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Integrating the F3 HD into 3rd Party Systems

The ReQuest F3+HD servers can be integrated into 3rd Party home automation and control systems via its RS-232 (Serial) and Ethernet (TCP/IP) interfaces. ReQuest supplies various Guides, Program Files and Theme Files for controlling the ReQuest music servers into 3rd Party home automation and control systems. See the F.Series Integration Downloads for the full list of vendors and available downloads.

Integration Methods
	Serial	The serial port on the F3+HD can be used for third party control and provide feedback to the control system. Serial control modules for some control systems are available on the ReQuest website. A communications protocol guide that outlines the serial protocol is also available. The baud rate for the ReQuest server can be set via the Web Server. See the Hardware page of the Settings/Configuration section for details.
	Ethernet	The F3+HD can also be controlled by a third party control system via the local network (TCP/IP) and provide feedback to the control system. Ethernet control modules for some control systems are available on the ReQuest website. A communications protocol guide that outlines the TCP/IP protocol is also available. The default TCP port for TCP/IP control is 3663. This can be changed via the Web Server. See the Network page of the Settings/Configuration section for details.
	IR	One-way commands can also be sent to the F3+HD using the built in front IR receiver or an external IR receiver connected to the back of the F3+HD. IR libraries for some control systems are provided on the ReQuest website.