Gen I first-time configuration procedure: how to pair your Gen I Twinkly device with the App
Applies to Twinkly Generation I 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'll have access to many new features such as integration with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Homey and like a real magician, all you have to do is ask to light the sparkle!
If you're ready for a real smart experience, it’s time to wave your magic wand and configure your device!
Step by step configuration process
Simply plug Twinkly Generation I 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 will allow you to connect Twinkly to your local Wi-Fi network and access many new features such as integration with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Homey the online effects gallery and much more.
To configure Twinkly for the first time, follow this step-by-step procedure.
Check that you have access to the mobile network and the 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 and Google Play Store. HUAWEI AppGallery (only for Huawei users).
Minimum requirements for using the Twinkly app are:
- For iOS devices: iOS 11 or later
- For Android devices: Android 6 or later.
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!
Set up your lights and switch on your Twinkly
Place your Twinkly lights on your setting, as you prefer.
Plug your Twinkly and switch it on.
A green and blue light will come on on the controller. This tells you that the lights are working.
Wait for about 10 seconds until you see a flashing green light. The controller is in AP (Access Point) mode and it’s ready to be connected to your smartphone.
Login or Signup
Launch the Twinkly App 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 by email. -
Via Facebook: Select the “Continue with Facebook” button to access Twinkly using Facebook credentials. You can manage all the data sent to Twinkly through the Facebook Access Management panel.
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Via Apple ID: Select the “Continue with Apple” button to access Twinkly via Apple.
If you already have Twinkly credentials (email and password), click on the “Log in” button to access the application.
Controller Selection
After logging in, the application will automatically start a procedure to search for any Twinkly devices already registered. At the end of the procedure, the following screen will appear: select the controller Generation I controller.
Connect your Gen I Twinkly, using the direct internal Wi-Fi
Each Twinkly device can develop its Wi-Fi signal allowing you to control it directly from your smartphone.
An alert screen will inform you that you need to connect the phone to your Twinkly_XXXXXX network.
Leave the Twinkly app and check the Wi-Fi networks available on your smartphone.
Scroll down through the list and select the network emitted by your Twinkly device, shown as “Twinkly_XXXXXX”.
The connection may have been marked as “unsafe” and “without internet”, which is normal at this stage of the procedure. Discard the alert message that may appear on your smartphone. Also remember that the Twinkly network is not connected to the Internet: if you are connected to this network, you can manage your lights from the app, but you can't surf the Internet.
Return to the Twinkly App.
Congratulations! Twinkly is now connected to your smartphone!
The light on the controller is now green and steady: a direct connection is established.
If you select "Use Twinkly Wi-Fi" instead of your home Wi-Fi, you will connect directly to Twinkly.
The application will work, but you will not be able to access the internet, the online gallery, or other features that require internet access, such as Advanced Mapping procedure.
Connect your Gen I Twinkly to your local Wi-Fi network
When Twinkly is connected to the local Wi-Fi network you can access the Twinkly Store, create Twinkly groups and control Twinkly remotely through devices like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Clicking on “Connect to local Wi-Fi”, the application will search for available Wi-Fi networks around you.
From the list of available Wi-Fi networks, select the one you want to connect Twinkly to, such as your local home network.
Enter the password and click on: “Connect”.
(If your local network does not appear, refresh the list of available networks using the scroll-down menu)
If you skip this step, you can access the Wi-Fi list again by following these steps:
Open the Twinkly app, go to Menu Devices, and select your Twinkly.
Tap on the Network name and launch again the Wi-fi network discovery procedure.
Some products support physical add-on extensions so you can have more lights. If asked, specify whether you have extensions or not.
You can always change this setting later.
If you are installing a pre-lit tree you will be asked to select the correct number of LEDs available.
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 tells you that Twinkly is associated with a local Wi-Fi network.
Click on “Start using the app” to continue with your Twinkly configuration.
Click on “Add another device” to connect another Twinkly.
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.
Please consider that to Manage more than one Twinkly from the same smartphone you need to link them to a local Wi-Fi network.
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 article to learn more about Installations, Objects and Roles.