Remote Control

The remote will pair with earlier ELBC, current EB2 and VM1 brake controllers via bluetooth. Elecbrakes brake controllers can only be connected to one smartphone or remote at a time, ensuring full control is maintained by the user while in use.

If you try connecting via the remote and it isn’t connecting to the brake controller, this could be because the smartphone app is still running and connected in the background. In this case, you can close the Elecbrakes app on your smartphone before attempting to connect via the remote.

For EB2 and VM1, initial pairing and setup is required via the Elecbrakes App. To enable EBR:
• Select the “Settings” tab and scroll down to “Allow EB Remote”

Note: The EBR remote comes with a USB cable and must be plugged into a powered USB port in your vehicle to operate.

For further information, please visit:

https://www.elecbrakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Remote-User-Guide-2024.pdf

• Depending on state specific laws, exemptions may apply to safe mobile phone use as a driver’s aid whereby the mobile phone must be secured in a cradle fixed to the vehicle. Elecbrakes App is now also compatible with Apple Carplay and Android Auto equipped vehicles to further support this, please check with your local/state laws as they are updated on occasion.
• User defined program adjustments via the App or EBR remote should be altered once the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The settings adjusted, based on trailer feedback, will be saved to the brake controller and will continue to respond to the vehicle control signal under normal braking application.
  
• Manual override function is a feature included in the app based on customer response and not an ADR compliant function of the brake controller. Where state laws stipulate against the use of a mobile device as a driver’s aid, if CarPlay / Android auto is not equipped to the vehicle, users may choose to purchase an Elecbrakes EBR remote to utilise this function.

• EB2 / VM1: You must use the app on your smartphone during the initial setup phase. To download the app simply search ‘Elecbrakes’ on the play store or app store, if your brake controller is accessible you can simply tap your NFC enabled device to the Elecbrakes logo on the housing.
  
• Opening the app will prompt the onboarding process, leading you to a Welcome page, where you will choose your brake controller.
  Ensure the tow vehicle headlights are turned on to enable an active bluetooth connection.
  
• If your brake controller is an EB2, simply choose the Elecbrakes EB2 image.
  
• When prompted “Tap to Add”, proceed to tap your phone again on the EB2 housing to pair your device.
  

Alternatively, you can add the device via bluetooth from the driver’s seat of the vehicle, by selecting ‘Search Manually’.

• Follow the remaining steps of our onboarding in the app to confirm brake pedal response and proceed to adjust your settings.

Assuming the brake controller remains powered, if the Bluetooth wireless connection disconnects at any time, the brake controller will continue to function and provide brake output using the last saved parameters for the selected program Bluetooth connection is re-established automatically and seamlessly almost instantly.

If the Bluetooth connection drops for longer periods of time (i.e. disconnect / poor connection), the app will revert to ‘searching’ or may prompt a ‘Low voltage input’ warning. The driver should safely pull over and check the physical wiring connections, as any type of power loss will generally affect trailer light function and brake response. This feedback response acts to notify the driver of a possible issue and once restored, pairing will resume connection and normal operation.

Confirm your EB2 is running the latest firmware and check for updates via the app settings tab. Firmware updates on all new models allow bluetooth to maintain an active connection when receiving only 5-6V, assisting the diagnostics process within app Data. Note: Functional voltage (>10V) is required to resume normal operation / brake response.

• EBR In-Car Remote Control.
• 900mm USB-A to USB Mini B Adaptor.