Sync Your Architectural and Landscape Lighting to Music

The Music Mode feature in the X Lights App brings your lighting to life by syncing it with sound. Perfect for parties, seasonal displays, or commercial events, this mode transforms your outdoor and architectural lighting into a rhythmic visual experience — with colour changes that move in real time with your music.

Whether installed across façades, decks, patios, or garden spaces, Music Mode adds dynamic energy and entertainment value to any lighting design.

How to Use Music Mode

1. Open the X Lights App and tap the Music Mode icon.
2. Choose your Controller or Group to apply the effect.
3. Tap Start Music Mode — your phone’s microphone will automatically detect sound.
4. Adjust Sensitivity to match your environment:
5. • Higher sensitivity for soft background music.
   • Lower sensitivity for loud, high-energy audio.
6. Choose a pattern type (e.g., flash, fade, pulse) to define how lights respond.

Lights will now change colour and brightness in sync with your music or ambient sounds.

Using External Music Sources

If you’re playing music through an external speaker system:

• Place your phone or controller near the sound source for accurate beat detection.
• Avoid placing it directly on a vibrating surface — that can distort response accuracy.
• For outdoor setups, protect your phone or controller from direct weather exposure.

Professional Use Cases for Music Mode

While Music Mode is often used for events, it can also enhance professional lighting design:

• Hospitality Environments: Add reactive lighting to patios, dining, and entertainment spaces.
• Seasonal Displays: Create energy and engagement during holidays or community activations.

Music Mode pairs best with RGBW architectural lighting systems capable of fast colour transitions and even brightness distribution.

Keep Learning

Explore other advanced controls in the X Lights App:

• Updating Your App and Controller Firmware
• Troubleshooting Connection Issues
• Creating Custom Lighting Modes for Events and Displays

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