My remote control only works if pointed directly at the Stream+. (CM-7600 CM7600)

'Pairing' your Stream+ remote to command the Stream+ via Bluetooth;

If you missed the remote control portion in the Setup Wizard, or if your 2) AAA, remote control batteries go dead, you'll need to 'pair' the remote to the Stream+ via BlueTooth. 

Instructions to 'pair' the remote control to the Stream+ via Bluetooth;

  1. Point your remote at the Stream+ and press the Home button.
  2. Navigate down to 'Settings' and select it by pressing the 'OK' button. 
  3. Navigate down to "Bluetooth" and select it.
  4. Make sure the 'switch' is Green. If not, press OK to turn Bluetooth on.
  5. Press the 'back' button on your remote. 
    1. You'll now be back to "Settings" menu.
  6. Navigate down to "Add Accessory" and select it. 
  7. It will start searching for Bluetooth devices/accessories. 
  8. Press and hold, both the "Home" button, and the "OK" buttons on your remote.
    1. This places the remote in 'pairing mode' and the red light on the remote will begin blinking.
    2. You can let go of the two buttons when the red light on the remote stay's solid red.
  9. Keep the remote control close to the Stream+ until you see "Channel Master Remote" on the top/right of the screen.
  10. Point the remote at the Stream+ and press the OK button on the remote.
  11. Within a few moments it will say 'Pairing' under "Channel Master Remote".
  12. After a few more moments, it will say "Connecting".
  13. After a certain amount of time, (~10 to ~60 seconds.) it will say "Paired" under "Channel Master Remote" on the upper screen and 'Connected' on the bottom of the screen. 
  14. You should now be able to control the Stream+ normally, without pointing the remote at the Stream+.
  15. Press the 'Home' button to exit the 'Settings Menu' and return to the home screen. 
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