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Twinkly Direct Wi-Fi Connection procedure

This article refers to Twinkly Generation I & II devices

 

What's the Twinkly network and how do I connect to it?

Each Twinkly device develops its own Wi-Fi signal allowing you to control it from your smartphone.

Direct connection is available both for Generation I and Generation II devices.

How do I connect my device to its Twinkly network?

Direct connection is available for both Generation I and Generation II devices. 
For Generation I devices, note that the Twinkly network is not password-protected, so you can directly connect without entering a password. 

To connect your Generation I and II device, follow these steps:

  1. Check that Wi-Fi networks are activated on your smartphone.
  2. Go to your smartphone's Wi-Fi settings
  3. Check the list of available local Wi-Fi networks.
  4. Scroll down through the list and select the network emitted by your Twinkly device, showing as “Twinkly_XXXXXX”.
  5. That’s your Twinkly! Select this network and wait until the connection is established.
  6. Only for Generation II type: Open the Twinkly app. The app will ask you to change the password for security reasons.

Now the Twinkly app can find your device.

Access the effects gallery to try them all, edit the preset ones or create new ones from scratch.

At this point, you have a direct connection between your smartphone and your Twinkly device.

On the controller, you can see a steady, green light.

No internet connection is available in this status.

To check if your device is directly connected, check the voice Network in your device's details as below.

How do I connect my device to its Twinkly network?

Unlike Generation I devices, the Twinkly network on Generation II is password protected. 
Here’s the quickest and easiest way to connect to it:

  1. Enable Bluetooth and Location on your smartphone.
  2. In the app, tap the Devices icon.
  3. Tap the + button, then select Add device.
  4. Choose your device type.
  5. Press and hold the device button until the LED turns cyan.
  6. Select Direct Connection mode.
  7. Only for Gen II devices: Assign a password for your device.
  8. Open your smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings, select the network named “Twinkly_XXXXXX”.
  9. Return to the app and enjoy using your Twinkly!

Connecting to the Twinkly direct network is only available during the device’s onboarding process. 
After setup, you can switch to your home Wi-Fi network by following this guide:

How do I connect my Twinkly to my Wi-Fi network?

The reverse process, switching from a router-connected setup back to direct you can simply onboard it again via Bluetooth. During the setup process, the app will prompt you to choose whether to connect to a Wi-Fi network or use direct mode. 

What can I do with my Twinkly when in direct mode?

Please note that the Twinkly network does not provide internet access. As a result, certain features will not be available when connected in this mode:

  • Mapping in advanced modes such as 3D Shape, Cone, and Vertical Surface (PRO users only), as well as Floor-to-Wall (PRO users only)

  • Downloading new effects from the online gallery: Please note that downloading new effects does not require being connected to the Twinkly device (which, in this case, can even be temporarily offline). Once the desired effects have been downloaded, you will be able to apply them by reconnecting the device to its Twinkly network.

  • Sharing custom effects with other users: However, if you wish to share an effect with other users, you can temporarily disconnect the device from its Twinkly network and connect your phone to the cellular network. 
    You will still be able to share the effect even if the device is offline, as it is not essential for the device to be locally reachable to complete this process.

  • Creating groups with multiple devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network: In any case, as explained in the previous paragraph, you can connect up to 4 devices to a Twinkly network by creating a group (this total limit also includes the device that provides the network and acts as the Wi-Fi access point).

  • Control Twinkly remotely using smart home apps like Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Apple Homekit.  

For full access to these features, we recommend connecting your Twinkly devices to a Wi-Fi network with internet access.

To access the internet while using Twinkly, you need to manually link them to a local Wi-Fi network.

Managing multiple devices in Direct Connection.

To manage multiple devices in this connection mode, follow these steps:

Please note:

  • In this connection mode, you can control up to 4 Twinkly devices simultaneously.
  • When using Direct mode, you have two mapping strategies available: Simple - Quick Scan and 3-Dimensional - Fast Cone.

To manage more than one Twinkly from the same smartphone and to access the internet while using Twinkly, you need to manually link them to a local Wi-Fi network.

Moreover, when Twinkly is connected to Wi-Fi, you can create Twinkly groups and control Twinkly remotely using smart home apps like Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Apple Homekit.

Direct Connection and Downloading Effects

Please remember: to download new effects, your device must be connected to a local Wi-Fi network. The Twinkly Direct connection does not provide internet access.

 

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