Fluval Aquasky 14533 APP Control LED User Manual

Fluval Aquasky 14533 APP Control LED

APP OVERVIEW

The FluvalSmart app is designed to operate your Fluval aquarium lamp via Bluetooth wireless technology, granting total control of the LED unit and its various light effects (Note: this manual corresponds to lamp firmware version 1.03).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Mobile System Requirements

Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above Android 4.3 and above / iOS 9.0 and above

Connecting Your Light

Press Touch-switch button on light unit until it turns Green. This enables Bluetooth connectivity.

Aquasky 2.0
Connect LED light into transformer, then plug transformer into power outlet .

Plant Nano 3.0 & Marine Nano 3.0

1. Affix LED to over-the-glass mounting bracket.
2. Connect LED light into transformer, then plug transformer into power outlet.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

App Installation

Download the FluvalSmart App

Within the Google Play Store (Android users) or App Store (iOS users), search for “FluvalSmart” and install the free app.

App Operation and Settings

1. After installation, select the “FluvalSmart” icon to open the App:
2. When opening the App for the first time, enter your language and country, then select “Enter” to access the main screen interface.

App and Lamp Connection

1. Ensure lamp is powered on and Bluetooth connectivity on your mobile device is also on.
2. Select the “+” in the middle or upper right corner of the interface to scan your immediate surroundings for compatible Fluval lamps:
3. After your desired lamp appears on screen, select “Stop” in the upper right corner to end scanning, then select the “ ” icon next to your lamp and finally the red “√” icon at the bottom of the page to save the lamp to the device list:
4. You should then see the manual control default screen: Select the desired row from the device list to connect lamp and enter the initial password “000000”.
5. It is only necessary to enter the “000000” password the first time connecting to the LED lamp. Proceeding connections do not require entering the password as it is stored within the App. Changing the password at a later time is possible.

Description of the Function Keys

“Man”- Manual Mode

Plant & Marine 3.0 / Plant & Marine Nano 3.0 

1. Manual mode button.
2. Brightness adjustment – slide LEFT or RIGHT to control individual color channel intensity.
3. P1, P2, P3, and P4 – Save up to 4 manually-entered light spectrums (after manually entering desired color intensity levels, press and hold these buttons to save settings).
4. Power button: Turns the lamp on and off.

Aquasky 2.0

1. Manual mode button.
2. Power button: Turns the lamp on and off.
3. Pre-set color buttons.
4. RGB+W (Red, Green, Blue and White) brightness adjustment. The black buttons represent white light.
5. P1, P2, P3, and P4 – Save up to 4 manually-entered light spectrums (after manually entering desired color intensity levels, press and hold these buttons to save settings).
6. Dynamic effect buttons.
7. Dynamic effects play / pause button.

“Auto”- Automatic mode

Plant & Marine 3.0 / Plant & Marine Nano 3.0 

1. Auto mode button.
2. The 24-hour running time graph – visually represents current settings.
3. Customize lighting schedule and color channel intensities.
4. Export – allows user to export (engage) preset or customized files saved within the App.
5. Save as – allows user to save desired settings.
6. Preview – Runs through current 24-hour light cycle in under a minute.
7. 

Aquasky 2.0

1. Auto mode button.
2. The 24-hour running time graph – visually represents current settings.
3. Customize lighting schedule and color channel intensities.
4. Export – allows user to export (engage) preset or customized files saved within the App.
5. Save as – allows user to save desired settings.
6. Preview – Runs through current 24-hour light cycle in under a minute.
7. Dynamic Effects – Select and schedule dynamic effects within a specific time period and day(s) of the week. After running a dynamic effect, it will return to automatic mode by default.

“Pro”- Professional mode

Plant & Marine 3.0 / Plant & Marine Nano 3.0 

1. Pro mode button.
2. The 24-hour running time graph – visually represents current settings.
3. Timepoints – confirms the number of various timepoints set throughout the 24-hour light cycle.
4. Export – allows user to export (engage) preset or customized files saved within the App.
5. Save as – allows user to save desired settings.
6. Preview – Runs through current 24-hour light cycle in under a minute.
7. Edit – adjust the 24-hour light cycle settings.
8. Overview – View all timepoints and light intensities set within the 24-hour light cycle.

Aquasky 2.0

1. Pro mode button.
2. The 24-hour running time graph – visually represents vcurrent settings.
3. Dynamic Effects – Select and schedule dynamic effects within a specific time period and day(s) of the week. After running a dynamic effect, it will return to pro mode by default.
4. Export – allows user to export (engage) preset or  customized files saved within the App.
5. Save as – allows user to save desired settings.
6. Preview – Runs through current 24-hour light cycle in under a minute.
7. Edit – adjust the 24-hour light cycle settings.
8. Overview – View all timepoints and light intensities set within the 24-hour light cycle.

Editing Within “Pro” Mode (FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED – See section 3.5.4)

• Select “Pro” on the lamp control interface to enter “Pro” mode.
• Select “Edit” at the bottom of the following screen (or you may also select “X Timepoints Set”) to access editing features.
  

1. The 24-hour running time graph – visually represents current settings.
2. Timepoints settings line.
3. Brightness adjustment – slide LEFT or RIGHT to control individual color channel intensity.
4. Add timepoint (the App allows for up to 10 individual timepoints).
5. Delete timepoint (a minimum of 4 timepoints must be set in Pro mode).
6. Cancel – cancels the current screen command and returns to the previously saved parameters.
7. Save – retains the current screen command.

Additional Functions

Lamp Scanning Function

Select “Find” on the main lamp control interface screen to confirm the light unit under current command (this is particularly useful when running several LEDs). The connected lamp will then blink on and off several times.

Rename the Lamp

In the main device control interface, you can change the name of the lamp by selecting the “Rename” function in the upper right corner:

Password Management Function

When you connect the lamp for the first time, the system prompts you to enter the initial password ”000000”. After entering the device control interface, you can modify the initial password by using the “Modify password” function in the upper right corner of the screen (Note: Password requires 6 digits).

Retrieve Password

If you forget your password, please follow these steps:

1. On the password login screen, select “Forgot Password”. A pop-up window will then appear.
2. Select “Copy” – this will copy the device information.
3. Send an email to fluvalsmartapp1@gmail.com requesting a “Retrieve Key” and pasting in the device information you copied from the previous step.
4. Fluval’s technical support team will then send you a retrieve key by email, which you will need to paste into the retrieve key line as shown in ⑤. With your retrieve key entered, select “Retrieve” as shown in ⑥ – you will then see your original password appear.

Firmware Update

Required to access the most up-to-date features of your LED.

Firmware Update, Method One

1. When the lamp firmware can be upgraded, an icon will appear at the top of the device control interface. Select this icon to enter the OTA upgrade interface as shown below.
2. Enter the OTA screen and the system will detect if the device can be updated.
3. If device can be updated, a pop-up window will appear. Select “Cancel” to abandon the update, or “Continue” to proceed with the update.
4. After confirming the update, a 20 second countdown will begin. Please wait until time runs out, and then select “Next” to initiate the update.
5. During the update process, do not operate your mobile device. Wait until the update is completed 100% before selecting the next step.
6. Once the update is successful, you will receive a confirmation message. You may then select “Close” to exit.
7. If the update failed, please select “Press for update” again to reattempt update process.

Firmware Update, Method Two

On the device list page, swipe left on the desired device row. You will see the “Upgrade”and “Remove”options. Select “Upgrade” to access the OTA upgrade screen. Please follow the same upgrade instructions as per Method One.

Remove the Lamp

From the device list page, swipe left on the desired device row. You will see “Upgrade”and “Remove”options. Select “Remove” to delete the lamp from the current device list:

OTHER INFORMATION

Support

Here, you can access the FAQ and Troubleshooting features to get immediate answers to common queries regarding the app and its usage.

Set-up Interface

1. The app can be programmed to automatically turn Bluetooth functionality on and off.
2. Change language feature.

FAQs

What are the color options available with Fluval Aquasky LED?

The Fluval Aquasky LED includes 6500K white LEDs along with tri-colored RGB LEDs, allowing for an adjustable light spectrum and infinite color blends.

Can I replicate different natural environments using this lighting system?

Yes, Fluval Aquasky LED allows you to replicate various natural environments and create effects such as cloud cover, fading lunar, storm, and lightning. This helps recreate natural aquatic environments from around the world.

How do I control the Fluval Aquasky LED?

The Fluval Aquasky LED is operated exclusively via the FluvalSmart App on your mobile device. Additionally, it comes with a Skypad remote control to adjust colors and sky effects.

What's the warranty on the Fluval Aquasky LED?

The product is precision-engineered in Germany and backed by a generous 3-year warranty, offering quality and value.

Is this lighting system suitable for marine aquariums?

The Fluval Aquasky LED is ideal for freshwater and FISH-ONLY marine aquariums.

What's the light dispersion angle of Fluval Aquasky LED?

The Fluval Aquasky LED casts a 120-degree light dispersion, ensuring full area coverage and uniform lighting across the aquarium.

How do I install Fluval Aquasky LED on my aquarium?

The Aquasky LED comes with extendable mounting brackets, allowing easy installation on a variety of aquarium widths.

Can I set a 24-hour light cycle with Fluval Aquasky LED?

Yes, the Fluval Aquasky LED allows for programmable gradual 24-hour light cycle settings, offering flexibility to mimic natural daylight patterns.

How do the preset sky effects work?

The Skypad remote control offers up to 11 preset sky effects, allowing you to select and apply different natural phenomena like storms and cloud cover with the touch of a button.

Is there a specific app I need to use to control the Fluval Aquasky LED?

Yes, the Fluval Aquasky LED is operated exclusively via the FluvalSmart App, available on mobile devices, allowing for control of light output and customization of effects.

What types of weather effects can be replicated with the Fluval Aquasky LED?

The Fluval Aquasky LED can replicate weather effects such as cloud cover, fading lunar, storm, and lightning, enhancing the natural feel of the aquarium environment.

Can I use the Fluval Aquasky LED with any aquarium size?

The Fluval Aquasky LED comes with extendable mounting brackets that allow for easy installation on various aquarium widths. Check the specific product specifications for the suitable range of aquarium sizes.

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