33. (Remote) How can I program the U2 Sofabton universal remote control to control the ZapperBox?

1. Download the Sofabaton app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
2. Once it has been installed, open the Sofabaton App.
3. Create or sign-in to your Sofabaton account.
4. On the “Select your device” screen, tap “U Series.”
5. Press and hold the “-“ and “E” button on your Sofabaton U2 remote to pair it, then tap “connect”
6. On the “Devices” page, tap “Add.”
7. Next it will ask you if the device is Bluetooth or Infrared. Tap “Infrared” and then tap “Learn from original IR remote.”
8. Set your ZapperBox remote and Sofabaton remote on a flat surface, about 1-2 inches apart, with their IR sensors facing each other. Once you have them positioned, tap “Next.”
9. Now you will see the Sofabaton key layout on your phone screen. Tap on the key you want to program first.
10. Press and hold the corresponding key on your ZapperBox remote, until the app takes you back to the Sofabaton key layout screen. You will now see that the key you programmed is highlighted green and was programmed successfully.
   a. If learning fails, a pop up will briefly appear. Ensure the remotes are 1-2 inches apart and repeat step 10 again.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for each key until you have programmed all the desired keys. Tap “Next.”
12. Name your device, ex: “ZapperBox”, and choose an icon. Tap “Next.”
13. On the small screen on your Sofabaton remote, you will now see “ZapperBox”, in addition to any other devices you have programmed. Use the scroll wheel on the remote to highlight “ZapperBox” from the list of devices.
14. Your Sofabaton has now been successfully set up and ready for use with your ZapperBox.

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