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User Manual
Welcome to Smarter Living
Congratulations on becoming an o cial owner of Nanoleaf Blocks! Here's a guide with
everything you'll need to get started, tips for more advanced features, steps for
troubleshooting, and more.
STEP 1
Physical Setup
Refer to the instructions in this
user manual or the ones outlined
in the printed Quick Start Guide.
STEP 2
Download Nanoleaf App
Download the Nanoleaf App on
the
Apple App Store
or on
Google
Play.
STEP 3
Pair with Nanoleaf App
Pair your Blocks with the
Nanoleaf App for more
customization tools.

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  • Page 1 Blocks User Manual Welcome to Smarter Living Congratulations on becoming an o cial owner of Nanoleaf Blocks! Here’s a guide with everything you’ll need to get started, tips for more advanced features, steps for troubleshooting, and more. STEP 1 STEP 2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Setup ............................... 3 What’s in the box? ............................3 Designing Your Layout ..........................5 Before You Mount Your Blocks ......................5 Installing Squares ............................7 Installing Small Squares .......................... 9 Installing Light Pegboards ........................12 Installing Textured Squares ......................... 20 Installing Shelves ............................

  • Page 3: Product Setup

    Product Setup What’s in the box? Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit Combo Smarter Kit Squares Smarter Kit 4x Squares 3x Squares 6x Squares 4x Small Squares 1x Light Pegboard 1x Controller 1x Light Pegboard 2x Pegboard Hooks...
  • Page 4 Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks Squares Smarter Kit Squares Add-On Kit Small Squares Add-On Kit 10x Squares 2x Squares 4x Small Squares 1x Controller Rigid Linkers Rigid Linkers 1x Power Supply Tape Tape Tape Rigid Linkers Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks...

  • Page 5: Designing Your Layout

    Designing Your Layout Layout Assistant Explore di erent panel layouts with the Layout Assistant. Download the Nanoleaf App and open the Layout Assistant to get started. Design Inspiration Get inspired by the Nanoleaf community! Check out our Social Media channels like Instagram, TikTok, and to see what other Nanoleaf owners are creating.
  • Page 6 Plan your layout before mounting any panels onto the wall. You can lay them on the ground first, and connect them all together to check that each panel lights up. You can also use the Layout Assistant on the Nanoleaf app to build your layout before you set it up on the wall.

  • Page 7: Installing Squares

    Installing Your Blocks 01 | Installing Squares Designate a panel from your setup as the starting panel. Attach the controller and all needed linkers. Connect your Power Supply Unit and plug the other end into a power source to ensure that your setup is on as you continue to connect your panels together.
  • Page 8 Attach mounting tape to the back of the panel and remove the protective liners. Note: Before mounting your first panel, make sure the round end of the tape overhangs the opening in the mounting plate. This will allow you to safely remove them later from the wall. If this is the first panel in your layout, use a level to check that the panel is straight while you mount it.

  • Page 9: Installing Small Squares

    TIP: Squares have 2 linker slots per side, allowing for o set connections. Continue with the same process for the rest of your panels in your layout. 02 | Installing Small Squares 1. Add rigid linkers into the available linker slots as needed.
  • Page 10 2. Attach mounting tapes to the back of the panel. Ensure the round end of the tape overhangs the opening in the mounting plate. This will allow you to safely remove them later from the wall. 3. Remove the protective liners. Mount your panel by applying strong pressure for 30 seconds to each side of the panel.
  • Page 11 Follow the same instructions when mounting the rest of your Small Square panels.

  • Page 12: Installing Light Pegboards

    03 | Installing Light Pegboards IMPORTANT: You can have multiple light pegboards in one layout, but we suggest a max grouping (cluster) of 4 for a more stable and secure installation. A single pegboard has a weight bearing capacity of 3kg (6.6lbs). You can also reduce the number of screws on your wall by only screw mounting the outer corners of your pegboard cluster.
  • Page 13 If you need to have 5 or more pegboards in a cluster, you must screw-mount all four corners of each pegboard. Mounting Light Pegboards 1. Unscrew the pegboard cover from the back panel with a screwdriver. Keep the screws for a later step. 2.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: Ensure that all linkers that are needed for your layout are securely snapped into the pegboard as it will be di cult to add more later. 3. Attach mounting tapes to the back of the panel. Ensure the round end of the tape overhangs the opening in the mounting plate.
  • Page 15 5. Mount the back panel of your pegboard by applying strong pressure for 30 seconds to each side of the panel. This will ensure the tape firmly adheres to the wall. You can use a lever to help ensure your panels are straight. 6.
  • Page 16 7. Pull o the back panel gently, leaving just the mounting plate attached to the wall. 8. Drill holes into the marked areas on the wall. 9. Screw anchors into the drilled holes. For concrete walls, use concrete anchors. For drywalls, use drywall anchors.
  • Page 17 10. Reattach the back panel to the mounting plate. Use a screwdriver or drill to drive the pointed screws into the anchors, securing the back panel in place. 11. Place the pegboard cover back onto the back panel and secure it in place using the screws saved from step one.
  • Page 18 Connecting Multiple Pegboards in a Cluster Skip to Step 14 if you do not have pegboard clusters in your layout. 12. Connect pegboard covers using the silver pegboard screws, washers, and hex nuts.
  • Page 19 13. Attach the connected Light Pegboard covers onto the back panels. Screw all the white Light Pegboard screws back in, as shown in the image. 14. Continue to link your other panels together and ensure that each panel lights up. Remember to attach all needed linkers before you mount the next panel to the wall.

  • Page 20: Installing Textured Squares

    15. After you have finished your layout, add silicone covers around the perimeter of the pegboard to cover any open holes. 16. Attach pegboard hooks to store objects on the pegboard (up to 3kg max.). Fit the pegboard hooks into the slots and then pull down to lock them in place. 04 | Installing Textured Squares The di erence between Squares and Textured Panels is just in the di user cover! To set up your Textured Panels, follow the same installation steps as with Squares.

  • Page 21: Installing Shelves

    05 | Installing Shelves IMPORTANT: ● Each shelf has a weight bearing capacity of 1.5kg (3.3lbs) ● Panels should always be mounted before shelves...
  • Page 22 Choose the appropriate shelf installation method based on where your shelf sits in your layout relative to other Blocks panels. ● If your shelf will sit below a panel, refer to Installation Method A ● If your shelf will sit in between two panels, refer to Installation Method B ●...
  • Page 23 1. Add shelf cover mounting tape to the back of your shelf cover. Remove the protective liner from the tape and mount the shelf cover directly underneath the light panel you will be installing your shelf below. Ensure that there are no gaps in between. 2.
  • Page 24 4. Use a pencil to mark the two top holes in the shelf - this is where the anchors will go. 5. Slide the shelf out from the shelf cover.
  • Page 25 6. Drill holes into the marked areas on the wall. 7. Screw anchors into the drilled holes. For concrete walls, use concrete anchors. For drywall, use drywall anchors.
  • Page 26 8. Place the shelf back into the shelf cover 9. Drive the screws into the anchors, securing the shelf in place. Ensure that the screws are driven in all the way so they do not interfere with your layout.
  • Page 27 10. Reattach the light panel back onto its mounting plate. Shelf Installation Method B Method B: For shelf installations in between panels. Use this method if there will be panels installed above and below your shelf.
  • Page 28 1. Pull o the top panel gently, leaving the mounting plate attached to the wall. 2. Slide the short prongs of the shelf into the top of the bottom panel. 3. Use a pencil to mark the top two holes of the shelf – this is where the anchors will...
  • Page 29 4. Slide the shelf out of the bottom panel. 5. Drill holes into the marked areas on the wall. 6. Screw anchors into the drilled holes. For concrete walls, use the concrete anchors. For drywalls, use the drywall anchor. Ensure that the screws are driven in all the way so they do not interfere with your layout.
  • Page 30 7. Slide the shelf back into the top of the bottom panel. 8. Drive the screws into the anchors, securing the shelf in place. Ensure that the screws are driven in all the way so they do not interfere with your layout.
  • Page 31 9. Reattach the top panel to the mounting plate.
  • Page 32 Shelf Installation Method C Method C: For shelf installations at the top of a layout. Use this method if no panels will be placed on top of your shelf. 1. Slide the long prongs of the shelf into the top of the panel.
  • Page 33 2. Use a pencil to mark the two top holes in the shelf - this is where the anchors will 3. Slide the shelf out.
  • Page 34 4. Drill holes into the marked areas on the wall. 5. Screw anchors into the drilled holes. For concrete walls, use the concrete anchors. For drywalls, use the drywall anchor. 6. Slide the shelf back into the top of the panel.
  • Page 35 7. Drive the screws into the anchors, securing the shelf in place. Ensure that the screws are driven in all the way so they do not interfere with your layout. 8. Optional: Mount Shelf Cover. Add tape to the back of the shelf cover. Remove the protective liner from the tape and mount it over the shelf prongs.

  • Page 36: Uninstalling Panels

    06 | Uninstalling Panels To uninstall your Blocks Panels, remove the panel, leaving the mounting plate on the wall. Pull the tape from under the tabs very slowly so the tape stretches and does not snap. The mounting plate will release from the wall once all tape has been removed...

  • Page 37: Pairing Your Panels For Ios

    16.5+ is required to pair with a Smart Home Ecosystem 1. Download and Open the Nanoleaf App You can find the o cial Nanoleaf App in the Apple App Store. Make sure you have the latest version. 2. Pair your Blocks 2.1 On the Dashboard, tap the pencil icon in the top right corner.

  • Page 38: Pairing Your Panels For Android

    1. Download and Open the Nanoleaf App You can find the o cial Nanoleaf App in the Google Play Store. Make sure you have the latest version. 2. Pair your Blocks 2.1 On the Dashboard, tap the pencil icon in the top right corner.

  • Page 39: Controlling Your Panels

    Controlling your Panels Controller The Controller is the brain of the Nanoleaf Blocks. The touch control buttons on the Controller provide convenient shortcuts to common commands. The Controller can be attached to any available linker slot in your layout. Single Press...
  • Page 40 Desktop App Voice Control You can control your Nanoleaf Blocks by voice in a few di erent ways if you connect it to a smart home ecosystem and Matter compatible hub. Make sure to name your device something simple in the Nanoleaf/smart home ecosystem...
  • Page 41 “Brighten/dim all my lights.” “Set [Device Name] to [%].” “Set [Device Name] to [Colour].” Nanoleaf Open API A local network API designed to extend your product experience. Integrate your setup with third party devices and services and enable more granular control of the hardware.

  • Page 42: Problems & Solutions

    2. Let go once the Status LED starts flashing. 3. Wait for the Power button LED to remain on and steady. 4. On the Nanoleaf App, delete the previous device and re-pair it again. Common Solutions “I moved or changed my Wi-Fi network.”...
  • Page 43 1. Try to Power Cycle your Blocks (unplug your PSU from power, then plug it back in). 2. If your panels are paired on the Nanoleaf App, delete the device and re-pair them with the Standard Pairing Process.

  • Page 44: Placement Tips

    Placement Tips The following tips can help your Nanoleaf Blocks achieve the best wireless range & network reception. 1. Place your Blocks in an open area where there are less obstructions, such as large pieces of furniture or walls. 2. Avoid placing your Blocks behind furniture or inside cabinets.
  • Page 45 Nanoleaf Blocks can be connected to Nanoleaf Shapes & Elements in a layout as they share the same type of rigid linkers. Note: Nanoleaf Blocks & Shapes do not share the same type of flex linkers. You can only connect them together using rigid linkers.

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