- What are Flair's communication protocols?
- What is the range of the Flair Network?
- What is the RF range for Flair devices?
- What is the Puck's IR range for mini splits?
- How do I check the signal strength of my Flair devices?
What are Flair's Communication Protocols?
Flair uses these communication protocols:
- WiFi / Ethernet
- RF (radio frequency signals)
- IR (Infrared signals)
WiFi / Ethernet allows Flair Bridges and Gateway Pucks to communicate with the Flair cloud. Every Flair system needs at least one Flair Bridge or Gateway Puck.
Flair uses RF (radio frequency) signals for device-to-device communication. Every Smart Vent and Sensor Puck communicates with a Bridge or Gateway Puck using RF.
Central System
Mini Split System
What is the range of Flair devices?
WiFi and RF signals can pass through walls but are impeded by metal in walls, metal objects and other signals. IR signals cannot pass through walls and require line of sight.
- Make sure Gateway Pucks are centrally located to Smart Vents and Sensor Pucks
- A Puck controlling a mini split is within 15' and line of sight
The ultimate range of WiFi and RF signals will depend largely on the layout and construction of your home and is not necessarily related to distance or line of sight.
Remember, it's not distance, it's the route traveled.
What is the Puck's Infrared range for mini splits?
The three IR blasters in the Puck each have a maximum range of 15'.
When using a Puck to control an infrared mini split, window AC or portable, it needs to have a direct line of sight to the IR receiver (like pointing the remote).
The Puck's IR blasters are located at 10:00 and 2:00 on the sides, and at 12:00 facing you.
How do I check the signal strength of my Flair devices?
To see or monitor signal strength, go to the Home Statistics menu, scroll to a specific graph, and change "Graph Data" to "RSSI (dB)".
The Puck in the graph below has a great range between -69 and -56 dB. Generally speaking, a device's signal strength should be above -75dB.