Simple Control HUB User manual
SIMPLE HUB
User Guide
Released August 2016
Version Information
Simple Hub User Guide, released August 2016.
Copyright Information
Copyright © 2016 by Roomie Remote, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document can be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express
written permission of Roomie Remote, Inc.
Trademark Information
“Simple Hub,” “Simple System,” “Simple Control,” and the Simple Control logo are trademarks of Roomie
Remote, Inc. All other company, product, and service names are for identification only. All trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Limitations
The information is this document may change at any time. It may include technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors.
Statement of Liability
Except as provided in this document and to the maximum extent permitted by law, Roomie Remote, Inc.
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential losses or damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but
not limited to, lost profits or commercial loss, business interruption, loss of business information, loss of
data, loss of privacy, or loss of confidentiality.
One Year Limited Warranty for Simple Hub Appliance
For a period of One (1) year after receiving your Simple Hub appliance, we will repair it or replace it with a
new one if there are inherent major defects related to the hardware. Inherent major defects are defined as
problems that do not allow the device to function normally. For instance, if your Simple Hub appliance
cannot boot or does not power on at all, these would be considered inherent major defects. Hardware
defects that result from clear negligence, misuse, or abuse of the hardware by the user are not covered by
this replacement policy. Please be in possession of the hardware in question and be prepared to supply us
with photos and a detailed description to show the inherent major defects you are experiencing. Note that
the Simple Hub appliance is not a user-serviceable device; do not open the unit. If you open the Simple Hub
appliance, you void the warranty.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
About Simple Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Multiple Instances of Simple Hub on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Purchasing a Simple Hub License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 1: Simple Hub for iOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About Simple Hub for iOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Enabling Simple Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Disabling Simple Hub for iOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring Simple Hub for iOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dedicating an iOS Device using Guided Access Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 2: Simple Hub Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About the Simple Hub Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hardware Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
The Simple Hub Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Configuring the Simple Hub Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 3: Simple Hub for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
About Simple Hub for Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Simple Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Configuring Simple Hub for Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
The Simple Hub Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 4: Simple Hub for Apple TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About Simple Hub for Apple TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing the Simple Hub for Apple TV App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Simple Hub for Apple TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Configuring Simple Hub for Apple TV on a Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Please Note: Simple System + Simple Hub Model SCRB130
includes a hub license and Hub for Mac License
Simple System Model SCRB110 Includes a hub license and
Hub for Mac License
Simple System: Simple Service subscription is included
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Introduction
This User Guide describes Simple Hub, which adds functionality to your Simple Con-
trol Home or Simple Control System environment.
NOTE:Throughout the rest of this document, Simple Control Home and Simple
Control System will be referred to simply as Simple Control.
This Introduction includes:
• “About Simple Hub” on page 5
• “Multiple Instances of Simple Hub on a Network” on page 6
• “Features” on page 6
• “Purchasing a Simple Hub License” on page 7
•“Audience” on page7
• “Additional Resources” on page 7
ABOUT SIMPLE HUB
All Simple Hub platforms support the following core Simple Hub functionality:
• encrypted, real-time configuration synchronization
•remote access
• SmartThings and Amazon Echo integration
• events based on timers and triggers
• configuration lockdown
Two Simple Hub platforms, mentioned below, support additional features.
NOTE:All Simple Hub platforms require a Simple Hub License. Some features also
require a Simple Service subscription.
Simple Hub is available on multiple platforms:
•Simple Hub for iOS. Supports all of the core Simple Hub functionality mentioned
above in a Simple Control client.
•Simple Hub appliance. Supports all of the core Simple Hub functionality men-
tioned above via an appliance that is added to your local network.
•Simple Hub for Mac. Supports all of the core Simple Hub functionality men-
tioned above, plus commands and screen, keyboard, and mouse control of the
host macOS system.
•Simple Hub for Apple TV. Supports all of the core Simple Hub functionality
mentioned above, plus viewing of the cameras on your local network.
Please Note:
Simple System + Simple Hub Model SCRB130: includes a hub license and Hub for Mac License
Simple System Model SCRB110: Includes a hub license and Hub for Mac License
Simple System: Simple Service subscription is included
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MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF SIMPLE HUB ON A NETWORK
You can have multiple instances of Simple Hub on your local network, but only one
can be set as master.
The master Simple Hub acts as the master control for Simple Control clients on the
local network, including support for the Remote Access feature and interaction with
a SmartThings environment. There are two common cases for having more than one
instance of Simple Hub on your local network:
•Control of a Mac computer. So that you can use commands and have screen,
keyboard, and mouse control of the host macOS system.
•Camera viewing. So that you can view cameras on your local network.
IMPORTANT:If you do have a second instance of Simple Hub on your local network,
make sure one instance is set to master and the other is set to slave.
FEATURES
Simple Hub features include:
•Secure Synchronization: Simple Hub keeps your Simple Control configurations
securely synchronized on all of your clients. Changes on one client are automati-
cally reflected on all other clients.
And even if no Simple Control clients are active, Simple Hub tracks configura-
tions, status for all activities, and power states of all devices.
•Remote Access: Commands, activities, and feedback to and from your clients
work remotely from outside your local network when the Simple Control client is
securely paired with Simple Hub and Remote Access enabled. You can raise or
lower blinds from the office, for example, or lower the thermostat while away.
Remote Access requires Simple Hub and a Simple Service subscription.
•SmartThings Integration: Integrates Simple Hub and SmartThings, allowing you
to trigger Simple Control activities based on SmartThings events. Download the
Simple Control/SmartThings Integration Pack from the Simple Control website
and refer to the included PDF file for more information.
•Amazon Echo Integration: Integrates Simple Hub and Amazon Echo, allowing
you to control your Simple Control environment by speaking commands. Refer to
the Simple Control/Amazon Echo Integration Guide for more information.
•Triggers: Lets you run a Simple Control activity based on specified criteria (for
example, my Lutron keypad button was pressed, it’s 10 p.m., 30 minutes have
passed, and so on). Simple Hub automatically monitors all configured triggers
and initiates them when it is specified as the trigger agent.
•Configuration Lockdown: Lets you lock the configuration of a Simple Control
client; while locked, you cannot change the client’s configuration. You can set a
PIN so that you can unlock the configuration when desired.
Configuration lockdown requires a Simple Service subscription.
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PURCHASING A SIMPLE HUB LICENSE
You can purchase a Simple Hub License from the Simple Store or in-app on a Simple
Control client. When purchased, your Simple Hub License is associated with your
Simple Control account, not to a particular device.
NOTE:Make sure to sign in to your Simple Control account before you purchase
your Simple Hub License.
Purchasing a Simple Hub License from the Simple Store
To purchase a Simple Hub License from the Simple Store:
1. Navigate to the Simple Store (https://store.simplecontrol.com/index.php/cus-
tomer/account/login/).
2. Sign in to your Simple Control account.
3. Click Store in the My Account section, click Simple Hub License, then click Add
to Cart.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your purchase.
Purchasing a Simple Hub License In-App
To purchase a Simple Hub License in-app in Simple Control Home:
1. On the Simple Control client, open Settings.
2. Make sure you are signed in to your Simple Control account.
3. Tap Simple Store, then scroll down to the Simple Hub License section.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your purchase.
AUDIENCE
This User Guide is for users of Simple Hub.
We expect you are familiar with:
•your local network and basic networking concepts
• your Simple Control environment
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional resources for Simple Hub include:
•Simple Control User Guide: Describes the features of Simple Control clients.
Available on the Simple Control website.
•Knowledge Base: Answers many questions; on the Simple Control website.
•Support: Lets you submit a support request via the Simple Control website.
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1Simple Hub for iOS
This chapter describes Simple Hub for iOS.
This chapter includes:
• “About Simple Hub for iOS” on page 9
• “System Requirements” on page 9
• “Enabling Simple Hub” on page 10
• “Configuring Simple Hub for iOS” on page 15
• “Dedicating an iOS Device using Guided Access Mode” on page 18
ABOUT SIMPLE HUB FOR IOS
Simple Hub for iOS supports all of the core Simple Hub functionality described in
“About Simple Hub” on page 5.
Simple Hub for iOS is different from Simple Hubs that run on other platforms in that
you can enable and control it from within your Simple Control client.
NOTE:Simple Control recommends dedicating your iOS device to Simple Control
using Guided Access Mode. Refer to “Dedicating an iOS Device using Guided
Access Mode” on page 18 for more information.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Simple Hub for iOS requires:
• Simple Control Home or System Version 4.5 or greater
• Simple Hub License
• Logged in on the iOS device to the Simple Control account used to purchase the
Simple Hub License
• Guided Access mode on the iOS device (refer to “Dedicating an iOS Device using
Guided Access Mode” on page 18 for additional information). Make sure the iOS
device is connected to a charger and that Auto-Lock (Simple Control > Settings
> Auto-Lock) is set to Never.
You might also want to consider logging out of iCloud and the App Store; contact
Apple for additional information.
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ENABLING SIMPLE HUB
To enable Simple Hub for iOS:
1. In Simple Control, tap the Settings icon.
The Settings screen appears.
2. Tap Simple Hub.
The Simple Hub screen appears.
3. Enable Simple Hub by tapping the slider so that the green background appears.
A confirmation screen appears.
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