About WLED
WLED is an open-source microcontroller firmware, designed to control individually addressable LEDs. WLED offers a user-friendly web interface, mobile app compatibility, and integration with popular smart home systems like Home Assistant, Alexa, and Google Home.
Installation Instructions
Step 1: Power On the Lamp
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Connect the Lamp to Power: Plug in your lamp to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. The lamp should power on, and its WLED firmware will start broadcasting a WiFi network.
Step 2: Connect to the WLED WiFi Network
- Look for the WLED WiFi Network: On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, search for available WiFi networks. You should see a network named WLED-AP.
- Connect to the WLED Network: Join the WLED WiFi network. The default password is wled1234.
Step 3: Configure the WLED WiFi Settings
- Access the WLED Web Interface: Once connected to the WLED network, open a web browser and navigate to http://4.3.2.1. This will take you to the WLED configuration interface.
- Set Up Your Home WiFi Connection:
- Go to WiFi Settings.
- Enter your home WiFi SSID (network name) and password.
- Save the settings, and the lamp will disconnect from the WLED network and connect to your home network.
- Find the Lamp's IP Address: After connecting to your home network, you need to find the lamp’s IP address. You can do this by checking the list of devices in your router.
Step 4: Access the WLED Interface from Your Network
- Open the WLED Interface: Enter the IP address you found in the previous step into your web browser. This will take you to the WLED control panel for your lamp.
- From here you can adjust the settings to your liking.