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Statements, information and advice in this manual do not constitute any expressed or implied assurance. Updated manuals are available on website at iot.ilifesmart.com or by contacting our team. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 DESIGN & FUNCTIONS COLO PLAY, a sophisticated blend of futuristic punk-inspired aesthetics and cutting-edge functionality. This meticulously designed desktop accessory exhibits a distinctive exterior characterized by skin-like textured coatings on its buttons and knobs, complemented by a robust zinc alloy base that faithfully replicates the tactile sensations of biomechanical surfaces.
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PC Switch is implemented through WoL, so it only supports devices connected via Ethernet cable. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
1.2 CONTROL METHOD COLO PLAY is a cyber-themed knob controller with a knob and four mechanical keyboard-style buttons. The following are operating instructions for the knob and buttons: ① Exit the application:Long press the top-left button to exit the application.
2. START USING 2.1 BASIC SETTINGS ① Connect the COLO PLAY to the USB port of the PC and make sure the PC is powered on. ② Select language. ③ Download COLO PLAY Desktop (in step 3 of the quick guide). Please follow the instructions "Open the computer browser, click on the address...
⑧ Sleeping mode: Sleep mode refers to turning off the lights and screen of COLO PLAY, but it's important to note that it's not shutting down. Automatic sleep means that if there's no activity on COLO PLAY for n minutes, it will automatically enter Sleep mode.
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Saiyan Mode. ⑩ About: Enter About, you can view the version, device MAC address, SSID, IP address, restore, empty the file system, and reboot. Select the version to check and upgrade the device. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
② PC running information acquisition. ③ Wi-Fi configuration. ④ Application download and edit. If you haven't downloaded COLO PLAY Desktop during the COLO PLAY quick start, please follow the steps below to download it: ① Download COLO PLAY Desktop from the Cololight website (cololight.com).
2.4 MODE SWITCH COLO PLAY has two interactive modes. The [basic mode] is set as the factory default mode, while the [Super Saiyan mode] is a new mode with a unique interactive logic. Super Saiyan mode is a new mode that integrates Wallpaper, Keypad, and PC Switch.
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② [Short press button] to enter the application. ③ In the application, you can [Long press upper left] to back to the Super Saiyan. Highlight features: ① [Long press knob] to achieve the PC Switch function. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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② [Long press upper left] to change the themes. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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② Layer switching allows for switching within levels (1/2/3/4), and you can set shortcuts at different levels. If a level doesn't have any shortcuts configured, COLO PLAY will automatically hide and skip that level during operation.。 HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
② There are four layers of keypad that can be set, which can be switched by [pressing and holding, and rotating the knob]. ③ [COLO PLAY Desktop >>KEYBOARD>> Keyboard] Shortcut keys setting include key recording, media keys, recommended shortcuts, program launch, web page launch HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
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④ Select the key you want to configure, and then choose the key operation you wish to perform. ⑤ Launch program and launch website are only available when COLO PLAY Desktop is running. ⑥ Key recording: On MacOS, the is selected by default, meaning if [Command] you input 'A,' it will actually appear as 'Command A.' To deselect it, simply...
① [Short press knob] to switch display PC dashboard ② This feature requires COLO PLAY Desktop to be downloaded and kept running in the background. ③ In the PC client configuration, you can view and modify PC data by going to [COLO PLAY Desktop >>...
If you use the USB port of the PC for power supply, you need to set the USB port on the PC for continuous power supply. ② COLO PLAY is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the PC, and there is no firewall or any settings block the network connection between them.
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⑦ [Long press upper left] to return from any interface. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
[Settings >> Time >> refresh] Additionally, if the device loses its connection, the time may display as 8:00. Once the device reconnects to the Internet, simply click the refresh button to update the time. ④ [Long press upper left] to return from any interface. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
③ [Short press upper right] to change dynamic lighting effects, [Short press bottom right] to change monochrome lighting effects ④ [Long press bottom left] to enter device listening mode, COLO PLAY acts as the microphone of Cololight to collect sound, and Cololight follows the rhythm of the music received by COLO PLAY.
3.6 FOLLOWER COUNTER ① If your COLO PLAY work with the COLO PLAY Desktop, when you [Long press knob], you can input on your PC. ② Or [Long press knob] to enter/edit ID ③ The values will automatically update every ten minutes.
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④ On the left menu bar of the Settings page, please [select Advanced Settings] and your User ID and Channel ID will appear. Channel ID ⑤ Note: Enter the to get the number of YouTube fans. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
② Application operation Select the third option on the left menu bar, here you can see all your applications on COLO PLAY. In addition, you can synchronize all operations to your COLO PLAY, such as download and delete, etc. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
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Click the first icon in the upper right corner to enter the settings. Select [Version] you can view the current software version and update the version. Select [General] you can set the language, and set the COLO PLAY PC client to start automatically at startup. Select [Help] You can view FAQs. Select [About us] Click to get more information about Cololight.
4. FAQ Question 1: Why does COLO PLAY show no response when connected to the PC using the keypad, and COLO PLAY Desktop also fails to recognize it? ① Please use the original data cable provided within the packaging. ② Ensure that both your PC's software and your COLO PLAY device are running the latest versions.
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Question 8: How can I turn off the lights and screen when not using COLO PLAY? ① Ensure that your PC software and COLO PLAY are running the latest versions.
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Question 9: I find it inconvenient to input using the knob on COLO PLAY. How can I quickly input ID, passwords, MAC addresses, and more on COLO PLAY? ① Ensure that your PC software and COLO PLAY are running the latest versions.
COLO PLAY one-button power-on function, and then it can be powered on through the PC switch function. If your COLO PLAY is plugged to PC's USB, you will need to set your PC to give USB power after power off, so that COLO PLAY is stilled powered on even your PC is off.
A. WINDOWS CONFIGURATION ① Right-click Windows startup menu and click [Device Manager] HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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② Click [Network adapters],and select the network controller. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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③ Click [Driver] item and confirm driver is installed, as below ,driver version is 1.0.1.4 HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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④ Click [Power Management] page and confirm the checkbox that in front of [Allow this device to wake the computer] is ticked as below. HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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⑤ Confirm whether disable Turn on Fast startup. Right-click Windows startup menu and select [Power Options] HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
Click [Additional power settings] Click [Choose what the power butters do] Confirm that the checkbox in front of [Turn on fast startup (recommended)] is not ticked B. MOTHERBOARD SETTING HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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① Check your motherboard model https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Support/FAQ/2657 ② [Turn off the ErP function] in the motherboard BIOS menu and [turn on the RTC function] ASUS: ① Please refer to the manual from Asus website below https://www.asus.com/US/support/FAQ/1045950 HANGZHOU LIFESMART TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. www.cololight.com...
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