GSM-AUTO GSM Remote Control

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the GSM-AUTO work anywhere in the world?

It will work anywhere in the world where there is a GSM cell phone network and the GSM-AUTO can receive a signal

Can the GSM-AUTO be used with any network provider?

Yes it is not locked to any network so it can be used with any GSM network provider

Is a SIM card provided with the GSM-AUTO?

No you will need to provide a sim card

Which SIM card should I use?

This depends on how you will be using the GSM-AUTO and the country you are in

What power supply do I need?

You need to provide a 12 or 24V DC power supply capable of supplying 500mA

Do I need an antenna?

The GSM-AUTO is shipped with an integral antenna, if required there is an SMA connection to use an external antenna

Do I have to use a cell phone to activate the GSM-AUTO?

No it can be activated using a landline

Can it be activated from another country?

The GSM-AUTO can be activated from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to a telephone

Can anyone activate the GSM-AUTO by calling it?

Yes and no, the GSM-AUTO can work in open access mode whereby it will respond to any call made to it, or secure access mode when it will only respond to authorized numbers

How do I keep my pre-pay SIM card active, my network operator will disconnect if there is no outgoing call activity for 6 months?

Simply send the GSM-AUTO a SMS text message requesting the signal strength level, it will reply by sending you a SMS text message, do this every 3 months or as required and your SIM card will remain active

What are the call costs?

The GSM-AUTO uses the cell phone network and the same as a cell phone it has a SIM card, when you call the GSM-AUTO it rejects the call without answering and switches on the device connected to it so there are no call costs incurred. When the GSM-AUTO is initially programmed it sends a confimation sms text message and this will be charged at your network operators rate.

Can it be switched on and off by sending an SMS text message?

Yes, remote control by sms message, simply send it a sms text message to switch any of the relays on or off

Does the GSM-AUTO retain its settings when power is removed?

It has a non-volatile memory and will store the settings in the event of a power interuption

Where can I download further details?

The download links are below