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Configuring-the-Software.md

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When the software is first connected it will start its own ESPSomfy RTS wifi network in Access Point (AP) mode. You will need to connect to this network so you can configure ESPSomfy RTS to connect to your network. So open your WiFi networks and connect to the unsecured network named `ESPSomfy RTS`. Once connected navigate to `http://192.168.4.1` and it will bring up the blank Home screen. Click on the gear icon at the upper right to open the configuration screen and select the Network section. Initially, the transceiver will not be initialized until you enable it in a later step. This is to ensure you have the pin mappings set correctly so do not worry about this message for now. First lets get you connected to your home network.
## Set Initial System Options
When first setting up ESPSomfy RTS you should first name the device and provide the time zone you are located in. If you have your own NTP time server then you can also provide that information as well. If you have computers that support Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) such as Microsoft Windows you can check the Broadcast uPnP over SSDP and your ESPSomfy RTS device will show up in your network list.
When first setting up ESPSomfy RTS you should first name the device and provide the time zone you are located in. If you have your own NTP time server then you can also provide that information as well.
![image](https://github.com/rstrouse/ESPSomfy-RTS/assets/47839015/6a37e93e-a9fd-46a9-8262-7b1a89eeb283)
If you have computers that support Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) such as Microsoft Windows you can check the Broadcast uPnP over SSDP and your ESPSomfy RTS device will show up in your network list. If you uncheck this option ESPSomfy RTS will not broadcast uPnP over SSDP.
ESPSomfy RTS can check github for updates. If a new version is available it will alert you in the Web UI as well as trigger the update entity in Home Assistant if you installed the integration there.
![image](https://github.com/rstrouse/ESPSomfy-RTS/assets/47839015/4069a65b-2996-4ad5-929c-603ce6cb90a8)
Once you have entered your information press the Save button to persist your changes. Keep in mind you should provide a unique host name for each of your ESPSomfy RTS devices. You probably only need this if you have more than 32 shades to control, or the radio is encased in Kryptonite diminishing the signal, or it is located on another planet, or has a magic spell of protection on it. However, the range of the actual Somfy remotes are abysmal so multiple ESPSomfy RTS devices may be in order if the remotes cannot be heard from a centralized device.
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![image](https://github.com/rstrouse/ESPSomfy-RTS/assets/47839015/5c1d91be-843c-4959-9aae-5f242ac470ac)
## Linking Remotes (and Sensors)
Once you have paired the shades it is time to link the other remotes you use to open and close the shades. This linking process makes sure we capture every movement of the shade so that its position is always accurately reported. If you happen to also have sensors like the Soliris sun/wind sensor that protects your awning you need to also link this as if it were a remote.
Once you have paired the shades it is time to link the other remotes you use to open and close the shades. This linking process makes sure we capture every movement of the shade so that its position is always accurately reported. So if you are also using handheld remotes it is critical that you link each remote channel that is used to command the shade.
You will need to make it activate while the link remote screen is open by whatever means sends a command to the motor. Some options are to short press the prog button, cover the sun sensor until it triggers, spin the whirlygig like you are in a hurricane (a leaf blower might do it), or wave a raw chicken bone in the air until the pairing screen goes away. The latter really doesn't do anything but it will get the neighbors talking.
If you happen to also have sensors like the Soliris sun/wind sensor that protects your awning you need to also link this as if it were a remote. You will need to make the sensor activate while the link remote screen is open by whatever means sends a frame to the motor. Some options are to short press the prog button, cover the sun sensor until it triggers, spin the whirlygig like you are in a hurricane (a leaf blower might do it), or wave a raw chicken bone in the air until the pairing screen goes away. The latter really doesn't do anything but it will get the neighbors talking.
Now that you have been through the pairing process and saw how painless that was, click the `Link Remote` button to bring up the linking window.
When this screen is open the controller is listening for any remote out there that is sending a command to the shade. Simply press any button on the remote you want to link. If you are having trouble deciding which button to press, press the up button. Once the remote is detected it will automatically close the link remote window as soon as it hears the remote.
When this screen is open the controller is listening for any remote or sensor out there that is sending a command to the shade. Simply press any button on the remote you want to link. If you are having trouble deciding which button to press, press the up button. Once the remote is detected it will automatically close the link remote window as soon as it hears the remote.
![image](https://github.com/rstrouse/ESPSomfy-RTS/assets/47839015/c7dd14de-357f-4d22-9d35-07ba2b0cd7b3)