Hello Russ,
The way you start from inside is about the same I do with my G11G mount powered by a WiFi controlled outlet (Kasa brand) which I can activate from my iPhone. To get the Prompt from the Gemini Telescope app, you must go to Setup>Configure Telescope and select the radio button for "Prompt if not Started" in the Boot Mode Box at top center, then click OK to save. After you click on Connect at the bottom of the virtual Hand Controller you should be getting the prompt with how to start. Setting the prompt in the actual Hand Controller may not do the same thing. After I flop over to the Home Position I can then slide open the roof remotely with a garage door opener arrangement. But I always watch the progress on a security camera to make sure the scope is down before moving the roof.
Hope this helps you out.
John
