NX LEDS5M 5 Metre Smart RGBW LED Light Strip User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- NX
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NX® NX-LEDS5M 5 Metre Smart RGBW LED Light Strip User Manual
ENGINEERED FOR THE NEXT GENERATION™
WARNINGS
- Consult a licensed electrician if you are unsure of the AC connection or do not have a power point within connection range.
- Do not disassemble the adaptor, smart controller or NX-LEDS5M Smart RGBW Light Strip.
- There are no user serviceable parts within this kit.
- Do not stare directly at the NX-LEDS5M Light Strip.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the NX-LEDS5M Smart RGBW LED Light Strip (NX LED Light Strip). These lights can be controlled directly by the smart controller, via our free smartphone app and by voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
PRE-INSTALLATION
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This system works with 2.4GHz WiFi networks only. Depending on your router model, you may need to disable 5GHz networks while connecting the NX LED Light Strip to your WiFi network.
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Connect the NX LED Light Strip to the smart controller by aligning the arrows on the connectors, circled below:
Connect the other end of the smart controller to the 240V adaptor. -
Please ensure the installation location is within range of your WiFi router. One way to test this is to pair the NX LED Light Strip with the NX Smart App at a location close to the WiFi router. Then once paired, you can test different installation locations for WiFi range.
NOTE:- it may take 1-2 minutes for the lights to re-connect with the WiFi network once you have relocated them.
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To mount the NX LED Light Strip, first clean the mounting surface, then remove the backing and press down to adhere.
NX SMART APP SETUP
APP DOWNLOAD
Download the NX Smart app from the Apple or Google Play stores by searching ‘ NX Smart ‘ or scan the QR code below.
APP REGISTRATION
Select ‘ Sign Up. ’ Read and agree to the privacy policy then enter your email address. Select ‘ Get Registration Code ’ and you will receive an email containing your registration code. Please enter it into the NX Smart App and set your password.
You will be asked to authorise access to several services including Bluetooth, Notifications and Location Services. These functions enhance the operation of the app. For Music Mode, you will also be asked for access to your smartphone’s microphone.
HOME MANAGEMENT
To enable extra NX LED Light Strip control options, like adding other users and organising your NX LED Light strip into different areas, follow the steps below (you can also set up Home Management later).
CONFIGURATION STEPS:
- Select ‘ Me ’ menu at the bottom of the screen.
- Select ‘ Home Management ’. Then select ‘ My Home ’ to configure your default home setting.
- Add a home name and set the location (this is optional). After this step, you can add and name additional areas (the app refers to this as a room). For example ‘ Living Room.’ Always select ‘ save ’ when you’ve finished making changes.
ADD YOUR NX LED LIGHT STRIP TO THE APP
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Ensure your smartphone is connected to your 2.4GHz WiFi network (this is a specific home network, if you are unsure of the difference please read the quick explainer below).
QUICK EXPLAINER:- Modern home routers typically provide two WiFi networks (5GHz and 2.4GHz). These separate networks won’t always be named clearly, especially if you have re-named your home WiFi network.
- For your NX LED Light Strip to work, you will need to pair it to the 2.4GHz WiFi network, which has a greater range and a stronger and more reliable signal. If you are unsure which of your WiFi networks is 2.4GHz, please clarify with your network provider.
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Power up the NX LED Light Strip. Within 3 seconds, it should start flashing red. If it does not flash, press and hold the button on the smart controller for 5 seconds until they start flashing.
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The NX LED Light Strip is equipped with the latest pairing technology to ensure quick and easy setup. To pair the lights, please ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone.
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Select ‘ Add Device. ’
A screen popup will indicate the NX LED Light Strip is about to be added.
Select ‘ Go to add ’ to confirm the selection.
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On the next screen, select the ‘+’ icon, circled in the image below to confirm the selection.
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Your WiFi network name will be displayed. If your 2.4HGz WiFi network name is not displayed, please leave the app, connect your Smartphone to the 2.4GHz network then return to the app and enter the WiFi password and select confirm. You can also enter the network name manually if it is not displayed. Please refer to our explainer on page 6 if this is not clear. If you still cannot find your 2.4GHz WiFi, please contact your network provider.
NOTE:- Bluetooth is only used to enable easy connection to the lights. After they are connected to WiFi, Bluetooth is not required.
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The pairing process will then begin. When completed, a confirmation screen will be displayed. At this stage you can rename the NX LED Light Strip on the NX Smart App if you choose to by selecting the pen icon (circled). This name will trigger Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant if you use them.
You can then allocate the lights to a specified living area if you have set up Home Management to easily control multiple devices and/or create smart automations.
OPERATION
There are four operation modes available for the NX LED Light Strip. The on/off switch for the lights is situated at the bottom centre of the operation mode screen.
LIGHT COLOUR OPTIONS
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White: The NX LED Light Strip are supplied with discreet cool white LED’s to provide natural white light. As the LED’s are cool white only, the White menu only allows you to adjust the brightness of the LED’s.
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Colour: Slide your finger around the colour wheel to select your desired colour. Brightness is adjusted by the slider. There is also a contrast slider, that when adjusted to 50% and lower, allows you to select pastel colours.
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Scene: There are four fixed ambient light scenes and four flash scenes available for selection. The four ambient scene settings (Warm, Cool, Sunset and Ocean) need to be set by the user first using the circled edit control.
The four flash scenes: Relax, Party, RGBFlash and Chill are pre- programmed, but can also be adjusted using the edit control. -
Music Mode: Uses your smartphone microphone to trigger the NX LED Light Strip. The app needs to be left open and the smartphone unlocked for this function to work.
SMART CONTROLLER
If a smartphone is unavailable, you can use the button on the NX LED Light Strip’s smart controller to operate the lights. With each button press, the lights will turn on, then cycle through all 8 scenes and the last press will turn the lights off.
GOOGLE HOME INTEGRATION
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Open the Google Home app, select ‘ +, ’ then select ‘ Set up device ’ on the next menu, then ‘ Works with Google ’ on the following menu.
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Then search for ‘ NX Smart ‘ and enter your NX Smart App login email and password.
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Select ‘ Link Now ’ to link the devices.
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Finally, select ‘ NX Smart ‘ and then Authorise.
Google Assistant will find your device(s) and they will be displayed on the app home page.
Now you can control the NX LED Light Strip with Google Assistant. Just start with ‘hey Google’ to use your voice to control your NX LED Light Strip.
Some example commands follow – or try your own variations! Remember whatever you named the NX LED Light Strip as in the NX Smart App will also be their Google Assistant name.
- Ok Google, turn on LED Lights!
- Ok Google, turn off LED Lights!
- Ok Google, set LED Light Strip brightness to 20%.
- Ok Google, set LED Lights to blue.
AMAZON ALEXA INTEGRATION
Open your Amazon Alexa app and from the home menu, select ‘ More.’ Then select ‘ Skills & Games’ then using the search tool at the top right corner of the screen, enter ‘ NX Smart ‘ to search for the NX Smart App.
After you select ‘ NX Smart ‘, select ‘ Enable to Use ’ on the next screen. Then enter your NX Smart App login email address and password and select ‘ Authorise.’
Once your NX Smart account is linked to Alexa, select ‘ Done ’ on the following page then ‘ Discover Devices.’
Some example commands follow – or try your own variations! Remember what you named NX LED Light Strip in the NX App, will be their Alexa name.
- Alexa, turn on LED Lights!
- Alexa, turn off LED Lights!
- Alexa, make the LED Light’s brightness 20%.
- Alexa, make the LED Light’s blue.
AUTOMATION
There are various ways you can enhance your smart product experience. Automation lets you control your smart products based on other conditions such as time, temperature or based on the operation of another smart device.
To activate Automation, follow the steps below:
From the home screen, perform the following actions:
- Select ‘ Smart.’
- To add an Automation routine, select ‘ + ’ (circled at the top of the screen).
- Select an Automation action (in this example we will select ‘ When weather changes ’).
- You can select a specific weather condition, so we will select ‘ Temperature.’
- Select the trigger temperature then ‘ Next.’
- Select the action to be performed, we will select ‘ run the device.’
- Select the device you want to control
- Select the device operation. In this example we will select ‘ Switch ’ then ‘ ON ’ to turn on the lights.
- Select ‘ Save ’ and select ‘ Next.’
You are finally presented with a summary screen of the Automation.
To finish, select ‘ Save ’.
ADDITIONAL APP FUNCTIONS
Additional app functions are described in the ‘ FAQ & Feedback’ section in the ‘ Me ’ menu in the app.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: NX-LEDS5M
WiFi: 2.4GHz Only, IEEE802.11b/g/n
Waterproof: IP44
App Requirements: IOS 10.0 or Android 5 and above.
Operating Voltage: 12VDC 2A
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