Troubleshooting Salsa LEDs

 

LED problems? Let’s solve them!

 


What To Know

Best Troubleshooting Steps

 

Most issues with the LEDs can be fixed by following these steps.

Try: RE-pair the LEDS

  1. Launch Salsa iOS app

  2. Select an event

  3. Tap the Settings Gear

  4. Tap Guest Interface

  5. Tap Unpair LEDs on bottom

  6. Tap Pair next to LED Branding and re-pair LEDs

Try: REconnect Salsa to Power

  1. Disconnect Salsa from power outlet

  2. Remove Salsa head and disconnect the DC extension cable from the bottom

  3. Reconnect DC extension cable, applying firm pressure to ensure connection, and fasten tightening screw

  4. Check that all power cables are securely connected

  5. Reconnect Salsa to power outlet

Try: Restart the Salsa App and Booth

  1. Disconnect booth from power

  2. Force close Salsa iOS app

  3. Turn the iPad Off and back On

  4. Reopen Salsa iOS app and head to Guest Interface

  5. Reconnect booth to power

  6. Tap Pair next to LED Branding and re-pair LEDs


 

Important

Always have an iPad inserted before turning the booth on

  • Please note your warranty will be void if Salsa is powered on without an iPad or the insert installed.

  • You can also use the cardboard insert instead of the iPad. Don’t throw this away!

 

How To

"Pairing failed. Please try again."

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This error message may appear while attempting to pair to Salsa’s LEDs.

The most common causes can be either a lack of power to the Salsa booth, or incorrect settings on the iPad.

Software solution

What To Check:

  • Bluetooth should be turned on in the iPad

  • Salsa should turned on in Bluetooth Privacy settings

How To Resolve:

  1. Launch the iPad settings app

  2. Tap Bluetooth in left column

  3. Switch Bluetooth on if it is turned off

  4. Scroll down in Settings and tap Privacy in left column

  5. Tap Bluetooth in right settings screen

  6. Switch Salsa on if it is turned off

  7. Relaunch Salsa and tap Pair With LEDs

Note: The Salsa LEDs will not show up in the list of devices in the iPad settings app, and can only be paired inside the Salsa iOS app.

Hardware Solution

What To Check:

  • The fan inside Salsa should be running

  • The iPad should show that it is charging

  • The light on the power brick should be solid blue

How To Resolve:

  1. Disconnect Salsa from power outlet

  2. Remove Salsa head and disconnect the DC extension cable from the bottom

  3. Reconnect DC extension cable, applying firm pressure to ensure connection, and fasten tightening screw

  4. Check that all power cables that securely connected

  5. Reconnect Salsa to power outlet

Notes: If any of the items in “What To Check” are not working after you reconnect the DC extension cable to the Salsa head, reach out to us for support.


How To

LED Lights Don't Turn On Immediately When Plugged In

 

Salsa is shipped with the LEDs in Lamp Mode. When the booth is plugged in to power for the first time, the LED lights show a solid, white light.

This may not occur again after the booth has been paired with the Salsa iOS app. This is normal, as the booth is now set to turn on the LEDs when an event is started.

How To Restore the Booth to Lamp Mode:

  1. Launch the Salsa iOS app

  2. Tap the Settings Gear

  3. Tap Lamp Mode

  4. If not already paired, tap Pair With LEDs

  5. If already paired, tap Turn On Lamp Mode

  6. Exit the Salsa app

Salsa is not configured to keep the solid white lights on until the booth is disconnected from power. The lights should turn back on when Salsa is plugged back in.


How To

LEDs Do Not Flash During Capture

 

This may occur if the Salsa iOS app cannot communicate with the LED controller properly.

What To Check:

  • Make sure LED Flash Brightness is turned on in the event’s Camera Settings

  • Test event with LED Flash Brightness set to 50% or higher

How To Resolve:

  1. Launch Salsa iOS app

  2. Select an event

  3. Tap the Settings Gear

  4. Tap Guest Interface

  5. Tap Unpair LEDs on bottom

  6. Tap Pair next to LED Branding and re-pair LEDs


How To

Cannot Change LED Pattern or Colors

 

This may occur if the Salsa iOS app cannot communicate with the LED controller properly.

What To Check:

  • If you’re changing the LED pattern or color using the Salsa web app, make sure the iPad is connected to the internet and the correct event is running.

How To Resolve:

  1. Launch Salsa iOS app

  2. Select an event

  3. Tap the Settings Gear

  4. Tap Guest Interface

  5. Tap Unpair LEDs on bottom

  6. Tap Pair next to LED Branding and re-pair LEDs


What To Know

Issue Not Listed/Resolved

 

If your issue is not listed above or if the steps provided have not resolved your issue, reach out to our support team and we’ll be happy to help.

Please be sure to include a detailed description of the issue and any images or videos you have of your booth’s issue.


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