# Smart by Bond

**URL:** https://forum.bondhome.io/c/sbb/21.md

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## [About the Smart by Bond category](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/about-the-smart-by-bond-category/1305)

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**Author:** [@merck](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/merck)\
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This category is for Smart by Bond discussion specifically.

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## [List of Smart By Bond Products / Manufacturers](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/list-of-smart-by-bond-products-manufacturers/4494)

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**Author:** [@residualimages](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/residualimages)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/list-of-smart-by-bond-products-manufacturers/4494 "2026-05-18T16:49:16Z")

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Can we get and maintain a list of Smart By Bond products or manufacturers? https://bondhome.io/products/smart-by-bond/ seems incomplete but maybe that’s a more appropriate place than the forums. I feel like manufacture…

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## [Move SBB receiver between differebr models of fans](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/move-sbb-receiver-between-differebr-models-of-fans/5757)

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**Author:** [@Elki88](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Elki88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/move-sbb-receiver-between-differebr-models-of-fans/5757 "2025-10-30T20:38:54Z")

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Hi I have a star 7 fan with SBB receiver. I wonder if I could use the same module with a different star DC fan with 6 speeds. I understand that the speeds will not match, but not by much. Will it work? What am I missing…

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## [Unable to access command/signals field (204 resp)](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/unable-to-access-command-signals-field-204-resp/5216)

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**Author:** [@bsettlemyer](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/bsettlemyer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/unable-to-access-command-signals-field-204-resp/5216 "2025-01-18T03:21:26Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to update the reps, as two of my blinds are a bit flaky and require a couple tries to take a command. Bond version: “target”:“zermatt-pro”,“fw\_ver”:“v4.8.1”,“fw\_date”:“Mon Nov 25 21:11:01 UTC 2024” I’m …

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## [Outdoor - Firefly and Lighting](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/outdoor-firefly-and-lighting/5187)

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**Author:** [@residualimages](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/residualimages)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/outdoor-firefly-and-lighting/5187 "2025-01-09T18:58:52Z")

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Can we get more attention on, and information about, the offerings in Outdoor spaces? Specifically, I see: (Outdoor Lighting) Dimmer set up Is there a list of brands, if this is not first party, that support outdoor…

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## [Ceiling fan keeps crashing / rebooting into old firmware](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/ceiling-fan-keeps-crashing-rebooting-into-old-firmware/4414)

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**Author:** [@tim](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/tim)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/ceiling-fan-keeps-crashing-rebooting-into-old-firmware/4414 "2024-09-16T00:24:27Z")

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Hi. I’ve had a Smart By Bond ceiling fan on my back deck for a few years now. I recently setup Home Assistant and a scene controller to control the fan, before that I mostly just turned it on and off with the wall switch…

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## [Minka-Aire SBB or not?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/minka-aire-sbb-or-not/4106)

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**Author:** [@bac](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/bac)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/minka-aire-sbb-or-not/4106 "2024-06-05T19:51:08Z")

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The Minka-Aire description at Amazon seems contradictory to me. They say it is Bond compatible with a hub but use the Smart By Bond logo. Is the latter a mistake? This is the only fan I will control by Bond so I don’t wa…

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## [Bond connected - no internet](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-connected-no-internet/4619)

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**Author:** [@Rich](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Rich)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-connected-no-internet/4619 "2024-05-03T19:02:08Z")

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I have a new Minka smartfan that is not connecting to the app. The the Bond Config wifi option says connected , no internet. My router has both 2.4 and 5 ghz and I set my android phone to use the 2.4 network but it st…

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## [Where best to put feature request?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/where-best-to-put-feature-request/4518)

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**Author:** [@dremu](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dremu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/where-best-to-put-feature-request/4518 "2024-03-17T01:36:57Z")

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Couldn’t be happier with my Minka Aire SBB’s … except for one leeeeetle thing about how the API handles TurnLightOn/Off, to wit that it does so RIGHT NOW. I’d like the option for it to fade up/down gently, ideally with v…

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## [Confused about how SBB works with wall switches](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/confused-about-how-sbb-works-with-wall-switches/4487)

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**Author:** [@PeteMitchell](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/PeteMitchell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/confused-about-how-sbb-works-with-wall-switches/4487 "2024-02-26T01:51:38Z")

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I’m looking at getting 2 Minka Aire fans - F781L-WHF (Chubby) and F692L-WHF (Veer). I’m not sure I understand what happens if someone turns off the light switch the fan is connected to. Does it kill power to the fan, s…

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## [Smart By Bond remote for an old ceiling fan?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/smart-by-bond-remote-for-an-old-ceiling-fan/3663)

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**Author:** [@jacku](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/jacku)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/smart-by-bond-remote-for-an-old-ceiling-fan/3663 "2023-01-17T13:19:39Z")

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Is it possible to buy a Smart By Bond remote for an old ceiling fan?

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## [Is Smart by Bond dead?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/is-smart-by-bond-dead/3404)

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**Author:** [@kingwr](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/kingwr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/is-smart-by-bond-dead/3404 "2022-08-09T20:45:25Z")

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I see that the Smart by Bond Devices page on this website is blank. Is this no longer a thing?

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## [Wifi outages causing 99434 to be unreachable by Bond App](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/wifi-outages-causing-99434-to-be-unreachable-by-bond-app/2920)

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**Author:** [@Kethlak](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Kethlak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/wifi-outages-causing-99434-to-be-unreachable-by-bond-app/2920 "2022-01-03T15:59:34Z")

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I have 7 fans in my house with the Home Depot universal remote system (model 99434) installed in them. I have been having intermittent wifi outages. Haven’t tracked down the cause yet, but when the wifi goes back up, th…

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## [No Bond bridge needed with this remote?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/no-bond-bridge-needed-with-this-remote/2925)

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**Author:** [@NurseWizzle](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/NurseWizzle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/no-bond-bridge-needed-with-this-remote/2925 "2021-12-29T14:09:15Z")

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I have seven identical dumb ceiling fans at home. They are all wired such that the wall switch kills both the fan and lights. Ultimately I’d love to be able to separate control of fan and lights, ideally integrated wit…

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## [Firmware version?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/firmware-version/1939)

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**Author:** [@beau76](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/beau76)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/firmware-version/1939 "2020-10-26T15:51:35Z")

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hi, I have a smart by bond fan is there a way I can no the if the firmware is v2 before I set it up? thanks, beau

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## [Looking at the universal remote from Home Depot](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/looking-at-the-universal-remote-from-home-depot/2096)

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**Author:** [@bondjamesbond](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/bondjamesbond)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/looking-at-the-universal-remote-from-home-depot/2096 "2021-07-14T16:54:45Z")

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Hello. I am looking at the universal remote and receiver setup from Home Depot ( Model #99434). It doesn’t appear to have a function for reversing the fan direction. Is there a way to use this remote and the app/progra…

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## [\[SBB\] Two remotes per fan with multiple fans?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/sbb-two-remotes-per-fan-with-multiple-fans/2063)

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**Author:** [@Kethlak](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Kethlak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/sbb-two-remotes-per-fan-with-multiple-fans/2063 "2021-04-19T14:00:01Z")

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I have seven fans in my house, and I want 3 of them to have 2 remotes each (and the others to have 1 remote each, no multiple-fans-per-remote going on). I’m using the model 99434 kit from Home Depot that was recommended …

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## [Pairing additional remotes](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/pairing-additional-remotes/2240)

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**Author:** [@bdraco](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/bdraco)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/pairing-additional-remotes/2240 "2021-02-20T08:50:17Z")

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Where can I purchase additional remotes? Which ones are compatible?

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## [Bond keeps Wi-Fi AP active, why?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-keeps-wi-fi-ap-active-why/1879)

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**Author:** [@AdamPK17](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/AdamPK17)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-keeps-wi-fi-ap-active-why/1879 "2021-02-15T19:30:20Z")

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even after connecting my Bond device to my home wi-fi network I continue to see the Bond device Wi-Fi access point being being advertised, why is this? If the device is connected to a wi-fi network this should turn off.…

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## [Minka Aire Bond WiFi Config Not Found](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/minka-aire-bond-wifi-config-not-found/2106)

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**Author:** [@Johnnycroy](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Johnnycroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/minka-aire-bond-wifi-config-not-found/2106 "2020-12-13T15:58:26Z")

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Hello. Had to remove my Minka Aire Timber fan from the bond app. Trying to reinstall on iPhone app but cannot find the setup wifi to connect to. Is there a way to clear the old WiFi data and start fresh? I have tried p…

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## [System Rest Not Working](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/system-rest-not-working/2043)

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**Author:** [@dinostop](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dinostop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/system-rest-not-working/2043 "2020-12-03T21:07:46Z")

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I had to rebuild my network today and once completed I cannot get my smart by bond (home depot controler) to sync back up. I have done factory rest as well as factory reset with firmware change then update. I get past …

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## [Today Widget on IOS Inconsistencies](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/today-widget-on-ios-inconsistencies/2077)

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**Author:** [@royf007](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/royf007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/today-widget-on-ios-inconsistencies/2077 "2020-12-03T15:03:32Z")

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I recently tried the Today widget and have noticed that my shade controls display inconsistently. On some of the shades, it shows Up and Down controls. On others, I see Open and Close. Is this a bug? What determines t…

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## [Fan Speed - Sync Not Possible Between App and Remote?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/fan-speed-sync-not-possible-between-app-and-remote/1618)

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**Author:** [@residualimages](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/residualimages)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/fan-speed-sync-not-possible-between-app-and-remote/1618 "2020-07-13T14:26:05Z")

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I finally installed a couple of the SBB universal kits on 2 fans (the kits you can get at Home Depot). I noticed something now that I don’t remember seeing before - the tiny LEDs indicating fan speed on the remote do no…

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## [\[SOLVED\] Minka-Aire Dyno XL: Lost control of second fan](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solved-minka-aire-dyno-xl-lost-control-of-second-fan/1302)

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**Author:** [@CJMH](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/CJMH)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solved-minka-aire-dyno-xl-lost-control-of-second-fan/1302 "2020-02-13T14:20:12Z")

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I have two Minka-Aire Dyno-XL fans set to different codes. I originally had them paired to a Bond Bridge and both fans worked fine. I then decided to use the included Smart by Bond chip in one of the Dyno fans (Fan A). I…
