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Illuminate™ 

www.seasonalspecialties.com 

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Rev 082015 

 

Instruction Manual 

Illuminate™ Customizable Lighting System 

Table of Contents 

Download App............................................................................................................................................. 3

 

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 3

 

Assemble Illuminate .................................................................................................................................... 3

 

Connect your Smart Device to Illuminate ................................................................................................... 4

 

Using Illuminate .......................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Color Screen ......................................................................................................................... 8

 

Function Screen .................................................................................................................... 9

 

Customize Screen ............................................................................................................... 10

 

Customize 

– EDIT Screen ................................................................................................... 11

 

Customize- Color Ring ........................................................................................................ 12

 

Music Screen ....................................................................................................................... 13

 

Camera Color * .................................................................................................................... 14

 

Shake Me * .......................................................................................................................... 15

 

Voice ................................................................................................................................... 16

 

Advanced Illuminate features ................................................................................................................... 17

 

Using Add on sets ............................................................................................................... 17

 

Using Multiple Starter Kits ................................................................................................... 19

 

Save Functions .................................................................................................................... 20

 

Load Functions .................................................................................................................... 21

 

Use and Care Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 21

 

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 22

 

Password Reveal ................................................................................................................ 22

 

Full Factory Reset ............................................................................................................... 22

 

Illuminate troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 23

 

WiFi Default Password: 

12345678 

After changing password, record 
new password here: 

_________________________ 

Summary of Contents for Illuminate

Page 1: ...on Screen 9 Customize Screen 10 Customize EDIT Screen 11 Customize Color Ring 12 Music Screen 13 Camera Color 14 Shake Me 15 Voice 16 Advanced Illuminate features 17 Using Add on sets 17 Using Multiple Starter Kits 19 Save Functions 20 Load Functions 21 Use and Care Instructions 21 Troubleshooting 22 Password Reveal 22 Full Factory Reset 22 Illuminate troubleshooting 23 WiFi Default Password 12345...

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Page 3: ...an extender cord to allow you to either place the lights further from the box or to add an unlighted space between the sets of lights The extender cord is not required for Illuminate to operate 4 You can mix and match Illuminate strings with different bulb shapes on them all connected to the same control box as long as you do not exceed 300 bulbs 12 sets of 25 lights max connected to the same cont...

Page 4: ...ch different Illuminate light strings with different bulb shapes on them all connected to the same control box as long as you do not exceed 300 bulbs 12 sets of 25 lights max For example you can have 2 sets of C9 bulbs and 3 set of icicles 125 bulbs connected to one control box in any order of bulb shape along with several extender cords between sections of bulbs NOTE A maximum of 4 extender cords...

Page 5: ...ly to your Illuminate control box using WiFi your internet connection will not work If you have a wireless router you can connect to the internet while controlling Illuminate to do this please use the Network Mode as explained in the Advanced Illuminate features section 4 Tap the Illuminate icon to open app see Figure 1 The loading screen will open 5 If this is the first time using the Illuminate ...

Page 6: ... normally on your smart device using this connection method This method is also recommended when controlling multiple control boxes so that you can communicate with all control boxes at the same time 6 If you are connecting multiple Illuminate control boxes to your smart device see the Advanced Illuminate features section on Page 17 If you want to start the Setup Wizard again go to the Help Screen...

Page 7: ... functions and unplug Illuminate it will turn back on next time you plug it in to that same color or function 2 If you turn off the lights in the app using the icon in the upper right part of the screen and then unplug Illuminate next time you plug them in the lights will not turn on until you turn them on in the app 3 If the lights are set to dim mode when you turn off the power they will restart...

Page 8: ...llumnate lights on and off Color Wheel Slide the indicator around the wheel to select a color Current color Shows which color is currently selected Specialty color button Select from a pre made color Cool White or Warm White Brightness Move the slider to increase or decrease the brightness Multi Color Select this button to create a custom color pattern or use the default pattern Note Additional po...

Page 9: ...a light show Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate Function demo Shows an example of what the function will look like on the light string once applied On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Function List Tap a function to select it hold and drag up or down to see all the functions Speed Move the slider to increase or decrease the speed ...

Page 10: ...o has a Edit mode which is located on its own screen shown on the next page Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate Saved functions A list of your saved functions On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Edit Edit the selected function Delete Delete the selected function New Create a NEW function Opens the Customize EDIT screen if not already open Send Sends the selected functio...

Page 11: ...g colors Jumping The string goes to the next color without transitioning between the colors in your selected pattern Fade The string fades between the colors in your selected pattern Gradual The string transitions between the colors in your selected pattern On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Speed Move the slider to increase or decrease the speed Save Saves the function for future use Sen...

Page 12: ...Warm White colors Note Selecting the outter most portion of the ring will product the most vibrant of the color selected Current color Shows which color is currently selected Previously selected colors Illuminate will display the 5 previous colors selected To select one of these colors simply tap on the color and it will be selected Cancel returns the user to previous screen and does not make any ...

Page 13: ... work Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate Available Songs Press to select from a list of songs on your device Choose one song or create a list of multiple songs On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Next song Tap to placy next song when more than 1 song is selected Repeat Select to repeat all songs Shuffle Select to to play songs in random order Previous song Tap to placy...

Page 14: ...e Illuminate color displayed will vary based on variances in cameras of different devices and lighting conditions reflections on surfaces being captured This feature is only applicable to control boxes manufactured in 2015 or later On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate Crosshair Illuminate will display color located within this crosshai...

Page 15: ...hen your smart device is shook Note Hold onto your smart device tightly while shaking it to avoid possible damage to the device if dropped This feature is only applicable to control boxes manufactured in 2015 or later On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate ...

Page 16: ...the streaming app and illuminate app must be open at same time This feature is only applicable to control boxes manufactured in 2015 or later On Off Turn the illumnate lights on and off Menu Navigate between the different parts of Illuminate Play While play button is active any sounds picked up by your smart devices internal microphone will cause the lights to change colors Press the pause button ...

Page 17: ... add on light sets can be connected together 1 Plug the round connector on the Control Box Part A into the round connector on the add on lights Part B Line up the pins and the rectangular pins inside the connectors before making the connection Tighten the ring clockwise until hand tight do not over tighten 2 Illuminate sets come in increments of 25 For Illuminate to function correctly you will nee...

Page 18: ...p the control box name to open the expanded Settings screen Figure 4 Settings Screen Figure 5 Expanded Settings Screen 4 In the Number of Lights field tap the arrow A pop up screen appears Select the total number of lights connected to the control box Hint Each add on light set is 25 lights The numbers of lights will be saved and the pop up screen closes Figure 6 Number of Lights Pop up Screen ...

Page 19: ...me and not having to switch WiFi settings each time you need to connect to a different control box NOTE o To control each box individually you will need to connect to each box directly thru WiFi on your device before it will appear in your home screen Only the currently connected box on your devices WiFi settings will appear in your Home screen o While connected directly to your Illuminate control...

Page 20: ...and save them for future use 1 While in Network mode for all your Starter Kit control boxes apply your desired function to each control box 2 Tap the Menu icon and select Home The Home screen opens From the Home screen tap the Menu icon again and select Save Functions The Save Functions pop up screen opens Figure 8 Save Functions Pop up Screen Figure 7 Help Screen ...

Page 21: ...een opens 3 Select the function group you wish to apply to your currently networked Illuminate strings Tap Send to apply the functions Use and Care Instructions 1 Do not install or leave control boxes inside gutters or other areas where standing water will collect 2 Do not pull on connections or lampholders when decorating or removing for the season 3 When not in use store unit in cool dry locatio...

Page 22: ...and wait for 1 8 seconds and then unplug it 5 Plug the control box back into a 120V outlet and the lights will begin to flash This is an indication that the control box is resetting 6 When the lights stop flashing about 15 30 seconds the control box has been reset to factory settings and the password will return to the default password of 12345678 7 To reconnect to the control box please open your...

Page 23: ...he control box in the Using Add on sets section on page 15 17 If there are pauses in the functions selected Change the settings in the control box to show the correct number of lights attached to the control box in the Using Add on sets section on page 15 The control box does not show up in the home screen 1 Confirm the correct WiFi router password was used 2 Smart device WiFi is connected to a di...

Page 24: ... Airplane Mode and Wi Fi are located near the top Be sure Airplane Mode is OFF and Wi Fi is ON If Wi Fi is ON tap select Wi Fi and confirm that you re device is connected to the Wi Fi source Note It may take a few seconds for available Wi Fi network names to appear If your Wi Fi source s network name is not showing in your available Wi Fi list try connecting to the Wi Fi source using a computer de...

Page 25: ...ven while powered ON direct satellite service certain external electrical sources such as nearby power lines or power transformers 2 4 Ghz or 5Ghz cordless phones or devices video senders wireless speakers and some external monitors and LCD displays Sources of Wi Fi barriers Radio Frequency reflective and absorbing obstructions include metal bulletproof glass concrete plaster marble bricks water g...

Page 26: ...connections This is more common with Wi Fi routers that are older or have been in use for considerable time or Wi Fi routers that have been in operation while near sources of potential interference For example a Wi Fi router access point that has operated while near a Digital Satellite Service receiver Consider replacing the Wi Fi router access point Contact the manufacturer of your mobile device ...

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