Hampton Bay smart landscape lighting offers app-controlled outdoor illumination. This guide covers common issues.
Lights Won't Connect
Setup issues:
- Home Depot app: Use Home Decorators Collection app
- Bluetooth setup: Initial pairing uses Bluetooth
- WiFi: Connect to WiFi for remote control
- Power: Ensure transformer is powered
- Hub/transformer: Smart transformer is control point
Low Voltage System
Understanding the system:
- Transformer: Low voltage transformer required
- Smart transformer: Controls connect to smart transformer
- Wiring: Use low voltage landscape wire
- Load limits: Don't exceed transformer wattage
Light Fixtures Not Responding
When individual lights don't work:
- Bulb: Check if LED bulb is working
- Connection: Verify wire connections at fixture
- Zone: Check zone assignment in app
- Voltage drop: Long wire runs may have voltage drop
Scheduling
Timer and schedule issues:
- Time zone: Set correct time zone
- Sunrise/sunset: Use astronomical timing
- Zones: Schedule zones independently
- Override: Manual control overrides schedule
Smart Home Integration
Limited integration:
- Alexa: Basic on/off voice control
- Google: Link for voice control
- App primary: Most features in dedicated app