Reaching for those pull chains or the remote control to adjust the speed of your Harbor Breeze ceiling fan is always annoying. You can encounter several issues, from the remote’s range to dead batteries. Or, worst yet, losing the remote control is always hectic.
Well, there’s a solution: the Harbor Breeze Remote App. This app lets you control your fan from your mobile phone, so you’ll never have to fret about the missing remote control or other issues. But how to install it? How do you connect it with the fan? Read on to learn!
What Is “The Internet Of Things” or IOT?
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is when regular electronic things, like your ceiling fan or mobile phone, can interact and communicate with each other and you digitally. As I will teach you how to connect your ceiling fan to your mobile phone via Bluetooth, it all comes under IOT.
What If My Ceiling Fan Doesn’t Have Bluetooth?
If your ceiling fan doesn’t have Bluetooth, don’t fret! To make it work, you only need the Harbor Breeze or a universal Bluetooth remote, not the built-in Bluetooth on the ceiling fan. Also, not only yours but most ceiling fans don’t feature onboard Bluetooth technology.
Note: You can control all the operations of multiple fans with the Harbor Breeze remote app you used to perform with a remote control.
How To Download & Install Remote App For Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans?
Although there is no official Harbor Breeze remote app, you can use a reliable, third-party app Remote App to control your Harbor Breeze fan with your phone. The installation steps are simple, just like for any other app.
- Open the App Store or Google Play Store on your phone.
- Search for the term “Fan Remote” app. Or, click on Link 1 for Android or Link 2 for iOS devices to directly access this app.
- Download and install the app.
NOTE: You’ll find several apps to control your ceiling fan, but download the one with the “Fan Remote” title and the following monograms.
For Android
For iOS Devices
What Are The Requirements For Remote App?
Installing the Fan Remote app on your smartphone isn’t an achievement, but using it to control your ceiling fan. However, to do everything right, you must meet the following requirements.
- You’ll need a universal Bluetooth remote to link it with your mobile’s Bluetooth.
- Your mobile phone must be equipped with an IR or infrared transmitter to connect your remote control to the app.
- Your Android device must have Android version 4.4 or higher installed. If you have an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad, ensure you have iOS version 7.0 or newer. These system versions are compatible with the app.
How To Connect & Use Fan Remote App To Your Ceiling Fan?
Once you have downloaded the Remote App on your mobile device, the process of connecting it with the ceiling fan remote is pretty straightforward.
- Open the app and enter it into its menu section.
- Turn on the IR blaster on your phone or tablet.
- Tap the “+” button on the app and select “Add Fan”.
- Follow the instructions on the app to pair your phone or tablet with your ceiling fan.
- Once your phone or tablet is paired with your ceiling fan, you can control it using the app.
What Ceiling Fan Operations You Can Control With This App?
The specific ceiling fan operations you can control with a remote control app depend on the app, the fan, and the remote control. However, with Remote App, you can control the following operations.
- Fan speed. You can control the fan speed from LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH.
- Light. You can turn the light ON and OFF.
- Timer. You can set a timer for the fan to turn off automatically.
- Dimming. You can select the different luminance levels for the ceiling fan light.
Why Use The Remote App To Control Your Ceiling Fan?
- Control your fan from anywhere at home without the need to search for the remote. Great for when you’re in bed or lounging on the couch.
- Adjust fan speed, light, and direction with the app, offering more options than a regular remote.
- Create personalized scenes and schedules so your fan operates automatically at specific times or settings.
- Even if you misplace your remote, you can still manage your fan through the app.
Is Harbor Breeze App Free Of Cost?
Yes, you can free-of-cost download the Harbor Breeze Bluetooth remote app from both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. You only need a stable internet connection to access the Play Store and download and install it on your mobile phone.