The Virtual Groups feature allows you to manage multiple light groups simultaneously through a single interface. You can control colors, whites, effects, and scheduling with ease.
Accessing Virtual Groups
- Open the dashboard and go down after devices.
- Tap the "Features > Virtual Groups" section from the main menu.
Virtual Group Layout
Each virtual group tile displays:
- Group Name (e.g., All Strip, 2818)
- Edit Icon (π): Rename the group.
- Total Groups: Shows how many physical groups are linked.
- On/Off Toggle: Quickly power the group on or off.
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Control Buttons:
- Colors: Adjust RGB lighting.
- Whites: Adjusts white balance and color temperature.
- Effects: Apply dynamic light effects.
- Static Presets: Save and apply preset configurations.
- RGBW Sliders: Manually adjust Red, Green, Blue, and White levels.
- Schedules: Configure time-based triggers (on/off/lighting/scene changes)
Creating a Virtual Group
Tap the "Features > Virtual Groups" section from the main menu.
- Tap the β+β icon at the top right.
- Select groups to include.
- Name your new virtual group.
- Tap Save.
Editing a Group
- Tap the π (pencil) icon beside the group name.
- Make your changes and save.
Navigating the Virtual Group Screen
Header
- Back Arrow (β): Tap to return to the previous Virtual Groups overview.
- Group Name ("All Strip"): Displays the current group youβre managing.
- Add Icon (+): Tap to add more devices to this virtual group.
Device List
Each listed item represents a device or controller currently part of the "All Strip" group.
Device Tile Elements:
- Device Count ("1 Device"): Indicates how many devices are under this label.
- Device Name (e.g., strip, c9, Ws2818, 600): Custom name for easier identification.
- Edit Icon (π): Tap to Sync Virtual groups and remove Group for the device.
Group-Wide Control Buttons
Located at the bottom of the screen:
All Off - Turns off all devices in the virtual group.
All On - Turns on all devices in the virtual group.
Adding a New Device to the Group
- Tap the "+" icon at the top-right.
- Select from available devices.
- Confirm to add them to the group.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at support@bluehopper.com and we'd be happy to help.
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