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WI-FI SETUP GUIDE

Connect your controller to the app

Pair your Magnificent Lighting controller over Bluetooth, then put it on home Wi-Fi so you can control the lights remotely. Stand close to the control box.

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BEFORE YOU START

Check these first

This prevents most setup issues.

  • Phone is connected to your home Wi-Fi.
  • You know your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password.
  • You are standing close to the control box / controller.
  • Bluetooth is on. Setup starts by connecting via Bluetooth first.
  • Tap Allow / OK if your phone asks for Bluetooth permissions.
STEP 1

Start the setup

Stand close to the light box / control box, then tap the + icon in the top-right corner to begin adding your device.

Start the setup: tap plus in the Magnificent Lighting app
STEP 2

Activate device scanning

On the Connect Device screen, tap the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth icon (top-right) to start searching for your device.

Activate device scanning
STEP 3

Select the device and connect

When your device appears in the list, tap the device name, then tap Connect at the bottom of the screen.

Select device and Connect
STEP 4

Confirm Bluetooth connection

A Bluetooth connection prompt will appear. Tap Confirm to pair the device to your phone.

Confirm Bluetooth
STEP 5

Open device settings

Once you are on the device home screen, tap the Gear (Settings) icon to open the device settings menu.

Open Settings (gear)
STEP 6

Enter Network Mode

In Settings, tap Network Mode (sometimes shown as Distribution network mode) to begin Wi-Fi setup.

Enter Network Mode
STEP 7

Confirm Network Mode

When prompted, tap Confirm to place the device into network configuration mode.

Confirm Network Mode
STEP 8

Go back (first time)

Tap the Back arrow to return to the previous screen.

Go back (first)
STEP 9

Go back (second time)

Tap the Back arrow again to fully return to the device home screen.

Go back (second)
STEP 10

Switch from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi mode

Return to the Connect Device screen and tap the Bluetooth / Wi-Fi icons to switch the app from Bluetooth mode to Wi-Fi mode.

Switch Bluetooth to Wi-Fi
STEP 11

Confirm Wi-Fi mode (WF) and select device

You will see the Wi-Fi icon shift left and a WF indicator appear. Tap your device to continue Wi-Fi connection setup.

Confirm WF and select device
STEP 12

Select your Wi-Fi network

Make sure your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network you want the device to use. Select the network, enter the Wi-Fi password, then tap Next.

Select Wi-Fi, password, Next
STEP 13

Confirm device password

The device password will default to 000000. Tap Confirm to finish connecting.

Device password 000000 and Confirm
STEP 14

Connected (Online)

Your device is now connected via Wi-Fi and should show as Online, meaning you can control the lights remotely.

Setup is done. Next step: operate the app.

Connected (Online)
TROUBLESHOOTING

If something fails

Device does not show up. Keep Bluetooth on and stand closer to the control box. Tap the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth scan icon again.

You do not see WF. Tap the Bluetooth / Wi-Fi icons again to switch modes. Make sure you tapped Network Mode first.

Wi-Fi connection fails. Confirm your phone is on the same Wi-Fi you are giving the controller. Re-enter the password carefully. If the router has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, try 2.4 GHz.

NEXT STEP

Operate the app

Controller is online. Next, learn how to control scenes, brightness, and schedules in the Magnificent Lighting app.

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