How to set up multiple Twinkly PRO Ethernet controllers together.
This article refers to Twinkly PRO devices.
It's possible to create a multi-controller setup using controllers of the same models (es: Twinkly PRO Power Line Controller only with Twinkly PRO Power Line Controller )
Setting Up Multiple Twinkly Pro Ethernet Controllers
With Twinkly Pro Ethernet controllers, you can connect multiple controllers of the same model by simply linking them to the same internet router.
If your router doesn’t have enough LAN ports, you can use network switches to expand the number of available connections and include more controllers in the setup.
Once all controllers are connected, the final step is to group them using the Twinkly app (available for iOS 13 and above).
Using the Twinkly PRO Connection Hub
The Twinkly PRO Connection Hub is a convenient solution that uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) to eliminate the need for additional power cables.
⚠️ Note: The Connection Hub is not compatible with the Twinkly PRO Ethernet Controller Box.
Best Practices
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For optimal performance, we recommend not exceeding three levels of network layout, to avoid data transfer loss or latency.
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This setup is just one of the possible configurations — here’s an example where we used Twinkly Connection HUBs to streamline the installation:
This is just one of the possible solutions, where we have used our Connection HUBs:
Key Considerations for Using Multiple Controllers
The number of controllers depends on the number of ports of the switch and the number of ports of the Internet Router.
As far as Twinkly Pro Wi-Fi and Plus is concerned, the use of multiple controllers follows the same principles as the retail products, meaning it only supports the creation of virtual groups through the App.