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## 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. So if you are also using handheld remotes it is critical that you link each remote channel that is used to command the shade.
## Linking Remotes
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.
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.
This is also true for any channels on the remote that move a group of shades. Each motor in the group will need to be linked to the channel on the remote. So if you have a Telis remote where the any of the channels move more than one motor, you need to link that channel to each of the shades you defined in ESPSomfy RTS using the `Link Remote` function.
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.
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 channel 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.
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.
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To unlink an external remote from the shade simply click on the trash can icon from the linked remotes list.
## Linking Sensors
If you happen to also have sensors like the Soliris sun/wind sensor or Eolis that protects your awning you need to also link this as if it were a remote. While these sensors do not actually send button commands to the shade, ESPSomfy RTS will translate the frames into what actions the motor will perform when it hears them.
Linking a sensor is identical to linking a remote channel so review the sensor above and use the `Link Remote` button to identify which sensor affects which motors. To perform the final linking step, 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. It might also help you decide what's for dinner.
Once ESPSomfy RTS hears a signal from the sensor it will close the linking screen and add it to the linked remote list.
## Setting a Rolling Code
You may set the rolling code for a shade registered in ESPSomfy RTS. However, I caution you on using this feature and I hesitated to add it. If these get out of sync you will need to reset the memory on the motor. This is because each command sent to the motor increments the rolling code value stored on the motor by 1. If it does not match the expected value by a small window then the motor will not respond to the command and is part of the security features of the motor. Still if you are interested in what that number is you can click on the `Set Rolling Code` button just to see it but heed the warnings on the page. Really, I've got your back here.