diff --git a/dimensions_cli_client.py b/dimensions_cli_client.py
index ba9b807..9cd6e8b 100644
--- a/dimensions_cli_client.py
+++ b/dimensions_cli_client.py
@@ -260,21 +260,9 @@ def portal_mode(server_ip, port):
         if name:
             print(f"    Theme: {name}")
         
-        # Calculate timing based on speed
-        base_time = 10  # Base ticks (~50ms each)
-        on_time = int(base_time * speed)
-        off_time = int(base_time * speed)
-        
-        # Apply effect to ONLY the specific pad where tag is placed
-        if effect == 'pulse':
-            # Slow pulsing fade on specific pad (count=255 for continuous)
-            reader.fade_pad(pad, color, speed=int(15 * speed), count=255)
-        elif effect == 'flash':
-            # Quick flashing on specific pad
-            reader.flash_pad(pad, color, on_time=on_time, off_time=off_time, count=255)
-        else:
-            # Solid color on specific pad
-            reader.set_pad_color(pad, color)
+        # Apply effect using the new apply_effect method
+        # For cycle effect, it automatically uses all pads
+        reader.apply_effect(pad, color, effect, speed)
     
     def on_tag_insert(tag: TagInfo):
         nonlocal last_sent_key, last_sent_time
@@ -327,8 +315,12 @@ def portal_mode(server_ip, port):
         if tag.pad.value in active_pads:
             del active_pads[tag.pad.value]
         
-        # Turn off ONLY this pad's LED (not all pads!)
+        # Stop any effects and turn off ONLY this pad's LED (not all pads!)
         if reader:
+            # Stop cycle effect if running (it uses all pads)
+            reader.stop_cycle_effect()
+            # Stop individual pad effect and turn off
+            reader.stop_effect(tag.pad)
             reader.set_pad_color(tag.pad, COLORS['OFF'])
     
     def on_connect():
@@ -441,6 +433,12 @@ Examples:
   
   # Use different server
   python dimensions_cli_client.py -s 192.168.1.100 -p 8547
+
+Effects in tag_colors.json:
+  "solid" - Constant color on the pad
+  "flash" - Blinking effect
+  "pulse" - Breathing/fading effect
+  "cycle" - Revolving lights across all pads (police lights!)
         """
     )