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MINI RF4 V2: How To Use with The App

Keith H
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Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to control your Rockville Mini RF4 V2 lights using the Rockville Par-Control App on your smartphone or tablet. These instructions are easy to follow—even if you're not tech-savvy. All you need is an Android or Apple iOS device with the Rockville Par-Control App installed. No extra hardware or complicated setup required. You'll learn how to download and open the Par-Control app, link your Mini RF4 V2 lights together using Master/Slave mode, and connect your phone to the lights over Wi-Fi. You'll also see how to assign your lights to app groups, use the app's Color, Auto, Sound and Settings menus to control multiple groups of lights either independently or all at once.

Requirements:
✅Rockville Mini RF4 V2 (available in black or white)
✅Android or Apple iOS Device w/ Rockville Par-Control App

Setup Guide

A.) Download & Install the App

  • Apple iOS Device → Par-Control App from Apple App Store
  • Android Device → Par-Control App from Google Play Store
  • Install the app on your Android or iOS device.

B.) Set the Light to App Mode

  1. Press the Mode button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
    AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.

  3. Press Enter to see the 3-Digit UID, or Unique Identification Number (example shown below).

    E32 
    ⚠️The UID on your light will likely be different.

  4. Make note of the UID as it will be used for connecting your smartphone or table.

C.) Connect Your Phone to the Light’s WiFi

  1. Open your smartphone or tablet’s WiFi settings and activate Wifi, if not already active.
  2. You should be able to find and connect to a WiFi network labeled Rockville-UID, but with your actual Unique ID.
    • For the example above, the WiFi network would appear on your smartphone or tablet as shown below.
       ROCKVILLE-E32
    • Connecting to this network enables control using the Rockville Par-Control App.
    • If prompted, select Always Connect.
      Connect only this time(not selected), Always connect(selected), Disconnect(not selected)
  3. Press Enter on the light again to stay in app mode.

D.) Open the App and Select a Group

  • Open the Rockville Par-Control App.
  • Note the four buttons toward the bottom of the screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    Four buttons toward the bottom of the smartphone screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • These correspond to the Mini RF4 V2's four App Groups; AP1, AP2, AP3 and AP4.
  • Select the App Group that corresponds to the Mini RF4 V2 light(s) you wish to control.

E.) App Features Overview

  • Color Tab:
    Color Palette icon on lower left of smartphone screen
     
    • Standard Color Buttons: Quickly change light to predefined colors.
      Red, Green, Blue, White, Orange, Purple solid color icons horizontally across the center of the smartphone screen
       
    • Color Wheel: Select custom colors.
      Wheel of color in the top portion of the smartphone screen; Red on the far right, Yellow on the lower right, Green on the lower left, Blue on the top left, Purple on the top right.
       
    • Brightness Slider: Adjust brightness level.
      Horizontal across the center of the screen(below color wheel, above standard color buttons); 100% brightness all the way to the left, 0% brightness all the way to the right.
       
    • Custom Color Buttons: Save up to 6 customized colors for easy recall.
      Six plus icons horizontally across the lower-mid portion of the screen(directly below the standard color buttons).

 

  • Mode Tab:
    Multi-Star icon on lower mid-left of smartphone screen
     

    • Choose from preset effects such as:
      (row 1-top)RGB Cycle, Color Cycle, RGB Fade, (row 2)Color Fade, Color Strobe, Red Pulse, (row 3) Green Pulse, Blue Pulse, White Pulse, (row 4)Amber Pulse, Purple Pulse, Cyan Pulse, (row 5)Red Green Fade, Red Blue Fade, (row 6)Green Blue Fade, Red Strobe, (row 7)Green Strobe, Blue Strobe, White Strobe, (row8)Purple Strobe, Cyan Strobe, AUTO1, (row 9-bottom)AUTO2
       
    • Adjust effect speed and brightness with sliders.
      Speed: from 0 to 100(left to right), Brightness: from 0 to 100(left to right)

     

  • Sound Tab:
    Musical Note icon on lower mid-right of smartphone screen
     
    • Four different sound-activated modes.
      (left to right)Sound One, Sound Two, Sound Three, Sound Four
       

    • Adjust sound sensitivity and brightness of LEDs.
      Lights will react to ambient noise or music.
      Brightness: from 0 to 100(left to right), Sensitivity: from 0 to 100(left to right)

       

  • Settings Tab:
    • Language: Select from available languages for app viewing.
       
    • Clear Cache: Erases all saved app settings (e.g. custom colors).
       
    • Check Update: Checks to ensure you have the most current version of the Par-Control App.
       

    • About: Displays app version, Rockville support information and Licenses.

      Gear icon on lower right of smartphone screen
       

E.) Controlling Multiple Lights

  • Linking Multiple Lights:
    ⚠️Be sure to check Network Settings periodically, as Rockville-UID WiFi may need to be reconnected.
    1. Set all lights to the same Wireless DMX Code.
      • Press the Mode button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
        01-Red, 02-Green, 03-Yellow, 04-Blue, 05-Purple, 06-Cyan, 07-White, oFF
      • Use the Up or Down button to set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID # / color.
        01, 01, 01...
    2. On the first (main/master) light only, set Master Mode to ON.
      • Press the Mode button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
        MASTER on, MASTER oFF
      • If you see MASTER oFF, use the Up or Down button to select MASTER on.
        MASTER on
    3. On all additional (slave) lights, set Master Mode to OFF.
      • Press the MODE button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
        MASTER on, MASTER oFF
      • If you see MASTER on, use the Up or Down button select MASTER oFF.
        MASTER oFF
    4. Assign each light to the same APP Group.
      • Press the Mode button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
        AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4
      • Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
        AP1
    5. Set only additional (slave) lights to DMX Address or Slave Mode.
      • Press the MODE button until you see DMX ADD. 001 ~ DMX ADD. 512.
        001, 006, 301, 512
      • If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 001.
        001
    6. On your smartphone of tablet (must still be connected to Rockville-UID WiFi network), open the Rockville Par-Control App.
      • Select the App Group that corresponds to the light(s) you wish to control.
        Four buttons toward the bottom of the smartphone screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4
         
  • Using Different App Groups:
    ⚠️Be sure to check Network Settings periodically, as Rockville-UID WiFi may need to be reconnected.
    1. Set all lights within the group to the same Wireless DMX Code.
      • Press the Mode button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
        01-Red, 02-Green, 03-Yellow, 04-Blue, 05-Purple, 06-Cyan, 07-White
      • Use the Up or Down button to set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID # / color.
        02, 02, 02...
    2. On the first (main/master) light only, set Master Mode to ON.
      • Press the Mode button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
        MASTER on, MASTER oFF
      • If you see MASTER oFF, use the Up or Down button to select MASTER on.
        MASTER on
    3. On all additional (slave) lights, set Master Mode to OFF.
      • Press the MODE button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
        MASTER on, MASTER oFF
      • If you see MASTER on, use the Up or Down button select MASTER oFF.
        MASTER oFF
    4. Assign each light to the same APP Group.
      • Press the Mode button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
        AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4
      • Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
        AP2
    5. Set only additional (slave) lights to DMX Address or Slave Mode.
      • Press the MODE button until you see DMX ADD. 001 ~ DMX ADD. 512.
        001, 006, 301, 512
      • If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 001.
        001
    6. On your smartphone of tablet (must still be connected to Rockville-UID WiFi network), open the Rockville Par-Control App.
      • Select the App Group that corresponds to the light(s) you wish to control.
        Four buttons toward the bottom of the smartphone screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4
         
      • Multiple groups can be selected and controlled together.Four buttons(three selected) toward the bottom of the smartphone screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4
         

Troubleshooting & FAQs

My phone won't stay connected to the light’s Wi-Fi. What should I do?
✅Recheck the Wi-Fi settings and reconnect to the correct Rockville network.
✅If the light disconnects after cycling modes, simply reconnect.

Why aren’t all lights responding to the app?
✅Ensure only main / master light has Master Mode set to on.
✅Ensure all additional / slave lights have Master Mode set to off.
✅Ensure all lights are assigned to the correct APP Group.
✅Ensure all additional / slave lights have DMX Address set to 001.

Can I control all lights at once?
✅Yes. 
✅Tap all four groups in the app to apply the same color or effect across all lights.

Conclusion

With just a few easy steps, you can fully control your Mini RF4 V2 light(s) using the Rockville Par-Control App. Whether you're changing colors, syncing to music or running preset effects, the app gives you extensive control right from your smartphone or tablet.
 

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