Using Flirc with NVIDIA Shield for use with uControl

Some devices no longer have built in IR receivers. To enable them to be used with the uControl app you can add a third party device called FLIRC. This connects to a source device via USB and turns IR codes into control commands the source device recognises.

The Flirc device can be found here – Flirc

Install the Flirc software on your computer, and install this profile onto your laptop/PC – NVIDIA Shield

Load up the Flirc software and in the top left click File, and then Load Configuration and choose the NVIDIA Shield profile you have just downloaded

Remove your Flirc from the laptop/PC and connect it to the female USB port on the back of your NVIDIA Shield. Next place the IR transmitter from you HDANYWHERE device on or near to the Flirc.

Once this is done you can install the NVIDIA Shield IR pack and control your NVIDIA device with uControl.

Installing uControl Packs

If your HDA device has uControl, you can download IR or IP packs to control thousands of third party devices from the interface of the uControl mobile app. In this guide you will see how to browse our extensive library to download and control the packs for your devices.

In this support article:

Installing uControl Packs through uControl.

Installing uControl Packs from uControl

1. Open uControl

From the main screen navigate to the menu in the top left.

What you see on the main screen may differ, however, the three lined menu bar will still be there.

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

The icon may vary depending on your mobile devices size, although it will still be in the bottom left corner.

3. Access System

From here press Access System.

This is your device page which displays your units model and IP address.

4. uControl Packs

In this menu press “Manage uControl Packs”.

This will take you to the page where you can download IR and IP packs, and also create IP connections for integrating 3rd party controllers.

5. Add New

Now we are in uOS press Add New and a pop up window will appear, press uControl Pack.

The below option (Setup an IP device), is for integrating third party controllers to be controlled by uOS.

6. Port Select

You must now select if you’re installing a pack for a source device or a display/output.

You may have labelled your ports after the sources plugged into the HDA device in the setup like above, or they may remain named numerically.

7. Pack Information

Once you have chosen the port you need to select the device type, its manufacturer and model then press install.

In the top right you will see the option to switch between IR and IP packs.

8. Testing the pack

The last step is to test the commands to make sure you have the correct pack installed, if you get a response press install.

If you do not see a response, ensure you have the IR trasnmitter plugged into the correct “Source IR Out” port and have the bud itself covering the IR window of the source device.

9. Using the pack in uControl Homepage

You will see your available sources at the top of the uControl Homepage, and you can use these icons to switch between inputs.

The pack UI will have the buttons which would appear on the remote, along with a gesture box for navigation and volume controls located at the bottom.

Creating a Function in uOS

If your HDA device has uControl, you are able to use Functions which allow you to manage the on/off, up/down, mute/unmute and open/close state of your devices and include them into your sequences.

Creating a Function in uControl

1. Open uControl

From the main screen navigate to the menu in the top left.

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

3. Access system

From here press “Access System”.

4. Sequences

In this menu press “Manage Sequences”.

This will take you to the page where you manage both Sequences and Functions.

5. webUI

The webUI can also be easily accessed by typing you devices IP address into a website URL.

You will be taken to the uOS home page, open the menu in the top left and select “Sequences”.

6. Add new

We are now in the sequences page where you can see your available sequences, and current functions. Press “Add New”.

A pop-up will appear asking if you’re creating a Function or Sequence, choose Function.

7. Functions

Now we need to create your Function.

In this page label what your Function does, choose Boolean and whatever method you have been controlling this device by (in this case IR), and then the port at which the device is plugged into along with the command you wish to execute.

8. Zone selection

Certain zones won’t require your Functions to be present in them as the devices you’re controlling are in another room, so select which Functions are required where appropriate.

As the method is Boolean, there will always be an on and an off command which can be toggled by pressing the Function in the app.

9. Activating your Function

Open the menu in the top left and you will see your available Sequences.

You may have only selected a certain zone for your Sequence to be available in, to chnage between zones press the downward arrow and you can switch between them.

Creating a sequence in uOS

If your HDA device has uControl, you are able to setup Sequences which allow you to combine commands together to trigger a response from the system. This can be useful for scheduling certain actions like switching on/off a rooms devces at the push of a button.

In this support article:

Creating a sequence through uControl.
Creating a sequence through webUI.

Creating a Sequence in uControl

1. Open uControl

From the main screen navigate to the menu in the top left.

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

3. Access System

From here press “Access System”.

4. Sequences

In this menu press “Manage Sequences”.

From this page you can also manage uControl IR/IP packs.

5. webUI

The webUI can also be easily accessed by typing you devices IP address into a website URL.

6. Add new Sequence

We are now in the sequences page where you can see your available sequences, and current functions. Press “Add New”.

A pop-up will appear asking if you’re creating a Function or Sequence, choose Sequence.

7. Input details

Now we need to input the details of your Sequence.

Make sure to label it so its clear what your sequence performs when you execute it.

8a. Adding your command(s)

We have the description of our Sequence, but now need to add the commands.

This first command is to switch the TV on or off, depending on the condition you set (True/False).

8b. Adding your command(s)

The next command speaks to the source device AppleTV by firstly going to the main menu. From here the next action command is “Enter”, which will open up AppleTV movies as it is the first icon in the menu. It also has a half a second delay before the second action is executed.

There are plenty of commands to choose from and you can get quite creative.

9. Zone selection

Certain rooms won’t require sequences to be present in them as the devices you’re controlling are in another room, so select which Sequences are required where appropriate.

There are plenty of commands to choose from and you can get quite creative. Once finished press Update Sequence.

10. Activating your sequence

Open the menu in the top left and you will see your available Sequences.

How to reset your system through uOS

Integrating Rithum with HDA OS

Rithum Switch & HDANYWHERE.

Using a Rithum Switch along with an MHUB or Zone Prossesor you can use the device and uControl to execute sequences in uControl/uOS to control your home automation.

Below you will find a step by step how-to guide:

Integrating Stream Deck with uOS

Stream Deck & HDANYWHERE.

Using an Elgato Stream Deck along with an MHUB or Zone Prossesor you can use the Elgato device and our API to send commands to uControl/uOS to control virtually any display, source inputs and lighting control.

Below you will find a step by step how-to guide:

Updating OS through uControl

Your HDA device will be supplied with the latest stable software version already installed. To access the latest features or maintain your system, it is recommended that you perform periodic updates to the OS. This process must be done manually as we do not push updates to systems automatically. Ensure that your system has access to a good internet connection and that power to your HDA device is stable during the process.

In this support article:

If you are not connected to a device.
If you are connected to a device.

If you are not connected to a device

1. Open uControl app

Launch uControl and you will see the home page.

2. Press “Update”

This is the advanced screen where you can find your devices, connect over WiFi, reset your system and more.

Your IP address will be needed here so uControl knows which device is looking for an update.

3. Enter the devices IP address

If you don’t have this you can get it by finding the IP address of your device.

Once you have typed in your IP address, press **“Continue”**.

4. Updating your device

A. If there is an available update press “Update Device”.
B. If your device is already up to date, exit this page.

If your HDA device has an issue that prompted you to update, but it is already up to date please contact support.

5. Terms and Conditions

To proceed accept the End User Licence Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Statement.

For more information click on the terms.

6. Update begins

This process can take up to 5 minutes, however, depending on your network it could be longer.

Please do **not** switch off your HDA device whilst updating.

7. Update completed

uControl will display your OS Version.

If you are connected to a device

1. Open up uControl

If you’re already connected to a system then you will need to access uControl’s settings. From the main screen you will see something similar to this (see below). From here, look for a menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, press that to reveal the Zone selector and Zone control menu.

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

The icon may vary depending on your mobile devices size, however, it will still be in the bottom left corner.

3. Press “Utilities”

This will take you to your devices service page.

From here you can also see your connected devices IP address(s).

4. Press “Update”

From this page you can also find your devices, and reset one. To find out more check out our uOS Utilities page.

The next page will show you your connected HDA devices.

5.“Available Systems”

If you have a stacked system, or multiple devices they will show here.

Once an update is found you will be taken to the update screen.

6. Begin update

If your device is updateable it will start, and include which version you’re updating to.

7. Terms and Conditions

To continue please acknowledge the legal terms.

For more information on the legal terms, you can read the End-User Licence Agreement (EULA) and the Privacy Statement.

8. Await download

This process can take up to 5 minutes, however, depending on your network it could be longer.

Please make sure **not** to power down your device whilst the update is downloading.

9. Update completed

uControl will now let you know the update is complete.

How to find available systems through uControl

Your HDA device will be displayed as an available system when connected to uControl. You may have more than one device connected, or be operating a stack and need to see which devices are connected.

In this support article:

When you’re not connected in uControl.
When you’re connected in uControl.

When you’re not connected in uControl

1. Open uControl app

Launch uControl and you will see the home page.

2. Press “Find Devices”

This is the advanced screen where you can find your devices, connect over WiFi, reset your system and more.

It is the main navigation page for your devices options.

3. Available Systems(s)

This is where your connected devices will show.

If you have more than one connected device, you can click “identify” to make the power LED of that unit flash.

When you’re connected in uControl

1. Open up uControl

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

3. Press “Utilities”

This will take you to your devices service page.

From here you can also see the IP address of the device you’re currently controlling.

4. Press “Find Devices”

From this page you can also update, and reset your HDA device. To find out more check out our uOS Utilities page.

5. Available Systems(s)

If you have a stacked system, or multiple devices they will show here.

Finding the IP address of your device

Your HDA device broadcasts its IP address using a protocol called mDNS over your Local Area Network (LAN). The easiest way to find your IP address is to use our app, uControl.

In this support article:

Finding your IP address on a (new/reset) system.
Fiding your IP address if you’re already connected to a system.
Using other methods to find your devices IP address.
If you cannot see your device on the network.

Finding your device on a (new/reset) system

1. Open uControl app

Launch uControl and you will see the Home Page.

2. Press “Find Devices”

This is your Advanced Page where you can find the HDA systems connected to your network.

From here you can find your devices, connect over WiFi, reset your system and more.

3. “Available System(s)”

Your connected devices will show here along with their IP address.

Finding your device if you’re already connected to a system

1. Open up uControl

2. Navigate to your settings

Look for the settings icon located in the bottom left corner.

3. Utilities

This is your device page which displays your model and IP address, if you want a list of all connected devices go to utilities.

From here you can also add another device to your setup using the plus sign in the top right.

4. Find Devices

This page is where you can update, reset or find your available connected systems.

To reset your system as you can see below, you will need to press it 10 times.

5. Available Systems

Here you will see all your connected devices, and their IP addresses.

If you have multiple devices connected, you can distinguish between them by pressing the identify button which will make the power LED flash.

Using other methods to find your device

Network scanner

You can also use an mDNS network scanner to find your devices IP address. There are many network scanners to choose from, we recommend using Advanced IP Scanner as it is efficient and free.

Unable to see device on your network?

If your HDA device is not appearing in a network scan please try the following:

Ensure your device is LAN (Local Area Network) connected.
Check the lights either side of the network port, (green and orange) they should be static and not flashing.
Ensure your HDA device is on the same network as the mobile device you’re trying to connect with.
Make sure your router is working properly, and has no closed ports.
Make sure your uControl app is up to date.

How to update your MHUB through uControl

Posted on 22/09/2023 by HDANYWHERE Support Team

This guide will show you how to update you device in uControl.

From slide 2 if your system is already connected in uControl.

From slide 9 if you have just installed uControl and are not connected to a device.

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What is “uControl inside” on MHUB or Zone Processors

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If you see a HDANYWHERE or third party device marked with “uControl inside” then it contains our control system inside it. You can find out what it can do by visiting uControl’s website here.

Comparing AV and Full versions of uControl inside

Some devices are marked “AV” where others are “Full”. This is determined by the operating system found on the device. The “full” implementation of uControl can be found in devices which have uControl OS (uOS) inside. “AV” means that the system is running MHUB-OS (MOS) and control capability is restricted to AV only or the devices that are directly connected to the MHUB system.

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Control over sources, AVRs, displays and projectors (IR)
Control over sources, AVRs, displays and projectors (IP/CEC)
IP control over lighting, blinds, shades, PDUs, relays and more See all here
uControl app, Alexa, Watch support
uControl Remote
Super Sequences, Functions and Scheduling

Control over sources, AVRs, displays and projectors (IR)
uControl app, Alexa, Watch support
uControl Remote*
Sequences and Scheduling

Upgrading an older MHUB to support Full uControl

It may be possible to update your MHUB’s control capabilities by adding a uControl Zone Processor to manage your system instead. Not all models are supported so we recommend contacting us to confirm the level of support first.

*Requires a Zone Processor to be added to the system to upgrade to Full uControl capabilities.

Controlling Lutron from uOS

This guide explains how to use Lutrons API protocol to control QS Standalone, RadioRA2, Quantum, Athena, HomeWorks QS, myRoom plus from Lutrons devices.

What this guide will cover:

How to control Lutron lights in your home.
How to add that API into uOS.
QS Standalone, RadioRA2, Quantum, Athena, HomeWorks QS, myRoom plus.

Important: you must have the IP addresses first

For the purposes of this guide we are going to assume that your Lutron gateway is on IP address 192.168.1.15 and your uOS device (MHUB, MZMA or Zone Processor) is on 192.168.1.196. We will use this to illustrate all examples moving forward.

Important: This guide assumes that you are familiar with Lutron and know how to use their lighting infrastructure and that your Lutron system is operational before integrating into uOS.

What a Telnet Lutron command looks like

See “Testing your API’s” for more information on Telnet.

#OUTPUT,2,1,75,00:30

Understanding what the variables above mean:

#OUTPUT
This is the operation character for executing an action. For more information on these see the slideshow below.

,2
The first number in the string is the ID for the device.

,1
The second number in the string is the action number, which in this instance is enable.

,75
This number sets the level of the dimmer, so in this case 75%.

,00:30
This is the fade time of the dimmer.

Testing your APIs

We recommend that you test every API before you enter them into uOS. All IP based APIs have different requirements when it comes to testing, Lutron’s method is a little different as it needs to be done over Telnet in command prompt.

To test your commands, open up command prompt on your laptop or PC and enter telnet 192.168.1.15 23

Remember, your IP address will be different, you must use the Lutron gateway IP address for this, the port is 23.

You now need to wait for it to connect which may take a few minutes, then you will be asked to login. The username is lutron, and the password is integration. You will now be able to test your commands in the terminal. Observe the device you are trying to control, and see if your commands changes the outcome.

Download command examples to make your integration easier.

Using a MAC?

If you are using a MAC you can use Netcat to test your API command. To do so open your terminal and enter nc 192.168.1.15 23

Wait for it to connect and then you will be prompted to login. The username is lutron and the password is integration.

If it doesn’t work then try the following:

Make sure the IP address is correct.
Make sure that you do not have any typos.
Ensure that your IDs are correct and that you’re observing a light in the correct room and location.
Make sure that the structure of the API matches our example no spaces, no special characters, data is in the correct case (often lowercase).

How to add your APIs into uControl

Need more help with the API? Get in touch.

All HDA staff are able to help with any API questions you might have including any advanced features. Get in touch for help or assistance.

Controlling SilentGliss from uOS

This guide explains how to pull data from the SilentGliss API so you can control it directly from uOS.

What this guide will cover:

How to control SilentGliss window coverings in your home.
How to add that API into uOS.

Important: you must have the IP addresses first

You can get the IP address of your SilentGliss gateway device:

Use a network discovery app like Fing to find the SilentGliss gateway on your network.

What a typical SilentGliss API command looks like

192.168.1.15/sgbms/v1/device/7/command

This command only shows the structure and does not include the actual action of the command which needs to be included in the body. This will be explained further through the guide.

192.168.1.15/
This is the IP addresss of the gateway, a forward slash (/) needs to be added between each unique variable.

sgbms/v1
This is the URL version of the gateway.

device/7
This specifies we are affecting a device and what its ID is.

command
Command must go at the end as we are performing a POST execution method which is atempting to perform an action.

Testing your APIs

We recommend testing your API command before entering it into uOS to ensure it works. To do this we recommend installing an application called Postman.

If it doesn’t work then try the following:

Make sure the IP address is correct.
Make sure that you do not have any typos.
Ensure that your IDs are correct and that you’re observing a light in the correct room and location.
Make sure that the structure of the API matches our example no spaces, no special characters, data is in the correct case (often lowercase).

How to add your APIs into uControl

Need more help with the API? Get in touch.

All HDA staff are able to help with any API questions you might have including any advanced features. Get in touch for help or assistance.

Controlling KNX from uOS

This guide explains how to pull data from KNX’s protocol so you can control it directly from uOS.

Please note: this guide assumes you have access and knowledge of ETS6, and your own KNX/Weinzierl gateway. In this guide we are using a BAOS 774 gateway, but you may have a different one, so refer to this site for more Weinzierl product knowledge.

What this guide will cover:

How to control KNX devices in your home.
How to add that API into uOS.

Important: you must have the gateway IP address first

You can get the IP address of your gateway by:

Use a network scanner application like Fing on your mobile phone to scan your network.
You can also get the IP address from the properties tab of the device in KNX’s ETS.

For the purposes of this guide we are going to pretend that your Weinzierl gateway is on IP address 192.168.1.15 and your uOS device (MHUB, MZMA or Zone Processor) is on 192.168.1.196. We will use this to illustrate all examples moving forward.

What a typical BAOS API command looks like

http://192.168.1.15/baos/SetDatapointValue?Datapoint=2&Format=DPT1&Length=1&Value=false

The above command will trigger our BAOS gateway to send a telegram to datapoint 2, which will switch off our light.

Understanding what the variables in the API above mean:

http://192.168.1.15
The command starts with http:// as it can be sent over a URL, followed by the IP address of your KNX/Weinzierl gateway.

/baos/
This is the device type of a Weinzierl device.

SetDatapointValue?Datapoint=2
Here we are setting this command to send to our KNX data point to two.

&Format=DPT1
This is the sub data point, and sets the rules of which values are allowed.

&Length=1&Value=false
This is the length of the data point type, and the value is boolean therefore setting it on or off.

Testing your APIs

We recommend that you test every API before you enter them into uOS. All IP based APIs all have different requirements when it comes to testing but the KNX API is great because it can be tested on your browser.

To test your API, open a web browser and enter the full API (including http://192.168.1.15) in the URL window and hit enter.

If the KNX device responds as you expected then your API is working and you can proceed adding it into uOS.

If it doesn’t work then try the following:

Make sure the IP address is correct.
Make sure that you do not have any typos.
Ensure that your IDs are correct and that you’re observing the correct device.
Make sure that the structure of the API matches our example no spaces, no special characters, data is in the correct case (often lowercase).

How to add your APIs into uControl

Need more help with the API? Get in touch.

All HDA staff are able to help with any API questions you might have including any advanced features. Get in touch for help or assistance.