Gen II first-time configuration procedure: how to pair your Gen II Twinkly device with the App
Applies to Twinkly Generation II devices
Like a wizard needs his wand, yours will be the Twinkly app for tablets and smartphones!
Connect Twinkly to your local Wi-Fi network… and here is where the real spell is cast! You will be able to access many new features such as integration with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Homey and like a real magician, you will only have to ask, to light the sparkle!
If you're ready for a truly smart experience, it’s time to wave your magic wand and configure your device!
Step by step configuration process.
Just plug Twinkly Generation II into the socket to switch on.
The round button on the controller allows you to swipe through a gallery of pre-set effects, but to reach an even more magical, and truly smart experience, you need to download the Twinkly app for tablets and smartphones
This way, you will be able to connect Twinkly to your local Wi-Fi network and access many new features such as integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, the online effects gallery and much more.
To configure Twinkly for the first time, follow this guided procedure.
Check that you have access to the mobile network and local Wi-Fi network on your smartphone.
Make sure you have your local Wi-Fi network password at hand.
Download the mobile app
The app is available on the AppStore, Google Play Store. and HUAWEI AppGallery (for Huawei users only).
Minimum requirements for using the Twinkly app are:
- iOS: from iOS version 16.0 and up - iOS 16 is supported from iPhone 8 (2017) and iPad 5th gen (2018)
- Android: from Android version 9.0 and up.
If you have already downloaded the Twinkly app, make sure you have the latest update! We regularly release new versions to make your Twinkly experience better every day!
Login or Signup
Launch the Twinkly application and create your user account:
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By email: click on the “Sign Up” button, enter your data (Full Name, Email, Password), and click on the “Sign up” button.
Confirm your registration by clicking on the link you will receive via email.Via Facebook: Click on the “Sign in with Facebook” button to access Twinkly via Facebook.
You can manage all the data sent to Twinkly through the Facebook Access Management panel. -
Log in/Sign up with Apple ID: Select “Continue with Apple” button to access Twinkly via Apple
If you already have Twinkly credentials (email and password), click on the “Login” button to access the application.
Launch
After logging in, the application will automatically launch a procedure to search for any Twinkly devices.
If you skip this setup, the app will ask you to choose what kind of device you want to configure. And if you have a Generation II device, the App will ask you to press the button until the status LED turns greenish-blue.
Launch Connect your GEN II Twinkly, using the direct internal WI-FI
The procedure changes slightly depending on the firmware version of your Twinkly device (however, it is strongly suggested to always update App and firmware to the latest available version).
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From firmware 2.8.18 and older
Each Twinkly device can develop its own Wi-Fi signal allowing you to control it from your smartphone.
Check the Wi-Fi networks available on your smartphone and scroll down through the list and select the network emitted by your Twinkly device, shown as “Twinkly_XXXXXX”.
As soon as the App finds the device, it will ask you to choose between direct connection to its Twinkly network or Home wi-fi connection.
So if you want to connect in Direct Mode, click on the first Direct Connection option, after which you will be prompted to connect to the Twinkly_XXXXXX wifi, entering the Twinkly2019 default Password.
Back in the App, wait for the Password change screen to appear, with which you can then reconnect to the Twinkly_XXXXXX wifi.
Congratulations! Twinkly is now connected to your smartphone!
The light on the controller is now green and steady: a direct connection is established.
Connect Twinkly Generation II to your Local Wi-fi
Make sure Bluetooth on your smartphone is turned on and click on USE HOME/OFFICE WIFI
Press and hold the button on the controller until the light turns to a Blinking Cyan colour (about 5 seconds), once released it will turn solid cyan and Bluetooth will be active.
This indicates that Twinkly is ready to be paired with your phone via Bluetooth.
Don’t leave the app, the automatic procedure will present the list of available Networks.
Select your local network, enter the password in and click on: “Connect”.
(If the local network does not appear, press on the Rescan button to refresh the list)
Congratulations!
Twinkly is now connected to your local Wi-Fi network and is ready to give its best!
The light on the controller is now solid blue and indicates that Twinkly is associated and connected with a local Wi-Fi network.
Mapping
Follow the guided procedure to map your lights for the first time.
Find out more about mapping here.
Rename your Twinkly
You can rename your Twinkly now, so if you add more devices in the future, it will be much easier to identify them.
See this article for the full procedure.
Once you have completed the onboarding process, you will find your device within the default installation called Sweet Home, or within the installation you're in when starting the add device process.
Please read this articles to learn more about Installations, Objects and Roles.