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title: How to Calibrate Your Lightwave Dimmer for Optimal Performance
description: This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to calibrate your dimmer using the Lightwave Link Plus app. Follow the steps below to adjust the dimming range and optimize performance for your lighting setup.
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# How to Calibrate Your Lightwave Dimmer for Optimal Performance
## This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to calibrate your dimmer using the Lightwave Link Plus app. Follow the steps below to adjust the dimming range and optimize performance for your lighting setup.
#### **Why Should I Calibrate My Dimmer?**
Calibrating your Lightwave dimmer ensures smooth dimming performance, eliminates flickering, and helps optimize compatibility with different LED bulbs. The calibration process allows you to set the **minimum and maximum brightness levels**, ensuring your lights operate as expected.
**Note:** Auto Calibration is only available on **Channel 1**, which is located on the far right side of the dimmer. If the dimmer you need to calibrate is on a different channel, please use the
manual calibration option in the app instead.
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### **How to Calibrate Your Dimmer Using the Lightwave Link Plus App**
Follow these steps to adjust your dimmer settings through the **Lightwave Link Plus app**:
#### **Step 1: Access the Calibration Settings**
1. Open the **Lightwave Link Plus app** on your mobile device.
2. Navigate to the **Rooms** section and select the dimmer you want to calibrate.
3. Tap the **Settings ⚙️** icon in the top-right corner.
4. Scroll down and select **Calibration** under the **Advanced** section.
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#### **Step 2: Start the Calibration Process**
1. Tap **Auto Calibrate Device** to allow the system to detect optimal dimming levels automatically Auto Calibration is only available on **Channel 1**, which is located on the far right side of the dimmer. If the dimmer you need to calibrate is on a different channel, please use the manual calibration option in the app instead.
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2. If needed, manually adjust the dimming settings:
- **Set the Minimum Brightness (%):** This ensures the lights don’t flicker or turn off when dimmed low, sometimes there is a dead zone on some circuits where when dimmed low, the circuit will turn off but the dimmer will be in the Blue ON position.
- **Set the Maximum Brightness (%):** Adjust this to prevent overloading the bulbs, which causes flickering, to ensure a smooth dimming range. The lower the maximum brightness, the less likely the circuit will flicker.
**Note:** You must save the minimum and maximum brightness using the **Save Values** button for the settings to take effect. **See the demonstration below.**
#### **-png-1.png?width=254&height=550&name=Untitled%20design%20(2)-png-1.png) Step 3: Choose the Correct Driving Mode**
1. In the **Calibration Menu**, select your preferred **Driving Mode**:
- **Trailing Edge (Recommended for most LEDs)**
- **Leading Edge (For specific types of dimmable bulbs)**
2. Test the lighting performance after switching modes to find the best setting for your setup.
#### **Step 4: Save and Test Your Settings**
1. After adjusting the dimmer limits, **test your lights** by dimming them up and down.
2. If flickering persists, tweak the **minimum dimming level** until the issue is resolved.
3. Once satisfied, exit the settings, and your dimmer will retain the new calibration values.
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