# Latest

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## [Welcome to Discourse](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/welcome-to-discourse/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/welcome-to-discourse/8 "2018-01-18T17:59:28Z")

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This is a place for discussion of the BOND product, for sharing experiences with the BOND and related home automation, and for discovering and sharing new ways of using the BOND. Anyone can participate whether you are ju…

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## [Cannot update Bond Bridge BD-1000](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/cannot-update-bond-bridge-bd-1000/6013)

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**Author:** [@liamtempleton](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/liamtempleton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/cannot-update-bond-bridge-bd-1000/6013 "2026-09-23T11:22:45Z")

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## [Heat-n-Glo Fireplace remote](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/heat-n-glo-fireplace-remote/6002)

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**Author:** [@mmorrow417](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/mmorrow417)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/heat-n-glo-fireplace-remote/6002 "2026-09-18T03:01:11Z")

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Does anyone know whether the Heat N Glo On/Off Fireplace Remote Control (RC-BATT-FHH) will work with the Bond Bridge to connect to Alexa? The Bond website said the remote isn’t in their database, but a generic code may …

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## [Was told my Bond is out of date](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/was-told-my-bond-is-out-of-date/6004)

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**Author:** [@janderson69](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/janderson69)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/was-told-my-bond-is-out-of-date/6004 "2026-09-17T21:31:30Z")

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I tried to add my Bond to the app it will not connect to the internet to be added to my devices it’s an first get Bond

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## [Using Execute Scene API](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/using-execute-scene-api/5955)

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**Author:** [@Barkis](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Barkis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/using-execute-scene-api/5955 "2026-09-16T22:11:52Z")

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Has anyone been able to successfully use the Execute Scene functionality as shown in the Bond Local API with the Bond Bridge model BD-1000? I’ve been able to successfully use most of the Scene commands–such as getting t…

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## [AI model recommendation for Bond users](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/ai-model-recommendation-for-bond-users/6003)

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**Author:** [@Joachim47](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Joachim47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/ai-model-recommendation-for-bond-users/6003 "2026-09-16T17:00:22Z")

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1, It has become recently very apparent that Bond users have questions that could be answered using an AI model provided they are directed to the existing best choice. (I have found some success using GOOGLE Gemini 3.5 …

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## [Vertilux - VTI Celtic Motor - 6-700-DM-00073](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/vertilux-vti-celtic-motor-6-700-dm-00073/6001)

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**Author:** [@dchramcow](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dchramcow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/vertilux-vti-celtic-motor-6-700-dm-00073/6001 "2026-09-14T19:06:23Z")

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Is this motor part number compatible with Bridge Pro? Thanks.

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## [FW v4.34.1-beta: HomeKit integration fix](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/fw-v4-34-1-beta-homekit-integration-fix/5941)

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**Author:** [@igoraltvidal](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/igoraltvidal)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/fw-v4-34-1-beta-homekit-integration-fix/5941 "2026-09-11T21:23:16Z")

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Hi everyone, A few weeks ago, we released firmware v4.32.7 with a new version of the HomeKit integration. This update added new features, including support for ceiling fan and light control. The goal was to make the mi…

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## [Communications error (error 105) when trying to update firmware](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/communications-error-error-105-when-trying-to-update-firmware/5999)

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**Author:** [@perrinsa](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/perrinsa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/communications-error-error-105-when-trying-to-update-firmware/5999 "2026-09-10T17:09:06Z")

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The Bond hub works perfectly with both HomeKit and Home Assistant, but I am unable to update the firmware from 4.37.30-beta to 4.37.40-beta or 4.37.40 (stable) The upgrade progress never goes about 0% and eventually (a…

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## [Crestron commercial and Big Ass Fan Integration](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/crestron-commercial-and-big-ass-fan-integration/5995)

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**Author:** [@AWells](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/AWells)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/crestron-commercial-and-big-ass-fan-integration/5995 "2026-09-09T00:31:49Z")

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I am working with a client that wants to use the Big Ass Fan I6 model in their home. We are using Crestron commercial (not home) for the home control system. I was wondering if we could use the Bond Bridge Pro to work …

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## [Trying to get a Fandelier and its Remote to work with bond](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/trying-to-get-a-fandelier-and-its-remote-to-work-with-bond/5997)

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**Author:** [@Ecetron](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Ecetron)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/trying-to-get-a-fandelier-and-its-remote-to-work-with-bond/5997 "2026-09-08T14:09:37Z")

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I have been trying to get my new Fandelier to work with my Bond Pro. The remote does trigger the ‘green light’ indicating that the Bond Pro captured the signal, but it won’t work. More concerningly, during the programm…

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## [Julius Mayer motorized shades?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/julius-mayer-motorized-shades/5993)

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**Author:** [@dchramcow](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dchramcow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/julius-mayer-motorized-shades/5993 "2026-09-01T20:38:10Z")

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Is the Bond Bridge Pro compatible with Julius Mayer motorized shades? We have an upcoming home automation project that will feature this brand of motors. Thanks.

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## [Smartthings Not Updating](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/smartthings-not-updating/5987)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/smartthings-not-updating/5987 "2026-08-30T22:12:41Z")

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I notice that if I turn on a switch in bond or change the fan speed in Smartthings, the action takes effect (so the speed will change or light turn on/off), but I have to then manually refresh the device in the app for t…

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## [Bond bridge does connect IR signals if the device at distance](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-bridge-does-connect-ir-signals-if-the-device-at-distance/5984)

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**Author:** [@Alaway](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Alaway)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-bridge-does-connect-ir-signals-if-the-device-at-distance/5984 "2026-08-15T00:23:21Z")

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My bond bridge controls some devices inside my house. However, it was not able to connect to my wall fan inside my garage. It can controls the fan only if I bring it physical inside the house and place it within a few fe…

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## [Local bridge discovery timing out and UDP broadcast conflicts with background Android services](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/local-bridge-discovery-timing-out-and-udp-broadcast-conflicts-with-background-android-services/5981)

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**Author:** [@cyber\_pilot\_445](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/cyber_pilot_445)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/local-bridge-discovery-timing-out-and-udp-broadcast-conflicts-with-background-android-services/5981 "2026-08-14T18:32:17Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve been running into a strange network timeout issue on my Android setup and was hoping someone here might have seen something similar. I use a dedicated Android tablet on my local network to manage a few…

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## [Kincmo remote does not work with bond](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/kincmo-remote-does-not-work-with-bond/5980)

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**Author:** [@Elliott32224](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Elliott32224)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/kincmo-remote-does-not-work-with-bond/5980 "2026-08-11T00:28:41Z")

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Has anyone gotten a Kincmo remote to work with bond? I have tried and failed. I used “other” for the brand, and tried to add a command. It quickly added (Carrier frequency: 433.86 MHz), but the command test did not work.…

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## [Unable to add bridge to HomeKit FW v4.34.1 (Out of Compliance)](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/unable-to-add-bridge-to-homekit-fw-v4-34-1-out-of-compliance/5957)

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**Author:** [@roycepope](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/roycepope)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/unable-to-add-bridge-to-homekit-fw-v4-34-1-out-of-compliance/5957 "2026-08-10T14:22:01Z")

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I noticed in the advanced setting page of my bond bridge app there was a HomeKit integration. I found this forum and it appears that there is firmware support that was buggy in v4.32.x but may have gotten better in v4.34…

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## [Simplicity Blinds - Transmitter BY-305](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/simplicity-blinds-transmitter-by-305/2488)

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**Author:** [@Stinsonddog](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Stinsonddog)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/simplicity-blinds-transmitter-by-305/2488 "2026-08-08T23:03:46Z")

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@guy I am posting this as an FYI. I was able to get my Simplicity Blinds remote, Transmitter BY-305. The remote looks like this one I found on Amazon. The Freq is 433.92. I was able to program it under Shades\>Other…

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## [Shared Access - Beta Testing](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/shared-access-beta-testing/5954)

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**Author:** [@endy](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/endy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/shared-access-beta-testing/5954 "2026-08-08T19:52:30Z")

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Hi everyone, We’re excited to introduce one of the most requested Bond Home app features: Shared Access. Before the official release, we’d love your help testing it and sharing your feedback. What is Shared Access? …

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## [Nice Red: older ERGO1/Domì awning needs “hold 5s / 3× / confirm” enrol (PROG jog not available)](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/nice-red-older-ergo1-domi-awning-needs-hold-5s-3x-confirm-enrol-prog-jog-not-available/5978)

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**Author:** [@JoepK](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/JoepK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/nice-red-older-ergo1-domi-awning-needs-hold-5s-3x-confirm-enrol-prog-jog-not-available/5978 "2026-08-07T11:28:08Z")

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Hi Bond team, Goal: Pair Bond Bridge as a Nice transmitter for a ~20y EU patio awning (Nice Red / O-Code). Remotes: ERGO1 (original) + Domì P1 (mono/O-Code, cloned from ERGO1). Both control the awning fine. Blocker: A…

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## [Luxury pergola Gama Electronics RMS148 momentary mode removed](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/luxury-pergola-gama-electronics-rms148-momentary-mode-removed/5977)

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**Author:** [@Felixowns](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Felixowns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/luxury-pergola-gama-electronics-rms148-momentary-mode-removed/5977 "2026-08-07T04:07:16Z")

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So a little over a year ago I used to have my pergola working just fine in momentary mode and I was able to configure it with a slider and calibrate the open and closed time. My luxury pergola uses the Gama electronics t…

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## [V4.37.10 Beta - Lost WiFi Settings](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/v4-37-10-beta-lost-wifi-settings/5967)

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**Author:** [@7rdr7](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/7rdr7)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/v4-37-10-beta-lost-wifi-settings/5967 "2026-08-06T23:13:15Z")

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Updated to the latest beta and it erased my WiFi settings. Easy to reconfigure, just an FYI.

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## [Firmware Hash Error on  4.32.7](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/firmware-hash-error-on-4-32-7/5972)

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**Author:** [@JoeDawson](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/JoeDawson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/firmware-hash-error-on-4-32-7/5972 "2026-08-05T15:12:07Z")

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Every time I tried to install firmware update 4.32.7 i get a hash mismatch error. So I power cycled the device and closed and opened the app. The error happens only after 10% progress using an iPhone.

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## [AMP-15C Remote Won't Pair](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/amp-15c-remote-wont-pair/5974)

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**Author:** [@Naomi](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Naomi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/amp-15c-remote-wont-pair/5974 "2026-08-05T14:49:09Z")

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Has anyone had luck adding the AMP-15C Remote for blinds? I can’t get it to pair with the app.

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## [Bridge gone from Bond app, but still in HomeKit & HomeBridge](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bridge-gone-from-bond-app-but-still-in-homekit-homebridge/5969)

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**Author:** [@dacarson](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dacarson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bridge-gone-from-bond-app-but-still-in-homekit-homebridge/5969 "2026-08-01T23:41:45Z")

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We have a rental property that is using a Bond Pro Bridge to control Somfy blinds and ceiling fans. It is mounted on a high ceiling. The blinds are exposed directly into HomeKit and the fans are exposed via HomeBridge to…

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## [Home Assistant Integration Issue](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/home-assistant-integration-issue/5968)

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**Author:** [@pmontalbano](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/pmontalbano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/home-assistant-integration-issue/5968 "2026-08-01T22:58:54Z")

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I have a device that raises and lowers a TV. This device uses 3 different remote buttons. There are Run, Up, and Down buttons. When clicking Run and then Up or Down, the mount raises or lowers completely. I have created …

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## [Bond stops controlling RTS shades until the Bond is power cycled](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-stops-controlling-rts-shades-until-the-bond-is-power-cycled/5880)

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**Author:** [@chrisrpa](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/chrisrpa)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-stops-controlling-rts-shades-until-the-bond-is-power-cycled/5880 "2026-07-30T03:58:20Z")

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I’ve been having an issue for a couple of years now, figured its time to get this resolved. I have 4x Somfy RTS shades, all within ~50 ft or so of the Bond Bridge (ZZ). Every few days or so, at least 1 RTS shade cannot…

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## [Range on Bond Bridge?](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/range-on-bond-bridge/5960)

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**Author:** [@msilano](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/msilano)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/range-on-bond-bridge/5960 "2026-07-27T23:15:26Z")

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Hi all! Just received my Bond Bridge. The setup was easy but … range with my ceiling fans is disappointing. We have a small house (~700 sqft per floor) and RF fans in 3 rooms - 1 on the first floor and two on the second…

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## [Bond Bridge For Integrators](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-bridge-for-integrators/5857)

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**Author:** [@jorges](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/jorges)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/bond-bridge-for-integrators/5857 "2026-07-24T21:28:19Z")

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Hello, Does Bond have the ability to have all of our Bond clients listed and configured under one company email address, with different locations so we can configure each Bond and hand if off to the clients while still …

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## [4.32.7 HomeKit Broken / Regression - Accessory Out of Compliance](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/4-32-7-homekit-broken-regression-accessory-out-of-compliance/5922)

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**Author:** [@Rob1547](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/Rob1547)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/4-32-7-homekit-broken-regression-accessory-out-of-compliance/5922 "2026-07-22T02:19:51Z")

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Hi Bond Support, @merck I’m experiencing what appears to be a HomeKit/HAP regression immediately following today’s Bond Bridge firmware + app update to 4.32.7 This setup worked reliably for years prior to today’s upda…

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