SpectaculEARS Setup Instructions

Scan or tap here to install the WLED app on your Android device

Scan or tap here to install the WLED app on your Apple device

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.

Select one of the 5 color palettes that begin with * to use your custom colors, all color palettes below use their own colors.

Over 50 premade color palettes are included! Tap on any to instantly apply it to your hat.

Tap 'Effects' at the bottom of the app or website to select from over 100 different effects and patterns

Adjust the effect speed and intensity using the sliders above the effect list

Tap here to view a full list of all available effects including descriptions and examples

Your SpectaculEARS will include a variety of demo effects to show off your new hat.

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.

To adjust advanced preset settings, tap the arrow  on the right side of the preset name. You can 

1. Rename the preset

2. Specify a quick load emoji that will show above the list

3. Replace the preset with the current settings (to update it or replace it entirely)

4. Permanently delete the preset

After you've created the perfect preset:
Remember the preset's number and tap the Config button on the top right.

Tap "LED Preferences" in the menu.

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!

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:

1. Click the button once

2. Double click the button

3. 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!

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!

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.