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Naming Lights and Setting Rated Power

Overview

After adding lights to your network, you should give them meaningful names and set their rated power for accurate energy monitoring. Descriptive names make it easy to identify specific fixtures when creating groups, scenes, or troubleshooting issues.

Why Naming Matters

Clear, descriptive names help you:

  • Quickly identify specific fixtures in the app
  • Create logical groups and scenes
  • Troubleshoot issues efficiently
  • Document your installation for future maintenance
  • Hand off projects to facility managers

Example: Instead of "Light 001," use names like "Conference Room A - North" or "Hallway Light 3."

Renaming a Light

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Lights page.
  2. Tap a light's icon to turn it on or off—this helps you identify the physical fixture.
  3. Long press (press and hold) on the light's icon to open the Light Dimming settings page.
  4. Tap the light's name in the upper left corner of the screen.
  5. Enter the new name in the dialog box that appears.
  6. Tap OK to save.

The light now displays with its updated name on the Lights page.

Using Suggested Names

When entering names, the app may suggest names based on your previous entries. Tap a suggestion to use it quickly—this speeds up naming when you have many similar lights.

Naming Best Practices

Approach Example Names
Location-based "Conf Room A - North", "Hallway 3 - East"
Numbered sequence "Open Office 01", "Open Office 02"
Function-based "Reception Desk", "Server Room Main"
Grid reference "Bay A-3", "Row 2 Column 5"

Tips for Effective Naming

  • Use a consistent naming convention across your installation
  • Include location identifiers (building, floor, room)
  • Keep names concise but descriptive
  • Consider how names will appear in groups and scenes
  • Document your naming scheme for future reference

Setting Rated Power

Rated power (wattage) enables accurate energy monitoring across your installation. The system uses this value to calculate and report actual energy consumption.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Long press on a light's icon to open the Light Dimming settings page.
  2. Locate the wattage field on this page.
  3. Enter the fixture's full rated wattage: its power at 100% output, with no trim applied.
  4. The setting saves automatically.

Important: Enter the Full Wattage, Even With a High-End Trim

Always enter the fixture's full rated wattage, measured at 100% output with no trim. Do not reduce it for a high-end trim. The app already applies the trim when it calculates energy:

Power = Rated Power × High-end Trim × Light Level

Scenario What to Enter What the App Calculates at Full Brightness
No trim applied 30W 30W
80% high-end trim on 30W fixture 30W 24W (30 × 0.80)
90% high-end trim on 40W fixture 40W 36W (40 × 0.90)
70% high-end trim on 50W fixture 50W 35W (50 × 0.70)

Earlier versions of this guide said the opposite

This page previously said to enter the wattage after trim. That counts the trim twice: a 30W fixture at 80% trim entered as 24W is reported at 19.2W instead of 24W. If you followed the earlier instruction, re-enter the full fixture wattage.

Where to Find Fixture Wattage

  • Check the fixture label
  • Refer to the product specification sheet
  • Consult installation documentation

Quick Reference

Task Steps
Rename a light Long press → Tap name → Enter new name → OK
Set rated power Long press → Enter wattage value
Identify light first Tap icon to flash fixture

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake Correct Approach
Using generic names Use descriptive, location-based names
Entering the trimmed wattage (e.g. 24W for a 30W fixture at 80% trim) Enter the full wattage at 100% output; the app applies the trim
Inconsistent naming Follow a consistent naming convention
Not documenting names Keep a record of your naming scheme