# Introduction to Your Skip 1s Remote

## This is your Skip 1s Remote.

![](https://res.craft.do/user/full/233b6a4a-4755-d05e-123b-d76a91da1de2/doc/A5915D78-F0AC-4D42-A3AB-BE054745D8C4/D48A438B-9C1A-443D-A14F-A694E9D8D65F_2/V9zzk6v2mOc3Ly5BfntRhswziWXxWtdHKkzOi7VL3Twz/1.png)

## **Getting Started with your Remote**

### Insert your AAA Batteries

![Make sure both batteries are facing up](https://res.craft.do/user/full/233b6a4a-4755-d05e-123b-d76a91da1de2/doc/A5915D78-F0AC-4D42-A3AB-BE054745D8C4/124FDCE4-24D8-4E8A-8509-6BF360BCE22F_2/iHpedbrB1QovceXGJnqhta6inxauy4iM9Q6dyw38lHMz/scene%204.1.280.png)

### Press the Color button between the Channel and Volume buttons

![Look for this icon on your Skip 1s!](https://res.craft.do/user/full/233b6a4a-4755-d05e-123b-d76a91da1de2/doc/A5915D78-F0AC-4D42-A3AB-BE054745D8C4/51FCA1EF-5D8E-4A19-AB8F-83623F39D885_2/Z610uxUbxgEwyyVyVZO8gazFOdw39pnepjFfNYQbAzMz/Remote.Colors.4X.96px.png)

This button will preview all the abilities of your LED color wheel. It’s also a handy way to make sure your batteries are fully charged!

### Install the Skip App Software

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### Updating the SkipApp

The SkipApp is designed to auto-update on both the Mac and Windows.&#x20;

#### Mac Updating

If you want to force an update on the Mac click File -> Check for Updates from the Mac menu. Alternatively, you can look for and force updates from the Context Menu in the Status Bar.

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#### Windows Updating

If you want to force an update in Windows, you can look for and force updates from the Context Menu in the Status Bar.

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