Create an enchanting wonderland with Christmas tree lights that glow just the way you want. The possibilities are endless with Twinkly lights – a smart technology that lets you design spectacular light shows using only your phone. Read this guide to learn all about this mobile app-controlled Christmas tree lighting system.
What Is a Twinkly Christmas Tree?
Christmas trees with Twinkly lights allow you to select from pre-programmed modes or control the colour and animation of every single bulb on your tree – all from a mobile app. Balsam Hill® Twinkly trees come with Easy Plug® technology for a quick and hassle-free assembly. This means lights are pre-connected inside the trunk so you only need a single plug to illuminate your display.
In a nutshell, here are the features of Balsam Hill Christmas trees with Twinkly lights:
- Pre-set and customizable light effects
- Easy Plug technology so you can light up your tree with a single plug
- Synchronization with multiple Twinkly devices
- Premium tree stand with scratch-proof rubber feet
- Controller box for managing lights and playing basic effects
How Do You Set up a Twinkly Christmas Tree?
1. Assemble Your Tree
2. Connect the Twinkly App
3. Set Your Light Effects
Twinkly Christmas tree lights come with 5 preset effects that can be used without downloading the app. To activate, push the button on the controller box near the base of the tree then press the button repeatedly to switch between the 5 modes. To see more effects or create your own using the app, follow the steps below:
Choosing Preset Effects
Mapping the Lights
Insider’s Tip
How Do You Take Down a Twinkly Tree?
When the season is over, carefully disassemble and put away your Twinkly Christmas tree to keep it in good condition for years to come. Here’s how:
Step 1 | Unplug the power adapter and remove all decorations.
Step 2 | Detach tree parts from top to bottom.
Step 3 | Place tree sections in provided storage bag(s).
Step 4 | Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Insider’s Tip
How Do You Fix Twinkly Lighting Issues?
If you’re encountering issues with your Twinkly tree, try the following troubleshooting tricks:
1. How Do I Reset My Twinkly Christmas Lights?
Unplug the Twinkly power adapter then press and hold the controller button. While holding the button, plug in the Twinkly power adapter. Keep holding the button until all LED lights on the tree turn red, then release the button.
2. What if the Twinkly Lights Do Not Illuminate?
Make sure that the power adapter is plugged into an outlet and that the controller is correctly connected to your phone. Check that the green LED of the controller is on. Briefly press the button on the controller. If this does not work, unplug the power adapter from the power outlet, and wait 30 seconds before plugging the power adapter back into the outlet.
3. What if My Smartphone Cannot Find the Twinkly Tree?
Unplug the power adapter, wait 30 seconds, plug it in again and repeat the steps to connect the Twinkly app as detailed above.
4. How Do I Connect a Twinkly Tree Without Local WI-FI?
Open Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone. Find and select Twinkly_XXXXXX network. Enter the Wi-Fi password “Twinkly2019” and ensure that the Twinkly_XXXXXX network is connected.
5. What if the Lights Don’t Respond to Commands Despite Successful Setup?
On the Twinkly app, open “Devices” and tap the refresh symbol. Wait until the list of available devices appears. If this does not work, close the Twinkly application and relaunch it. If the issue persists, reset your lights or delete the Twinkly app then download the latest version.
Learn More
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