ETEKCITY ESWD16, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Smart WiFi Dimmer Switch Model ESWD16 User Manual Questions or Concerns Mon Fri 9 00 am 5 00 pm PST PDT support etekcity com 855 686 3835 ...

Page 2: ...work to control your lights from anywhere at any time If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team at support etekcity com We hope you enjoy your new smart dimmer switch Exclusive deals giveaways and product registration Better products for better living Find us here etekcity com Thank you for purchasing the Smart WiFi Dimmer Light Switch by Etekcity ...

Page 3: ...ng the App Turning the Dimmer Switch On Off Indicator Lights RGB Light Schedules Timer Smart Dimmer Switch Settings Share Your Smart Dimmer Switch Delete a Smart Dimmer Switch More Features Connecting with Amazon Alexa Connecting with Google Assistant Contact Customer Support Maintaining Your Smart Light Switch Firmware Updates Resetting Troubleshooting Warranty Information Customer Support 4 6 8 ...

Page 4: ...cation Frequency 2 4GHz Wireless Distance Switch to Router 98 164 ft 30 50 m max visible range Maximum Load LED CFL 180W Halogen Incandescent 400W Power 120V 60Hz Operating Environment 14º 100ºF 10º 38ºC Storage and Transportation Environment 4º 158ºF 20 70ºC Compatible Systems iOS 8 0 or higher Android 4 3 or higher ...

Page 5: ...logen Incandescent Maximum 300W Note The number of lights the smart dimmer switch can control depends on the type of bulb and whether multiple dimmer switches are installed in a multi switch junction box For example if the maximum load is 150W and you use LED 10W bulbs then the dimmer switch can support 15 bulbs If you use LED 15W bulbs the dimmer switch can support 10 bulbs ...

Page 6: ...ring with active electrical power may result in serious injury or death Only install the smart dimmer switch if you are comfortable with electrical work If not contact a qualified electrician Improper installation significantly increases the risk of fire electric shock and other injuries The smart dimmer switch must be installed and used in accordance with the National Electric Code NEC or your lo...

Page 7: ...Y Only use indoors in a dry location with ambient temperature controls avoiding extreme heat and freezing temperatures Do not modify the smart dimmer switch hardware or software This may cause injury or property damage and will void the warranty Household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 8: ...ore than 2 inches deep A smartphone running iOS 8 0 or higher or running Android 4 3 or higher A 2 4GHz WiFi connection supports 802 11b g n standard Product Requirements Note If a non dimming bulb is used it may burn out Note The smart dimmer switch is compatible with incandescent LED halogen and compact fluorescent light bulbs ...

Page 9: ...9 Product Diagram Front A G A Increase Button B Decrease Button C Power Button D RGB Light B E C D F E Brightness Level Indicators F Power Indicator G WiFi Indicator ...

Page 10: ...FF the power indicator will be ON When the switch is ON the power indicator will be OFF You can turn the indicator light off in the VeSync app see page 23 Increase Decrease Buttons These buttons raise or lower the brightness level of the light Brightness Level Indicators The 5 indicators represent the 5 brightness levels You can turn these indicator lights off in the VeSync app see page 23 ...

Page 11: ...tch is in Configuration Mode see page 21 WiFi Indicator blinks 4 times per second 10 total times Switch is being reset see page 40 WiFi Indicator blinks 2 times every 5 seconds Switch has not connected with router WiFi Indicator blinks 1 time every 5 seconds Switch has connected with router but is not connected to the internet ...

Page 12: ... If not contact a qualified electrician Improper installation significantly increases the risk of fire electric shock injuries or even death Wear insulated gloves while installing the smart dimmer switch Non contact voltage tester Wire nuts twist on wire connectors Pliers Philips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Insulated gloves ...

Page 13: ... 4 Use the voltage tester to test around the old switch to make sure that the power is OFF Flip your switch on and off a few times to confirm The voltage tester should not light up and the light should not turn on 5 Unscrew and pull out the old switch without detaching the wires 6 Check to see if there are 4 wires connected to your old switch These wires are the ground load line or live and neutra...

Page 14: ...14 Ground Neutral Line Load L N G Connection Schematic ...

Page 15: ...onnect them both to power Only the line wire should be connected to power Neutral Some old switches do not have a neutral wire However a neutral wire is required to install the smart dimmer switch This is because the smart dimmer switch needs to be powered on at all times to operate If you cannot find a neutral wire in your junction box contact a qualified electrician to rewire the switch CAUTION ...

Page 16: ...rt dimmer switch to work as not all switches need ground wires However if a ground wire is present it must be connected to the smart dimmer switch Wire Nuts These are the cap like objects connecting wires together also known as twist on wire connectors ...

Page 17: ...ceplate and checking the wires use the voltage tester again to test for any current around the wires 2 Unscrew a wire from the old light switch Use pliers to straighten the wire Then screw a wire nut onto that wire 3 Follow the same steps for the other 3 wires ...

Page 18: ...re Note There will often be 2 neutral wires already connected by a wire nut Connect all the neutral wires together with 1 wire nut 3 For extra safety wrap electrical tape around the wires to make sure the copper conductor is fully concealed 2 Connect the white wire to the neutral wire which is usually white as well by screwing a wire nut tightly around the 2 wires Ground Neutral Line Load ...

Page 19: ...Connect the red load wire to the load wire which may be any color except green 7 Push the wires and the wire nuts back into the junction box 8 Attach the dimmer switch to the wall by screwing in the mounting screws 9 Snap the smart dimmer switch faceplate on tightly 10 Turn power back on at the circuit breaker then test the dimmer switch by turning it on ...

Page 20: ...y appear slightly different In case of any differences follow the in app instructions Note You must create your own VeSync account to use third party services and products such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home These will not work with the guest account With a VeSync account you can also allow your family or friends to control your smart dimmer switch 2 Open the VeSync app If you already have an a...

Page 21: ...21 Configuration 1 After installing your smart dimmer switch open the VeSync app 2 Set up your smart dimmer switch with the VeSync app 2 Tap to add your smart dimmer switch ...

Page 22: ...tap Etekcity Dimmer Switch 4 Follow the in app instructions to add your smart dimmer switch 3 3 Note After setup is complete you can change the name and icon at any time by going to the smart dimmer switch screen and tapping ...

Page 23: ...main connected to the internet even when it is turned off Dimmer switch is off Dimmer switch is on Indicator Lights 1 From the My Home screen tap on the name of the dimmer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap to turn on off the Power Indicator light and Brightness Level Indicator lights Indicator Lights are on Indicator Lights are off Note This does not control the RGB Light ...

Page 24: ...mer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap to open the RGB Light settings 3 Select the color of the RGB Light using the palette Tap to turn the RGB Light on off 2 3 Note This will change the color of the RGB light on the switch not the color of the light bulb ...

Page 25: ...25 Schedules You can use a schedule to turn your smart dimmer switch on off 1 From the My Home screen tap on the name of the dimmer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap then Create Schedule 2 2 ...

Page 26: ...26 3 Tap Start and End to set the start and end times Tap to confirm the times 3 3 ...

Page 27: ...e dimmer switch will turn off when the End time is reached When selecting a time tap for Sunrise and for Sunset Allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when sunrise and sunset are for your area ...

Page 28: ...28 4 To repeat the schedule tap Weekly then tap the desired days 5 Set a specific brightness level for the schedule between 16 100 6 Tap Confirm to save the schedule 4 5 6 ...

Page 29: ...29 Tap Schedule to view a list of all schedules To remove a schedule swipe left and tap Tap to collapse the list of schedules ...

Page 30: ...30 Timer You can create a timer to turn your smart dimmer switch on off 1 From the My Home screen tap on the name of the dimmer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap then Create Timer 2 2 ...

Page 31: ...31 3 Scroll up and down to set the time and tap On or Off 4 Tap to confirm and start the timer When the timer finishes the smart dimmer switch will turn on or off based on your selection 4 ...

Page 32: ...32 5 Tap to stop the timer Tap to restart the timer Tap to view the timer To remove the timer swipe left and tap Tap to collapse the timer ...

Page 33: ...33 Smart Dimmer Switch Settings 1 From the My Home screen tap on the name of the dimmer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap to see Device Settings Tap on any setting to change it ...

Page 34: ... allow someone else to control your smart dimmer switch such as family friends roommates or anyone you choose Note People who you share your smart dimmer switch with must have a VeSync account Shared users cannot edit or delete any of your device settings ...

Page 35: ...screen 2 Tap to see Device Settings then tap Share Device 3 Tap on the Share Device screen 4 Type in the email for the VeSync account you want to share your smart dimmer switch with Tap Invite 5 Tap to remove people you have shared your smart dimmer switch with They will no longer be able to control your smart dimmer switch ...

Page 36: ... smart dimmer switch from the My Home screen in the VeSync app A iOS Swipe left on the smart dimmer switch s name to delete B Android Press and hold for 2 seconds on the smart dimmer switch s name to delete A B Etekcity Dimmer Switch kcity Dimmer Switch ...

Page 37: ...m the My Home screen tap on the name of the dimmer switch to open the dimmer switch screen 2 Tap to see Device Settings then tap Delete Device 2 You can also delete the smart dimmer switch from Device Settings ...

Page 38: ...uctions in the VeSync app tap More then tap Link to Google Assistant More Features Connecting with Amazon Alexa Connecting with Google Assistant Note You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Alexa Note You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Google Assistant ...

Page 39: ... the screen Then tap Online support to send a chat message To send feedback directly to our VeSync app team tap More at the bottom of the screen then tap Contact Us Please note that our VeSync app team may have a longer response time You can also contact Customer Support by email or phone see page 47 Note Chat hours are Mon Fri 9 00 am 5 00 pm PST PDT Messages sent outside chat hours will receive ...

Page 40: ...e page 33 tap Upgrade Firmware 1 Delete the dimmer switch from the VeSync app Swipe left iOS or tap and hold Android and tap Delete 2 Press and hold the power button for more than 15 seconds or until the WiFi Indicator blinks white rapidly The dimmer switch will automatically go into Configuration Mode and the WiFi indicator will start blinking slowly 1 blink per second 3 Reconfigure the dimmer sw...

Page 41: ...se and reopen the VeSync app Clear your VeSync app cache Reset the dimmer switch see page 40 I can t find the Etekcity access point during configuration Press and hold the power button on the dimmer switch for 5 15 seconds to trigger Configuration Mode The Etekcity access point will appear in your list of available WiFi connections During Configuration Mode the LED light on the dimmer switch will ...

Page 42: ... t discover my dimmer switch Make sure your wireless network router is close enough to the dimmer switch The dimmer switch must be within a 164 ft 50 m visible range from the router Check that your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant is working properly Why isn t my dimmer switch turning on off as scheduled Make sure that the schedule is still turned on The toggle switch should look like not Make sur...

Page 43: ...erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptio...

Page 44: ...documented in this manual This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match ...

Page 45: ...and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial rental or any other use in which the product is not intended for There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each product This warranty is non transferrable Etekcity Corporation is not responsible in any way for any damages losses or inconveniences caused by equipment failure or by user negligence a...

Page 46: ...hich may vary from state to state ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Additional 1 Year Warranty You can extend your 1 year warranty by an additional year Log onto www etekcity com warranty to register your new product for the extended warranty Please fill out all required fields and include your order ID ...

Page 47: ...e contact our helpful Customer Support Team Etekcity Corporation 1202 N Miller St Suite A Anaheim CA 92806 Email support etekcity com Toll Free 855 686 3835 Support Hours Mon Fri 9 00 am 5 00 pm PST PDT Please have your order invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support ...

Page 48: ...48 Connect with us Etekcity ...

Page 49: ...Building on better living JJ0619MC M1_0619ESWD16 ...