Bond Sidekick User manual

SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722
SKS-500
User Manual
Features:
• Mix & match shade motor types on single remote
• Multiple channels can be selected and controlled simultaneously
• Control multiple devices in the same channel
• Pairs directly with the shade, but also works seamlessly with Bond Bridge Pro
• Limit-setting fully supported. No factory remote needed.
• Securely ush mounts to a wall with or without a junction box
• Compatible with standard decora cover plates
• Optionally functions as a handheld remote
Version for Somfy RTS Motors

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Technical Data
Battery type CR2430 (3V)
Radio Frequency 433.92 MHz
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +50ºC
Range 2500 Sq. Ft.
1. Introduction
2. Package Contents and Technical Data
Sidekick is a 5-channel wireless keypad that can communicate with multiple
motorized shade technologies directly. For ease-of-use, it is designed to work
very similarly to the motor manufacturer's remote controls. By default, Sidekick
is congured to communicate with Somfy RTS motors, and works similarly to a
Somfy DecoFlex or Telis 5 remote control.
• 1 x Cover Plate
• 1 x Sidekick
• 1 x Wall Clip
• 2 x Phillips Head Screw
• 2 x Drywall Anchors
• 1 x Battery
Package Contents
Channel
buttons
STOP / MY
DOWN UP
MENU
PAIR /PROG

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3. Basic Operation
3.2. Raise, Lower, Stop Shade, and Favorite Position
3.1. Channel Selection
Raise Shade
Press UP to raise shade.
It is not necessary to hold the button
while the shade is moving
Press DOWN to lower shade.
It is not necessary to hold the button
while the shade is moving
Press desired
CHANNEL button
Hold selected
CHANNEL button
The CHANNEL LED
will light up indicating
channel selection
Button LED will
turn off
Press STOP
while the shade is stationary
Press STOP
while shade is moving
Lower Shade
Move Shade to Favorite PositionStop Shade
Select Channel Deselect Channel
You may operate one or more channels at the same time. To
deselect a channel, rst select another one. It’s not possible to
have no channel selected.

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Step 01: Pair Sidekick with new shade motors
Step 02: Check motor directions
To pair your Sidekick with a window covering without any
previously paired control, you must set the motor to factory
mode, which can vary from motor to motor. Please check
your motor instructions if needed.
When in Factory Setup Mode, the motor will only move
so long as the UP or DOWN buttons are held. Now check
the direction of motion and reverse if desired.
Set your Shade to
Factory Setup Mode
Hold DOWN
Select which
channel you want
to use
If shade start raising
instead of lowering
If shade starts
lowering as expected
Hold both
UP and DOWN
Hold STOP for 5
seconds
Shade will jog
once
Shade will jog once,
conrming that
direction was reversed
Go to step 03
4. Setup with New Motors
5s

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Step 03: Set top limit
Step 04: Set bottom limit
Step 05: Finish setup
Tap UP and DOWN
to ne-tune top
position
When shade
reaches desired
bottom position
Hold STOP
Hold DOWN and
STOP to set top
limit
Press STOP to
stop shade from
lowering
Shade will jog once
to conrm that
settings are saved
Shade will
start lowering
automatically
Tap UP and DOWN
to ne-tune
bottom position
Hold PAIR
Hold UP and STOP
to set bottom limit.
Motor may not move
to conrm.
Shade will jog once
to conrm that shade
exited factory mode

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5. Setup as an Additional Keypad (Remote Control)
Step 01
Step 02
On Sidekick that
is already paired
with shade
On Sidekick to
be added to the
shade
Hold PAIR with
tool or paperclip
Select which
channel you want
to use
Shade will jog once
setting shade to
listen mode
Press PAIR with
tool or paperclip
Shade will jog once
to conrm that
keypad was paired
AA
BB
You can pair additional Sidekicks with your shade.
You will need to use the existing keypad (A) to
introduce the new keypad (B) as shown below.
NOTE: You can also introduce a new Sidekick (B)
using a Somfy Telis or Situo remote instead of
Sidekick (A). Just follow the instructions above using
the button in the back of your Somfy Telis or Situo
remote controller as Sidekicks PAIR button.

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6. Advanced Operation
6.1. Save Favorite Position
Move shade to
desired position
Hold STOP Shade will jog once Your new Favorite
Position has been
saved
6.2. Adjust Top Limit
Step 01
Step 02
Move shade to
top position
Use UP and DOWN
to ne-tune shade
position
Hold UP and
DOWN
Hold STOP
Shade will jog once
Shade will jog once New top limit was
saved

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6.3. Adjust Bottom Limit
Step 01
Step 02
Move shade to
bottom position
Use UP and DOWN to
ne-tune shade position
Hold UP and
DOWN
Hold STOP
Shade will jog once
Shade will jog once New bottom limit
was saved
Hold STOP
6.4. Reverse Motor Direction
Move your shade
to an intermediate
position
Hold UP and
DOWN
Shade will jog once Shade will jog
once more

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7. Battery Replacement
8. Associating with a Bond Bridge Pro
1. Separate the Sidekick covers using a screw driver.
2. Once the back cover has been removed, use a screwdriver to assist in removing the
battery. Ensure that the circuit board is not damaged during this process.
3. The replacement battery should have its label facing up. Check that the
replacement battery has not been used or stored for more than a year. The battery
lifespan of the SKS-500 will be reduced if it is stored for an extended period of time.
When paired with the Bond Bridge Pro,
Sidekick can update the state of your
shades in the Bond Home app. To turn
on this feature, associate each Sidekick
channel with the corresponding shades on
the Bond Home app.
To associate your Sidekick with your Bond
Home app you need to make sure that:
1. Your Bond Bridge Pro rmware is on version 3.1 or higher.
2. Your Bond Home app is updated to version 2.40.0 or higher.
3. You can control your shade from Sidekick.
4.You can control that same shade from the Bond Home app.

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Go to the shade
you want to
control and tap (...)
Tap on Associate with
Sidekick
Go to Device
Settings
Follow on-screen
instructions
Tap on Advanced
Settings
The channel LED will blink
and the app will conrm
association
Scroll down and tap
on Manage Sidekicks
8.1. Associating with Bond Bridge Pro on iOS