How to Reconnect Your Controller to Wi-Fi After Changing the Network Name or Password

How to Reconnect Your Controller to Wi-Fi After Changing the Network Name or Password

If you’ve updated your Wi-Fi name (SSID) or password, your controller will no longer connect to the old network. Instead, it will start broadcasting a new Wi-Fi signal called WLED-AP. This may take up to 10 minutes to appear. Follow the steps below to reconnect your controller.

Step 1: Connect to the New Wi-Fi Name/Password

  1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and look for a network called WLED-AP.
  2. Connect to WLED-AP.
  3. A setup window should open automatically. Enter your new Wi-Fi information and save.
    • If the setup window doesn’t open, open a browser and type 4.3.2.1 into the address bar. This will take you to the WLED Wi-Fi setup page.

Step 2: What to Do If You Don’t See WLED-AP

If WLED-AP is not visible, it’s usually because:

  • The controller is still connected to another Wi-Fi network.
  • The controller settings have been changed to hide or disable the access point.

Try the following steps:

  1. Check for Active Wi-Fi Connections

    • Verify that no router, access point, or extender is still broadcasting your old SSID.
    • If the controller reconnects to the old network, you won’t see WLED-AP. Disable the old network and check again.

  2. Force the Controller to Broadcast WLED-AP

    • Turn off all Wi-Fi routers, access points, and extenders in your home.
    • Wait a few minutes. This will force the controller to disconnect and broadcast WLED-AP.

Step 3: Restore Access Point Settings

f you still don’t see WLED-AP, the controller settings may have been changed to hide or disable the access point. Here’s how to fix this:

  1. Temporarily change your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password back to the previous ones.

  2. Open the WLED app and reconnect to the controller.

  3. Go to the Wi-Fi settings in the WLED app and verify the following:

    • Hide AP Name is unchecked.
    • AP Opens is set to No Connection After Boot.

  4. Save the changes and update your Wi-Fi name and password to the new settings.

  5. The controller should now broadcast WLED-AP when it disconnects from Wi-Fi, allowing you to reconnect.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly update your controller to work with your new Wi-Fi network. If issues persist, feel free to contact our support team for further assistance.