Quick Start Guide

AsteraApp™with AsteraBox™

Welcome to the AsteraApp™.This Quick Start Guide tells you how to set up the AsteraApp™ with your AsteraBox™ and how to start controlling Astera lights.

Download the AsteraApp™ from Google Play.Install it on your Bluetooth-enabled Android device.

Launch the AsteraApp™ and switch on Bluetooth. Then turn on the AsteraBox™. Pair the AsteraApp™ with the AsteraBox™.

Then start having fun!

Pairing App and Box.To turn the Box on, press and hold the powerbutton for 2 secs. When the indicator LED starts to �ash blue, the device is ready for pairing.

When the App opens for the �rst time, it will prompt you to connect to an AsteraBox™ (see next page).

Connect

Choosing your AsteraBox™.When on the AsteraBox™ Pairing page, youcan select your Bluetooth device. The device to choose is AsteraBox™ ### (set as the last three digits of the serial number).example: 123_4567_890

You will then be prompted for a PIN code (see PIN code label on your AsteraBox™).

When complete, your Android device (via the AsteraBox™) can control Astera lights.

The Basics.The AsteraApp™ interface consists of an actionbar and a navigation bar. The action bar allowsyou to edit and add programs or targets.

The navigation bar consists of �ve pages, whichare dynamically linked. Selecting a program andthen entering the Editor will mean that theselected program is being edited.

More OptionsConnection Targets Programs

Editor

EditAdd

Brightness

Choosing a Program.There are 25 prede�ned programs on theAsteraApp™ (you can add many more). Press any program to display e�ects on the targeted lights. Flip through the pages to see all programs.

These programs are completely customizable; simply select a program, then go into the Editor to customize, or choose the Brightness page to adjust its Brightness settings.

Customizing a Program.While in the Program Editor, you will be able tobrowse the e�ect categories, change which e�ects and colors are being displayed, adjust the speed, the fade, the brightness, the direction of the light �ow, and choose to activate the Strobe option.

To rename programs, tap the default name and edit. When you’ve �nished editing, press Save.

Color Tab

E�ects Sub E�ectsSave

Color Picker.By pressing one of the Color Tabs, the Color Picker will reveal itself, and you will be able to choose any color from the index. Drag thecursor to your desired color.

You can also choose popular white color temperatures just below the Color Picker.When you’ve �nished editing, press Save.

Color Tab

White Color Temperatures

Cursor

Add a Tile.When on the Programs page, pressing theAdd button takes you to the Add a Tile page.Here you can add function tiles or programs.

Tap-Sync is a function tile for adjusting theBPM of the currently chosen program. To use,double tap the tile to the tempo of the music.

Blackout is a function tile toggle switch forsetting the lights to 0% or 100% brightness.

Add a Tile

Targeting a Light.On the Targets page, press the Add button to take you to the Add New Target page. From here, you can target all of a particular light model (i.e. AX3), make groups and sets or target individual lights.

Basic Targets.These options are to be used when you wish to make a set. Chooseeither Sync Set or Flow Set. When on the Sync Set screen, you will notice that all in-range, same-PIN lights start to �ash. Simply tap the lights you wish to assign to this set. The same applies to the Flow Set, but you will need to set the number of positions, then con�rm each position on the AsteraApp™ before you can tap the next light.

Pioneer of Light

AsteraBox™ Status LEDStatic Blue OnFlashing Blue Bluetooth enabled ready for pairingSlow Green Slow ChargingFast Green Fast Charging

Speci�cationBattery Runtime 24hrs (normal usage)Charging Time 8hrs (from AC) 24hrs (from USB port) Wireless Frequency 868 - 869.75MHz (EU) 902-922MHz (USA)Range Bluetooth, 5m RF, 300mEnvironment Indoor / Dry OutdoorHumidity ≤90%

TroubleshootPlease refer to the FAQ at the following address: www.astera-led.com/support

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