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Advanced Dimming Settings

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V10: Advanced Dimming Settings for a visual walkthrough of these controls.

Overview

While quick gestures are convenient for fast adjustments, the Light Dimming settings page provides precise slider controls for fine-tuning individual fixtures. This article explains how to access advanced dimming controls and use them effectively.

Accessing the Dimming Page

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Lights page.
  2. Long press (press and hold) on any light's icon.
  3. The Light Dimming settings page opens.

The controls displayed depend on the type of fixture you've selected. The app automatically detects your fixture type and shows the appropriate interface.

Dimming Interfaces by Fixture Type

Different fixture types display different control options:

Mono-Dimmable Fixtures

Available controls: Single brightness slider

Drag the slider left to dim, right to brighten. This is the simplest interface for standard dimmable fixtures.

Tunable White Fixtures

Available controls: Brightness slider + Color temperature slider

  • Brightness slider: Adjusts light output level
  • CCT slider: Adjusts color temperature from warm white (2700K) to cool white (6500K)

RGB Fixtures

Available controls: Brightness slider + Color selection

Select specific colors or use sliders to mix your desired hue.

RGBW Fixtures

Available controls: Brightness + Color + White channel

Independent control over RGB color mixing and dedicated white channel.

Two-Channel / Direct-Indirect Fixtures

Available controls: Separate slider for each channel

Independently control uplight and downlight (or two separate channels). This allows precise balancing between direct and indirect illumination.

Using Slider Controls

Adjusting Brightness

  1. Locate the brightness slider on the dimming page.
  2. Drag the slider slowly for precise control.
  3. Watch the fixture respond in real-time.
  4. Release when you reach the desired level.

Adjusting Color Temperature

For tunable white fixtures:

  1. Locate the CCT (color temperature) slider.
  2. Drag toward the warm end for relaxed, yellow-toned light.
  3. Drag toward the cool end for energizing, blue-toned light.
  4. The fixture adjusts immediately as you move the slider.

Reading Level Values

Current levels display as percentages, helping you set consistent levels across multiple fixtures. Note these values if you want to replicate settings on other lights.

Color Temperature Guide

CCT Range Description Best Applications
2700K – 3000K Warm white Relaxation areas, hospitality, evening settings
3500K – 4000K Neutral white General office, retail, mixed-use spaces
5000K – 6500K Cool white Task areas, healthcare, high-concentration work

Saving Your Adjustments

Adjustments save automatically when you leave the dimming page:

  1. Set your desired brightness and color levels.
  2. Tap the Back button.
  3. Settings are saved to the fixture.

There is no separate "Save" button required for basic dimming adjustments.

Working with Individual Fixtures

The Light Dimming page controls one fixture at a time. If you need to adjust multiple fixtures to the same level:

  • For grouped adjustments: Create a group and adjust via the Groups page
  • For preset levels: Create a scene with your desired settings
  • For consistent configurations: Use templates to apply settings to multiple fixtures

Important Considerations

Trim Limits

Sliders respect high-end and low-end trim settings. If trim is configured, you cannot adjust beyond those limits.

Auto Mode

Manual adjustments may temporarily override automatic sensor settings. The light will return to auto mode behavior after the configured sensor delays.

Fixture Type Display

The light types in the current view are shown at the bottom of the dimming page. This helps confirm you're adjusting the correct fixture type.

Quick Reference

Task Steps
Access dimming page Long press on light icon
Adjust brightness Drag brightness slider
Adjust color temperature Drag CCT slider (tunable fixtures only)
Save settings Tap Back (saves automatically)

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7