Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons User manual

Nanoleaf Shapes
Hexagons | User Manual

Congratulations on becoming an ocial owner of the
Nanoleaf Shapes - Hexagons. Remember, you can grow
your setup with Expansion Packs to unleash your creativity
to the fullest. Thank you for your support, you brighten our
day like Nanoleaf brightens the world!
Welcome to
Smarter Living

Table of
Contents
Product Setup
Product Resources
Problems & Solutions
Designing Your Layout 6
18What’s in the Box
21Reset Options
7Mounting Your Shapes
19Design Inspiration
22Common Solutions
24Placement Tips
25Large Installation Tips
9Pairing Your Shapes for iOS
11Pairing Your Shapes for Android
12Controlling Your Shapes

Product
Overview
Light
Panels
Mounting
Plates
Mounting
Tape Linkers Controller Power Supply

Product
Setup

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Designing
Your Layout
Product Setup
Slow down tiger! Before you mount your panels onto the wall, plug it in to a power source and try it out
on a table or floor. Make sure your design fits into your space by measuring the width and height of your
intended setup. For the best placement of your panels, please refer to page.24. You can also use the tools
below to help plan out your design!
Design Inspiration
Get inspired by the Nanoleaf community! Check out our Social Media channels to see
what other Nanoleaf owners are creating or explore the Nanoleaf Library of Shapes here
(nanoleaf.me/inspiration).
Flex Linkers
Extend the possibilities of your Nanoleaf Shapes even further! Bend around corners, mount
the panels to angled surfaces, maybe even create something a little radical. Each linker
bends 360 degrees.
Layout Assistant
Explore dierent panel layouts with the Layout Assistant and preview them in your room
using the AR feature. Download the Nanoleaf App and open the Layout Assistant to get
started.
Remember to share your designs with us on social media by tagging @nanoleaf and
#nanoleaf. Follow us to stay updated on upcoming giveaways, special promotions, and
product updates.
Show O Your Design!

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Mounting
Your Shapes
Product Setup
Prepare Your Surface
Prepare Your First Panel
Connect the Controller & PSU
The Nanoleaf Shapes should only be installed indoors and on a flat surface that can support the weight
of the panels. Clean your surface to be free of dust and moisture (1.1). The included Mounting Tape is NOT
recommended for textured, porous, popcorn and ceiling surfaces (ie. wallpaper or brick walls).
Designate a panel from your setup as the starting
panel. Attach all needed linkers before you attach
any panel to the wall.
Connect your Controller and PSU into available
linker slots of the first panel. Plug the other end of
the PSU into a power source to ensure that your
setup is on and properly connected as you continue
to connect your panels together.
1
2
3
NOTE: Each standard 42W PSU supports up to 21 hexagons (2W per panel). Each Controller supports up to 500
hexagons. The Controller and PSU can be connected to any panel.
1.1 1.2

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Mount Your Panels
With a piece of tape, attach one adhesive side to the Mounting Plate. Make sure to place it between the
two holes on the plate, DO NOT cover them (4.1). Repeat the same process so that there are 2 pieces of
tape on each plate (4.2). To mount, position your panel on your surface and use your fist to apply strong
pressure to the center while rubbing in a circular motion for 30s (4.3.)
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Completing Your Setup
Attach all needed linkers before you mount
the next panel to the wall. Continue to snap
each panel together and ensure that each
panel lights up. Make sure the linkers are fully
snapped onto the linker slot, the panels should
be aligned edge to edge.
5
Gently snap o the panel from the wall. The
Mounting Plate will remain on the wall. With one
hand on the Mounting Plate, use your other hand
to pull the end of tape along the wall. Do not pull
perpendicularly or at any other angle, otherwise
you may damage your wall.
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NOTE: Make sure to leave end of the tape sticking out. This will
allow you to safely remove them later from the wall.
4.1 4.2 4.3

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Pairing
Your Shapes
iOS (1/2)
Product Setup
Standard Pairing Process for iOS
To ensure a smooth pairing process, please make sure you have the following things ready.
Download & Open the Nanoleaf App
Pair Your Shapes
Additional Pairing Methods (1/2)
You can find the ocial Nanoleaf Smarter Series App in the App Store. Make sure you have the latest version.
Pairing Codes
Found on the Quick Start Guide,
PSU or Controller.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Network
5G networks are not compatible
with Nanoleaf products.
Controller
The Controller is ready when
the indicator light is solid white.
Your Device
Requires iOS 10+
OPTION A: Pair with Manual Input
Select the MORE tab •••
Select MY DEVICES and +to add a device.
Select SHAPES as your product and START PAIRING.
The camera will open automatically.
Scan the HomeKit pairing code to pair.
Your Nanoleaf Shapes should now be connected and ready to go.
Select I Don’t Have a Code or Can’t Scan.
Enter your 8-digit pairing code (found on the Quick Start Guide, PSU or Controller).
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
1.
2.
1
2
OR

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Pairing
Your Shapes
iOS (2/2)
Product Setup
Primary User
Secondary User
Open the Nanoleaf App.
Select the MORE tab •••
Select USERS.
Invite the secondary user with their iCloud Account.
This is accomplished with the Apple Home App and the Nanoleaf App.
A notification will appear for you to accept.
In the Home App, select the home icon in the top left.
Select HOME SETTINGS, a list of homes will appear.
Accept the home that has been shared with you. This will give you control of the Shapes as well as
any other HomeKit devices in the same home.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
1
2
“How can one setup be controlled by
multiple iOS users?”
OPTION B: Pair with NFC
After Step 2.4 in the Standard Pairing Process above, hold the top of your device over the buttons
of your Controller to pair.
1.
Additional Pairing Methods (2/2)

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Pairing
Your Shapes
Android (1/2)
Product Setup
Standard Pairing Process for Android
To ensure a smooth pairing process, please make sure you have the appropriate things ready.
Download & Open the Nanoleaf App
Pair Your Shapes
You can find the ocial Nanoleaf Smarter Series App in the App Store. Make sure you have the latest version.
OPTION A: Pair with QR Code
OPTION B: Pair with NFC Tap
OPTION C: Pair with Manual Input
Ensure your location settings are enabled on your device.
Select DEVICES, located in the side menu on the left.
Select +to add a device.
Select SHAPES as your product and choose one of the following options to pair:
Scan the QR Code found on the Quick
Start Guide, PSU or Controller.
Ensure that NFC is enabled.
Hold the top of your device over the
buttons of your Controller to pair.
If you have more than one set of panels
connected to your network, select the
magnifying glass to identify the correct
setup (it will flash green).
Once identified, TAP TO PAIR.
Enter your 8-digit pairing code (found on
the Quick Start Guide, PSU or Controller).
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
1.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
1
2
Pairing Codes
Found on the Quick Start Guide,
PSU or Controller.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Network
5G networks are not compatible
with Nanoleaf products.
Controller
The Controller is ready when
the indicator light is solid white.
Your Device
Requires
Android 5.0+
OR

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Controlling
Your Shapes
(1/5)
Product Setup
Controller
Power ON/OFF Dim/Brighten
The Controller is the brain of the Nanoleaf Shapes. The touch control buttons on the Controller
provide convenient shortcuts to common commands. The Controller can be attached to any
available linker slot in your layout.
Shue
The Controller comes with dozens
of preloaded Scenes. Hold the
Shue button to return to a
previous random Scene.
Next Rhythm Scene
Cycle through Default or Saved
Rhythm Scenes.
Next Color Scene
Cycle through Default or Saved
Color Scenes.
Advanced Button Controls (1/2)
You can also use the Controller’s touch buttons for advanced commands—most commands can
be executed by holding buttons, or tapping two buttons at once. Here is a full list of shortcuts:
Return to previous random Scene
Hold Shue button for 3s
Save a Current Scene
Hold Next Color Scene button for 3s
Only the last 5 randomly loaded
Scenes are available. A flash of
yellow on the panels will indicate
that you are at the end of your
browsing history.
This saves the current Scene if it’s
not already saved. This is most
useful for saving Scenes you like
when using Shue.

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Controlling
Your Shapes
(2/5)
Product Setup
Advanced Button Controls (2/2)
Activate Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode
Hold Power & Rhythm buttons for 30s
This mode allows your Controller
to act as a local network hotspot
without an Internet connection.
With this mode active, you can use
the Nanoleaf App to operate your
Nanoleaf Shapes without needing
a router or access point.
NOTE: During Wi-Fi Hospot
Mode, your Controller will not
be able to download firmware
updates. Discover content from
the community will also be
unavailable.
Activate White Lighting Mode
Tap Dim & Brighten buttons once
Activate Power Diagnostic Mode
Hold Dim & Brighten buttons for 5s
Pair a Remote or Third-Party App
Hold Power button for 3s
Cycle through the following preset
white light modes: Warm White
(2700K), Reading Light (4000K),
Daylight White (5000K).
If you have more than 21 panels
connected to your Controller,
this enables or disables Power
Diagnostic Mode. This mode
helps you place additional power
supplies to optimize your Nanoleaf
Shapes system.
This opens a 30s window to pair
your devices.

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Controlling
Your Shapes
(3/5)
Product Setup
Touch Actions
Touch Gestures
Nanoleaf App
Touch Actions transform each light panel into a smart button, allowing for the most seamless
control of your entire smart home. With as little as a single press on a panel, activate HomeKit
Scenes to control any or all of your HomeKit products at once. See it in action here (youtu.be/
KWCBxYDoHwA).
Touch Gestures can be used to change brightness, Scenes or turning your Shapes on and o.
Find more about this function here (helpdesk.nanoleaf.me/hc/en-us/articles/360012732294-
How-Do-I-use-Touch-Gestures).
Turn your lighting on and o, control brightness, group lights by home and by room, create and
use Scenes, and much more.
Dashboard Discover
Explore
Schedules
Choose an existing Scene or
create your own (Static, Dynamic,
Rhythm, Group, Layered). You can
also use the Paint Tool to color
panels individually.
Find and download new Scenes
created by the Nanoleaf
community.
Find helpful information including
tutorials, new device features, etc.
Automate your Scenes to turn on
or o.

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Hey Siri... Alexa...
Okay Google...
“Turn [Device Name] on/o.”
“Set [Device Name] to 10% brightness.”
“Brighten/dim the lights.”
“Brighten/dim the lights to [%].”
“Set [Scene Name].”
“Set [Device Name] to [Scene Name]”
“Set [Device Name] to [Color].”
“Turn on [Device Name or Scene Name].”
“Turn o [Device Name].”
“Brighten/dim [Device Name].”
“Set [Device Name] to [%] brightness.”
“Set [Device Name] to [Color].”
“Turn on [Device Name or Scene Name].”
“Turn on/o the lights in [Room Name].”
“Turn on/o all my lights.”
“Turn o [Device Name].”
“Brighten/dim [Device Name].”
“Brighten/dim the lights in [Room Name].”
“Brighten/dim all my lights.”
“Set [Device Name] to [%].”
“Set [Device Name] to [Color].”
Controlling
Your Shapes
(4/5)
Product Setup
Nanoleaf Desktop App
Voice Control
Nanoleaf Remote
With the Nanoleaf Desktop App, you can control your Shapes from a web browser on your
computer. Create and download new Scenes right from your computer, and try Screen Mirror
feature. The Desktop App was designed to simplify the management of larger installations
and oer control of many dierent layouts at once. Download it online here (nanoleaf.me/en/
nanoleaf-cloud/desktop-app).
You can easily control your Shapes by voice in a few dierent ways. In the Nanoleaf App, make
sure to name your panels with something easy.
The Nanoleaf Remote is a sleek, dodecahedron-inspired Bluetooth HomeKit remote designed
to enhance the smarter home experience and make controlling the Nanoleaf Shapes and other
HomeKit products even more convenient.
Control the brightness of your
Shapes by rotating the Remote
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Save your favorite Scenes to any
of the twelve sides. Face up to
activate.

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Controlling
Your Shapes
(5/5)
Product Setup
Nanoleaf Open API
A local network API designed to extend your product experience. Integrate your setup with third
party devices and services and enable more granular control of the hardware. Find out more
about these controls here (forum.nanoleaf.me/users/sign_in).

Product
Resources

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Tape Linkers Controller Power Supply
What’s in the Box

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Product Resources
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Design
Inspiration
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Problems
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