FAQs and Troubleshooting
[CMM-1] How do I install a new Home Assistant blueprint?
The ZHA blueprint works best when used with our ZHA quirks. Instructions can be found at: https://support.candeo.io/portal/en/kb/articles/cmm-1-how-do-i-install-home-assistant-zha-quirks Click the relevant link beneath of this section. This should ...
[CMM-1] How do I install Home Assistant ZHA quirks?
To do this you must have file editor installed on your Home Assistant instance. Editing your configuration.yaml file. On your Home Assistant instance click file editor. Click the folder button ("Browse Filesystem") Select configuration.yaml, and then ...
[CMM-1] How do I install a new Smartthings driver?
Install our new custom driver: We recommend you unpair any modmote devices already paired first. Go to: https://bestow-regional.api.smartthings.com/invite/1J2QyNNJAO20 Sign in to your Samsung account. Click "Enroll". Click "Available Drivers". Now ...
[CMM-1] How do I install a new Hubitat driver?
Importing the driver. On your Hubitat instance go to Drivers code. Click "+ New driver". Click "Import". Paste the following web address into the box that pops up: ...
[CMM-1] Modmote troubleshooting
The first step we recommend in any troubleshooting is a factory reset. Normally we would suggest simply removing the modmote from your smart hub, and using the reset button to pair it again. If this does not work there is a reset switch underneath ...
[CMM-1] Installing the back plate
The Modmote is fitted with a magnetic back plate than can be fixed to any flat surface using the 3M tape attached. Simply remove the cover of the tape and fix the back plate in your desired location. The remote can then be placed on the back plate, ...
[CMM-1] Changing the buttons
Candeo offers a range of alternative choices for the buttons on the Modmote, allowing you to change them to suit your requirements. You can remove the button tiles by lifting gently on the outside lip of tthe button tile, with the base of your palm ...
[CMM-1] Switching mode
To switch the mode of the Modmote from Dimming mode to Scene Switch mode (and vice versa), hold down buttons 3 and 4 for 10 seconds, until button 1 flashes green. Wait for 5 seconds before pressing any button, and the remote will switch modes
[CMM-1] Using as a Dimmer Switch
The Candeo Modmote can also be used as a dimmer switch with zigbee lights. To use as a Dimmer Switch, ensure that you have paired both the remote and the zigbee lights you want to control. Open the Modmote in the Smart Life app and select Remote ...
[CMM-1] Using as a Scene Switch (Primary function)
To use as a Scene Switch, select the remote within the Smart Life app, and select Device Trigger from within the function menu (bottom right button). From here you can create multi-device actions for each button using the “Create Intelligence” ...
[CMM-1] Charging the Modmote
Use a USB-C charger to charge the remote. The LED at button 3 will glow red to indicate charging. A full charge typically takes 4 hours. When charging is complete the LED at button 3 will glow green.