WAC Colorscaping Setup Guide

Introduction

This resource provides a chronological guide for setting up WAC Colorscaping systems. It covers preliminary steps, shared access management, and app setup instructions.

For additional questions, contact your local distribution representative, WAC representative, or WAC customer support at 1 (800) 526-2588.

Preliminary Steps

1. WIRING

   Wire WAC Colorscaping fixtures on their own runs connected to "Zone 1" transformer terminals. Wire other non-smart lighting fixtures on separate runs connected to "Zone 2" transformer terminals. Smart fixture identification and naming are performed later via the app.

2. INSTALLATION BEST PRACTICES

   Verify these four factors for a seamless installation:

   • Transformer Sizing: Calculate the cumulative VA of all fixtures on a transformer. Ensure it is less than 300VA for a 300W transformer or less than 150VA for a 150W transformer.
   • Voltage Drop: Use the voltage drop calculator to input cumulative VA, wire size, and confirm you are within length limitations.

     WAC Lighting Voltage Drop Calculator

   • Transformer Separation: Maintain a minimum of 12 inches between transformers to allow adequate space for the WiFi antenna to locate the signal.
   • WiFi Strength: Use a WiFi scanner app to verify outdoor WiFi strength near the transformer location is at least -70dBm, or preferably closer to zero. The "Airport Utility" app is recommended for iPhone users. Ensure WiFi Scanner is enabled in iPhone settings for the app to function correctly.

3. Download the “MyWAC" App

   • For new WAC Colorscaping jobs, open the app, select "Sign Up," and create a master contractor account using your preferred email.
   • For existing WAC Colorscaping jobs, open the app and log in with your existing credentials.

Shared Access / Ownership Transfer

The MyWAC app supports Owner Accounts and Admin Accounts for individual logins by contractors and homeowners. The Owner has the highest-level permissions, including adding/removing Admins and transferring ownership. Admins are subsidiary accounts invited by the Owner. Both account types offer the same lighting control options, but only the Owner can manage users. The account that initially sets up a location becomes the Owner by default.

Primary Use-Cases:

1. New Install: Contractors adding a homeowner as an Admin

   Navigate to Settings – Location Details – click the location name – select Shared Access. Use the [+] button to enter the homeowner's email. The homeowner should download the MyWAC app, create an account with the same email, and will be prompted to join your location as an admin upon first login. If the homeowner already has a MyWAC account, they must sign out and back in to receive the prompt.

2. New Install: Contractors adding a homeowner as an Owner

   Navigate to Settings – Location Details – click the location name – select Transfer Ownership. Enter the homeowner's email. The "Retain Admin Access" toggle switch determines if you remain an Admin after ownership transfer. Disable it to remove yourself entirely.

3. Existing Jobsites: Transferring previous accounts to one master account

   Create a MyWAC account with your email to serve as the master account for all jobsites. For each existing jobsite, follow scenario 1 or 2 to add yourself as Admin or Owner using the homeowner's credentials. If credentials are unavailable, the homeowner must invite you. This consolidates all jobsites under one master account, accessible via the location drop-down bar on the home screen. After an invitation, sign out and back in to see it in the app.

App Setup Instructions

1. Add Location

   For a first WAC Colorscaping job, this step is usually prompted by default. For subsequent jobs, select the [+] button in the top right corner, choose "Location," and follow prompts to enter the name and zip code of the new jobsite.

2. Add Transformer

   Click the [+] button in the top right corner, select "Device," then "Colorscaping." Choose Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Connect to the homeowner's Wi-Fi, select "Continue," and scan the QR code on the transformer's inside door. If the device scan is unsuccessful, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or select the option to connect manually via Wi-Fi.

3. Discover Fixtures

   After naming the transformer and establishing cloud connection, select "yes" for discovery mode. Wait 3-4 minutes for discovery (Zone 1 light will flash). Once flashing stops, fixtures are discovered. Go to the "fixture" tab, swipe down to refresh, and all fixtures will appear.

4. Name Fixtures

   Select a fixture, click the settings gear ⚙️, and then the "Find Me" button. The fixture will strobe. Identify it, click "Stop," and name it. Pro Tip: Stand near a fixture and use "Find Me" for each one to easily identify and name them.

5. Create Groups

   Groups allow control of multiple fixtures simultaneously. After naming all fixtures, click [+], select "Group," name the group (e.g., "Front Yard"), and select the fixtures to include. Save the group. This enables easy control of colors, on/off, and dimming for large areas. Repeat to create additional groups.

6. Create Your Standard White Automation

   To set a default white color for evenings, select [+], then "Automation." Name it (e.g., "Normal Evening White"). Select "Fixtures & Groups" and choose the desired fixtures/groups. Set the color and intensity for each. The system will reflect changes in real-time. This can be done at the individual fixture or group level. Ensure the desired scene is set before saving.

   • Individual fixture level: Set each fixture to a specific Kelvin (e.g., 3000K).
   • Group level: Set an entire group (e.g., Front Yard) to a specific Kelvin.

   Ensure the property appears exactly as intended before saving, as this is how the automation will recall the scene.

7. Create Any Additional Automations

   Create other scenes (e.g., holidays like Christmas, Halloween, USA) using the steps above. You can also create different intensity levels (e.g., yard at 100%, 75%, 30%) to schedule dimming throughout the evening.

8. Schedule your Automations

   Set automations to execute automatically. Click the three white lines in the bottom right corner, select "Schedules," then [+]. Name your schedule (e.g., "Every Day On"), select "When" for day/time preferences, and "Save." Finally, select "Action" and choose the automation to execute (typically your standard white automation).

   • Schedule a daily "ALL OFF" automation for sunrise to power off the system each morning. This can be named "Daily OFF."
   • For multiple changes throughout the evening (e.g., dimming at specific times), schedule additional automations at desired intervals (as close as every 1 minute).
   • To schedule event/holiday automations (e.g., USA theme July 1st-5th), edit your existing daily schedule. Select the "Events/Holidays" button, name the event, select the date range, and choose the automation. This will override the normal schedule for the specified timeframe.
   • The "WHEN OVERRIDE" feature allows schedules to override only on specific days within a date range, rather than daily.

Updates

Regularly check for transformer firmware updates. Updates may pop up as recommended, or you can check manually by navigating to Settings – Location Details – select location – devices. Updates may be prompted here, or you can check a specific transformer's status.