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Zigbee Remote Control: Zigbee Rf4Ce Specification

ZigBee Remote Control provides a global standard for advanced RF remotes that offer non-line-of-sight operation, two-way communication, longer range, and extended battery life compared to IR remotes. It was designed to control devices like TVs, home theater equipment, and set-top boxes in a more flexible way by allowing control from other rooms even with obstacles in between. ZigBee Remote Control uses the ZigBee RF4CE specification and profile to provide these benefits while ensuring interoperability between devices from different manufacturers.

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Zigbee Remote Control: Zigbee Rf4Ce Specification

ZigBee Remote Control provides a global standard for advanced RF remotes that offer non-line-of-sight operation, two-way communication, longer range, and extended battery life compared to IR remotes. It was designed to control devices like TVs, home theater equipment, and set-top boxes in a more flexible way by allowing control from other rooms even with obstacles in between. ZigBee Remote Control uses the ZigBee RF4CE specification and profile to provide these benefits while ensuring interoperability between devices from different manufacturers.

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ZigBee Remote Control

ZigBee Remote Control provides a global standard for advanced


and easy-to-use RF remotes that delivers non-line-of-sight
operation, two-way communication, longer range of use and
extended battery life. It was designed for a variety of consumer
electronic devices including HDTV, home theater equipment,
set-top boxes and other audio equipment.

ZigBee Remote Control frees consumers from pointing remotes


at devices. It offers consumers more flexibility, allowing control
of devices from nearby rooms and placement of those devices
almost anywhere - including behind wood, interior walls or
glass.

ZigBee Remote Control is the public application profile for the


ZigBee RF4CE specification.

Use Scenarios

ZigBee Remote Control simplifies how consumers control and


use CE devices of many types. Here are three scenarios
demonstrating how ZigBee Remote Control delivers advanced
control:

1. Home Theater Experience

o Simply insert a DVD into player

 TV automatically selects correct input for viewing DVD


 Surround sound system automatically switches to DVD
listening mode
 Remote control automatically switches modes to
control DVD
 Set top box and other components not needed switch
off
 Lights dim to desired setting
 Curtains/shades close
 

 Media Center Control


 Hardware typically in different room from
entertainment center
 Contains content like music, photos and movies that is
streamed to or from entertainment center
 Advanced remote control with LCD or DTV/STB GUI
overlay capability allows for remote navigation of
content

 In-System Remote Control Programming


 Remotes can ship without code and learn supported
product features on initial power up
 OEM can send firmware updates that add features or
fixes bugs after product ships

Features:

BI-DIRECTIONAL HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATIONS

 Manufacturers have more control on speed of data delivery, providing


new user features
 Commands issued work as expected
 Ability to find misplaced remote control
 New interactive capabilities
 Navigate content on remotes LCD
REMOVES LINE-OF-SIGHT OR FIELD-OF VISION BARRIERS

 Manufacturers have more choices in receiver placement


 Products will be easier to control
 Simplifies use by freeing consumers from pointing
 Reduces product returns and support calls
 Extends control to longer distances and through barriers (another room,
furniture, etc.)
STANDARDIZED COMMANDS
 Manufacturers will no longer have to develop or license expensive
universal IR command databases.
 Consumers will no longer need multiple remotes since all devices will
understand the same commands.
STANDARDS BASED

 Open standard supports competitive marketplace of multiple interoperable


platforms and lower cost solutions.
 Easy to use
 Affordable
OVER THE AIR UPGRADES AND PROGRAMMABILITY

 Manufacturers can upgrade firmware to add new features after products


have shipped.
 OEMs can reduce memory footprint in devices and reduce costs.
 Reduce product returns or service calls by fixing issues after a product
ships
 Consumers can enjoy product enhancements after product has been
installed.
 Consumers can buy with confidence, knowing that future products can be
supported.

INTERFERENCE AVOIDANCE MECHANISMS

 Manufacturers can avoid product returns due to interference from


surrounding products. Consumers can place equipment almost anywhere.
INCREASED BATTERY LIFE

 Much lower power consumption than IR


 Reduces the number of batteries that will be used over the life span of the
product, reducing environmental waste
SUPPORTED DEVICES

 Television
 Projector
 Player
 Recorder
 Video player/recorder (VCR, DVR, DVD, Blu-ray, portable)
 Audio player/recorder (CD, portable)
 Audio video recorder
 Set top box
 Home theater system
 Media center/PC
 Game console
 Satellite radio receiver
 IR extender
 Monitor
 Remote Control
ZIGBEE RF4CE TECHNOLOGY

 Global operation in the 2.4GHz frequency band according to IEEE


802.15.4
 Frequency agile solution operating over three channels
 Incorporates power saving mechanisms for all device classes
 Discovery mechanism with full application confirmation
 Pairing mechanism with full application confirmation
 Multiple star topology with inter-personal area network (PAN)
communication
 Various transmission options including broadcast
 Security key generation mechanism
 Utilizes the industry standard AES-128 security scheme
 Allows standard or vendor specific profiles to be added

Benefits:

REPLACES 30 YEAR OLD IR TECHNOLOGY

 No further innovation in IR remote controls


 RF remotes deliver more reliable control and new features, including
enhanced user interfaces and advanced display capabilities
SOLVES TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS

 RF control overcomes interference problems of large screen LCD and


plasma televisions
EASY TO IMPLEMENT

 Manufacturers can focus on application development, reducing overall


product development time.
 Consumers will not have to be retrained, giving OEMs peace of mind that
consumers will understand new technology.
 Consumers will benefit from more automated and monitoring capabilities.
EASY TO USE

 No line-of-sight or field of vision limitations


 Control devices behind walls or in cabinets
 Control over extended ranges, different rooms

FASTER AND RELIABLE COMMUNICATIONS

 Transmit commands until received


 Many times faster response than IR
 Enables enhanced user interfaces
 Touchpad or pointing capability
BI-DIRECTIONAL CAPABILITY

 More reliable communications


 "Send program guides, playlists stock quotes, etc to remote/components
 Allows for communications between devices
 Over-the-air firmware updates possible
 Remote locator
USES ZIGBEE RF4CE TECHNOLOGY

 Consumes less power than IR solutions


 Interference avoidance capabilities
 Allows for true interoperability between vendors products
 Works in any country around the world

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