The freetime app works paired or unpaired.
unpaired it will act as a remote control.
Paired it will allow you to schedule recordings remotely at the expense of waking every 20 mins to check with freesats servers.
Launch the app – select settings.
Under remote control choose “Scan for freetime boxes”.
You should then see a unit ID appear under remote control.
You can also pair it via the apps settings.
The freesat unit neeeds to be powered up of course.