MiBoxer Remote Control Technology

How MiBoxer 2.4GHz hand-held remotes control LED strip and fittings through FUT series receivers, and how to choose the right remote.

MiBoxer 2.4GHz hand-held LED remote controls

Overview

What are MiBoxer remote controls?

MiBoxer (formerly Mi-Light) remotes are battery-powered 2.4GHz wireless controllers for LED lighting. They send commands to MiBoxer receiver drivers, which dim and colour-mix the LED strip or fittings connected to them, so lights can be switched, dimmed and colour controlled from anywhere in the room with no control wiring.

Our range covers single colour, CCT, RGB+CCT and SPI pixel control, from single zone up to 100 zones. It includes the C series, FUT088, FUT089 and FUT092 hand-held remotes, the FUT006 and FUT007 4-zone dimmers, the S series puck-style remotes, the FUT100 with an LCD display, and the C6 for SPI pixel strip.

2.4GHz RF with around 30m control distance
Zone control from single zone up to 100 zones
Dimming, CCT, RGB, RGBW and RGB+CCT control
One remote can control many receivers in sync
Works with FUT receivers, WiFi controllers and touch panels

MiBoxer remotes at a glance

Brand: MiBoxer (Mi-Light)
RF: 2.4GHz
Range: Around 30m
Zones: 1, 4, 8 or 100
Control: Dim, CCT, RGB+CCT, SPI
Power: AAA batteries
Styles: Hand-held, puck, LCD
Pairs with: FUT series receivers

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The technology

How MiBoxer remotes work

Each remote has its own ID. When you press a button, it sends a short 2.4GHz message with its ID, the zone and the command. A receiver only responds to remotes and zones it has been linked to.

Each zone button controls the receivers linked to it, so one remote can set different areas to different levels and colours, or switch them all together.

Receivers relay the signal to other receivers within 30m, which extends the range and keeps dynamic effects in sync across several controllers.

Simplified illustration: each zone button controls the receivers linked to it, and receivers in the same zone relay the signal and stay in sync.

Control options

Matching the remote to the lights

Choose the remote type to match the LED strip and the receiver you are using.

Light type	Remote controls	Receiver channels	Our remotes
Single colour	On/off and brightness	1	FUT006, FUT-087
Tuneable white (CCT)	Brightness and colour temperature	2	FUT007, C1, C3, S1, S1+
RGB, RGBW, RGB+CCT	Colour wheel, white, brightness and dynamic modes	3 to 5	C5, C8, FUT088, FUT089, FUT092, FUT100, S2
SPI pixel strip	Colour order, pixel count, effects and speed	SPI data	C6 with SPIR3 controller

See also RF receiver driver technology for the receivers these remotes control.

Our range

MiBoxer remotes compared

Pick the number of zones you need, then the style you prefer.

Remote	Zones	Control	Style
C1 / C3	4 / 1	Brightness and CT	Hand-held
C5 / C8	4 / 8	RGB+CCT	Hand-held
FUT088	1	Dimming, CT, RGB, RGB+CT	Hand-held
FUT089	8	Dimming, CT, RGB, RGB+CT	Hand-held
FUT092	4	Dimming, CT, RGB, RGB+CT	Hand-held
FUT006 / FUT007	4	Single colour / CCT	Compact dimmer
FUT-087 / S1 / S1+ / S2	1 to 4	Brightness, CT, RGB+CCT	Puck, 2 × AAA
FUT100	100	Dimming, CT, RGBW+CT	Hand-held with LCD
C6	—	SPI pixel colour and effects	Hand-held, 2 × AAA

All remotes use 2.4GHz RF with a control distance of around 30m.

Benefits

Advantages of MiBoxer remotes

Why a MiBoxer remote is a simple way to control LED lighting.

No control wiring

Control lights from anywhere in the room, with no cables between the remote and the receivers.

Zone control

Control areas separately or together, from single zone up to 100 zones.

Full colour control

Dimming, tuneable white, RGB and RGB+CCT, with built-in dynamic modes.

Sync and relay

Receivers pass on the signal, extending range and keeping effects in step.

One system

The same remotes work with MiBoxer receivers, WiFi controllers and touch panels.

LCD option

The FUT100 shows the zone, brightness and battery level on its display.

Selection & set-up

Choosing and setting up a MiBoxer remote

Match the light type: a dimming, CCT or RGB+CCT remote to suit the strip and receiver.
Count the zones: one zone per area you want to control separately.
Link each receiver: power-cycle the receiver, then press the zone's on button three times within a few seconds.
Group receivers: link several receivers to the same zone to control them together.
Mind the range: around 30m in open space; walls and metal enclosures reduce it.
Unlink if needed: power-cycle the receiver and press the zone's on button five times.

Related technology and products

Complete the system with receivers, panels and controllers:

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2.4GHz

RF band

30m

Control distance

100

Zones (FUT100)

Control cables

Where MiBoxer remotes are used

Wherever LED lighting needs simple, wireless local control.

Residential

Kitchen, lounge, bedroom and garden lighting from the sofa.

Hospitality

Bar and restaurant mood lighting set by staff.

Retail

Display and window lighting in zones.

Events

Colour lighting on stands and stages, set up in minutes.

Signage

Colour and brightness control of illuminated signs.

Retrofit

Add remote control to LED strip without new cabling.

FAQ

MiBoxer remote questions

MiBoxer (Mi-Light) 2.4GHz remotes work with MiBoxer FUT series receiver drivers, LS2 and CL series receivers, compatible WiFi controllers such as the WL5, and MiBoxer touch panels. They use MiBoxer's own 2.4GHz protocol, so they will not control other brands of RF receiver.

Switch the receiver's power off and on again, then within a few seconds press the on button of the zone you want, usually three times. The lights blink to confirm the link. To unlink, repeat the power cycle and press the zone on button five times. The exact steps are in each receiver's instructions.

A zone is a group of receivers that the remote controls together. A 4-zone remote can switch, dim and set the colour of four areas separately, or all at once. MiBoxer remotes range from single zone up to 100 zones on the FUT100, which has an LCD display to show the selected zone.

MiBoxer remotes have a control distance of around 30 metres. Receivers also pass the signal on to other receivers within 30 metres, which extends the effective range and keeps dynamic effects in sync across several controllers.

Match the remote to the type of light and the number of zones: a dimming remote for single colour strip, a CCT remote for tuneable white, or an RGB+CCT remote for colour strip, which can also control dimming and CCT receivers. Then pick a style, such as the hand-held C or FUT series or the puck-style S series.

MiBoxer Remote Control Technology