Do you have a Richmat adjustable bed? but your Richmat adjustable bed remote not working somehow.
Don’t worry I’ve got you covered
I have shared the 11 ways to fix your Richmat adjustable remote in this article.
This article has 7 quick fixes and 4 detailed solutions to fix your adjustable bed remote.
As a long-time user of Richmat adjustable bed, I know how it feels to have a Richmat adjustable bed. But it becomes Frustrating when the remote suddenly stops working.
To save you from this frustration I have come up with this article.
Without any more delays, let’s get started
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7 Quick Fixes to solve the Richmat Adjustable Bed Remote not working
Here is a list of 7 quick fixes that you can try out to fix your remote issue in no time.
Battery Problem
- Ensure that the batteries in your remote are placed properly according to their terminal (Positive, Negative).
![Remote-battery-pole-images Remote battery placement image](https://universalremoteexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Remote-battery-pole-images.webp)
- If the batteries of your remote are too old consider replacing them with a new pair.
- Take a cotton swab and a little bit of rubbing alcohol and clean the battery terminals as shown in the image.
![Cleaning -remote-battery-area-image cleaning remote battery area](https://universalremoteexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cleaning-remote-battery-area-image.webp)
Blocked Sensor
- Make sure that there is no dirt or debris deposited on the remote sensor.
- Take a cotton swab and any cleaning agent like rubbing alcohol and clean the remote sensor and the control box sensor with the cloth.
Power Recycle
The power recycle is a process to soft restart the remote by removing the power source of the remote.
- To do the power recycle take your remote remove the batteries and after removing the remote batteries press all the remote buttons once.
- Now wait for at least 10 minutes before re-inerting the remote batteries. after 10 minutes insert the batteries.
- Your remote is ready to go now.
- Plug out the adjustable bed from the power source wait for 5 minutes and again plug it back into the power source.
Check for Obstructions
- Make sure that there is no obstruction between the remote and the control box of the bed.
- Look under the bed and remove anything that blocks the remote signals like – kids’ toys, or any other home item.
Reposition the Remote
- Hold the remote close to the bed and try to press the button again. Sometimes change in position can improve the signal
Physical Damage
- Make sure that there is no physical damage on the remote Dropping the remote or exposing it to moisture could lead to malfunctions.
- If there is any moisture damage or water damage on the remote remove the batteries open the remote carefully and dry the remote with a hair dryer.
Clean the Remote
- Over time, dust, dirt, and grime can accumulate on the surface and inside the buttons of your remote control this buildup can affect your remote functionality.
![cleaning-remote-image Cleaning remote image](https://universalremoteexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cleaning-remote-image.webp)
- To address this, remove the remote batteries take a cotton swap and rubbing alcohol, and clean all the remote buttons carefully and gently.
Richmat Adjustable Bed Remote Not Working- Solutions
Here are 4 detailed solutions to fix your Richmat adjustable remote.
Child Lock (Remote Lock)
The child lock also known as the remote lock is a safety function of the remote to prevent any accidental button pressing.
When the child lock is activated it makes the remote buttons inactive and unresponsive. so when you press the buttons nothing happens.
If your adjustable bed remote is not working then there is a chance that the child lock of your remote is activated.
Not working remote and blinking remote lights are the signals of active child lock.
To address this follow the steps mentioned below.
- Locate the Lock button on the remote then hold the lock button for 5 seconds.
- The remote backlight will blink twice and your remote is unlocked now.
Pairing Problem
The original remote that comes with the adjustable bed is pre-programmed to operate the bed.
However, if the remote is not paired with the base you can follow these steps to pair the remote with the base.
- First, unplug the bed from the power supply, and then after 1 minute plug it back.
- Now locate the blue pair button on the cord from the power supply (which could be zip-tied to the bottom of your bed).
- After this take your remote and press and hold the Foot up and Head up buttons and at the same time hold the blue button with the other hand.
- After 5 seconds or so it should beep after this release all these buttons.
- Your remote is paired now.
- If the head-up and foot-up combination doesn’t work then you can try out the head-down and the foot-up button while pressing the reset coding button located on the control box.
Infrared Sensor Issue
Every remote uses the IR sensor to send the signals to the control unit.
So if your remote IR sensor is not working your remote can’t be able to send the signals to the receiver of the device.
You can easily check whether your remote IR sensor is working or not.
- Take your smartphone and open the camera application.
- Now point your remote toward the camera and press any button of your remote.
- When you see this in the camera you can see a blue light. If the blue light appears this means your remote IR sensor is working fine.
![IR-blaster-image Ir sensor image](https://universalremoteexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IR-blaster-image.webp)
But in case your IR sensor is not working then I suggest you take your remote to the nearby repair shop.
Reset the Richmat Adjustable Bed Remote
Sometimes Resetting a remote can easily solve all the issues of your remote.
To Reset your Richmat adjustable bed remote follow these instructions
- First, locate the control box of the bed (The control box is located under the bed).
- Once you have located the control box now find the reset coding button on the control box.
- Now take your remote press and hold the “head down” button and the “foot up” button at the same time.
- While holding these buttons just press and release the reset coding button of the control box.
- Once you hear a beep that will indicate that the remote is reset and synced.
FAQ
Richmat adjustable bed remote not working after reset
If your Richmat adjustable bed remote is not working even after the reset in this case follow the other methods mentioned in the article and if your remote does not work even after trying all these methods you can consider replacing the remote.
How long do adjustable bases last?
The most adjustable beds last around 10 years.
Why is the Richmat adjustable bed remote not working red light flashing?
This is the common signal of weak batteries or the child lock of the remote is ON.
Why is the Richmat adjustable bed remote not working and blinking?
This means your remote child lock is activated and you need to turn it off to operate the remote.
Conclusion
That’s it for this article. Hope you find it informative and engaging.
Having an adjustable bed is like taking the comfort to the next level to enjoy this comfort all you need is a working remote.
If your remote is not working then there can be many possible reasons behind it.
I hope the multiple solutions I have provided in this article will help you to fix your remote errors.
If you have any doubts or suggestions related to this article please let me know in the comments.
Thank you
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