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How to Set Up FluxSmart Bluetooth Smart Light Strip

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Introduction

In This Guide
You'll Learn How To:
  • Physically install your light strip.
  • Install the Flux Bluetooth app for your light strip.
  • Pair your FluxSmart light strip to your smartphone or tablet.
Before We Begin:
  • Have your mobile device nearby.
Fluxsmart

1 Connect Power

Your FluxSmart light strip comes with a plug, some adhesive and of the light strip.

  1. Using the adhesive, mount your lights in whatever location you desire.
  2. Plug the light strip into an available power outlet.
    Plug into outlet.

2 Ensure the App is Installed

The Flux Bluetooth app is used to setup and manage your lighting. Check to see if you have this app installed on your device.

FluxBluetooth

? Is the Flux WiFi app currently installed on your device?

  1. Yes
  2. No

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In This Guide
You'll Learn How To:
  • Physically install your light strip.
  • Install the Flux Bluetooth app for your light strip.
  • Pair your FluxSmart light strip to your smartphone or tablet.
Before We Begin:
  • Have your mobile device nearby.
Fluxsmart

Your FluxSmart light strip comes with a plug, some adhesive and of the light strip.

  1. Using the adhesive, mount your lights in whatever location you desire.
  2. Plug the light strip into an available power outlet.
    Plug into outlet.

The Flux Bluetooth app is used to setup and manage your lighting. Check to see if you have this app installed on your device.

FluxBluetooth

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android Smartphone iOS Smartphone
Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.
Example Android home screen. Example iOS home screen.
  1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
  2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
    Android pull down screen with Bluetooth icon highlighted. Screenshot.
  3. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
    Android pull down screen with Bluetooth toggle highlighted. Screenshot.
  1. Open the Flux Bluetooth app from the home screen.
    Flux Bluetooth
  2. When you launch the app for the first time, you will be prompted with permission requests. If prompted, tap Allow on these to proceed.

    Denying a permission request may cause the app to not function properly.

    Access photos, media, and Files
    This gives the app access to your photos, media, and other files on your device. Photo, media, and file permissions
    Location
    This will let the app know your location. Location Permisisons
     
  3. A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
  4. Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
  5. You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
    Added devices
  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
    Settings icon.
  2. Then tap Bluetooth.
    iOS settings with Bluetooth selected.
  3. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
    Bluetooth settings with Bluetooth switch in ON position.
  1. Open the Flux Bluetooth app.
    Flux Bluetooth
  2. A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
  3. Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
  4. You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
    Added devices
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