GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra Smart WiFi Weather Forecast Station Bed Clock

1. Introducció

The GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra is an advanced smart WiFi weather forecast station and bed clock designed for desktop decoration. It features a vibrant display that can show time, weather information, and function as a digital photo album with GIF animation support. This model offers an enhanced user experience with multiple themes and customizable display options.

This product model offers an electronic album mode, allowing you to upload family photos from your phone or computer to the clock. Placing it under your computer monitor results in an excellent display. We strongly recommend using it within a 1-meter visual range for the best experience. What's even more exciting is its support for full-screen playback of GIF animations, adding dynamic visual effects to your desktop. This clock is so cool that no one can resist its charm.

The SmallTV-Ultra is a software updated version of the original SmallTV, featuring multi-themes, full-screen JPG/GIF display, weather forecast, and a big time theme. For even more powerful hardware and software upgrades, including multi-functions, full-screen JPG/GIF display, weather/bitcoin/stock integration, and a touch button on top, consider the SmallTV-Pro model.

2. Especificacions

Nota: The device requires an external power supply and WiFi internet access. It does not have internal sensors for indoor temperature detection.

3. Contingut del paquet

El paquet inclou els articles següents:

• GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra Smart Weather Clock
• Cable USB-C
• User Manual (accessible via QR code, also available as a PDF online)

Image: Contents of the GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra package.

4. Instruccions de configuració

4.1 Initial WiFi Connection

Upon first power-on, the device will be in Access Point (AP) mode, broadcasting its own hotspot named "GIFTV." Follow these steps to connect it to your home WiFi network:

1. Power on the device. It will attempt to connect to a previously recorded WiFi network. If it fails, it will enter AP mode.
2. Using your smartphone or computer, connect to the WiFi network named "GIFTV." (Your phone might show a "no internet" warning; please ignore this).
3. Obre a web browser and navigate to the console address: http://192.168.4.1. This will open the web-based control panel.
4. On the control panel, click on "Network."
5. Select "Scan" to search for nearby 2.4G WiFi hotspots. (Note: 5G WiFi is not supported).
6. Choose your WiFi network from the list and enter its password.
7. Click "Save." The device will restart and attempt to connect to your chosen WiFi network.

Consell: If you encounter issues visiting the IP address after connecting to "GIFTV," try temporarily disabling your mobile data on your smartphone. Some smartphones may block WiFi connections that do not provide internet access.

Image: WiFi network scanning interface in the device's web consola.

Image: Device display showing a new IP address after successful WiFi connection.

4.2 Accés a Web Console After Connection

Once the device successfully connects to your WiFi network, its own "GIFTV" hotspot will disappear, and a new IP address will be displayed on the device screen. To access the web console for further configuration:

1. Connect your smartphone or computer to the same WiFi network as the SmallTV-Ultra.
2. Obre a web browser and enter the new IP address displayed on the device (e.g., http://192.168.1.103). This will take you back to the configuration page.

5. Instruccions de funcionament

El web-based control panel allows you to customize various settings of your SmallTV-Ultra.

5.1 Theme Selection

Navigate to the "Settings" tab in the web console to manage themes.

• Tria el tema: Select a theme manually from options like "Weather Clock Today," "Weather Forecast," "Photo Album," "Time Style 1/2/3," or "Simple Style Weather Clock." Disable "Auto switch" if you prefer manual selection.
• Auto Switch Themes: Enable this option and select the themes you wish to rotate through. Set the "Interval (seconds)" for how long each theme is displayed before switching.

Image: Theme selection and auto-switch settings.

5.2 Brightness and Night Mode

Adjust display brightness and configure night mode settings under the "Settings" tab.

• Brillantor: Use the slider to set the overall display brightness (0-255).
• Mode nocturn: Enable this feature to automatically adjust brightness during specific hours. Set the "Start Time," "End Time," and "Brightness at night" level.

Image: Brightness and Night Mode configuration.

5.3 Configuració de l'hora

Configure time display options under the "Time" tab.

• Time Number Color: Customize the color for hours, minutes, and seconds.
• Format 12/24 hores: Choose between 12-hour or 24-hour display.
• Format de la data: Select your preferred date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
• Enable Colon Blink: Toggle the blinking colon feature.
• Choose the Time Style Font: Select a font for the time display.

Important: The device obtains the time zone based on the city location set in the weather options. Ensure your city location is accurate. Avoid enabling Daylight Saving Time (DST) if it is not used in your country or area, as this may cause the time to be off by one hour.

Image: Time display customization options.

5.4 Weather Information

Configure weather display options under the "Weather" tab.

• Set City Code: Input your city code to display local weather.
• How to find your city code:
  1. Visita https://openweathermap.org/find en a web navegador.
  2. Enter your city name (e.g., "Seoul" or "Seoul, KR") and click "Search."
  3. Click on your city's name in the search results. A new webs'obrirà la pàgina.
  4. Locate the sequence of numbers at the end of the URL address (e.g., https://openweathermap.org/city/1835848, where 1835848 is the city code).
  5. Input this city code into the "City code" field on the device's web console and click "Save." The weather information should update immediately.
• Format de la unitat: Select units for Wind Speed, Temperature, and Atmospheric pressure.
• Weather API key: This is a professional option. If you have your own API key, you can enter it here for a higher weather update frequency. The public key updates every 20 minutes. Do not modify if you are unsure.
• Gif In The Weather Screen: Upload GIF files to be displayed in the weather screen. GIF file size should be 80x80px. Please resize before uploading.

Image: Weather city code and unit format settings.

Imatge: Example of finding a city code on OpenWeatherMap.org.

Image: Weather API key and GIF upload for weather screen.

5.5 Picture Display (Photo Album)

Manage your photo album settings under the "Pictures" tab.

• Requisits d'imatge: Images support a maximum pixel size of 240x240 pixels. GIF files should also be resized to 240x240px before upload.
• Formats admesos: JPG and GIF.
• Emmagatzematge: Approximately 1MB of space is available for customization, supporting up to 50 JPGs.
• Auto Display: Enable "Enable image auto display" and set the "JPG image display interval" in seconds. GIFs will play continuously to the next image.
• Picture Management: Upload new JPG/GIF files. You can also delete existing images or manually set an image to display.

Consell: For creating and resizing GIFs, the weblloc ezgif.com és molt recomanable.

Image: Picture display and management settings.

6. Resolució de problemes i preguntes freqüents

6.1 Screen Flickering or Device Not Powering On

• Try using a different USB cable or power adapter. Screen flickering or power issues are often related to an unstable power supply.
• Type-C to Type-C USB cables are generally not supported. It is recommended to use the provided USB cable or a standard Type-A to Type-C cable.

6.2 Cannot Connect to My Router

• Check WiFi Band: Ensure your router is broadcasting a 2.4G hotspot. 5G WiFi is not supported.
• Verify Credentials: Double-check the SSID (WiFi name) and password for correctness.
• WIFI6 Routers: If you have a WIFI6 2.4G network, especially ASUS WIFI6 routers, there might be compatibility issues. Try these methods:
1. Disable 802.11ax options in your router settings to turn off WIFI6 features.
2. Create a guest 2.4G hotspot on your router without 802.11ax options and connect the device to it.
• Saved Information: Verify that your WiFi name and password are saved correctly on the device's webpàgina. El webpage will display the saved information after loading.
• Configuració del router: Ensure that 802.11 b/g mode is enabled in your router's WiFi settings.
• Cicle d'alimentació: Try rebooting your router, as this can sometimes resolve connection issues.
• Alternative Connection: Attempt to connect the device to your phone's hotspot using the manual input method. Ensure your phone's hotspot is set to 2.4G channel only. If using an iPhone, enable the "Max compatibility" switch in the hotspot settings.
• Tipus de xarxa: If you are using a company WiFi with authentication that requires account information, it will likely fail. Consider using a different type of WiFi network.

6.3 Cannot Find WiFi Hotspot "GIF.TV"

• If you have not yet set up the device, try using a different power adapter and cable.
• If you have already successfully connected the device to your home router, the "GIF.TV" hotspot will be closed as the device operates in STA mode.

6.4 How to Reset/Reconfigure

To reset the device and re-enter AP mode for reconfiguration:

1. Plug in the power supply. When the progress bar is displayed on the screen, immediately unplug the power.
2. Repetiu el pas 1 dues vegades més.
3. On the third attempt, the device will turn on and automatically activate its own WiFi hotspot ("GIFTV"). You can then reconnect to this hotspot and access the web pàgina per reconfigurar.

6.5 How to Crop or Resize GIF Files

It is highly recommended to use ezgif.com. Upload your GIF files, crop them, and then resize them to fit either 80x80px (for weather screen GIFs) or 240x240px (for full-screen display in photo album mode).

7. Consells d'usuari

• Bitcoin/Stock Display: The SmallTV-Ultra model does not support Bitcoin price or stock display. This feature is available on the more advanced SmallTV-Pro model.
• Requisit d'energia: The device requires a continuous external power supply via the USB-C cable. It does not have an internal battery for standalone operation.
• Mobile Data Interference: When initially connecting to the device's "GIFTV" hotspot, if you experience issues accessing the web console, try temporarily disabling your smartphone's mobile data.
• Weather API Key: Using your own Weather API key can provide more frequent weather updates compared to the public key, which updates every 20 minutes.
• GIF Sizing: For GIFs displayed within the weather screen, ensure they are resized to 80x80 pixels. For full-screen GIF animations in photo album mode, resize them to 240x240 pixels.
• GIF Creation Tool: ezgif.com is a useful online tool for creating, cropping, and resizing GIF files to meet the device's specifications.

8. Garantia i assistència

8.1 Contacteu amb l'assistència

Your feedback and questions are highly welcomed. If you encounter any issues or require assistance, please feel free to contact us directly via email:

GeekMagic@163.com

8.2 actualitzacions de microprogramari

Firmware updates for the GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra are periodically released. To find the latest firmware and installation instructions, please search for "GeekMagic SmallTV-Ultra" on Google. You will typically find a GitHub link where the firmware is updated. Ensure you verify that the firmware is specifically for the "SmallTV-Ultra" model.

We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and are here to help with any technical support needs.