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Bond Sidekick User Manual

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

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  • Page 1 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 flush mounts to a wall with or without a junction box •...
  • Page 2 STOP / MY DOWN 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 configured to communicate with Somfy RTS motors, and works similarly to a Somfy DecoFlex or Telis 5 remote control.

  • Page 3: Basic Operation

    SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 3. Basic Operation 3.1. Channel Selection You may operate one or more channels at the same time. To deselect a channel, first select another one. It’s not possible to have no channel selected. Select Channel Deselect Channel Press desired...

  • Page 4: Up And Down

    SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 4. Setup with New Motors 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.
  • Page 5 SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 Step 03: Set top limit Tap UP and DOWN Hold DOWN and Shade will to fine-tune top STOP to set top start lowering position limit automatically Step 04: Set bottom limit When shade Press STOP to Tap UP and DOWN Hold UP and STOP...
  • Page 6 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...

  • Page 7: Advanced Operation

    SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 6. Advanced Operation 6.1. Save Favorite Position Move shade to Hold STOP Shade will jog once Your new Favorite desired position Position has been saved 6.2. Adjust Top Limit Step 01 Move shade to Hold UP and Shade will jog once top position...
  • Page 8 SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 6.3. Adjust Bottom Limit Step 01 Move shade to Hold UP and Shade will jog once bottom position DOWN Step 02 Use UP and DOWN to Hold STOP Shade will jog once New bottom limit fine-tune shade position was saved 6.4.

  • Page 9: Battery Replacement

    To associate your Sidekick with your Bond Home app you need to make sure that: 1. Your Bond Bridge Pro firmware 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.
  • Page 10 SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 8.1. Associating with Bond Bridge Pro on iOS Go to the shade Go to Device Tap on Advanced Scroll down and tap you want to Settings Settings on Manage Sidekicks control and tap (...)
  • Page 11 SKS-500 User Manual Rev. 01 – 220722 8.2. Associating with Bond Bridge Pro on Android Go to the shade Go to Settings Tap on Advanced Scroll down and tap you want to Settings on Manage Sidekicks control and tap (...)
  • Page 12 If at any time you wish to cancel the change, you may press the UP button to exit. If you enter an invalid code, or press any other key during the sequence, or there is no activity for 20 seconds, Sidekick will go back to normal operation without any change. 9.1. Changing technology for all channels...
  • Page 13 On Relay Mode, the specified channels of Sidekick keypad will not transmit any signal directly, and instead rely on the Bond Bridge Pro to send the signal to the shade. If your shade technology is supported by Sidekick, it is strongly recommended to operate Sidekick in direct mode rather than relay mode.

  • Page 14: Safety And Legal

    10. Safety and Legal Trademark Notice Bond, Bond Home, Sidekick, and Sidekick for Shades are trademarks of Olibra LLC. Somfy, RTS, DecoFlex, Telis 5, and other trademarks are the property of Somfy Activities SA (henceforth "Somfy"). Decora is a trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. We use these trademarks in this User Manual for the express and limited purpose of elucidating the operation of our SKS-500 product.

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