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If you are having problems with your remote control or motion sensor, it is always a good idea to first make sure you have fresh batteries in it.
 
If you are having problems with your remote control or motion sensor, it is always a good idea to first make sure you have fresh batteries in it.
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Your ActiveHome Pro USB Interface (CM15A) uses radio frequency ("RF") signals to communicate with the pan/tilt mechanisms, so it is best to set up the interface for optimal transmission. Here are some options to try:  
 
Your ActiveHome Pro USB Interface (CM15A) uses radio frequency ("RF") signals to communicate with the pan/tilt mechanisms, so it is best to set up the interface for optimal transmission. Here are some options to try:  
  
*Move the antenna on the interface so it is sticking straight out from the body of the box. In many cases, this will improve transmission range significantly.  
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*Move the antenna on the interface so it is sticking straight out from the body of the box. In many cases, this will improve transmission range significantly.
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*Try moving the interface itself to an outlet away from your computer and monitor. You can use an extension cord or power strip--but not a surge protector--to get it higher off the ground, where it may be easier to send the signals.
 
*Try moving the interface itself to an outlet away from your computer and monitor. You can use an extension cord or power strip--but not a surge protector--to get it higher off the ground, where it may be easier to send the signals.
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=== Related Articles ===
 
=== Related Articles ===
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[[Troubleshooting Remote Controls in ActiveHome Pro]]  
 
[[Troubleshooting Remote Controls in ActiveHome Pro]]  
  
Key Topics: remote, control, rf, radio, frequency, receive, transmit, power, line, transceive, house, code
 
  
Relates to: CM15A, SW31A
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[[Category:troubleshooting]]
 
[[Category:troubleshooting]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 15 May 2014

Question

Why can I pan and tilt my cameras from my remote, but not from ActiveHome Pro?

Answer

If you are having problems with your remote control or motion sensor, it is always a good idea to first make sure you have fresh batteries in it.


Your ActiveHome Pro USB Interface (CM15A) uses radio frequency ("RF") signals to communicate with the pan/tilt mechanisms, so it is best to set up the interface for optimal transmission. Here are some options to try:


  • Move the antenna on the interface so it is sticking straight out from the body of the box. In many cases, this will improve transmission range significantly.


  • Try moving the interface itself to an outlet away from your computer and monitor. You can use an extension cord or power strip--but not a surge protector--to get it higher off the ground, where it may be easier to send the signals.


Related Articles

Troubleshooting Remote Controls in ActiveHome Pro