Why Are All My JellyFish Lighting Zones Showing the Same Color?
- Zones not properly defined/separated in the design
- All LEDs mapped to a single zone
- A global pattern applied to everything
Problem Description
All JellyFish lighting zones display the same color or pattern regardless of the individual zone settings configured in the app, making it impossible to run different patterns on different sides of the home simultaneously.
Why This Happens in Real Homes
JellyFish showing all zones the same color means the lights aren't actually separated into distinct zones — either the zones were never defined so the whole run is treated as one, or a single global pattern is being applied to everything. Independent colors require the physical track to be mapped into separate zones in the Designer App.
In the Designer App, define separate zones by mapping distinct LED ranges to each, then apply per-zone patterns and colors rather than a whole-house pattern, and sync the design to the controller. If the zones exist but everything still shows one color, you're likely applying a global effect — switch to per-zone control. Once the track is mapped into separate zones and each is patterned individually, they display independent colors.
Symptoms
- All zones show the same color
- Zones not independently colored
- Can't set different colors per zone
- Whole run one color
- Zone colors not separate
- Global color only
- Zones behave as one
- No per-zone control
Recognize these? Here's what usually causes it.
Common Causes
- Zones not properly defined/separated in the design
- All LEDs mapped to a single zone
- A global pattern applied to everything
- Zone boundaries not set
- Controller not synced with zone design
- Using a whole-house pattern
- Designer App zones incomplete
- Config not applied
Most fixes happen in the first 3 steps.
Re-running zone setup in the Designer App will clear any existing zone-specific schedules associated with deleted zones. Document all existing schedule times and patterns before reconfiguring zone assignments.
Tools & Requirements
Step-by-Step Solution
All Zones vs. Individual Zone Control
The JellyFish Cloud App has both an All Zones control (affects everything at once) and individual zone controls (affects one zone at a time). Make sure you are tapping the individual zone tile, not the All Zones master control at the top of the screen.
Zone Independence Requires Separate Ports
Physical zone separation requires each zone to be wired to a different output port on the controller. A controller with one port can only run one zone. If your installation has all lights on one port, independent zone control is not possible without rewiring — contact your dealer.
Use Zone Names to Avoid Confusion
Name your zones clearly (Front Eave, Left Side, Back Porch) so it is obvious which tile in the app controls which section. Unnamed or numerically named zones make it easy to accidentally use the All Zones control instead of a specific zone.
Quick Solutions
Still having issues? This is usually the deeper cause below.
If flickering only happens on dimming, the issue is almost always the dimmer's minimum-load setting, not the bulb — it's drawing less current than the dimmer expects.
The All Zones control in the Cloud App is at the top of the zones screen above the individual zone tiles. Always confirm you are tapping a specific zone tile rather than the All Zones master control when you want independent zone control.
This issue almost always looks more complex than it is — the majority of cases trace back to a single setting, a stale credential, or a default that shipped wrong.
- Zones not properly defined/separated in the design
- All LEDs mapped to a single zone
- A global pattern applied to everything
- Zone boundaries not set
- Controller not synced with zone design
Before you go — try one of these (they fix most cases).
Official Manufacturer Manual
JellyFish Lighting provides official product documentation through their online manual rather than downloadable PDF. Access setup guides, troubleshooting steps, and product specifications for your JellyFish Lighting System.
Source: jellyfishlighting.com
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