In our previous tutorial we talked about using SMS to control the RTU5024 GSM gate opener . Here in this tutorial lets discuss how to use the RTU5024 mobile app to control the RTU5024 gate opener .
This app supports both android and IOS platforms . But , This app is not available in google play store . What this app does is , It generates the SMS command for you. Although , There are different versions of this software but basics remains the same . Here are some of the advantages of the App over SMS commands.
App Pros
• Easy to use – Unlike typing SMS commands manually . The app will do it for you . All you have to do is input the data variables once and send the generated S.M.S command .
• Fast – Because the RTU5024 Mobile App generates the SMS commands for RTU5024 controller , The time it take to type those messages can be reduced , Allowing fast control.
• Availability – The mobile app is available for both android and Apple phones . This allows almost all the smart phone users to use the app.
• Small size – The app is very small App .You can install this on a smart phones with very small memory capacity .
• No background process – Once closed , This app doesn’t run on the background.
App Cons
• Not all Phones can use it – This app is only available for smart phones only . Since , There are still other phone users . Not all mobile phone users can use it.
• Some commands are not available – This app lack of some commands. Some commands that are available for manual SMS commands are not available in this App .
• Bugs – The App have some software bugs .Which can be problematic sometimes . Eg – If you changed your password using the App , Some commands that generated by the App still uses the default password instead of the new one.
• You have to send the SMS manually – The App only generates the SMS commands and open the messaging App with the generated SMS command . Then , You have to send that message manually by tapping on the send button. It’s more convenient if the RTU5024 mobile App is able to send the SMS command automatically .
Installing The App – Huawei Phone Users
The first thing you need to do is to Install the mobile App . The download link to the mobile app is in the card that you will get with the controller . The link is printed as a QR code .You need a QR scanner App to get that download link . So , Before doing anything you need to install a QR code scanner in your mobile phone .
Installing QR Code scanner
• Go to the App store or play store and type “QR code scanner” and tap on search button .
• You will get a list of QR code scanner Apps . Tap on one of them and tap on “install” .
• Wait until it completes the installation . The tap on “Open” .
Installing App
In the QR Scanner App (allow the app to use your camera and file system) focus your camera on the App download QR code .Depend on the App scan , Process may vary . Some apps automatically open the link once the QR code is focused .Some Apps may require you to move your camera up and down to scan the code and other Apps may require you to take a clear picture of the QR code to read it .However , Once scanned The App will ask you what you wants to do with the link .
• Tap on “Open” .
• In that web page . You have two options . If you are using a Android phone click on “Android” button or If you are using an Apple phone , Tap on the “IOS” button . This will take you to the app store links to the App .
• Tap on “Install” .
• Once Installed , Tap on “Open”.
Installing The App – Other Android Phone Users
This app is not available in google app store . Only in huawei app gallery . So , you have to install huawei app gallery in your phone first . Scan the QR code as described in previous steps .
• Open the link using the web browser .
• Tap on “Android” . Then , Tap on install.
• Tap on Install “AppGallery” . Security warning may appear Tap on “OK” and download the .apk file .
• After Downloading , Open the downloaded file . Security warning may appear stating not allowed to install unknown apps . Tap on “Settings”.
• Tap on the slider switch before “Allow from this source” and tap on back button . Now open the file again and tap on “Install”.
• After installation tap on “Agree” . Deny or allow the huawei app gallery to make phone calls (Your choice).
• Now the installation page of the huawei app gallery for the RTU5024 will appear . Tap on “Install” .
• Again , Your phone will ask for permissions . Tap on “Setting” then tap on “Allow from this source” .
• Then , Open the huawei app gallery again and tap on install in the RTU5024 app page. Tap on Install again if asked .
• After installation tap on “Open” . That’s it .
How to Use RTU5024 Mobile App
Here are some of the features and how to use the RTU5024 mobile App to generate SMS commands to control the RTU5024 gate opener .
Adding A Device
Adding a device is the process where you add RTU5024 devices to the app . You can add multiple devices (Use a different name for each device) . Then , you can select the controller that you wants the commands to be send in the app.
• Open the App by tapping on the App icon .
• Tap on “Add device” button.
• Type the name of the device in the first input field.
• In the next line Type the SIM number (If you are controlling the device within the country , You don’t have to include the country code) Inside the RTU5024 gate opener.
• Tap on “Sure” . If a pop-up appear asking for permissions to access the files inside your phone tap on “Allow” . This allows the app to save the settings in your mobile phones memory.
Adding Authorized Numbers
This command allow the user to add / save authorized phone numbers in the RTU5024 Gate opener . Authorized phone number is a phone number that allowed to control the relay state using the call in relay action feature. You can add up to 200 numbers. You can select the memory location where you wants to save the phone numbers at . But , If you selected a memory location already occupied , The new number will replace the old number in that memory location . Here is how to add phone number to the authorized phone numbers list.
• Open the App by tapping on the App icon.
• Swipe the screen to the left . Then tap on “Alarm Numbers” .
• Input the Memory location (002 – 200) that you wants the number to be saved in the first input field .
• Then , Type the Phone number with the country code in the next input field.( +XXxxxxxxxxx or XXXXxxxxxxxxxx format ) .
• Tap on “Sure” button . Tap on send in the Messaging App .
• You will receive a SMS message with the memory location and the phone number saved in that memory location.(Memory location : Phone Number).
Adding Master Phone Number
Master phone number is a special authorized phone number that will receive a SMS in the event of call in action relay state change. The master phone number also can use the call in action relay change . How to add such number ? . It’s the same method we used in above section (Adding Authorized Phone Numbers). Type “001” in the Memory location input field and type the phone number that you wants to add as the master phone number in the second input field.Don’t forget to type the phone number with the country code.
Checking Authorized Numbers
This is how you can check the phone number that saved in a memory location before saving a phone number in that memory location . You can use this feature to avoid overwrite of authorized phone numbers .However , If the memory location is not occupied you will get a reply with the keyword “Empty”. Unfortunately, This feature is not available in the App .
Changing Password
The RTU5024 gate opener comes with the default password “1234” . However , You have to change this password to avoid any unauthorized access . The password should be a four digit number .Here is how to change the password using the gate opener App.
• In the gate opener app swipe the screen to the left . Then tap on “Alarm Password” .
• Type the current password in the first input field.
• Type the new password in the second and third input fields.
• Tap on “Sure” button . Tap on send in the Messaging App .
• You will receive a SMS message with the new password . (Password:xxxx)
Set Relay Time
This setting allows users to set the amount of seconds that the relay of the controller will be turned ON once triggered . You can set up to 19 seconds or you can set it to be always ON . Until otherwise turned off by SMS or call in relay action change.
• In the gate opener app swipe the screen to the left . Then tap on “Relay Close Time” button .
• Swipe up and down until you get the relay time you wants in the middle (Between the two lines). If you wants the relay to be always ON select “Always” .
• Tap on “Sure” button . Tap on send in the Messaging App .
• You will receive a feedback message with the relay ON time in seconds . (Relay ON Time:XXs). “00s” for always ON .
Turn ON Relay
Here is how to Turn the Relay ON by SMS using the Gate Opener mobile App .
• In the gate opener app , Tap on “Switch ON by SMS”.
• Tap on “Sure” .
• In the messaging App , Tap on send button .
• You will get this message with the reply – “The Relay is ON”.
Turn ON Relay
Here is how to Turn the Relay OFF by SMS using the Gate Opener mobile App .
• In the RTU5024 Mobile App , Tap on “Switch OFF by SMS”.
• Tap on “Sure” .
• In the messaging App , Tap on send button .
• You will get this message with the reply – “The Relay is OFF”
Check Signal Quality
You can request a signal quality value from the controller. The controller will reply a signal quality value between 00 – 30 . If the signal quality is less than 10 you may or may not receive a feedback from the controller due to no GSM signals . Any signal quality value above 14 is OK.
• In the gate opener app swipe the screen to the left . Then tap on “Signal Inquiry” button .
• Tap on “Sure” button . Tap on send in the Messaging App .
• You will receive a feedback message with the signal quality value . ( GSM Signal Quality Value :XX) .
Call in Relay Action
Call in relay action is a feature where you can call the RTU5024 Gate opener’s SIM number and change the relay state . This feature only works with the authorized numbers . The benefit of this feature is that this wont cost you anything . Because , The controller will hang-up the call then change the relay state. However , Only the master phone number will get the feedback message. In the App you can trigger this feature using two methods .
• Make a call – Tap on the app icon . In the app Home screen tap on make a call . This will make a call to the gate opener’s SIM number .
• Shake Phone – In the app Home screen tap in “Whether Shake” option to enable it (Green) . Then , shake your phone left and right . This will case the app to make a call to the gate opener’s SIM number.
Authorized Call in
Authorized call in option will gives you the opportunity to select who can access the call in relay action feature . There are two options.
All numbers – which will allows anyone the access (Not recommended ).
Authorized numbers – which will only allows the phone numbers in the Authorized phone numbers list to use the call in action feature .
• Launch the app by tapping on the app icon.
• Swipe the screen to the left and tap on “Authorized call in” .
• Tap on the option that you wants . (All numbers or Authorized Numbers).
• In the messaging app tap on send button.
You will receive a message stating the option that you have selected .
Call in Relay Action SMS
This setting will allows you to choose whether to receive a message in the event of call in relay state change . As we have mentioned , Only the master phone number will receive a message in the event of call in relay state change.
• Launch the app by tapping on the app icon.
• Swipe the screen to the left and tap on “Relay ON/OFF SMS” .
• Tap on the Relay ON/OFF SMS slide button . (To enable or disable , Right in green is Enable ).
• Tap on “Sure” button .Then , Tap on “Sure” again . In the messaging app tap on the send button.
• You will receive a message like this – “Relay action SMS is ON” or “Relay action SMS is OFF” .
Reset RTU5024 Gate Opener
You can reset the gate opener VIA mobile app . The reset will set the gate opener to its factory settings . This will erase all the authorized numbers and set the password to the default (1234) . This also set the other settings to the default as well. Once reset , You need to reboot (Power off then Power on) the device .
• Launch the app by tapping on the app icon.
• Swipe the screen to the left and tap on “Reset” .
• Tap on “Sure” button .Then . In the messaging app tap on the send button.
• You will receive a message like this – “Reset success , Please reboot your device .
Conclusion
Having a app to control the RTU5024 Gate opener is a good and convenient thing . But there are are lot of things missing in this app . The main drawback is you have to manually send the message (App only generates the SMS command for you ) . This is something that seems to bother everyone who using this app. However there are some versions of this app that sends the messages without the involvement of the user. The missing features and bugs make this app almost useless .
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will this app works on any RT5024 controller ?
No . This is the most common app for these type of controllers. However , Different manufactures may use different apps for their controllers. Please ask for the app download link from the seller or the manufacturer .
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Can this app work with other G.S.M controllers ?
You may or may not use this app with other G.S.M controller models. Because , Some commands used in this app may be used for other controllers as well . But , It’s good to use the app that provided with the controller instead of this app.
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Can I download this app via Google play store ?
Unfortunately , This app is not available on google play store . But , You can download the .apk file of this app and install this app manually (Google – How to install .apk app ). However , Its available at huawei app store for huawei devices .
Disclaimer – The content of this article may change over the time . Since , Different manufactures use different mobile apps ,The mobile app that we used in this article may or may not work on your device. Please , Download the correct version of the app for the device before proceeding . This tutorial involves working with high voltages that may harm you and others around you .Take the necessary precautions before working with mains voltages . If you are inexperienced , please follow this tutorial under someones (person with experience) supervision .We are not responsible for any damages caused by following this tutorial. This tutorial does not provide any hacking or illegal activity. .Author : Senel Nanayakkara
Published on : 24|04|2021