Below are the initial steps to set-up the bulb to suit your needs.

Place the YKARY bulb on a dark flat surface with the solar panel facing down.

First step is to fully charge your YKARY bulb batteries by plugging in the provided cable and attaching the magnetic plug to your product. Yes, this bulb is solar. Charging via the micro USB cable is only necessary before the first use. Leave your YKARY bulb charging for 5 hours. Power source requirement is 5 volts, 2AMP.

Next - Unlock device by pressing the control button ( sign ) for 8 seconds until it blinks once.

Then press once to unlock.

It will remain unlocked for 10 minutes before locking itself again to prevent unwanted changes to your settings. Now you can choose your preference (mode) below and follow the applicable steps. Use the control button ( User Guide ) to make your selection.

Important note
Do not press the button rapidly. Wait for flashes in between each tap of the control button.

ONE BUTTON ONLY FOR THE 3 OPERATION MODES
1 – SMART MODE, automatic intensity adjustment.
2 – PERSONALIZED MODE, adjustable from 0 to 500 lumens.
3 – FORCED ON MODE, adjustable from 5 to 500 lumens.

FIRST SHORT CLICK ON CONTROL BUTTON = MODE 1 – SMART MODE = VISUALIZED BY ONE FLASH
ASB switches on automatically at nightfall. It knows both how much energy it has and how many hours it must provide light for. It adapts its intensity to remain active all night, with greater power generated at the beginning and end of the night. It switches off automatically at sunrise.
• The ASB automatically optimizes its level of brightness in accordance with its battery strength.
• We can therefore guarantee optimum performance based on your location and local weather conditions.

To lock this mode: First enable SMART MODE as instructed above. Then press and hold the control button for 10 seconds until the LEDs flash rapidly. SMART MODE is now locked.

To unlock this mode: Press and hold the control button until the LEDS flash rapidly for 10 seconds. SMART MODE is now unlocked. SMART MODE will still be enabled until another mode is selected.
Motion detector is on by default in this mode.
To switch the motion detector on or off, the ASB must first be switched off. Then press and hold the control button for 10 seconds, until the LEDs flash rapidly = setting confirmed.

SECOND SHORT CLICK ON CONTROL BUTTON = MODE 2 – PERSONALIZED MODE = VISUALIZED BY TWO FLASHES (Adjustable from 0 to 500 lumens)
At nightfall, the ASB automatically switches on whenever a movement is detected. In PERSONALIZED MODE, it switches on to the pre-set brightness level. The ASB switches off automatically at daybreak (standby power pre-set to 0 lumens).
Motion detector on (lighting at 500 lumens for 30 seconds).
DIMMING INFORMATION: pauses at 150 and 300 lm (when setting the level of brightness, the ASB pauses at these levels before continuing after 0.5 s). Press and hold the control button to change the settings. To reverse the direction of the power level, take your finger off the control button, then press and hold again. Motion detector is on by default in this mode.
To switch the motion detector on or off, the ASB must first be switched off. Then press and hold the control button for 10 seconds, until the LEDs flash rapidly = setting confirmed.

FOURTH SHORT CLICK ON THE CONTROL BUTTON = OFF

ONE BUTTON ONLY FOR THE 2 OPERATION MODES
1 – SMART MODE, automatic intensity adjustment.
2- FORCED ON MODE, adjustable from 3 to 300 lumens.

FIRST SHORT CLICK ON CONTROL BUTTON MODE 1-SMART MODE = VISUALIZED BY ONE FLASH ASB switches on automatically at nightfall. It knows both how much energy it has and how many hours it must provide light for. It adapts its intensity to remain active all night, with greater power generated at the beginning and end of the night. It switches off automatically at sunrise.
• The ASB automatically optimizes its brightness according to its power reserve, your location and climate. Allow one week for the ASB to learn its environment.
• Our system constantly monitors three parameters: power input, power reserve, and dark time. Brightness is adjusted in such a way that the light can stay on all night.

To lock this mode: First enable SMART MODE as instructed above. Then press and hold the control button for 10 seconds until the LEDs flash rapidly. SMART MODE is now locked.
To unlock this mode: press and hold the control button until the LEDS flash rapidly for 10 seconds. SMART MODE is now unlocked. SMART MODE will still be enabled until another mode is selected.

SECOND SHORT CLICK ON CONTROL BUTTON = MODE 2 – FORCED ON MODE = VISUALIZED BY TWO FLASHES (Adjustable from 3 to 300 lumens)
The ASB switches on at a pre-set level of 300 lumens, with 4h00 of lighting autonomy when fully charged.
DIMMING INFORMATION: pauses at 75 and 150 Im (when setting level of brightness, the ASB pauses at these levels before continuing after 0.5 s). Press and hold the control button to change the settings. To reverse the direction of the power level, take your finger off the control button, then press and hold again.

THIRD SHORT CLICK ON THE CONTROL BUTTON = OFF