How the bond bridge works: A homeowner’s guide to using it right

If you’re a smart homeowner looking to integrate your devices into a hub, you’ll need a bond bridge. How the bond bridge works is a matter of setting it up and understanding how it communicates and remembers devices.

What’s a bond bridge?

The Bond Bridge is a wireless device that connects both DC and AC-operated devices to your WiFi network. It is a bridge between Wifi and the remote’s recorded signals. Some devices that can be controlled via smartphones and smart assistants include fans, motorized shades and fireplaces.

The bridge connects with remotes using radio waves or Infrared signals. It records the remote’s signals and can remember and duplicate these by the device. Regardless of the type of remote you have, a single Bond Bridge can control 30 devices from a central location. Those extend now to fireplaces,  It records and transmits both radio frequency (RF) and Infrared signals which means it works on most remotes.

The steps to set your bond bridge are as follows

  1. Plug the bond bridge in and wait until the ring of light turns white. This indicates that the bond bridge is booting up.
  2. From white, the light ring then flashes green which indicates the bridge is ready for setup.
  3. Open the Bond Home app and log in.
  4. Under settings, select your WiFi network and connect to the Bond Config network. 
  5. The ring of light then turns blue to indicate it's safe to add devices.
     

The advantage of bond bridges is that it can smarten up devices without needing to replace them. Take your humble ceiling fan, for example. Did you ever think you can turn it on/off or control speeds through your mobile?

Besides fans, the bond bridge also switches on lights and fireplaces and lowers or raises shades. You can control upto 30 devices within a 2,500 square ft area without maintaining a line of sight with the devices. 

Using contactless control, you can use the bond bridge as a medium between devices and Wifi that communicate through smart assistants like Alexa, Siri and  Google. Since it works with remote-controlled appliances, you can continue to use your existing appliances. Bear in mind though, that IR frequency devices will need that line of sight in order for the Bridge to talk to the device. 

The Bond bridge is for anybody who wants to add voice control to appliances. This means that differently abled and elderly residents can operate devices without having to physically exert.

Now that you know how easy and straight forward the set up is, how about deciding a time to buy your very first Bond Bridge?

What is the difference between bond bridge and bond bridge pro?

Bond Bridge Pro

  • IR

  • Ethernet

  • Ceiling and Wall Mount

  • PoE

  • Live customer support

  • Shade slider

  • Works with Sidekick

  • 50 Supported Devices

  • Range 3500 sq. ft.

  • 3 year Warranty

  • Wif-Fi 2.4GHz

Bond Bridge

  • IR

  • Ethernet

  • Ceiling and Wall Mount

  • PoE

  • Live customer support

  • Shade slider

  • Works with Sidekick

  • 30 Supported Devices

  • Range 2500 sq. ft.

  • 1 year Warranty

  • Wif-Fi 2.4GHz

FAQS

How do I add bond to my home assistant?

 

Here are the steps to add Bond to your Home Assistant

  1. Via the user interface, Bond can be auto-discovered by Home Assistant. If the instance is discovered, select it to set up right away.
  2. If 1 doesn’t work, a manual configuration will be required. You’ll need to navigate to your home assistant instance and click on the Configuration tab on the sidebar. 
  3. At the bottom right, check the Add Integration button. From the list, search and pick “Bond”.
  4. Follow the instructions that appear on screen to complete the set up.

 

How do I connect my bond to WiFi?

 

If an orange light appears on your Bond bridge, you can use the green reset button to try reconnecting to an existing network. This usually occurs when you exit the range within which it can detect and send signals. 

If a wrong password was typed while setting up, the green reset can help again without removing any devices stored on the cloud. 

Try using a toothpick or pin to hold the reset switch down, which is located next to the USB cable connector. The ring will blink white for a few seconds before going back to green. Next, open the app and select the + sign again to add the bond. Your existing device settings will not be affected. You can then follow the remaining set up instructions.

 

How do you reset the bond bridge?

 

A factory reset can clear all existing data, so remember to back it up on the Cloud as a precaution before resetting the Bond Bridge. Hold the pinhole button down near the power source until the green light flashes to reset the Wi-Fi settings. You can now set it up again on a new connection or add a new ownership. 

Keep holding until the light is white, indicating that the entire database has been wiped. These resets can also be performed via mobile apps by selecting the Bond Bridge, tapping the settings button, and choosing “Remove Bond Bridge”.