You can control everything with 2 buttons:
Power button:
Set the light schedule (when the light turns on)
Dim the light
Turn the light on and off
Mode button:
Switch between growth modes (herbs & salads, fruits & veggies, and slow mode)
Set the light schedule by pressing the power button for 5 sec
The light automatically follows a 16/8 cycle:
16 hours on
8 hours off
The cycle starts from the moment you plug in your Auk.
Press the power button for 5 seconds at the time you want the light to turn on. From the next day, your Auk will follow the new schedule.
You can also adjust the schedule at any time in the Auk App.
Adjust the brightness with the power button
You can temporarily dim or turn off the light using the power button.
Press once to dim the light
Press again to turn the light off
Press once more to turn the light back on
💡 The next day, the light will automatically return to normal brightness.
Change the growth mode with the mode button
You can choose between three different growth modes depending on what you're growing. It automatically starts in Herbs & Salads mode when you plug it in for the first time.
Press once to see which mode is active
Press once more to switch to the next mode
The indicator light on top of the light bar shows which mode is selected
🟢 Herbs & salads
Standard mode for herbs and leafy greens.
🟠 Fruit & veggies
Gives your plants extra energy for flowering and fruit production. Use this mode when your vegetable plants begin to flower, usually after around 5 weeks.
Ideal for tomatoes, chili peppers, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
🔵 Slow Mode
Slows growth and reduces water consumption. Perfect if you're travelling or simply want your plants to grow a bit slower.
Control the light in the Auk App
With the Auk app, you can:
Change the growth mode
Adjust the light schedule
Explore growing tips and recipes
Contact support directly
Extra tip: Raise the light as your plants grow
For best results, keep the light about 15 cm / 6 inches above the plants. As your plants grow, simply move the light upwards to keep roughly the same distance.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions 😊