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For a visual walkthrough, watch the tutorial video on the Lifting & Rigging Channel.

If you’re working with Elebia automatic lifting hooks, you’ll need to know how to pair your remote to your hook—whether it’s the eMAX remote (with screen and menu options) or the eMINI remote (compact handheld).

This guide explains why pairing is necessary, and walks you step by step through both processes.

Why You May Need to Pair

You’re adding a new hook to your inventory and want to use an existing remote.
Setting up a new eMAX or eMINI remote
Replacing or swapping out a hook
You want to reassign a hook to a different remote.

What You’ll Need

An Elebia hook (powered on)
An Elebia eMAX or eMINI remote
The five-digit serial number from the hook’s data plate

Pairing the eMAX Remote

Power On the Hook

Ensure the hook is turned on and ready.

Locate the Hook’s Serial Number

Find the data plate and record the five-digit serial number.

Enter the Serial Number

On the eMAX remote, go to the settings cog → Hook → hook list → enter serial number.

Confirm Pairing

Press right to send the pairing request. The hook will beep, and a green Wi-Fi icon will appear.

Verify

Return to the main screen. The hook should now display with a battery life indicator.

Unpairing eMAX Remote

Go to Settings

On the eMAX screen, navigate to the settings cog → Hook.

Select the Paired Hook

Choose the hook’s serial number from the list.

Zero it Out

Plug in all zeros where the serial number was located.

Verify

“HOOK NOT ACTIVE” should appear on the screen.

How to Change Frequency and Reach on the eMAX Remote

Go to the Hooks Section in Settings

Select the hook you want and click on “PARAMETERS.”

Click on Radio Section

Click on Frequency and use the d-pad to adjust. Lock in new frequency by clicking right on the d-pad.

Repeat this process for Reach.

Pairing the eMINI Remote

The eMINI comes in two versions: the first-generation (with a mode button) and the new eMINI (with open/close buttons). The process is nearly identical.

Put the Hook in Pairing Mode

Hold the manual open/close (new eMINI remote) or mode (old eMINI remote) button on the hook. While holding it, press the power button until you hear fast beeping. Release both buttons. The hook is now ready.

Activate the Remote

First-gen eMINI: press the mode button.New eMINI: hold the top (open) button.The hook will chirp back, confirming pairing.

Confirm Operation

Test the remote by opening / closing the hook.

How to Unpair eMINI Remote

Hold the automatic open button and power button, like you do to pair the remote until you hear a series of clicks.
Let go, and let it sit for around 10 seconds.
The hook now shouldn’t open / close when you press the button.

Adjusting Frequency and Reach on the eMINI Remote

If your eMINI remote does not pair immediately with your Elebia hook, the issue is usually due to mismatched frequency (F value) or reach (R value). The hook and remote must be set to the same combination. If you have an eMAX remote already, look at the settings and apply them to the eMINI remote. Here’s how to adjust them:

Changing the Frequency (F Value)

On the eMINI remote, hold the mode button until the number “3” appears on the screen.
Press the Elebia button three times to enter parameters mode.
Press the mode button repeatedly until “F” appears (e.g., F-9).
Press and hold the Elebia button to change the frequency. Options are F7, F8, and F9.
Let the remote sit for about 20 seconds to exit parameter mode.
Retry pairing the remote to the hook.

Changing the Range (R Value)

If the hook does not pair at any F setting, repeat the process to also adjust the range.
Enter parameters mode again (hold mode until “3,” press Elebia button three times).
Press the mode button until “R” appears (e.g., R-0).
Press and hold the Elebia button to toggle between R-0 and R-1.
Let the remote sit for about 10 seconds to exit parameters mode.
Retry pairing the remote with the new R setting.

Systematic Pairing Attempts

To ensure a successful pairing:

Try F7 / R-0, F8 / R-0, F9 / R-0
If none pair, try F7 / R-1, F8 / R-1, F9 / R-1

At some point, one of these combinations will match the hook’s current settings and complete the pairing.

How to Use the eMINI Remote to Change Hook Frequency and Reach

Once your eMINI remote is successfully paired with the Elebia hook, you can also change the hook’s frequency directly through the remote. This is helpful if you want all your hooks and remotes on a consistent channel or need to shift away from interference.

Steps to Change the Hook’s Frequency

Ensure Pairing: The hook and remote must already be paired.
Enter Parameter Mode: Hold the mode button until “3” appears, then press the Elebia button three times.
Navigate to Frequency: Use the mode button to scroll until you see the current F value (e.g., F-7).
Change Frequency: Press and hold the Elebia button to cycle through available frequencies (F7 → F8 → F9).
Let the Remote Time Out: After selecting your desired frequency, let the remote sit for a few seconds to exit parameter mode.
Hook Updates Automatically: The paired hook will now update to the same frequency as the remote.

Example: If your hook is on F-7 and you want it on F-9, pair the remote, enter parameter mode, adjust the frequency to F-9, and allow the remote to time out. Both the hook and remote will now be set to F-9.

Final Notes

Only one eMINI can be paired to a hook at a time, but an eMAX and eMINI can both be paired with the same hook.
Once paired, the connection stays until manually unpaired.
After pairing, you can change the hook’s frequency through the remote.

FAQ

Can I pair multiple remotes to one hook?
Yes. Only one eMINI at a time, but an eMAX and eMINI can both be paired.

What if my remote won’t pair?
Verify the hook is in pairing mode. Try all combinations of F7–F9 with R0–R1.

Does the new eMINI pair differently?
The process is the same; the difference is how you enter parameter mode (open/close buttons instead of a mode button).

Can I change the hook’s frequency after pairing?
Yes, the hook will update automatically when the remote changes frequency.

Final Thoughts

Make sure to watch the full video for a more detailed, visual walk through. For more remote programming tutorials, visit the Mazzella Learning Center.

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