Generation I
- How can I recover my Twinkly account password?
- Why do I need to create a Twinkly account?
- How can I configure Twinkly Generation I for the first time?
- How can I delete my Twinkly Account?
- How can I connect my device, using Twinkly direct WIFI?
- How can I connect Twinkly to a local Wi-Fi Network?
- What’s the Controller’s Light status Indicator for?
- How can I map my lights?
- What is Twinkly Music and how does it work?
- What are Twinkly Music Drivers for?
- What is the Effects Gallery?
- How do I edit an Effect?
- What is the Fx-Wizard Effects Editor?
- What can I find in the Control Center menu and what can I do with it?
- How can I connect Twinkly to Amazon Alexa?
- How can I create a group to extend my lights?
- How to download a new effect?
- How can I sync effects with music using my App?
- How can I connect Twinkly to Google Assistant?
- What will I find in the device menu?
Generation II
- How can I recover my Twinkly account password?
- Why do I need to create a Twinkly account?
- How can I configure Twinkly Generation II for the first time?
- How can I delete my Twinkly Account?
- How can I connect my device, using Twinkly direct WIFI?
- How can I connect Twinkly to a local Wi-Fi Network?
- What’s the Controller’s Light status Indicator for?
- How can I map my lights?
- What is Twinkly Music and how does it work?
- What are Twinkly Music Drivers for?
- What is the Effects Gallery?
- How do I edit an Effect?
- What is the Fx-Wizard Effects Editor?
- What can I find in the Control Center menu and what can I do with it?
- How can I connect Twinkly to Amazon Alexa?
- How can I create a group to extend my lights?
- How to download a new effect?
- How can I sync effects with music using my App?
- How can I connect Twinkly to Google Assistant?
- What will I find in the device menu?
How To
- How can I reset my Twinkly?
- How can I update the firmware?
- How can I reset my Twinkly Music?
- What is the step-by-step procedure to create a Join group?
- What is the step-by-step procedure to create a Sync group?
- What is the step-by-step procedure to create a Area group?
- How can I delete a custom layout ( or remove a Device or a Group )?
- Link more than one Twinkly to the local network
- How can I enable a Carousel of effects?
- How can I create my Playlist?
Pre sales suggestions
- Shopping guide for a Twinkly purchase : FAQ
- How can I configure Twinkly Generation I for the first time?
Tips & Tricks
- What’s the best way to manage larger groups (5+ Twinkly)?
- Can I have some tips for perfect mapping?
- How to Manage Twinkly from Multiple Smartphone
- What’s the best way to map a linear, wide decoration?
Troubleshooting
- What to do if the lights do not switch on?
- What to do if the lights are on but blocked?
- I can’t see the Twinkly_XXXXXX Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi network list
- What can I do to solve my Twinkly Music connection problems? What’s a WPS procedure?
- Are there any tricks to solve my Generation II device connection problems? What’s a WPS procedure?
- I can’t save my Playlist, any help?
- I can’t apply/download the effect, any help?
What will I find in the device menu?
The devices menu collects information about the connected Twinkly. In the menu, appear both the single devices and groups, identified by an icon and status indicator.
From this menu, you can create new groups, delete an existing device or add a new one.
Device details
Select a device and tap on the “gear” icon on the right.
You will access the screen where all the device details are listed.
- Name – You can change the name of your Twinkly.
- Number of active LEDs – Number of active LEDs. (1)
- Model – The model name
- Type of LED – The colur profile of the device LEDs.
- MAC Address – The MAC address of the device.
- Firmware – The version of the Firmware installed – An icon indicates that an update is available, tap on the button “update firmware” if present to launch the update. Once launched please wait the reboot, do not touch anything.
- IP Address – The IP address of the device.
- Last discovered – The method used by the app to locate the device.
- Network – Here appears the name of the local Wi-Fi network to which the device is connected.
(1) This menu can be helpful for those who need to setup the total number of LED they own: Strings or Festoons Starter kit and Add-ons, Pre lit owners.
Preview Devices or Group Status
Now Twinkly app has a new useful feature: while in the device list, next to your Twinkly Name, you will find a square icon, which filling will represent the status of your device:
- Green dot next to devices: devices online
- Grey: your device is off
- Grey and white striped icon: devices without saved effects
- Colour: your device is in full-color mode, which means that you chose to apply a single color to your string; the color you see in the square is the one applied to your lights.
- Playlist icon: when a playlist of effects is activated, your icon will show the playlist symbol
- Effect preview: the square shows a preview of the effect you chose to apply to your device
- Twinkly Music: when a musical note symbol appears in your icon, it means that the device is playing a twinkly Music driver, synching to the song or sounds, around you.
This way, you will have all you need to know about your device, at hand in a single screen!
IMPORTANT NOTE: For devices with firmware lower than 2.7.0 (e.g. Generation I) or groups containing at least one device with firmware lower than 2.7.0. the status icon and the Color TAB do not appear when they are online.