This article applies only to 1st-generation Flair Pucks. 2nd-generation Flair Pucks cannot act as a Gateway for other Flair devices to connect to.
The 1st-generation Flair Puck looks like this:
The 2nd-generation Flair Puck looks like this:
When a 1st-generation Flair Puck is configured as a Gateway, it connects to your WiFi and pairs with other Sensor Pucks, Smart Vents, or Bridge Pros in your system. A Gateway Puck can perform several functions
- read the temperature in the area
- read the humidity in the area
- send IR commands to mini splits and other IR devices (window units, portable heaters, etc...)
- relay Flair commands from the cloud to the other Flair devices in the home.
When a 1st-generation Flair Puck is configured as a Gateway, the power draw from the WiFi radio necessitates that the Puck be powered via the included USB cable and adapter. You cannot power a Gateway Puck with batteries.