Hey guys,
Is it possible to control the Sync+ source of a Nanoleaf 4D from within the API?
I have two Nanoleaf 4Ds; one connected to my TV via the camera, and another connected to the Windows Desktop program, both in 4D Mirror Mode. I use Sync+ to add my Nanoleaf Canvas to either of these screen mirrors depending on which device I'm using.
The end-game is to have a button in Home Assistant that toggles the source of the Sync+ for the Nanoleaf Canvas to either the PC or the TV. I have been able to "enable external control" in the API, which forces the Canvas into 4D Sync+ mode, but it only works for the device that was previously connected; I can't seem to change which Sync+ device it uses.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan
Hey Ryan,
Unfortunately there is no such API to control the sync+ source on Canvas.
I do like the idea though, and have taken it back to the team.
Regards
Aliakbar Eski
Thanks @"Aliakbar Eski".
I've got the Canvas and 4Ds all connected to Home Assistant via the integration. I would love to setup scenes such as "when Ring doorbell detects someone is at the door, flash the Canvas a few times, then return to 4D Sync mode".
Hmm, I see what you are looking for. The API certainly is missing that functionality, so am gonna add to that the discussion I have with my team.
In the interim, you could explicitly put the Canvas into streaming mode once after the doorbell alert (flashing the Canvas a few times) is completed.
Regards
Aliakbar Eski
Question for you @Chuffnugget5. Are you able to mirror your computer monitor 4D lights with the tv lights lightshow? I’m thinking of getting another 4D also, for ambience, not connected to a camera… but only if it’ll sync+ with my primary 4D lights.
@Chuffnugget5 I am going to caution you against the IP address trick. There is a lot more that 4D does under the hood, other than routing the packets, so you will likely end up with a non functioning system. Not that, it's gonna break anything permanently, but just avoiding you a lot of frustration.
Let me talk to my product team and see if we can come up with a solution for cases such as yours.
Regards
Aliakbar Eski
@Chuffnugget5 I am going to caution you against the IP address trick. There is a lot more that 4D does under the hood, other than routing the packets, so you will likely end up with a non functioning system. Not that, it's gonna break anything permanently, but just avoiding you a lot of frustration.
Let me talk to my product team and see if we can come up with a solution for cases such as yours.
Regards
Aliakbar Eski
Thanks so much @Chuffnugget5 and @"Aliakbar Eski". I think im going to buy another 4D. I just wish they could be sync’d together. I love the amount of light output and the addressability of the 4D. I have a Strand too, but I don’t like that it’s all 1 color at a time. The Christmas lights are wonderful, but comparatively dim.
