Configuration
All settings can be changed at any time through the device's built-in web UI — no recompilation needed.
Web UI Settings
Open http://<device-ip>/ in your browser to access the settings page. Changes are saved to flash and persist across reboots.
Immich Connection
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Immich URL | Your Immich server address (e.g. http://192.168.1.30:2283) |
| Immich API Key | Your Immich API key (masked in the UI for security) |
See Creating an API Key for how to generate a key and which permissions to select.
Slideshow
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Slideshow Interval | 15s | Time between photos (5–300 seconds) |
Screen Schedule
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Schedule | Off | Toggle scheduled backlight on/off |
| On Time | 6:00 AM | Hour the backlight turns on |
| Off Time | 11:00 PM | Hour the backlight turns off |
When the schedule is active and the current time is outside the on/off window, the backlight turns off and photo downloads are paused to conserve bandwidth. Downloads resume automatically when the backlight turns back on.
Automatic Brightness
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Day/Night Brightness | On | Automatically adjust brightness based on sunrise/sunset |
| Daytime Brightness | 100% | Brightness level during the day (10–100%) |
| Nighttime Brightness | 75% | Brightness level at night (10–100%) |
Sunrise and sunset times are calculated automatically based on the selected timezone. The current sunrise and sunset times are displayed below the brightness sliders.
Clock
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Show Clock | On | Toggle the clock overlay on the slideshow screen |
| Clock Format | 24 Hour | 24 Hour or 12 Hour |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Select from a list of common timezones |
!!! note Changes to clock settings can take up to 10 seconds to apply to the screen.
Firmware Updates
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Update | On | Automatically check for and install firmware updates |
| Update Frequency | Daily | How often to check for updates: Hourly, Daily, or Weekly |
When auto update is enabled, the device periodically checks for new firmware and installs it automatically. You can always check for updates manually using the Check for Update button, regardless of the auto update setting.