HPC Fire · Ignition & Hot Rod
Pair Your HPC HI/LO Remote and Smart-Device App
HPC HI/LO electronic-ignition fire pits support both a physical remote and a smart-device app. Pairing is a specific sequence — if you miss a step the remote stops talking to the unit and you get a Code 8 (Not Paired) or Code 9 (Out of Range). Here's the exact sync procedure from HPC's docs.
By Ash · Updated November 10, 2026
What you need
- HPC remote with fresh batteries
- Smart device with the HPC app installed
- Access to the fire pit's 110V power source
Step by step
Power-cycle the fire pit
Unplug the fire pit from the 110V source. Wait at least 10 seconds. Plug back in. This resets the control module and clears any latched pair state.
Enter pair mode on the remote
With the pit powered back up, hold POWER and LOW on the remote at the SAME time. Keep holding until the remote's LED shows a continuous flash — that's the pair-request signal.
Confirm successful pair
A successful pair is confirmed by 2 extra flashes on the remote's LED after the continuous flash. If you see that sequence, the remote is now paired to the unit.
Pair the app the same way (if using smart-device control)
Close the HPC app completely. Re-open. The app will search for the unit. Pair back to it through the app's Add Device flow. Signal pairing issues show as Code 9 or 10 — rebuild from unpaired both directions.
Common mistakes
- Not power-cycling the unit before pairing. The module can latch a stale pair state. Fresh boot = clean slate.
- Releasing POWER + LOW too early. You have to hold them BOTH until the continuous flash. Partial press = no sync.
Hands-on tips
- Keep a spare set of remote batteries in a kitchen drawer — dead remote on a cold night is a bad time to realize you don't have CR2032s.
- HPC's RF range is approximately 30-50 ft and needs line of sight to the antenna on the valve box — a metal enclosure cuts range.
Questions people ask
Can I pair a new remote if the old one is lost?
Yes — power-cycle the unit, then run the pair sequence with the new remote. The module will accept a new pair after boot.
Does the app need internet, or is it local?
The HPC app communicates with the pit's transceiver directly via local RF — it does not require the internet after the initial setup.
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