Integrated touch screen system

[Jim]

From the manual. “The Essex includes an integrated touch screen system with multiplex wiring that controls lighting, HVAC, shades, and more.”

Is there a way to access this via software running on my phone or on my iPad so that I can operate all the options that are available on the touchscreens mounted on the walls?

 

[flyboy013]

I think the answer is yes. I haven’t kept up on the current technology installed, but I recall reading that there is a OEM method to do this. Some, like @redbaron and myself, have developed our own capability to provide this functionality, but at this time the implementation isn't for the non-techie.

At a minimum, I believe the current year coach has (or has option for) a KIB Bluetooth module that connects to the various networks to do as you want.

 

[Neal]

Somebody has some 'splainin to do....

 

[FLSteve]

Here you go ... download this app and use it. It worked great on my 22 Mountain Aire and now on the 25 New Aire. I put in on the iPhone and the iPad.

https://newgle.newmarcorp.com/s/article/SilverLeaf-LR125-Module-with-System-Control-App-for-Personal-Devices-Coach-Owner-Training

 

[Jim]

Here you go ... download this app and use it. It worked great on my 22 Mountain Aire and now on the 25 New Aire. I put in on the iPhone and the iPad.


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https://newgle.newmarcorp.com/s/article/SilverLeaf-LR125-Module-with-System-Control-App-for-Personal-Devices-Coach-Owner-Training

The app couldn't find the coach. But I'm in an area with -0- WiFi so maybe that makes a difference? I would have thought the app would communicate with the coach via Bluetooth? I don't see a way to turn the coach Bluetooth on?

 

[J&JD]

Somebody has some 'splainin to do....

Agree…..

 

[Jim]

Somebody has some 'splainin to do....

Agree…..

Are you two referencing me? Or have I missed something???

 

[FLSteve]

The app couldn't find the coach. But I'm in an area with -0- WiFi so maybe that makes a difference? I would have thought the app would communicate with the coach via Bluetooth? I don't see a way to turn the coach Bluetooth on?

@Jim ... I think it does connect through a WiFi connection as I did have to put my Ranger WiFi password in the SilverLeaf. In my coach I use the Ranger WiFi to connect to all devices that need WiFi like the TV's, my laptop, the built in dash GPS and the SilverLeaf. The Ranger router connects to whatever WiFi is available at each location like Starlink, the campground WiFi or even my IPhone hot spot. I am not really up on all this and just did enough to get my stuff working.

FLSteve

 

[Jim]

Thank you, Steve!

 

[FLSteve]

Thank you, Steve!

Keep us posted on what you wind up doing to get the thing working. Just curious if it's different from what I have.

FLSteve