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Pairing

Overview​

In Casambi Pro, networks are first created as virtual placeholders as explained in previous chapter. To convert the virtual networks to real physical Casambi mesh networks in the commissioning phase, real Casambi enabled devices must be added (paired) to them.

To add real devices to the virtual networks, user must use and Apple iOS device (iPad is recommended) with the Casambi Pro for iOS application.

Read more about supported devices in the Casambi Pro Device Support page.

General concepts​

  • What does “Pairing” mean?
    • Pairing = To make Casambi enabled devices part of a network, they need to be added to networks prepared with Casambi Pro. This is referred to as Pairing.
  • What does “Paired” and “Unpaired” mean?
    • Paired = A Casambi enabled device is already a part of an existing Casambi wireless network. If a device is in a "paired" state it means that it has been added to a network. If you want to add an already paired device to a different network then it first needs to be unpaired from the network it is currently part of.
    • Unpaired = A Casambi enabled device in not part of a Casambi network. It must be added to a network in order to it to be controlled/programmed. When a Casambi enabled device shows as unpaired it means that it has not been added to a Casambi network and cannot be controlled with Casambi app. When powering a Casambi enabled device for the first time it will appear as unpaired in the app.
  • The paired/unpaired status of any nearby Casambi enabled device can be seen in the Casambi Pro for iOS app in the 'Nearby devices' screen. This screen shows a list of all Casambi enabled devices that are powered on and are close to the mobile device (i.e. Within Bluetooth signal range).
  • Casambi Pro lighting systems must be commissioned with the Casambi Pro for iOS. Pairing/unpairing of Casambi enabled devices cannot be done with Casambi Pro for Windows.
  • When creating the networks, an essential requirement is that the real devices in a single network must all be in radio communication range with each other. You can’t include devices into one network if they are physically too far away from each other to be able to communicate.
  • Limitations:
    • It is not possible to use the standard Casambi App to pair devices to Casambi Pro networks.
    • It is not possible to use Casambi Pro for Windows to pair real devices to networks.