Setting Up Timers in TruLight
Set TruLight timers so your permanent lighting turns on at sunset, turns off at a set time, and repeats every day automatically.
A timer turns your lights on and off on a schedule, so you don't have to open the app every evening. The start time can follow your local sunset, which shifts through the year without you changing anything.
In this tutorial, you will:
- Navigate to the timer section of the TruLight app
- Create a named timer with a specific lighting pattern, day schedule, and start/stop time
- View, edit, and toggle an existing timer on or off
Navigating to Timers in the TruLight App
How to open your TruLight box in the app and locate the timer controls.
Key Concepts
Finding Your Box
When you open the TruLight app, you'll see your connected box listed. Look for "TruLight" in the top right corner. The status will show as Online when it's connected and ready. Tap it to open the box controls.
Locating the Timer Section
Once inside the box, look at the bottom right of the screen. You'll see two options: Autoplay and Timer. Autoplay plays light shows automatically; Timer gives you time-based control. Tap Timer to access the scheduling tools.
Action Step
Open your TruLight app. Tap your box, confirm it shows "Online," then navigate to the Timer section in the bottom right. Stop there and don't create anything yet.
Creating a Timer
How to build a timer from scratch: giving it a name, picking a lighting pattern, choosing which days it turns on, and setting the start and stop times.
Key Concepts
Starting a New Timer
In the Timer section, tap the + button to create a new timer. The first thing you'll do is give it a name. Use something descriptive that tells you what the timer does, for example Nighttime or Front Yard Evening. Tap Save after naming it.
Selecting a Lighting Pattern
Under the Patterns section, choose the light effect you want this timer to activate. For example, Architectural Warm White gives a clean, classic permanent lighting look. You can also set the pattern style. 1 on, 3 off means one light bulb on followed by three off, creating an evenly spaced look. Choose the pattern that fits the job.
Setting Days and Times
Next, choose which days the timer turns on. Selecting Every Day means it turns on by itself every night.
For the start time, you can choose a fixed time OR use Sunset, which automatically adjusts to your local sunset time each day. This is the most convenient option for outdoor lighting. For the stop time, dial in a specific time (like 2:00 AM), make sure you select AM or PM correctly, then tap Save twice to confirm.
Action Step
Create your first timer:
- Tap + in the Timer section
- Name it "Nighttime"
- Select any pattern you like
- Set it to repeat Every Day, starting at Sunset, ending at 2:00 AM
- Save it
Viewing and Managing Your Timers
How to review a timer's settings and quickly turn it on or off without deleting it.
Key Concepts
Viewing Active Timers
Once saved, your timers appear as cards in the center of the Timer screen. Each card shows the timer name, pattern, and schedule at a glance.
Editing and Toggling
Tap the center of a timer card to open its settings. From here you can adjust the name, pattern, days, or times. You can also use the toggle switch directly on the card to turn a specific timer on or off without deleting it. This is useful for seasonal adjustments: turn off the summer timer in winter and flip it back on when needed.
Action Step
Open the timer you just created. Tap into its settings to confirm everything looks right: name, pattern, days, and times. Then toggle it off and back on to confirm the toggle works.
Summary
Quick Reference:
- Timer sits in the bottom right of the box screen, next to Autoplay
- A Sunset start time follows your local sunset each day
- Check AM or PM on the stop time before you save
- The toggle on a timer card pauses that timer without deleting it
Next Steps:
Next, see Creating Zones to control different sections of your home separately.