SpectaculEARS Setup Instructions
Quick Start
Make sure to fully charge your hat before using it - when fully depleted, it will recharge in about two hours and the light next to the USB port will turn off when charging is completed.
Point your camera at the QR code inside your SpectaculEARS to connect automatically
The Wi-Fi name and password are also printed inside
Tap 'Sign in to Wi-Fi' to use your hat
Table of Contents
Connecting to your SpectaculEARS
Flip your hat over and point your camera at the QR code printed inside to connect to your SpectaculEARS automatically. You can also open your WiFi settings and connect to the SpectaculEARS-#### WiFi Network, the password is printed inside the hat.
If your device asks you to “Sign in” to the network, great! You’ll be taken straight to the SpectaculEARS settings page. If you don’t see a “Sign in” button, open your internet browser (Chrome, Safari, etc) and go to http://4.3.2.1/ (if you see a security warning, you may need to click 'Advanced' and/or 'Proceed')
Some phones will disconnect from the internet when connected to your SpectaculEARS. When you're done creating the perfect effect, simply return to your Wi-Fi settings to disconnect from your SpectaculEARS. There's no need to forget/remove the connection, simply tap your ears next time you want to adjust settings and you should be connected without needing to enter a password or scan a code.
Install the App (Optional)
Tip: You don't need to install any apps to use your hat. Simply connect to your hat's WiFi and open your browser to http://4.3.2.1/ to use the built-in web app!
Colors
Custom Colors
You can select a primary, secondary, and tertiary color for your SpectaculEARS. Please note, these custom colors are only used in the 5 custom color palettes that start with a *. All other color palettes use their own colors.
Custom Color Palettes
Select one of the 5 color palettes that begin with * to use your custom colors, all color palettes below use their own colors.
Built-in Palettes
Over 50 premade color palettes are included! Tap on any to instantly apply it to your hat.
Use your favorite colors with over 100 different effects! See the next section below.
Patterns/Effects
Effects
Tap 'Effects' at the bottom of the app or website to select from over 100 different effects and patterns
Effect Settings
Adjust the effect speed and intensity using the sliders above the effect list
Don't know where to start? See the pre-sets in the section below!
Pre-sets
Built-in Presets
Default Presets
Your SpectaculEARS will include a variety of demo effects to show off your new hat.
Create Your Own Presets
To create your own Presets, simply set up the hat however you want (specify colors, an effect, speed, brightness, etc.) and then tap the [ + Create preset ] button to save your preset. If you want to set individual effects for each inner/outer ear, see the Advanced Effects section, below.
Advanced Preset Settings
To adjust advanced preset settings, tap the arrow on the right side of the preset name. You can
Rename the preset
Specify a quick load emoji that will show above the list
Replace the preset with the current settings (to update it or replace it entirely)
Permanently delete the preset
Choosing The 'Power On' Preset
Specify which preset loads automatically when you turn your hat on!
Selecting Power On Preset
After you've created the perfect preset:
Remember the preset's number and tap the Config button on the top right.
Select "LED Preferences"
Tap "LED Preferences" in the menu.
Scroll down about half way
Look for the "Apply Preset [___] at boot..." blank and fill it in with your favorite preset number.
(You can also use a playlist number here to automatically cycle through your favorite effects!)
Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and tap the [ Save ] button!
Changing The Quick Access (Mode button) Presets
Quick Access Presets
Your SpectaculEARs include a button on the bottom of the left ear that allows you to quickly switch between your favorite presets. There are three quick load presets available:
Click the button once
Double click the button
Press and hold button
To pick your own presets for the 3 options, tap the Config button on the top right
Note: You can set all 3 presets to 0 and the hat will cycle through a variety of effects when you press the button.
Select [ Time & Macros ] from the list
Scroll down to Button actions and specify the preset number for each quick load preset (short, long, double) for Button 1. SpectaculEARS only have Button 1.
Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and tap the [ Save ] button!
Advanced Effects/Presets
Setting a different effect for each ear
Effects can be set for both ears as a whole, or you can individually control the colors and effects for each outer and inner ear section independently. This also allows you to turn off the inner ears for outer ear only effects.
To apply an effect to a specific zone:
Tap the "Segments" button at the bottom of the screen.
Check the boxes for the sections you want to update.
Set the effect as desired - return to "Segments" screen and check box(es) for next segment(s) (and uncheck current segment) or just tap one segment to continue configuring your SpectaculEARS.
To apply one effect to the entire hat, select the [ Reset segments ] button. Don't worry, to get the segments back just select any existing preset that has per-section effects.
Make sure to save your changes by creating a new preset or updating an existing one!
Advanced Settings
Expand the settings for each section using the arrow on the right of the segment.
You can individually adjust the brightness of each segment as well as control mirroring and direction options which can help make some cool effects.
Using SpectaculEARS on your Home Wi-Fi
You can connect your SpectaculEARS to your home Wi-Fi to sync them with Philips Hue, control with Alexa, schedule on/off, etc.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you. Click the "I need help" button to send us an email and we'll help you get your SpectaculEARS working better than you could have imagined.