AliExpress A8SE Reef Light

[748S911]

Is your time zone right?

 

[748S911]

After all lights are synced, go back to any light. Run a preset or make your own schedule hit save device, top right burger again, close and run app.

 

[748S911]

Holy crap! I mean I am an IT software developer for my day job and I about pulled what is left in my bald head out!

The connectivity between app and device just sucks for a lack of a better word. This is why Echotech decided to strictly limit it to Bluetooth. Because everyone has a unique network setup and most people don’t understand what the heck the difference is between 2.4ghz and 5 or even know they’re network has dual band!

I made the mistake of trying to utilize the “link” button after all of the light were added. That ended up bricking 2/3 of the lights. I had to power down all, remove them from the app and wait until all internal components were drained of power to let it “forget “ the initial connection snd setup. I re added all lights and only controlling them individually. I’m currently on version 2.3.20 on apple iPhone and cannot seem to get the app to push to the latest update.

I’m mentally exhausted now and going to bed. Rant over…

lol, this app is so confusing to use.

Try this, the light that isn’t responding anymore remove it from the app.

Go directly to light and turn it off and on 7 times fast until it hard resets itself the lights will flicker you’ll know it reset itself.

Go to your phone WiFi you should see it as discoverable again. Go back to app add light again. Once added back configure that light with time zone desired, custom schedule or preset, hit save device then top right burger hit action button close and run app.
You should have all green buttons now, click paper clip buttons to link all lights, pick light you just fixed, configure custom light schedule or preset, hit save device, top right burger again button action save and close.

Go to burger top right, click reset button on bottom, all lights should reset together. Back to burger hit action button close and run app.

Exit out of app completely close it and reopen you should have all green lights and blue paper clips. You should be good to go after all this.

 

[748S911]

I did the same and was unable to get one of the lights to work, they are sending me a replacement circuit board and led panel. Hopefully, that will resolve the issue.

Try my previous post should work out for you

 

[Tims reef]

Hey so yeah, i have a par meter so what do you think is the multiplier set to this light specifically the A8SE II

 

[Anna K]

Hey so yeah, i have a par meter so what do you think is the multiplier set to this light specifically the A8SE II

Depends on what par meter you have

 

[Tims reef]

Depends on what par meter you have

I do have the BTM3000, but ive searched most of the par meter is set to 2.4 or 2.35

 

[dbrown4183]

not exactly what you wanted but here’s my recent findings. Down below I wrote how I programmed it; a common problem for users and the biggest hurdle in my opinion:

Previously I ran Kessils for several years... Until they all magically died at the 2 year mark. I liked the look but they didn’t grow things well. I moved on to Radions which grow things really really well but create more of a T5 look (no shimmer). The A7 comes on around noon and runs into the evening so I get a late evening shimmer as the Radions power down on the AB+ schedule.

I purchased an A+ A7 online for less than alieexpress from “aquarium low cost” to add some accent lighting to my tank. It took about 30 days to arrive. I have another 2 on order and they’re taking a bit longer. The power supply died literally within the first 5 minutes so I upgraded it for now (The seller is sending me a new one).

It’s a Kessil A360x (more or less) and unless you have them side-by-side or have run Kessils you won’t know the difference. The light matrix isn’t as tight as the Kessil as others have stated online. Fortunately this is an easy fix by using one of the two included reflectors (90 degree and 55 degree) to redirect and focus the light. I think I paid $115 for the light and it comes with what Kessil charges $50 for in reflectors. The Kessil 35degree reflector also works on the A7 too to get a super tight beam for a clam or Anemone or to roast marshmallows.

It has a single 1/4-20 screw hole on top for mounting. I purchased a 1/4-20 x 1/2” carriage bolt at Lowe’s and an $11 swivel camera mount from Amazon and it slid easily on an RMS mount between my Radions. It can now be directed and locked in place. That thread size is common for mounts for cameras and things so mounting options are nearly limitless.

You will need the app to program it. The knobs don’t do anything meaningful. The problem? It’s in Chinese. They made an attempt at a US app but it’s broken as they forgot to make the “upload to device” button active. So…you HAVE to use the Chinese app.

How to program ANY OF THESE LIGHTS if you don’t speak Chinese: In the instruction manual is a QR code for the apps. DO NOT choose the one with English writing. Choose the Chinese one. Download it on a tablet. I assume most people own a tablet these days but if no, buy one on Amazon for $50 (You are still at less than 1/2 the cost of the kessil).

Download Google Translate on your phone and select Chinese (simplified) to English. Use the photo/live translate button. Hold your phone over the tablet with the app open. Voila! It converts everything on the tablet into English in real time as you use the app on the tablet. The app is just color sliders and setting intensity points on a timeline, saving your program, then uploading it to the device.

 

[rsach]

Try my previous post should work out for you

Thanks, this tip will come in handy. Unfortunately, I just replaced circuit yesterday and everything works fine now.

 

[Tims reef]

Hey guys everyone, who here is running full power on their A8s what temp do they reach

 

[Tims reef]

Such an unfortunate day HAHA, I was supposed to apply thermal paste on my lights and when i was supposed to put it back i noticed one of the led beads is missing and now i cant find it and yeah the near led bead so total 2 of the led beads are not lighting up anymore. Would that affect the others?

 

[ivanotas]

thermal paste application on the A8 Pro II - are they necessary to be applied? will it void the warranty after applying?

 

[Tims reef]

Having bad experiences with the light now, suddenly some of the led beads are not lighting. Who guys have any experiences here about this issue

 

[Tims reef]

 

[apac]

thermal paste application on the A8 Pro II - are they necessary to be applied? will it void the warranty after applying?

Not really necessary. Done at your own risk. Some people have had LED failure afterwards. The main circuit board then needs replacing.

As Above ^^^

 

[Tims reef]

Not really necessary. Done at your own risk. Some people have had LED failure afterwards. The main circuit board then needs replacing.

As Above ^^^

When they applied thermal paste?

 

[apac]

When they applied thermal paste?

Yes

 

[apac]

When they applied thermal paste?

You can get the main board from the seller. There are options to buy it from some AliExpress sellers direct on the adverts selling parts for the A8 light

 

[Tims reef]

When they applied thermal paste?

How does that happen though? Applying thermal paste affecting the light isnt it suppose to turn out better?

 

[Tims reef]

How does that happen though? Applying thermal paste affecting the light isnt it suppose to turn out better?

You can get the main board from the seller. There are options to buy it from some AliExpress sellers direct on the adverts selling parts for the A8 light

You can get the main board from the seller. There are options to buy it from some AliExpress sellers direct on the adverts selling parts for the A8 light

Why the main board, or are you pertaining to the led board