The V3’s LED night indicator requires the ambient light sensor to read below 50 lux.
The V3’s LED night indicator requires the ambient light sensor to read below 50 lux. Confirm your schedule starts after local sunset and firmware is at v2.4 or later. Test: cover the sensor with a finger while the app is open — the light mode should activate immediately.
What the night light actually does
The Scuba V3’s LED night indicator illuminates the robot during after-dark cleaning cycles so it is visible in the pool. It does not project light to aid navigation — the gyroscope handles navigation regardless of ambient light.
Schedule configuration for night cleaning
In the Aiper app → Scuba V3 → Schedule → set start time to at least 30 minutes after local sunset. The app uses the phone’s system timezone — confirm this matches your pool’s location.
Sensor obstruction check
If the sensor test (finger-cover) fails to activate night mode, inspect the sensor window for debris, sunscreen residue, or a protective film that was not removed. Clean with a dry microfibre cloth.
