Kirsch Automation III User manual

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Kirsch® Automation III
REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE
The Automation III Remote
has been redesigned with a
modern look while maintaining
its compatibility with the remote
housing and wall mount. Precisely
control your Automation III
window coverings throughout your
home with the touch of a button.
The following pages provide all
the details on how to set up and
operate both remote styles.
Table of Contents
Key Components ...............
1
Getting Started ...................2
Programming .....................3
Basic Operation ...................4
Battery Replacement ..............5
Troubleshooting ..................6
Key Components
AUTOMATION III REMOTE MODULE
INCLUDED
OR

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Getting Started IMPORTANT: The Automation III Remote
will not operate a window covering until
the window covering and remote have been
added and configured to a Home in the
Automation App.
GETTING STARTED: First, activate the
remote by pulling both plastic tabs from
the back battery compartment.
Inserting the remote module into the
remote housing (hand-held):
1. Center the down arrow on the remote
module above the indentation on the
bottom rim of the remote.
2. Align the ribs on the remote module
with the grooves on the remote.
3. Gently push the remote module into
the remote until it is snug.
Ribs on remote to be
aligned with the
grooves on the housing.
Center the down arrow on the remote
module above the indentation on the
Align the ribs on the remote module
Gently push the remote module into
Mounting the Automation Wall Mount:
1. Choose a location to mount the
Wall Mount.
2. Orient the Wall Mount mounting
plate so that the down arrow
is horizontal and level. Mark
screw holes.
3. Mounting the Wall Mount onto
drywall? Use a 7⁄32" drill bit to drill
pilot holes. Tap drywall anchors into
the pilot holes until the flange of the
anchor is flush with the drywall.
Mounting the Wall Mount onto wood?
Use a 3⁄32" drill bit to drill screw holes.
Ribs on remote to be
aligned with the
grooves on the
Wall Mount.
4. Attach the Wall Mount mounting
plate using the screws provided.
5. Align the Wall Mount ring with
its mounting plate. Twist the
Wall Mount ring clockwise to
lock it in place.
Inserting the remote module in the
Wall Mount:
1. Align the ribs on the remote module
with the grooves on the Wall Mount.
2. Gently push the remote module
into the Wall Mount until it is snug.

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Programming
IMPORTANT: All remotes (regardless of
how many are in a project) are programmed
solely through the Automation App.
To download the Automation App from
the Apple or Google Play store, go to
www.getshadeapp.com or scan this QR code.
HOW TO CONFIGURE A REMOTE
NOTE: A single window covering or multiple
window coverings can be added to a single
GROUP. Additionally, a single window
covering can be assigned to more than
one GROUP. We recommend only similar
window coverings be included in a GROUP
because of dierences in product features
and operation.
DEACTIVATING THE REMOTE’S
“RAISE-TO-WAKE” FEATURE
The remote’s LEDs will automatically turn
on whenever the remote is picked up. This
feature is useful for immediately seeing
which window covering GROUP buttons
were activated last. Deactivating this
feature will help conserve battery life.
To deactivate, press and hold the
GROUP 6 button on the remote for
5 seconds, or until LEDs start flashing.
To activate the LED again, follow the same
steps. Press and hold the GROUP 6 button
for 5 seconds, or until LEDs start flashing.
Please note, regardless if the “Raise-
to-Wake” feature is on or o, the
remote’s LEDs will turn on when any
button is pressed.
REMOVING A WINDOW COVERING
FROM A GROUP
1. Open the Automation App
and navigate to “More” 
“Accessories”  “Remotes.”
2. Select the desired remote.
3. In the virtual remote configuration
page, select the GROUP that you want
to remove a window covering from.
4. Select the editing tool button in
the bottom right-hand corner
of the screen.
5. Select the window covering you
want removed from the GROUP. The
orange circle with the checkmark
should disappear to confirm which
window coverings are assigned to
that GROUP. Then select “Done.”
6. Select “Sync” and follow the prompts
to sync your remote to complete the
removal process.
SETTING FAVORITE POSITIONS
Each Automation III window covering
has two FAVORITE positions. Each
window covering has two default
FAVORITE positions based on the
window covering type.
To set a new FAVORITE position:
1. Open the Automation App and
navigate to “More”  “Shades” 
Select the specific shade.
2. In the Shade Settings page, you will
see both FAVORITE settings. Select
which position you want to modify.
3. Adjust the shade to the new desired
position and select “Done.” The new
FAVORITE position is now saved.
Remotes can be set up in one of two ways:
1. During the initial Home setup process
2. Aer the Home is created by
navigating to “More” 
“Accessories”  “Remotes”
The Automation App will guide you through
the entire process, from configuration to
syncing your remotes. Please follow each
step carefully in the app to successfully set
up all remotes.
Automation

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Basic Operation Once the window coverings have been
joined to a GROUP or multiple GROUPS, the
remote is ready to operate. Multiple window
coverings can be operated at
the same time.
NOTE: Some Automation III window
coverings oer variable operation from
the basic operation listed here. For full
instructions on how to operate your
Automation III window covering, please
consult the digital “Installation, Operation
and Care” manual that came with your
window coverings’ warranty card.
BASIC OPERATION
1. To wake up the remote, simply
pick it up or press Stop. The last
GROUP(S) selected will be highlighted
and active.
2. Press All or GROUP 1– 6 button(s) to
select specific window covering(s)
to operate. Selected GROUP button(s)
will light to show they are selected.
a. Multiple GROUP buttons may
be selected at the same time.
b. To deselect a GROUP, press the
GROUP button again. The backlit
GROUP button will go out.
3. Press OPEN to open the
selected window covering(s).
4. Press Close to close the
selected window covering(s).
5. For window covering(s) with vanes,
louvers, slats or a middle rail*, press
the RIGHT ARROW to close the
window covering and open the vanes,
rotate the vanes to the right, tilt
the louvers/slats up or fully raise the
middle rail.
6. For window covering(s) with vanes,
louvers, slats or a middle rail, press
the LEFT ARROW to close the vanes,
rotate the vanes to the le, tilt the
louvers/slats down or fully lower the
middle rail.
a. NOTE: Single-function window
coverings will not operate by
pressing the ARROW buttons.
7. Press STOP to stop window
covering/vane/louver/slat
movement anywhere along
its travel.
8. While a window covering is in
motion, press the opposite of its
motion ( OPEN or CLOSE) to
reverse direction.
9. Press ♥ FAVORITE to send selected
window covering(s) to your first
FAVORITE position. Double click
FAVORITE to send selected window
covering(s) to your second
FAVORITE position.
OPEN
CLOSE
LEFT ARROW
Function varies
by product type
RIGHT ARROW
Function varies
by product type
STOP
Stops window
covering motion
GROUP NUMBERS
Each number represents
a different GROUP
FAVORITE
• Click once to send window covering(s)
to your first FAVORITE position**
• Double click to send window covering(s)
to your second FAVORITE position***
* Applies to Top-Down/Bottom-Up and Day/Night
window coverings only. The bottom rail on
Top-Down/Bottom-Up window coverings operates
using the OPEN and CLOSE commands.
** The default FAVORITE positions vary based
on the window covering type.
*** Both FAVORITE positions can be updated in the
Automation App under Shade Settings.
NOTE: Additional functions vary by
product type. To view your window
coverings’ specific functions, please
consult your “Installation, Operation
and Care” manual. You can find this
here: https://www.kirsch.com/window-
coverings-product-manuals

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Battery Replacement
REPLACING BATTERIES
IN THE REMOTE
Replacing the batteries in the remote
module will not cause the loss of any
window covering programming, including
GROUPS and FAVORITES. The remote
uses two CR 2032 batteries.
1. For the Automation III Remote,
slide your thumb in the indentation,
gently li and remove the remote
module from the remote housing.
For the Automation III Remote with
Wall Mount, remove the Wall Mount
from its mounting plate by twisting
it counter-clockwise. Push the
remote module out from the back
of the Wall Mount.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, rotate
the safety screw counter-clockwise
two times.
3. Remove the back cover from
the remote.
4. Using a finger or small screwdriver,
gently li and remove the old batteries.
5. Insert new batteries in their correct
orientation, making sure each is snug.
6. Align and replace the back cover onto
the backside of the remote module.
7. Using the flat-head screwdriver,
rotate the screw clockwise two times
or until the screw is snug.
8. Align the ribs on the remote module
with the grooves on the remote
housing or the Wall Mount.
9. Gently push the remote module
into the remote housing or the Wall
Mount until it is snug.

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Troubleshooting 1. None of the backlit buttons illuminate
on my remote when I press the buttons.
• Check to make sure the batteries
are inserted properly and are new.
• If the batteries are inserted properly
and the lights still do not turn
on, the batteries are likely dead
and need to be replaced. Refer to
“Battery Replacement” on page 5.
2. The window covering is not responding
to the Automation III remote.
• NOTE: A window covering will not
operate until it is joined to a GROUP.
• Check that the correct GROUP
number is selected. The LED on that
GROUP number will light up. You can
also check which GROUP number
the window covering is joined to on
the remote in the Automation App.
You can find this under “More” 
“Accessories”  “Remotes.”
3. My window covering operates when I
press OPEN or CLOSE, but not when
I press either of the arrow buttons.
• The arrow buttons are for operating
specific product lines. To see if your
window covering has operational
capabilities with the arrow buttons,
please refer to your product’s
“Installation, Operation and Care”
instructions. You can find this here:
https://www.kirsch.com/window-
coverings-product-manuals
• If your window covering has
operational capabilities with the
arrow buttons, calibrate it using
the Automation App. Select
“More”  “Shades”  Select
the affected shade  “Advanced
Options”  “Calibrate Shade.”
The window covering will then
run a calibration sequence. After
the window covering has finished
calibrating, try operating the window
covering again with the arrow
buttons on the remote.
4. How do I reset the remote?
• There is no resetting Automation III
remotes. All remote configuration
(adding, modifying and deleting
remotes) is done through the
Automation App. Select “More” 
”Accessories”  “Remotes” to
configure remotes.
5. The lights on my remote are red.
What does this mean?
• The batteries are getting low and
need to be replaced.
NOTE: Please call 1-844-KIRSCH for
additional troubleshooting support.
ICES-003
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NMB-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être
prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CE Statement
Kirsch®, One Duette Way, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA
Kirsch hereby declares that the Automation Remote Control is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. A copy of the DoC can be
obtained online: www.kirsch.com/window-coverings-product-manuals
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