet connection.~~

=== Save to home screen ===

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Apple only allows Safari to add to home screen. If you have another browser set as default, you can bookmark the remote. We suggest that you temporarily set your default browser to Safari and add the remote to your home screen, then change your Settings to your preferred browser.

Samsung phones and possibly others may not allow you to save to home screen unless the home screen layout is unlocked. To unlock your phone's home screen, tap and hold in an empty area of the screen. On the popup menu, tap settings. Turn off Lock Home Screen Layout.

== Functionality ==

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=== Status ===

[[File:StatusIconsAX.png|frameless|right|180px]]

[[File:StatusIconsAX.png|frameless|right|180px|class=light-bg]]

The status icon at the top right of the display shows the system status.

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Return to the remote home screen by tapping the upper right back button.

== Update your remote ==

If you customize your home screen or the system receives updated firmware, your phone remote will not automatically update.

The remote control version number is displayed at the bottom right of the remote home screen. Simply tap on the version number to reload the latest version of the remote or to update the custom home screen.

== Limited connectivity modes ==

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The administrator(s) can limit a user's privileges and set restricted access times during which the remote control will refuse connections.

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-''' [[Play_Selection_AX|&larr; Previous Section]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Keyboard_AX|Next section &rarr;]] '''</div>
+'''[[Chime_Master_Help|Help]] &raquo;  [[Operating manuals]] &raquo; [[:Category:AX_Manual|AX Table of Contents]]'''<br/>
+''' [[Play_Selection_AX|&larr; Previous Section]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Keyboard_AX|Next section &rarr;]] '''
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 No app store download required!
-This section assumes that both the bell system and your phone/tablet are connected to the Internet. If you have used [[Network_setup_AX#Access_Point_modes|Network Settings]] to enable the ringing system's Access Point mode [[Remote_AX#Access_Point|follow AP instructions below]].
+This section assumes that both the bell system and your phone/tablet are connected to the Internet.
-<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/_ADZE40MT28</embedvideo>
-<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/gGaVesgEE9c</embedvideo>
+If you do not have Internet access, use [[Network_setup_AX#Access_Point_modes|Network Settings]] to enable the ringing system's Access Point mode, then [[Remote_AX#Access_Point|follow AP instructions below]].
 === Obtain a secure access QR code ===
 Scroll down to and tap the Remote button on the system's touch screen. Enter the PIN code of the user for whom you are installing the remote. The displayed Quick Response (QR) code has the secure information needed to load the remote for the selected user. Scan the code with your phone or tablet to load the remote control page on your device.
+If you are not able to get to the system to scan the code on the front screen, you can get the code when you log into Chime.Center and select Remote Code from the Settings menu. If the screen is on your computer, use your phone's camera to scan the code. If you log into Chime.Center on your phone, tap the ''Open remote in browser'' button.
 === Scanning the code ===
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 Open the appropriate barcode scanning app, point the camera at the code and click on the notification link that pops up when the code is recognized.
-'''Apple''' phones and tablets updated to iOS 11 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Launch the Camera app, point at the code and look for a notification at the top of the screen. Other QR code apps are available in the App Store for older phones and tablets.
+Sometimes the device camera will read the code more reliably when the system screen is dimmed. Click the front panel power button (the gold light) to dim the screen if unable to scan at full brightness.
+When you click the link that pops up after scanning the code, your browser will load your home screen served by the Chime.Center web portal. Use your browser's menu to save the remote control to your phone's home screen. You will be able to use your phone to control the bell system from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
+==== Apple ====
+iOS 11 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Launch the Camera app, point at the code and look for a notification at the top of the screen. Other QR code apps are available in the App Store for older phones and tablets.
-Most '''Android''' devices can use either a manufacturer's supplied scanning app or Google Lens to scan the code. Lens is available in Assistant if Google Photos is installed. New Android releases may have the camera search Lens icon at the right of the search widget.
+<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/_ADZE40MT28</embedvideo>
+==== Android ====
+Android 12 or newer can scan the code with the camera app. Many Android devices can use either a manufacturer's supplied scanning app or Google Lens to scan the code. Lens is available in Assistant if Google Photos is installed. New Android releases may have the camera search Lens icon at the right of the search widget.
 Touch and hold the home button on older Android phones to launch assistant and look for the Lens icon (camera with dot on lower right). Other QR code apps are available in the Play Store if needed.
-Sometimes the device camera will read the code more reliably when the system screen is dimmed. Click the front panel power button (the gold light) to dim the screen if unable to scan at full brightness.
+<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/gGaVesgEE9c</embedvideo>
-When you click the link that pops up after scanning the code, your browser will load your home screen served by the Chime.Center web portal. Use your browser menu to save the remote control to your phone's home screen. You will be able to use your phone to control the bell system from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
 === Save to home screen ===
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 Apple only allows Safari to add to home screen. If you have another browser set as default, you can bookmark the remote. We suggest that you temporarily set your default browser to Safari and add the remote to your home screen, then change your Settings to your preferred browser.
+Samsung phones and possibly others may not allow you to save to home screen unless the home screen layout is unlocked. To unlock your phone's home screen, tap and hold in an empty area of the screen. On the popup menu, tap settings. Turn off Lock Home Screen Layout.
 == Functionality ==
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 === Status ===
-[[File:StatusIconsAX.png|frameless|right|180px]]
+[[File:StatusIconsAX.png|frameless|right|180px|class=light-bg]]
 The status icon at the top right of the display shows the system status.
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 Return to the remote home screen by tapping the upper right back button.
+== Update your remote ==
+If you customize your home screen or the system receives updated firmware, your phone remote will not automatically update.
+The remote control version number is displayed at the bottom right of the remote home screen. Simply tap on the version number to reload the latest version of the remote or to update the custom home screen.
 == Limited connectivity modes ==
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 The administrator(s) can limit a user's privileges and set restricted access times during which the remote control will refuse connections.
-<br/>
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-<div style="font-size:84%">''' [[Play_Selection_AX|&larr; Previous Section]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Keyboard_AX|Next section &rarr;]] '''</div>
+''' [[Play_Selection_AX|&larr; Previous Section]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Keyboard_AX|Next section &rarr;]] '''
+</div></span>
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