Thanks you're a lifesaver. So simple so straight forward and easy to follow. Just reading the instructions i had some questions that only the visuals helped solve
I attached the ground wire and checked with a multi meter. The ground wire isn't connecting. So unless you have a reason and a work around for a solid ground connection, I'll be returning this. I saw a comment about drilling further but the tiny screw is already in as far as it can go so I don't see what that would accomplish.
We recommend giving our customer support team a call at (866) 294-9244 because your specific issue is not a common one heard by users. As long as you tighten down the ground screw, you should be receiving a grounded connection.
Are those provided wire nuts and pre exposed cut wires the maximum length to be exposed? Also stranded wires of the light should they be pre twisted onto the solid wires from the junction box? Also should you keep twisting these wire nuts so that the 2 wires that still have the protected rubber coating start to twist together (preventing any loose connections within the wire nut)?
Hi there, sorry for the delayed response. For these kind of questions we must refer you to our customer service line that is available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm Pacific Time. Phone number is (866) 294-9244
Hi there! It seems your issue was resolved with our customer service. The back plate (secured with 4 screws) was removed. Please let us know if you have anymore questions in the future. We appreciate your loyalty with us!
Hello Maureen, Yes, the Aluminum wires are compatible with Copper Wiring. They both conduit electricity when you connect them together. Please contact a qualified electrician if you have any questions regarding the wiring for the fixture. KODA.
There are warnings against mixing aluminum and copper wires due to different rates of oxidation. However this is minimal when connecting indoor light fixtures. Some people want to err on the side of caution but there are many many indoor light fixtures that use aluminum wires and house wiring post the 70's are copper.
Hello Angela, the lag time is actually a delay in which the driver for the LEDs is being powered on. The reason why there is about a second delay is when the power is turned on, the driver is converting the input AC voltage to DC voltage. It is still considered instant on by industry standards because it reaches full brightness compared to CFL Lighting. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
Hello Steven, the LED Ceiling Light is designed to change the color temperature when you quickly turn on and off the light switch. There is about a 5 second window from when the light is turned off until you can turn it back on so that the color of the light does not change. If you turn on the fixture before the 5 seconds, it will change the color temperature being emitted from the light fixture. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
Hello Frank, The LED Ceiling Light is designed to connect to your pre-existing junction box. The junction box is a housing where all the electrical connections (wiring) for that particular circuit is gathered. Basically, if you have a light switch for a fixture in the center of the room, the junction box is where that light fixture would be installed. That is what we are referring to when we say "pre-installed outlet box". Please contact a qualified electrician if you have any questions regarding the wiring for the fixture. KODA.
Pairing up both lights and temperature on the same switch will require you to flip the switch off, on, off, on, off and then on. This should reset the light and both should be the same color/temperature on the switch. Note, if there are more lights on the circuit then you might have to sync these up often with this method.
How do I disable the feature that switches the light spectrum color? Also is there something I can do to prevent the 1-2 sec delay between the time the light switch has been flicked and when the light actually turns on?
Hello Amit, the LED Ceiling Light is designed to change the color temperature when you quickly turn on and off the light switch. There is about a 5 second window from when the light is turned off until you can turn it back on so that the color of the light does not change. If you turn on the fixture before the 5 seconds, it will change the color temperature being emitted from the light fixture. Additionally, the delay you are experiencing is the driver for the LEDs being powered on. It is still considered an instant on because the delay is typically less than 1 second to reach full brightness compared to CFL lighting. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
@@Gantzz321 The color changing feature cannot be disable, this is an integrated feature designed for users to change the color of the light to suit their lighting needs. I understand you frustrations with the fixture changing color feature, however if you wait for more than 5 seconds between turning on and off the fixture it will remain on the color option of your choosing.
@@koda_lights @Greg Ward I bought 4 of these for my bedrooms and it's all going back. Who in there right mind thought this was a good idea? Add a switch to permantly set the color and call it a day.
Hi. I followed the instructions to connect all required wires ( white to white, black to black, and the ground wire to the green wire provided after screwing it to the unit as suggested. I then switched my power on after installing, the ceiling light just stayed on (cannot use the light switch to shut down or turn on - Puzzled!). Any suggestion? Thanks.
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. Most likely cause is that the switch has gone bad. Contacts in switches can "weld" or stick in the closed position or the switch can just wear out so it doesn't separate the contacts. As a next step, consider buying a new switch, SHUT OFF THE BREAKER, and change the switch and see if that resolves the problem. If you are uncomfortable with electricity, we recommend contacting an electrician or calling our customer service so we can provide further options. (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. Most likely cause is that the switch has gone bad. Contacts in switches can "weld" or stick in the closed position or the switch can just wear out so it doesn't separate the contacts. As a next step, consider buying a new switch, SHUT OFF THE BREAKER, and change the switch and see if that resolves the problem. If you are uncomfortable with electricity, we recommend contacting an electrician or calling our customer service so we can provide further options. (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time
@@koda_lights hi, thanks for reaching out. My home is little bit different, I have three wire ( red, black and white). My red color wire actually is hot wire.
once the colour temp is set does it stay that colour or does it change every time you turn the light off? The lower reviews I read on Costco indicate this issue. I have a lamp that does this and it in annoying.
Hi there! Yes, the color temperature will stay the same. The best feature about this light is you are able to choose between white light or natural light. To change the color temperature between the warm white light (2700K) and the natural white light (5000K) or vice versa, flip your light switch off for 1 second, then back on. You need to flip the switch within 5 seconds of being off otherwise the color temperature will remain the same. If that does not work, our Customer Service Team is available to help at info@kodabuilt.com, or call 1-866-294-9244 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST).
What if I don't have a standard junction box in the ceiling and instead have recessed incandescent can enclosure. Will I be able to somehow mount these lights to that can?
Hello Sunny, There is a way in which you can use the flush mount fixture using a recessed can light housing. There are Recessed Light Converter kits you can purchase from a DYI hardware supply store. The easy to follow instructions will show you how to install the converter kit and easily wire the fixture to the power supply. Please contact a qualified electrician if you have questions regarding the wiring. KODA
The video skips how to attach the ground "screw" to the top cover. The "screw" provided is a very small bolt, not sharp at all. There doesn't seem to be a pilot hole in the cover, so are we expected to drill one, and if so where? Does it matter?
Hello Bryan, based on the instruction manual, the screw that is supplied with the Grounding Wire and Washer is designed to penetrate the plastic housing. If need be, you can use a small drill bit to start a pilot hole, careful not to fully drill through the housing. There is a small indention (about 3mm in diameter) on the backplate that is designated for the ground screw. This is where you would drill the hole. Again, do not drill completely through the housing, just drill deep enough to allow the teeth of the screw to catch then screw in completely to secure. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our customer service team.
I hooked up a dimmer for this light and the light keeps buzzing. I check the dimmer and it was listed as compatible with the light. not sure why it’s happening
Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. Likely a component has shaken loose inside the fixture for some reason which is causing the hum. If the hum is not going away, we can replace it for you if you're under warranty. Would you like any help with that? In regards to the Dimmer: What dimmer system are you using? And how old is the installation? (more than 10 years old?) If you let us know we can look into the particulars. But in general, if you had a dimmer system that used to control regular incandescent and halogen lights, there are sometimes unexpected issues when the older system plays with LED lights.
@@koda_lights im using a leviton 6674-PDW. The house is about 18 years old. When i have a regular switch on it there is no problem. I have these lights installed all over my house. Just the 2 i have connected to the dimmer's are buzzing.
When I turn my light on it flashes full brightness for an instant then flickers a little for like 0.2 seconds then it goes to the set(dimmed)setting. Why would it flash bright like this
Hello Stephen, I would like you to contact our Customer Service Team to see if we can troubleshoot the fixture. I would also like to know what type of dimmer you are using with the fixture. This might aid us in troubleshooting the fixture. (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time
@@koda_lights It has been a year since James told you about this. The instructions in the light I just bought are not fixed and the manual on-line is not fixed. Furthermore, when I called your help line, the two people I talked to didn't know how to attach the ground. One even told me to drill a hole in the top of the light myself. Please get this fixed.
If you want to keep it a certain color and tired of it changing frim 4 to 2.7k on you, you can modifly the wiring slightly on the light side (not celung attached driver. Leave white wire alone. You tie the red and black wires from the DC driver toghter and connect both of these one of the wires going into the light itseld. Red is for 2700k Black for 4000k. I made a video where I choose 2700k on my yt account.
We’d like to help. Please contact kodabuilt.com/pages/contact-koda or call (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time with your contact details and a brief description of the problem, and one of our Customer Service technicians will contact you asap.
Hi there! For this light you can only switch it to warm white light or natural (cooler toned) white light. If you are looking for a light with blue color, you can check out our Slim 12" LED Ceiling Light with Mood Light. The backlight has multi-color RGB options, including blue!
trade with me, mine switching every single time, and I hate it, Turn light on, wrong light setting, flick light switch to change it. Simple enough, for the first 10 times you enter the room, then you want to rip it out and smash it to pieces because they didn't add anyway to have a selection PERMINATLY on.
@@Gantzz321 Hello Greg, I would like you to contact our customer service team to help you with troubleshoot this issue. We strive to offer our customers a great product and would like to help you in resolving this issue. You can email us at info@kodabuilt.com or call us at 866-294-9244
We’d like to help. Please contact kodabuilt.com/pages/contact-koda or call (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time with your contact details and a brief description of the problem, and one of our Customer Service technicians will contact you asap.
So the light is permanently set to toggle between the two colours. You basically switch it on, and get 2700K warm light, switch it off quickly and then on again and you get 4000K natural white. It only stays on one or the other, when the light is on. As soon as you switch it off, it toggles again. Very annoying and a terrible idea. No wonder it is on sale at Costco.
Actually, this light will stay on the last color temperature you left it on when the light turned off. It won't toggle unless you direct it to. This light is actually one of Costco's best selling lighting products on Costco.com with a 4.6 star rating with 550 reviews.
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that. Our best recommendation is to mute the video and turn on CC (closed captioning) so you can read the instructions while following along with the video. Hope this helps!
Hi there - we have an alternative for you! While viewing this RUclips video, you can turn on subtitles/Closed Captions. To locate, it is the CC button in the bottom right hand corner of the video. Click the CC button to turn on the subtitles. Then you can mute the video on the bottom left hand corner by clicking the Sound icon. We also recommend referring to the installation manual provided with the light. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the information instructions! The screw for the green wire is the key your video just unlocked.
Happy to have provided the solution!
Agreed.
Thanks you're a lifesaver. So simple so straight forward and easy to follow. Just reading the instructions i had some questions that only the visuals helped solve
Thank you for your feedback. Happy to hear the video helped!
I attached the ground wire and checked with a multi meter. The ground wire isn't connecting. So unless you have a reason and a work around for a solid ground connection, I'll be returning this. I saw a comment about drilling further but the tiny screw is already in as far as it can go so I don't see what that would accomplish.
We recommend giving our customer support team a call at (866) 294-9244 because your specific issue is not a common one heard by users. As long as you tighten down the ground screw, you should be receiving a grounded connection.
a ground wire on an indoor ceiling light really isn't necessary.
Are those provided wire nuts and pre exposed cut wires the maximum length to be exposed? Also stranded wires of the light should they be pre twisted onto the solid wires from the junction box? Also should you keep twisting these wire nuts so that the 2 wires that still have the protected rubber coating start to twist together (preventing any loose connections within the wire nut)?
Hi there, sorry for the delayed response. For these kind of questions we must refer you to our customer service line that is available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm Pacific Time. Phone number is (866) 294-9244
no place to put the ground wire. Mine has a cardboard box. Am I supposed to open that?
Hi there! It seems your issue was resolved with our customer service. The back plate (secured with 4 screws) was removed. Please let us know if you have anymore questions in the future. We appreciate your loyalty with us!
@@koda_lights Yeah never start something, then go back to it an hour later. thank you
Are the wires provided (aluminum) in the Koda 15" light compatible with copper wire in the electrical ceiling fixture of the house?
Hello Maureen, Yes, the Aluminum wires are compatible with Copper Wiring. They both conduit electricity when you connect them together. Please contact a qualified electrician if you have any questions regarding the wiring for the fixture. KODA.
There are warnings against mixing aluminum and copper wires due to different rates of oxidation. However this is minimal when connecting indoor light fixtures. Some people want to err on the side of caution but there are many many indoor light fixtures that use aluminum wires and house wiring post the 70's are copper.
There is a lag with light when turning on, how do I fix this?
Hello Angela, the lag time is actually a delay in which the driver for the LEDs is being powered on. The reason why there is about a second delay is when the power is turned on, the driver is converting the input AC voltage to DC voltage. It is still considered instant on by industry standards because it reaches full brightness compared to CFL Lighting. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
They chose to use a microcontroller to choose which driver (color), so the delay is that booting up.
I found re-attaching the support wire very difficult when doing it myself. 😢
is ther a way to set the light on one of the colors?
Hello Steven, the LED Ceiling Light is designed to change the color temperature when you quickly turn on and off the light switch. There is about a 5 second window from when the light is turned off until you can turn it back on so that the color of the light does not change. If you turn on the fixture before the 5 seconds, it will change the color temperature being emitted from the light fixture. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
Whats preinstalled outlet box? Can i not just attach the wiring thats there already?
Hello Frank, The LED Ceiling Light is designed to connect to your pre-existing junction box. The junction box is a housing where all the electrical connections (wiring) for that particular circuit is gathered. Basically, if you have a light switch for a fixture in the center of the room, the junction box is where that light fixture would be installed. That is what we are referring to when we say "pre-installed outlet box". Please contact a qualified electrician if you have any questions regarding the wiring for the fixture. KODA.
How do you sync the temperatures with 2 lights on the same switch ?
Pairing up both lights and temperature on the same switch will require you to flip the switch off, on, off, on, off and then on. This should reset the light and both should be the same color/temperature on the switch. Note, if there are more lights on the circuit then you might have to sync these up often with this method.
How do I disable the feature that switches the light spectrum color? Also is there something I can do to prevent the 1-2 sec delay between the time the light switch has been flicked and when the light actually turns on?
Hello Amit, the LED Ceiling Light is designed to change the color temperature when you quickly turn on and off the light switch. There is about a 5 second window from when the light is turned off until you can turn it back on so that the color of the light does not change. If you turn on the fixture before the 5 seconds, it will change the color temperature being emitted from the light fixture. Additionally, the delay you are experiencing is the driver for the LEDs being powered on. It is still considered an instant on because the delay is typically less than 1 second to reach full brightness compared to CFL lighting. Please feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any additional questions. KODA
@@koda_lights great, now answer the question, "HOW DO I DISABLE THE LIGHT SWITCHING SPECTRUMS" it is fucking annoying.
@@Gantzz321 The color changing feature cannot be disable, this is an integrated feature designed for users to change the color of the light to suit their lighting needs. I understand you frustrations with the fixture changing color feature, however if you wait for more than 5 seconds between turning on and off the fixture it will remain on the color option of your choosing.
@@koda_lights blah blah blah, 1 10 cent switch would have made this a issue never exist
@@koda_lights @Greg Ward I bought 4 of these for my bedrooms and it's all going back. Who in there right mind thought this was a good idea? Add a switch to permantly set the color and call it a day.
Hi. I followed the instructions to connect all required wires ( white to white, black to black, and the ground wire to the green wire provided after screwing it to the unit as suggested. I then switched my power on after installing, the ceiling light just stayed on (cannot use the light switch to shut down or turn on - Puzzled!). Any suggestion? Thanks.
Hi, I do has same problem as you. Waiting for the solution here 😅😅
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. Most likely cause is that the switch has gone bad. Contacts in switches can "weld" or stick in the closed position or the switch can just wear out so it doesn't separate the contacts.
As a next step, consider buying a new switch, SHUT OFF THE BREAKER, and change the switch and see if that resolves the problem. If you are uncomfortable with electricity, we recommend contacting an electrician or calling our customer service so we can provide further options.
(866) 294-9244
Monday to Saturday
8am to 5pm Pacific Time
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. Most likely cause is that the switch has gone bad. Contacts in switches can "weld" or stick in the closed position or the switch can just wear out so it doesn't separate the contacts.
As a next step, consider buying a new switch, SHUT OFF THE BREAKER, and change the switch and see if that resolves the problem. If you are uncomfortable with electricity, we recommend contacting an electrician or calling our customer service so we can provide further options.
(866) 294-9244
Monday to Saturday
8am to 5pm Pacific Time
@@koda_lights hi, thanks for reaching out. My home is little bit different, I have three wire ( red, black and white). My red color wire actually is hot wire.
once the colour temp is set does it stay that colour or does it change every time you turn the light off? The lower reviews I read on Costco indicate this issue. I have a lamp that does this and it in annoying.
Hi there! Yes, the color temperature will stay the same. The best feature about this light is you are able to choose between white light or natural light. To change the color temperature between the warm white light (2700K) and the natural white light (5000K) or vice versa, flip your light switch off for 1 second, then back on. You need to flip the switch within 5 seconds of being off otherwise the color temperature will remain the same. If that does not work, our Customer Service Team is available to help at info@kodabuilt.com, or call 1-866-294-9244 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST).
@@koda_lightsso if my kid flips it back and forth quickly it will cycle through the color temps?
What if I don't have a standard junction box in the ceiling and instead have recessed incandescent can enclosure. Will I be able to somehow mount these lights to that can?
Hello Sunny, There is a way in which you can use the flush mount fixture using a recessed can light housing. There are Recessed Light Converter kits you can purchase from a DYI hardware supply store. The easy to follow instructions will show you how to install the converter kit and easily wire the fixture to the power supply. Please contact a qualified electrician if you have questions regarding the wiring. KODA
The video skips how to attach the ground "screw" to the top cover. The "screw" provided is a very small bolt, not sharp at all. There doesn't seem to be a pilot hole in the cover, so are we expected to drill one, and if so where? Does it matter?
Hello Bryan, based on the instruction manual, the screw that is supplied with the Grounding Wire and Washer is designed to penetrate the plastic housing. If need be, you can use a small drill bit to start a pilot hole, careful not to fully drill through the housing. There is a small indention (about 3mm in diameter) on the backplate that is designated for the ground screw. This is where you would drill the hole. Again, do not drill completely through the housing, just drill deep enough to allow the teeth of the screw to catch then screw in completely to secure. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our customer service team.
this light fixture isn't like regular lights....there is no bulb??
Hi there - Correct! it is an LED Light so it has built in LED technology for the light bulb.
I hooked up a dimmer for this light and the light keeps buzzing. I check the dimmer and it was listed as compatible with the light. not sure why it’s happening
Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. Likely a component has shaken loose inside the fixture for some reason which is causing the hum. If the hum is not going away, we can replace it for you if you're under warranty. Would you like any help with that?
In regards to the Dimmer: What dimmer system are you using? And how old is the installation? (more than 10 years old?) If you let us know we can look into the particulars. But in general, if you had a dimmer system that used to control regular incandescent and halogen lights, there are sometimes unexpected issues when the older system plays with LED lights.
@@koda_lights im using a leviton 6674-PDW. The house is about 18 years old. When i have a regular switch on it there is no problem. I have these lights installed all over my house. Just the 2 i have connected to the dimmer's are buzzing.
When I turn my light on it flashes full brightness for an instant then flickers a little for like 0.2 seconds then it goes to the set(dimmed)setting. Why would it flash bright like this
Hello Stephen, I would like you to contact our Customer Service Team to see if we can troubleshoot the fixture. I would also like to know what type of dimmer you are using with the fixture. This might aid us in troubleshooting the fixture. (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time
@@koda_lights thank you for replying. I changed the dimmer switches out and now the lights work fine.
your paper instructions are lacking the ground wire installation step, you might want to include that
Hello James, thank your heads up on the installation instructions. I will have our team work on that. Thank you.
@@koda_lights It has been a year since James told you about this. The instructions in the light I just bought are not fixed and the manual on-line is not fixed. Furthermore, when I called your help line, the two people I talked to didn't know how to attach the ground. One even told me to drill a hole in the top of the light myself. Please get this fixed.
If you want to keep it a certain color and tired of it changing frim 4 to 2.7k on you, you can modifly the wiring slightly on the light side (not celung attached driver.
Leave white wire alone.
You tie the red and black wires from the DC driver toghter and connect both of these one of the wires going into the light itseld. Red is for 2700k
Black for 4000k.
I made a video where I choose 2700k on my yt account.
if just a single led dies, do they are fail to illuminate?
We’d like to help. Please contact kodabuilt.com/pages/contact-koda or call (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time with your contact details and a brief description of the problem, and one of our Customer Service technicians will contact you asap.
How do you change the light bulb??
This light doesn't use a light bulb! It uses integrated LED.
How does this light get removed? I read that it clicks in but what happens if you need to replace it?
It's a simple twist of the light to remove it from the inner housing. From there you can unscrew the inner housing from the ceiling.
can I turn it blue?
Hi there! For this light you can only switch it to warm white light or natural (cooler toned) white light. If you are looking for a light with blue color, you can check out our Slim 12" LED Ceiling Light with Mood Light. The backlight has multi-color RGB options, including blue!
Hi, i just installed mine and it doesn't change the temperature light, what can I do?
Hello Enrique Rodriguez, please contact our Customer Service team to help you troubleshoot this issue. info@kodabuilt.com or 866-294-9244
trade with me, mine switching every single time, and I hate it, Turn light on, wrong light setting, flick light switch to change it. Simple enough, for the first 10 times you enter the room, then you want to rip it out and smash it to pieces because they didn't add anyway to have a selection PERMINATLY on.
@@Gantzz321 Hello Greg, I would like you to contact our customer service team to help you with troubleshoot this issue. We strive to offer our customers a great product and would like to help you in resolving this issue. You can email us at info@kodabuilt.com or call us at 866-294-9244
Can you disable to color changing function?
We’d like to help. Please contact kodabuilt.com/pages/contact-koda or call (866) 294-9244 Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time with your contact details and a brief description of the problem, and one of our Customer Service technicians will contact you asap.
I modified the wiring to stay at one color.
So the light is permanently set to toggle between the two colours. You basically switch it on, and get 2700K warm light, switch it off quickly and then on again and you get 4000K natural white. It only stays on one or the other, when the light is on. As soon as you switch it off, it toggles again. Very annoying and a terrible idea. No wonder it is on sale at Costco.
Actually, this light will stay on the last color temperature you left it on when the light turned off. It won't toggle unless you direct it to. This light is actually one of Costco's best selling lighting products on Costco.com with a 4.6 star rating with 550 reviews.
@@koda_lightspeople turn it on and off within 5 seconds more than the designer/engineer thought. The switched color lights are a better design.
the music is very fast and distracting. i watch the video and i do not intend to listen to the music of your choice. take it away.
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that. Our best recommendation is to mute the video and turn on CC (closed captioning) so you can read the instructions while following along with the video. Hope this helps!
OMG the music is just too much for this old gal trying to watch and how to install this light.
Hi there - we have an alternative for you!
While viewing this RUclips video, you can turn on subtitles/Closed Captions. To locate, it is the CC button in the bottom right hand corner of the video. Click the CC button to turn on the subtitles. Then you can mute the video on the bottom left hand corner by clicking the Sound icon. We also recommend referring to the installation manual provided with the light. Hope this helps!