FLIP PAR: How To Set Up Smartphone App

Introduction

This guide explains how to control your Rockville Flip Par lights using the Rockville Par-Control App on your smartphone or tablet. It follows the process shown in the video and is broken into simple, clear steps, even if you have no lighting or technical experience. 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, open and use the Par-Control app; assigning your lights to app groups, and using the app for full control of your Flip Par light(s). You'll also see how to link multiple lights using Master/Slave mode, and connect your phone to the lights over Wi-Fi so you can control multiple groups of lights either independently or all together at once.

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

App Control via Smartphone or Tablet
The Par-Control app from Rockville lets you control your Flip PAR lights from an iOS or Android device.

Install the App:

1. Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Search for: “Par Control” (displayed as “Par-Control” / “Par Control”).
3. Download and install the app.

Prepare the Lights for App Control:

1. Press the Menu button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
   
2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
   
3. Press Enter to see the 3-Digit UID (Unique Identification Number).
    
   ⚠️The UID on your light will likely be different.
4. On a smartphone or tablet you should be able to find and connect to a WiFi network labeled Rockville-UID. This enables control using the Rockville Par-Control App.
   • For the example above, the WiFi network would appear on your smartphone or tablet as shown below.
      
   • Connecting to this network enables control using the Rockville Par-Control App.
   • If prompted, select Always Connect.
     
5. Press Enter on the light again to stay in app mode.

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 Menu button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
     
   • Use the Up or Down button to set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID # / color.
     
2. On the first (main/master) light only, set Master Mode to ON.
   • Press the Menu button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
     
   • If you see MASTER oFF, use the Up or Down button to select MASTER on.
     
3. On all additional (slave) lights, set Master Mode to OFF.
   • Press the Menu button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
     
   • If you see MASTER on, use the Up or Down button select MASTER oFF.
     
4. Assign each Slave light to the same APP Group selected previously for the Master.
   • Press the Menu button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
     
   • Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
     
5. Set only additional (slave) lights to DMX Address or Slave Mode.
   • Press the Menu button until you see DMX ADD. 001 ~ DMX ADD. 512.
     
   • If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 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.
     
      

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 Menu button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
     
   • Use the Up or Down button to set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID # / color.
     
2. On the first (main/master) light only, set Master Mode to ON.
   • Press the Menu button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
     
   • If you see MASTER oFF, use the Up or Down button to select MASTER on.
     
3. On all additional (slave) lights, set Master Mode to OFF.
   • Press the Menu button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
     
   • If you see MASTER on, use the Up or Down button select MASTER oFF.
     
4. Assign each light to one of the four APP Groups.
   • Press the Menu button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
     
   • Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
     
5. Set only additional (slave) lights to DMX Address or Slave Mode.
   • Press the Menu button until you see DMX ADD. 001 ~ DMX ADD. 512.
     
   • If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 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.
     
      
   • Multiple groups can be selected and controlled together.
7. Repeat this process (as needed) for up to four separate app groups.

Par-Control App Features:

• Color Tab:
  
   
  • Standard Color Buttons: Quickly change light to predefined colors.
    
     
  • Color Wheel: Select custom colors.
    
     
  • Brightness Slider: Adjust brightness level.
    
     
  • Custom Color Buttons: Save up to 6 customized colors for easy recall.
    

• Mode Tab:
  
   

  • Choose from preset effects such as:
    
     
  • Adjust effect speed and brightness with sliders.
    

   

• Sound Tab:
  
   
  • Four different sound-activated modes.
    
     

  • Adjust sound sensitivity and brightness of LEDs.
    Lights will react to ambient noise or music.
    

     

• 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.

    

Conclusion

Using the Par Control app with your Rockville Flip Pars lets you:

• Wirelessly link your lights via Master/Slave
• Control them from your phone over Wi-Fi
• Organize lights into up to four independent app groups
• Quickly change colors, run auto shows, and react to music