Flair uses the following communication protocols: WiFi, Ethernet, RF (radio frequency), and IR (Infrared).
WiFi/Ethernet
Like all smart home products, Flair requires a connection to the internet.
A Flair Bridge or Bridge Pro can be connected to your network via Ethernet or an available 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
A Gateway Puck can be connected to your network via an available 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
We recommend using a Flair Bridge or Bridge Pro as the hub of your Flair system. A Gateway Puck can also serve as the hub of your Flair system but does not offer the same range as a Flair Bridge does.
The Flair Bridge, Bridge Pro, and Gateway Puck require a 2.4GHz network and cannot see or connect to 5 GHz networks.
Note: A Sensor Puck will connect to WiFi occasionally to receive an OTA update or to download a code set for a mini split.
Radio Frequency
Bridges, Bridge Pros (in AP mode), and Gateway Pucks communicate with Flair end devices (Sensor Pucks, Smart Vents, and Bridge Pros not in AP mode) using a proprietary Flair RF network broadcast over the 915 MHz band.
We suggest placing Bridges, Bridge Pros, and Gateway Pucks in a location(s) central to the other Flair End Devices in your home.
If the signal strength to any of your end devices needs to be improved you can add an additional Bridge, Bridge Pro, or Gateway Puck to improve the RF coverage in that area.
Infrared
Flair Pucks send commands to mini splits and other IR-controlled devices via an Infrared (IR) beam, just as the manufacturer's remote does. The IR range is about 15 feet and the Pucks need direct line-of-sight to the IR receiver on the mini split.
Integrated Smart Thermostats
The Flair devices in your home do not communicate directly with any of the integrated smart thermostats in your home. Data from these devices is shared at the cloud level.