Can I set up my loved one’s Friendship Lamp before I send it to them?

Yes — you can test the lamp before gifting it but there are a few important things to understand about Wi-Fi setup and account ownership.

What You Can Do Before Sending It

If the lamp is shipped to you first, you can:

✔ Plug it in and make sure it powers on
✔ Temporarily connect it to your Wi-Fi to confirm it works
✔ Test the touch sensor

This is a great way to make sure everything is functioning before you send it.

What You Cannot Do

You cannot connect the lamp to your loved one’s Wi-Fi remotely.

Wi-Fi setup must be done:

• In person

• On the same Wi-Fi network that the lamp will use

• With someone physically present with the lamp

If they live across the country (or world), they’ll need to complete Wi-Fi setup themselves once it arrives.

Important: Should I Claim the Lamp to My Account?

We recommend not claiming the lamp to your account if it’s meant for someone else.

Here’s why:

• When a lamp is claimed (registered), it becomes linked to that account.

• If the new owner later claims it to their account, ownership transfers.

• Any previous group connection may need to be set up again.

For the smoothest experience, the best approach is:

👉 Let the new owner register (claim) the lamp to their own account first.
👉 Then send them a group invite.

This avoids ownership transfers and repeated setup steps.

Recommended Gifting Flow

1. Send the lamp.

2. They connect it to their Wi-Fi.

3. They register it to their own Friendship Lamp account.

4. You send them a group invite.

5. They accept — and you’re connected 💛

When Would I Claim It First?

You may choose to claim it first if:

• You want to fully test group functionality.

• You’re setting it up for someone who isn’t comfortable with technology.

Just know that if they later claim it to their own account, you may need to re-invite them to the group.

Need help? If you have any questions, check out our Knowledge Base or Contact Us. We’re happy to assist!