Cant change led strip and led fans individually

[jorick9]

I just bought NZXT Hue+ and 3 of their Aer P RGB fans. When I change a part of the led strip, it automatically changes the color of a certain part of a fan. So for example I cant have all of the fans red and the whole led strip white. Is it meant to be like that? Or is there a way to change them individually?

Im using CAM v3.5.30

 

[Ralston18]

Please check the following linked website:

http/blog.nzxt.com/2017/07/answers-to-common-questions-about-nzxt-rgb-products/

Note the following:

"You cannot mix and match LED strips and Aer RGB fans on the same channel"

Take a look at the channels being used.

 

[jorick9]

Please check the following linked website:

http/blog.nzxt.com/2017/07/answers-to-common-questions-about-nzxt-rgb-products/

Note the following:

"You cannot mix and match LED strips and Aer RGB fans on the same channel"

Take a look at the channels being used.

The Hue+ has got 2 channels. Im using channel 1 for the fans and 2 for the led strip. So im not mixing led strips and fans on the same channel.

My point is, I want the whole led strip one static color, same for the fans but a different color. But when I change the color of a part of the led strip it also changes the color of a part of a fan. However I havent seen people do that so I dont think its possible.
Thanks for your answer tough

 

[Ralston18]

You are welcome. However, still worth pursuing, I think. Not willing to throw in the towel quite yet....

Scroll down the link I provided and you find the following forum exchange:

Beginning with:

the12player • a month ago

Hi! Just bought the NZXT Hue+ with the led strips + some AER RGB fans, I have a question. All my leds are connected to the Channel 1, and all my fans are connected to the Channel 2, for a strange reason, when I control my colors in my fans channel, automatically changes the colors on my LEDS aswell, is this a known bug or is an issue with the Channels on my HUE? All being setup through the CAM software under the "CUSTOM" tab.
Cheers!


IVANZXT the12player • a month ago
Hey there, is the "sync" function enabled?

Etc. -- scrolling down.

Question does not seem to be resolved per se but the issue seems to be the same.

Found quite a number of "how to videos" - you may find one that shows you what is necessary.

And I did note that a second Hue+ can be installed (there is a video).

 

[jorick9]

You are welcome. However, still worth pursuing, I think. Not willing to throw in the towel quite yet....

Scroll down the link I provided and you find the following forum exchange:

Beginning with:

the12player • a month ago

Hi! Just bought the NZXT Hue+ with the led strips + some AER RGB fans, I have a question. All my leds are connected to the Channel 1, and all my fans are connected to the Channel 2, for a strange reason, when I control my colors in my fans channel, automatically changes the colors on my LEDS aswell, is this a known bug or is an issue with the Channels on my HUE? All being setup through the CAM software under the "CUSTOM" tab.
Cheers!


IVANZXT the12player • a month ago
Hey there, is the "sync" function enabled?

Etc. -- scrolling down.

Question does not seem to be resolved per se but the issue seems to be the same.

Found quite a number of "how to videos" - you may find one that shows you what is necessary.

And I did note that a second Hue+ can be installed (there is a video).

Ill keep an eye on that post thanks! I dont really feel like spending another 60$ for a Hue+ just to control the fans and strip individually.
Im wondering, is it even a bug? Or is it meant to be like this?

Btw I dont have the Sync option enabled.

Edit:
Going to try using a different usb cable from hue+ unit to mb tomorrow

 

[Ralston18]

Good plan.

The lights are much more a matter of form than function.

Category "nice to have" and if you can hold off - all the better.

Options, features, and prices will change....

 

[jorick9]

I solved it! I downloaded an older version of CAM (3.3.5) and I applied a custom lightning effect only to the fans, and a preset effect only to the leds. This way I can make a custom effect which only applies to the fans, and use some preset effects like wave to the leds. I think I just didnt figure out how to do it on the newer software which has a new layout. However, Id reccomend to anyone with a hue+ to use a different usb cable than the one included because it has some problems getting detected with the original one for me. (I have seen others with the same problem)