Mr. Christmas Alexa 68328 User manual

FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
Mr. Christmas
Alexa LED 300 Icicle
Lights
Item # 68328
Instruction Manual
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY

4. Spread out the 300-Icicle Light strand.
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2. Included are:
A. 300-Icicle light strand
B. Adapter
C. Control box /power code
3. Connect the adaptor to
the control box/power code
1. Take the “ ICICLE LIGHT
STRAND” out of the box
5. Plug the adaptor into an AC power source
Step 1 : Check the contents of your box and assembling

Step 2: Connect to Alexa
1. Download the “Amazon Alexa” application from the app store on your mobile device .
2. Install and open the “Amazon Alexa” application.
3. Go to the settings menu.
4. Select “Add a Device”
5. Select “Christmas Tree”
6. Select “Mr.Christmas”
7. Select “Christmas Light” and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. To set up a second light set, select “Second Christmas Light” and follow the on-screen
instructions. For ease of use, you can update the device names as needed (for
example, “[staircase light strand]” or “hallway light strand”).
9. Alexa will ask for clarification if a command does not target a specific light set.
Barcode Scanning & Location
Note that during device setup you
may be asked to scan a device
barcode.You can find this on the
back of the controller, shown in
Figure A.
Figure A
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Step 3A: Change your LED lighting Mode using Alexa
Follow the voice commands for up to 40 lighting functions.
Color options
Command –“Set Christmas Lights to” :
1. Red
2. Green
3. Yellow
4. Blue
5. Purple
6. Light Blue
7. White
8. Multi-Color
Lighting functions
Command –“Set Christmas Lights to” :
a. STEADY
b. SPARKLE
c. FIREFLY
d. FLIP
e. FADE
Refer page 7-9 for examples of commands.
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Step 3B : Manually change your LED lighting mode
Push the button on the
control box to switch LED
Lighting Modes.
Demo Mode is available:
Press and hold the button
on the control box of the
tree for 3-4 seconds.The
tree lights will flash green 3
times, which indicates that
the instructions were
received. The Demo mode
will cycle through all 40
lighting functions.
1. White Steady
2. Red Steady
3. Green Steady
4. Blue Steady
5. Light Blue Steady
6. Purple Steady
7. Yellow Steady
8. Multi-Color Steady
9. White Fade
10. Red Fade
11. Green Fade
12. Blue Fade
13. Light Blue Fade
14. Purple Fade
15. Yellow Fade
16. Multi-Color Fade
17. White Sparkle
18. Red Sparkle
19. Green Sparkle
20. Blue Sparkle
21. Light Blue Sparkle
22. Purple Sparkle
23. Yellow Sparkle
24. Multi-Color Sparkle
25. White Firefly
26. Red Firefly
27. Green Firefly
28. Blue Firefly
29. Light Blue Firefly
30. Purple Firefly
31. Yellow Firefly
32. Multi-Color Firefly
33. White Flip
34. Red Flip
35. Green Flip
36. Blue Flip
37. Light Blue Flip
38. Purple Flip
39. Yellow Flip
40. Multi-Color Flip
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Step 3C: Automate your Light Strand with Routines
Alexa Routines allow you to automate your light strand functionality.With Routines,
you can turn your light strand on with custom commands (i.e. Good Morning) or turn
the light strand on/off at scheduled times (i.e. every day at 10AM)
How to Enable Routines with Alexa.
1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Go to the menu and select “Routines”
3. Select Plus
4. Select “When this happens”, and then choose how to begin your Routine (i.e.
“Good Morning, or a scheduled time).
5. Select “Add Action”, select “Smart Home”, and then select your light strand device
in the list. Configure the desired LED lighting mode for your selected action.
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Example 1 ：Turn light strand on
“Alexa, turn Christmas Lights ON”
Example 2 ：Set lighting mode to red
“Alexa, set Christmas Lights to :
Red”
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Example 3 ：Set lighting mode to Fade
“Alexa, set Christmas Lights to :
Fade”
Example 4 ：Turn light strand off
“Alexa, turn Christmas Lights OFF”
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Example 5 ：Turn light strand on with Routine
“Alexa, Good Morning/ Alexa, Good night”
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1. I can't connect my device to Alexa.
•Reset your Christmas Lights
•To reset your Alexa Christmas Lights:
•Press and hold the button on the control box for 10 seconds. Indication of that the reset has been
successful: 3 flashes of white light. Then follow the instructions below.
a) Download the "Amazon Alexa" application from the app store on your mobile device.
b) Install and open the "Amazon Alexa" application.
c) Go to the settings menu
d) Select "Add Device“
e) Select “Mr. Christmas”
f) Select “Christmas Lights” and follow the on-screen instructions.
•Check your WIFI settings
•Make sure that your Alexa device and your Christmas Lights are connected to the same Wi-Fi
network.
•Make sure that all devices have the most updated Wi-Fi password.
•Check the distance to your Alexa smart speaker
•Check that your device is within 30 ft. (9 m) of your Christmas Lights .
•Check your software version
•Check that your Alexa device and the Alexa app have the latest software version.
Connectivity Troubleshooting
Common connectivity troubleshooting steps.
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Connectivity Troubleshooting
Common connectivity troubleshooting steps.
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2. I can't get my Christmas Lights barcode to scan successfully.
•Make sure that there is enough light in the area for the bar code to be detected.
•If that does not work, then during the Alexa mobile app setup process, select "Don't Have
a Barcode" and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. My Christmas Lights stopped working with Alexa.
•Try a power cycle: Unplug your Christmas Lights from the outlet, and then plug it back in.
•Perform a factory reset : Press and hold the button on the control box for 10 seconds.
Indication of that the reset has been successful: 3 flashes of white light. Then follow the
instructions below.
•Download the "Amazon Alexa" application from the app store on your mobile
device.
•Install and open the "Amazon Alexa" application.
•Go to the settings menu.
•Select "Add Device"
•Select “Mr. Christmas”
•Select “Christmas Lights” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Connectivity Troubleshooting
Common connectivity troubleshooting steps.
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4. I can only turn my Christmas Lights On and Off with Alexa.
•Although the Alexa Lights can be added to a group, the color and function selections
will not work using the group name.
•Color and Function can only be selected by using the utterance "Christmas Lights."
5. Alexa is not responding to some but not all of my utterances
•Alexa will not work if you have more than one Alexa device with a similar name
•Rename one of the devices.
It is recommended to always store the tree in a cool, dry location protected from excessive
exposure to heat or sunlight.

When using electrical products, basic precautions should
always be followed including the Following:
a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
b) Do not use seasonal products outdoors unless marked
suitable for indoor and outdoor use. When products are
used in outdoor applications, connect the product to a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting (GFCI) outlet. If one is not
provided contact a qualified for proper installation.
c) This seasonal use product is not intended for permanent
Installation or use.
d) Do not mount or place near gas or electric heaters, fireplace,
candles or other similar sources of heat.
e) Do not secure the wiring of the product with staples or nails,
or place on sharp hooks or nails.
f) Do not let bulbs rest on the supply cord or on any wire.
g) Unplug the product when leaving the house, when retiring
for the night, or if left unattended.
h) This is an electric product-not a toy! To avoid risk of fire,
burns, personal injury and electric shock it should not be
played with or placed where small children can reach it.
i) Do not use this product for other than its intended use.
j) Do not hang ornaments or other objects from cord, wire, or
light string.
k) Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension
cords as this may damage the wire insulation
l) Do not cover the product with cloth, paper or any material
not part of the product when In use.
m)This product is equipped with push-in type bulbs. Do not
twist bulbs.
n) Read and follow a instructions that are on the product or
provided with the product.
o) Save these instructions.
CAUTION
1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not attempt to
replace bulbs or modify string.
2. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock：a) Do not install
on trees having needles, leaves or branch coverings of metal
or materials which look like metal, and b) Do not mount or
support strings in a manner that can cut or damage wire
insulation.
Made in China
Model No : 68328
Made by Mr. Christmas Inc.
6045 E. Shelby Dr., Suite 2, Memphis, TN 38141-7601
[e-mail]
Customer service number: 1-800-453-1972
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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