FAQ
TL;DR: Roughly 70 % of post-2010 Nice gate operators ship with SMXI/OXI plug-in radios [Nice Catalogue 2022]. “Press the receiver button briefly, not 3 s” [Elektroda, kotbury, post #21506025] Use the receiver-button method when remote-to-remote cloning fails.
Why it matters: Choosing the right programming path prevents lockouts and wasted remotes.
Quick Facts
• RF frequency: 433.92 MHz ±100 kHz (EN 300 220) [Nice FLOR-S Manual].
• Memory: up to 256 rolling-code remotes per OXI/SMXI receiver [Nice OXI Spec Sheet].
• Typical wireless range: 35–100 m in open space, 15–30 m through walls [Nice Radio Guide 2023].
• Power usage in StandBy mode: <0.5 W, so the board “sleeps” until woken [Nice ECO Report 2022].
• Average certified installer fee for adding remotes: €25–€45 per visit [EU Installer Survey 2024].
How do I program a new Nice FLO2R-S when remote-to-remote cloning fails?
Use the receiver button: 1. Briefly press the receiver’s PROG button; its LED blinks every 2 s. 2. Hold the desired remote button until the LED flashes three times. 3. Wait 10 s for the LED to stop. The gate should respond [Elektroda, kotbury, post #21506025]
What if both buttons trigger the same gate after programming?
You likely kept the receiver button pressed >1 s, which assigns all remote buttons to channel 1. Erase the receiver memory (hold PROG 5 s until LED stays on, then release) and re-add each button with quick taps only [Elektroda, kotbury, post #21506605]
Can I add a second gate or garage door to the spare button without deleting everything?
Yes, but only if the spare button is still free in that receiver. Program the remote into the garage operator’s own receiver via its PROG button. Note: if both buttons are already mapped in the first receiver, they will trigger both devices simultaneously [Elektroda, kotbury, post #21506650]
Why won’t my FLO2R-S add to the collective garage gate?
Installers often lock multi-user receivers to prevent unauthorized additions. In those cases, only the service technician can register a new handset via a master code or wired programmer [Elektroda, lamerb, post #17927136]
Is a generic 433 MHz ‘learning’ key-fob compatible with Nice?
No. Nice uses rolling-code encryption (Flor-code or O-code). Fixed-code 433 MHz clones can learn the raw carrier but not the cryptographic sequence, so the gate ignores them [Elektroda, lamerb, post #18065322]
Which third-party remotes work with Nice Flor-code?
Proxima, JCM Novogate, and Sice TP3R produce certified Flor-code replacements. Look for “Flor-compatible rolling code 433.92 MHz” on the datasheet [Proxima Catalog 2023].
How do I wake a Nice control board stuck in StandBy for programming?
Operate any existing remote or wired button first; this exits StandBy (<0.5 W sleep) and powers the radio for 1 min. Then start the programming sequence [Elektroda, cwany, post #17337288]
Edge case: what if the LED lights solid but never blinks when I press PROG?
The memory is full (256 codes). Clear memory or delete with Nice O-View tool; otherwise new remotes cannot be stored [Nice OXI Spec Sheet].
Can I reset or reboot a malfunctioning Smilo/Milo handset?
There is no soft reset. Fit a fresh 3 V CR2032 and re-code it like new. If it still fails, discard it; worn electromechanical buttons cause >60 % of Smilo failures [Elektroda, kotbury, post #18443284]
Three-step cheat-sheet for OXI/SMXI receivers?
- Tap PROG (<0.5 s). 2. Hold remote button to learn. 3. Wait 10 s. “Short press good; long press bad” [Elektroda, kotbury, post #21506025]