Getting Started: Connect Your Clock to WiFi
Your clock needs internet to fetch the current time and tide predictions.
First-time setup:
- Plug in your clock and wait 30 seconds for it to start up
- On your phone or computer, look for a WiFi network called "Tideclock-Setup"
- Connect to it (no password needed)
- The settings page should open automatically
- If it doesn't, "Forget this network" on your phone, then reconnect
- Still stuck? Open your browser and go to: 192.168.4.1
- Tap "Set up WiFi now" at the top
- Click "Scan to find nearby networks", choose your home WiFi, and enter the password
- Your clock will connect and start showing the current time.
Next: Access Your Settings
The easiest way is to bookmark your clock's local address. Here's how to find it:
- Connect to "Tideclock-Setup" WiFi and visit 192.168.4.1
- Tap "Print QR code access card" — this shows your clock's home network address
- Bookmark that address, or print the QR code and stick it near the clock
From then on, just scan the QR code or use the bookmark — no need to connect to the setup hotspot again. If you ever can't reach the clock on your home network, connect to "Tideclock-Setup" as a backup.
Understanding the Settings Page
The settings page has 3 tabs: Tide & Schedule, Day Colors, and Night Colors.
The Tide & Schedule Tab
What to check:
- Timezone: Make sure this matches your location
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NOAA Station: This is the beach or harbor your clock tracks
- Type a city name in the search box to find nearby stations — pick one and watch the tide bars update
- Or click "Find Nearest Station" to automatically find stations close to you
- Need a specific station? Use "Find station on world map" to browse the full NOAA map
- Day/Night Schedule: The clock automatically switches between Day and Night colors based on the times you choose. Out of the box it switches to Night colors at 7 PM and back to Day colors at 6 AM.
The Day Colors and Night Colors Tabs
The defaults work great, but feel free to adjust colors and brightness to your taste.
Note: "Restore Factory Settings" only resets colors and brightness — your timezone and NOAA station are never touched.
Setup and Maintenance Buttons
At the bottom of the page you'll find buttons to:
- Get firmware updates — new features and bug fixes
- Print a QR code — for easy access to settings
- Restore factory settings — resets colors/brightness only
- Manage WiFi networks — add multiple networks so your clock can roam between home, office, vacation house, etc.
Startup Light Sequence
When the clock first powers on, the LED strip shows a startup sequence divided into five colored sections. Purple = booting. Blue = connecting to WiFi. Magenta = starting the web server. Orange = syncing the time. Teal = fetching tide data. Each section pulses while working and flashes twice when done. If a section stays red, that step failed — usually WiFi or no internet connection. The sequence takes 15–30 seconds; the clock starts displaying normally once all sections complete.
Hiding the Power Cord
We include cord concealers for a neat and professional installation.
- Thoroughly clean the wall mounting area.
- Measure and draw a line where you plan to install the channel.
- Cut the channel to desired length with sharp scissors or utility knife.
- Place connectors end-to-end to increase length.
- You can cut the ends at 45-degree angles to get a right-angle turn.
- Peel the cover off the adhesive strip, and stick it to the wall along the line you drew. Press firmly for 10 seconds to make sure it sticks on well.
- Run the wire down the channel and snap the cover on. Paint to match wall if you wish.
More cord covers are available at ebay.com/itm/277652418630
Note: your clock will send anonymous diagnostic data (firmware version, device uptime, WiFi signal strength, and UI access count) to help us provide firmware updates and support. No browsing data or personal information is transmitted.
Need Help?
Questions, problems, or ideas? We'd love to hear from you!
Email us: now@linearclockworks.com