ElectrIQ IQ-WIFIRGBWLEDSTR User manual

3 Metre WiFi Smart LED Strip
SETUP AND USER MANUAL
IQ-WIFIRGBWLEDSTR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions. All user guidelines must
be read before the device is used.
Retain the instructions for further use.
For indoor use only. Do not position the unit
where it would be subjected to extreme
moisture, temperature, or dust.
Do not use in bathrooms or other humid
places.
Ensure there is no power to the fitting before
installation or removal.
There are no user maintainable parts, do not
attempt to disassemble or repair.
Do not place the device near a heat source, or
expose to direct sunlight.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an electriQ Wifi controlled
LED light strip.
BEFORE YOU START
Ensure your router provides a standard 2.4ghz
connection.
If your router is dual band ensure that both networks
have different network names (SSID). The provider
of your router / Internet service provider will be able
to provide advice specific to your router.
Fit the LED strip as close as possible to the router
during setup. (It can be disconnected and moved
further away from the router following setup)
Once the app has been installed on your phone, turn
off the data connection, and ensure your phone is
connected to your router via wifi.

INSTALLING THE APP
The app can be downloaded to your phone either by
using the QR codes below, or by searching for “Tuya
Smart App” in your chosen app store
IOS Android
POWERING THE LED STRIP
Connect the connector box to
the LED strip, ensuring the
arrow on the connector is to
the left of the strip. Then
connect the power adaptor to
the connector box, before
plugging into a wall socket.
Power Adaptor
Connector Box
LED Strip
Connector

Once installed the app needs to be registered,
following the next steps:
1.Press on the register
button at the bottom of
the screen.
2. Read the Privacy
policy and press the
Agree button.
3.Enter your email address or
phone number and press
continue to register.

4. A verification code will
be sent by the method
selected in step 3.
Enter the code into
the app.
5. Type in the password
you would like to
create. This needs to
be 6-20 characters,
containing letters and
numbers.
6.The app is now registered. It will
automatically log you in following
registration.You are now ready
to add your bulb to your app.

SETTING UP YOUR HOME WITHIN THE APP
TUYA is designed so it can work with a large number
of compatible smart devices within your home. It can
also be set up to work with multiple devices within
different houses As such during the setup process,
the app requires that different areas are created and
named to allow easy management of all your
devices. When devices are then added, they are
assigned to one of the rooms you have created.
1. Press the
ADD HOME
button.
2. Type in a
name for
your home.
3. Press on the
Location
button to
select the
location of
your home.
4. New rooms
can be
added by
pressing the ADD ANOTHER
ROOM option at the bottom.
5. Untick any rooms that are not
required on the app.
6. Press DONE in the top right
corner.

SETTING YOUR LOCATION
Use your finger to move the
orange HOME symbol.
When the symbol is in the
approximate location of your
home, press the CONFIRM
button in the top right corner.
ADD ANOTHER ROOM
Type the name of the room to
add, and press Done in the
top right corner.

ADDING A DEVICE TO THE APP
The LED wifi strip has two different setup modes,
Quick Connection and AP (Access Point). The quick
connection is a quick and simple way to set the unit
up. The AP connection uses a direct local wifi
connection between your phone and the device to
upload the network details.
Before starting the setup, please ensure that your
device is in the correct standby mode for the
connection type you are attempting, the flashing of the
lights on your device will indicate this
Connection Type
Frequency of Flashes
Quick Connection
Flashes once per second
AP (Access Point)
Flashes once per two
seconds
FACTORY RESET / CHANGING CONNECTION
MODE
The unit can be reset by changing between the modes,
To change the mode turn power to the LED strip off
and on 3 times within 30 seconds, allowing the light to
turn on before turning back off each time.
i.e off-on-off-on-off-on

CONNECTING USING QUICK CONNECTION
Before initiating the connection, make sure that your
phone is connected to the wifi network and that the
LED strip is flashing once per second. If not follow the
instructions in the factory reset section.
1. Open app and press
“+” to add device, or
use the add device
button.
4. Select the type of
device as “Lighting
Devices”

2. Ensure the LED strip
is flashing once per
second，then press
the orange button at
the bottom of the
screen to confirm.
3. Enter your wifi
password and press
confirm. Please note
this is case sensitive.
5. This will then transfer the
settings to the bulb. Wait
for this to complete. If
connection fails, retry. If
still unsuccessful please
review the troubleshooting
section for further help.

CONNECTING USING AP MODE (ALTERNATIVE
METHOD)
Before initiating the connection, make sure your phone
is connected to the wifi network and that the bulb is
flashing once every 2 seconds. If not follow the guide
in the factory reset section to change the connection
mode.
2. Open app and press
“+” to add device, or
use the add device
button.
4. Select the type of
device as “Lighting
Devices”

3. Press on the AP mode
button in the top right
of the screen.
4.Ensure the bulb is
slowly flashing (once
per second), then
press the orange
button at the bottom of
the screen to confirm.
5. Go to network settings in
your phone and connect to
the “SmartLife-xxxx”
connection. There is no
password to enter. Then
return back to the app to
complete setup.

6. Within the app, enter
your wifi password
and press Confirm.
7. This will then transfer
the settings to the
bulb.
8. Once the connection process has completed, go
back to the network settings on your phone to
ensure your phone has reconnected to your wifi
router.

CONTROLLING YOUR DEVICE THROUGH THE
APP
Now that your bulb is linked up to your network, you
can now control it from your phone.
From the main control screen you can turn the bulb
on and off by pressing on the power icon to the right
hand side of the device.
CHANGE HOME
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
ROOMS
SMART SCENE
ADD DEVICE
ROOM
MANAGEMENT
PROFILE
POWER BUTTON
DEVICE

CHANGE HOME: Can change between homes, if
you have devices set up at different locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Provides
outdoor temperature and humidity based on the
location details entered.
ROOMS: Use to view the units set up within each
room.
SMART SCENE: Allows you to program intelligent
behaviour based on the internal and external
environment.
ADD DEVICE: Add a device to the app, and go
through the setup process.
ROOM MANAGEMENT: Allows rooms to be added,
removed or renamed.
PROFILE: Provides the option for changing settings,
and adding devices using a QR code provided by a
friend.
POWER BUTTON: Use to quickly turn the light on or
off.
DEVICE: Press to enter the Device Screen which
gives you access to other settings for the bulb.

DEVICE SCREEN
The buttons at the bottom allow access to further
settings including turning the unit on and off,
changing the colour, setting a scene or setting a
power on or off time.
Turn the
light
ON/OFF
Change colour
Use a preset
Scene
Set the timer
so that the
LED strip will
turn off at a
specified time
Return to
the Home
Screen
Change
device
settings
Change
colour to
white

CHANGE COLOUR
The colour change screen allows you
to slide the selector around the bulb
icon to change the colour of the bulb.
It also allows you to select both the
brightness of the bulb, and the
intensity of the colour.
SCENE
Allows the bulb to automatically
colour change, or flash. The
settings for the scene can be
changed by pressing on the 3 lines
above the selection.
TIMER
The timer allows you to set an on or
off time, and specify if the timer will
operate once, or repeat at a set
interval. i.e. you could set it to turn
on at 7.30 every weekday morning.

CHANGING THE NAME
OF YOUR DEVICE
When in any of the device
screens further settings
for the device can be
accessed, by pressing on
the three dots in the top
right hand corner. The
top option within this
allows you to change the
name of the device to
something relevent to the
use of the product, such
as “Bedroom Light”
SHARE DEVICES
Create a QR code to share control of the LED strip with
a friend or relative.
LINKING YOUR DEVICE TO GOOGLE HOME OR
AMAZON ECHO
Please follow the instructions above to access the
further settings for your device. Pressing on the
“amazon alexa” and “Google Assistant” icons will
guide you through the setup process for linking up the
device.

SMART SCENE
Smart Scenes is a powerful tool providing the option
to switch the light on or off based both on conditions
within the room (dependant on other devices
features) and outside influences. This gives the user
the option of specifying intelligent actions. These are
split into two categories Scene and Automation.
SCENE
Scene allows for a one touch button to be added to
the Home screen. The button can be used to change
the settings on a number of devices at the same time.
A number of scenes can easily be setup, allowing the
user to easily change between different pre-set
configurations.
AUTOMATION
Automation allows an automatic action to be set up
for the device. This can be triggered by the time,
indoor temperature, weather conditions,
measurements taken by compatible devices and a
range of other influences.