Hi! I'd be happy to help you with the Aura LED bulb settings in the Tzumi Smart Home app. To make sure I assist you well, could you please tell me what specific settings or functions you want to adjust or learn about? For example, are you looking to change colors, set schedules, connect the bulb to Wi-Fi, or something else?

I have it set up with a timer, every time the power is cycled/switched on the light goes back to the default white color, I want it to stay with multiple color changes. Now every time it comes on I have to go to each bulb and switch the mode with the remote...

Thanks for sharing the details about your Aura LED bulb resetting to the default white color after each power cycle. It sounds like the bulbs don’t remember the last color or mode you set before they were powered off. Let’s look at what you can do to keep your color changes persistent after power cycling.

Unfortunately, many smart bulbs including Aura LED bulbs often revert to a default color (like white) when power is completely turned off and back on because the memory for the last color setting isn't always retained in hardware. However, here are some steps and tips you can try:

1. Check the App and Bulb Settings for “Power-On Behavior” or “Default Color” Option:
Some smart bulbs' apps have a setting where you can specify what color or scene the bulb should start with when powered on. Look through the Tzumi Smart Home app's bulb settings to see if there is an option like "Power-On Behavior" or “Remember Last Color.” Setting this to your preferred color or to recall the last state (if available) would help. If you don’t find this setting, the bulbs may not support this feature.

2. Use the Timer or Schedule to Set Your Color Automatically:
Since you are using a timer, try setting schedules within the app that specify the colors or scenes directly, so the bulb switches automatically at the set time without manual input after power cycles.

3. Avoid Power Cycling for Color Changes:
Instead of turning the physical power switch off and on (which cuts off power to the bulb’s electronics and wipes settings), use the app or remote to turn the bulb off and on digitally. This keeps power to the bulb's memory and usually retains the last color.

4. Update App and Firmware:
Make sure your Tzumi Smart Home app and the bulb’s firmware (if updatable) are up to date. Manufacturers sometimes add features like remembering last color in updates.

5. Remote Control Save Feature:
Since you currently switch the mode manually via remote, check if the remote or the app allows saving favorite modes or scenes that cycle automatically or can be recalled with fewer steps.

6. Power Cycle Reset:
The bulb or app might reset color settings to default after a complete power reset. Refer to the bulb manual or Tzumi’s support for the possibility of a hardware reset and if any backup setting is possible. Here’s the Tzumi manual online that could have more details on settings:
https://tzumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8862_AuraLED_Color_Shape_LED_Flex_Light_Manual.pdf [5]

If these don’t solve the issue, it could be a hardware limitation of the bulb itself. Would you like help checking your app settings step-by-step or exploring advanced scheduling options? Also, if you tell me your exact model name of the Aura LED bulb, I can look more specifically into available features.

Are you satisfied with these suggestions so far?

Prevent Tzumi Smart Home bulbs from defaulting to white

Thanks for your patience! I looked into preventing your Tzumi Smart Home bulbs from defaulting to white when power cycles, and here’s what I found and recommend:

1. No Built-in "Remember Last Color" Feature in Many Tzumi Bulbs:
Most Tzumi bulbs, including Aura LED models, don’t retain the last color setting after power is cut off because the hardware resets to a default white upon being powered back on. This is a common limitation across many smart bulbs without a dedicated power-on behavior setting.

2. Use the Tzumi Smart Home App’s Scheduling or Scene Features:
To work around this, you can create a schedule or a scene in the app that automatically sets your preferred colors at specific times or right after power resumes. This way, the bulbs will switch back to your favorite colors without manual intervention. The schedules can run as a timer, effectively automating the color change post power cycle.

3. Avoid Turning Bulbs Off via Physical Switch:
Instead of cutting the power with the wall switch, use the app or remote controls to turn bulbs off and on. This keeps power to the bulb’s memory circuits, increasing the chance that it will recall your last color or mode.

4. Check for Firmware or App Updates:
Occasionally, Tzumi adds features or improves memory settings via firmware or app updates. Make sure both your bulb firmware and Tzumi Smart Home app are up to date to benefit from any enhancements.

5. Manual Save Settings May Not Be Available:
From the manuals and user feedback, it doesn’t seem there is a dedicated “save default color” option on Aura LED bulbs, unlike some other brands or products which can “remember last state” or “power-on behavior.”

If you want, I can walk you through setting up scenes or schedules in the Tzumi Smart Home app to automate restoring your colors. That tends to be the most effective method with these bulbs.

Here’s a useful manual mentioning features and limitations:
https://tzumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ColorBulb-WiFi-manual.pdf [1]

Are you interested in going over the scheduling setup step-by-step?

Set permanent color modes on Tzumi bulbs with remote

Great question about setting permanent color modes on your Tzumi Smart Home bulbs using the remote! Let me walk you through how to do this effectively.

From the Tzumi remotes’ manual and user guides, here’s what you can do:

1. Use the Remote to Select Your Desired Color or Mode:
The remote includes navigation buttons typically at the bottom that let you cycle through colors and illumination patterns manually. Choose the color you want the bulb to display.

2. Save or Lock the Setting (If Supported):
Some Tzumi remotes offer a way to save a favorite color or mode by pressing and holding a specific button (such as a “memory” or “favorite” button). Check your remote for any such button. If the remote supports this, press and hold the button once you have selected your desired color to save it. However, this feature is not available on all models.

3. Avoid Using the Wall Power Switch to Turn Bulbs On/Off:
If the bulb is physically powered off (wall switch turned off), it will reset to default white next time power is applied. Using the remote or app to turn the bulb on/off keeps power to the bulb’s controller, preserving your color settings.

4. Refer to Your Specific Remote Manual:
You can check the official Tzumi remote control manual for your bulb model here:
https://tzumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/7873_Atmos_CBLD_KL_M_PF4.pdf [2]
This manual details button functions for modes, colors, and any memory save features.

5. If Permanent Color Mode is Not Supported:
Unfortunately, many Tzumi bulbs reset to white on power cycle because they do not have onboard memory for settings when completely powered down. The remote control can set colors while the bulb is powered on, but “permanent” color retention after power losses typically isn’t available unless the power stays on.

Summary:
- Use the remote’s color buttons to choose your color.
- Save with a memory/favorite button if your remote supports it.
- Use remote/app to turn bulbs on/off. Avoid using the wall switch.
- Check your remote manual for specific instructions.

Would you like me to help you identify if your remote supports saving favorites or walk you through using scheduling in the app as an alternative?

Are you satisfied with this solution so far?