How Do I Use Preset Programming With Trimlight Edge?
Preset programming is the quickest way to place a finished lighting design on your Trimlight Edge system. Instead of building a pattern one color at a time, you can browse the ready-made options included in the app, preview different looks on your home, and choose one that fits the occasion.
Choosing a Preset Pattern
Open the Trimlight Edge app and select the controller you want to manage. Tap the palette icon to enter the programming area, then open the preset-pattern page. Browse the available designs and tap a preset to display it on your lights. The selected pattern will update on the system so you can see how its colors and movement appear across your roofline.
Presets are helpful when you need a display quickly or want inspiration before creating something more personalized. You can explore ready-made looks for holidays, celebrations, game days, or everyday accent lighting without beginning with an empty color sequence.
After selecting a preset, use the available controls to fine-tune its appearance. Adjust the brightness for a softer accent or a more noticeable nighttime display. Animated presets may also include speed or direction controls, allowing you to change how quickly the effect moves and which way it travels. Trimlight’s support information also notes that compatible preset colors can be customized.
View the pattern on your actual home as you make changes. A design may look different depending on the shape of the roofline, the number of installed lights, and the spacing used throughout the system. Small adjustments can make the movement feel smoother or help the colors appear more balanced.
Preset programming is different from the custom-palette area. Presets give you a finished design to work from, while the custom palette is better suited for creating a new sequence from the beginning. You can use whichever option best matches how much control you want over the pattern.
Watch the tutorial below for a complete walkthrough of finding the preset page, applying a ready-made pattern, and adjusting its settings in Trimlight Edge.