ETEKCITY ESW15-USA User Manual

ETEKCITY ESW15-USA User Manual

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Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet
Model No.: ESW15-USA
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  • Page 1 Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet Model No.: ESW15-USA Questions or Concerns? Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT support@etekcity.com • (855) 686-3835...
  • Page 2 Your smart outlet allows you to control electrical appliances, such as lights, fans, and kitchen appliances with your Android™ or iOS™ devices. Pair your smart outlet with the Etekcity VeSync app to use your phone to control your connected electrical appliances anywhere, at any time.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Smart Outlet Settings • Energy Saving Mode • Abnormal Power Protection • Share Your Smart Outlet • Delete a Smart Outlet Package Contents 1 x Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet ESW15-USA 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Reminder Card...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi) Communication Frequency 2.4GHz Wireless Distance 98-164 feet | 30-50 meters (Outlet to Router) (max visible range) Maximum Switch Current 15A AC Power Supply Range & AC 120V, 60Hz Supply Frequency Operating Environment -10°C-40C° | 14°F-104°F Storage &...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this outlet, please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in this manual. • Do not exceed the maximum load current of 15A (approximately 1800W) by plugging in appliances that require a higher load current.
  • Page 6 Product Requirements • A smartphone or tablet running on iOS 8.0/Android 4.3 or higher. • A 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n standard). The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances that use 15A current. Connecting an appliance that uses more than 15A current may cause the outlet to shut down automatically.
  • Page 7: Light Indicator Chart

    Light Indicator Chart LED Light Status Description Indicator Solid Outlet is on Yellow No power or outlet is off Blinks twice every Outlet is trying to connect 5 seconds to WiFi Outlet is connected to WiFi, Blinks once every but is trying to connect to 5 seconds server Outlet is in Smart...
  • Page 8: Vesync App Setup

    VeSync App Setup Connect your mobile device to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. Note: The smart outlet will only setup on a 2.4GHz network. Scan the QR code or download the VeSync app from the App Store® or the Google Play™ store. Note: For Android users, you must select Allow to use VeSync.
  • Page 9: Configuration

    Configuration Smart Configuration Mode Tap the button to add your smart outlet. WiFi Outlets. Back to Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 Etekcity 15A WiFi Outlet US/CA. Start Setup. Etekcity 15A WiFi Outlet US/CA...
  • Page 11 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, until the WiFi indicator light blinks blue (1 blink per second). This will put your smart outlet into Smart Configuration Mode. Then tap Next. Note: Smart Configuration Mode will turn off after 5 minutes. Type in the name of your home WiFi network and Join Network.
  • Page 12 The outlet will take a few seconds to connect. If the Smart Configuration fails, you can press “Try again” or go to APN Mode (page 13). Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique name, or use the default name and tap OK. Note: You can change the device name and icon at any time.
  • Page 13: Apn Configuration Mode

    APN Configuration Mode If Smart Configuration Mode fails to connect your smart switch to your WiFi, you can use APN (Access Point Name) Mode. You can also choose this mode at the beginning of setup instead of Smart Configuration Mode. If you’re starting from the initial “Add Device”...
  • Page 14 Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the LED light blinks blue (2 blinks per second). Type in the name of your home WiFi network and password. Then tap Join Network. Note: The smart outlet configuration requires a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
  • Page 15 Set WiFi Now and select the WiFi network that reads “VeSync_”.
  • Page 16 The outlet will take a few seconds to connect. To return to the “Add Device” page, tap <. Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique name, or use the default name and tap Ok. Note: You can change the device name and icon at any time. , then tap Device Settings.
  • Page 17: Functions

    Functions Turning Devices On/Off On the “My Home” page or the smart outlet page, tap to turn the devices on or off. Note: The outlet will remain connected to the internet even when it is turned off. Device is Off Device is On Turning Night Light On/Off On your smart outlet page, tap the toggle switch next...
  • Page 18: Create Schedule

    Create Schedule Go to the smart outlet page. to create a scheduled time for the smart outlet to turn on and/or off. Select an option from the “Schedule Task” page.
  • Page 19 Choose a device: > next to Device. Outlet Night Light. Select either...
  • Page 20 To set a start time: > next to Start. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively, < for Sunrise and > for Sunset. to confirm. Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when Sunrise and Sunset are for your area.
  • Page 21 Choose at start time. 06:30 AM...
  • Page 22 To set an end time (optional): > next to End. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively, < for Sunrise and > for Sunset. to confirm. Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when Sunrise and Sunset are for your area. 06:30 AM...
  • Page 23 Choose at end time. 06:30 AM 06:30 PM...
  • Page 24 Repeat (Optional) - Select days you want this task to repeat.
  • Page 25 Turn the schedule on or off on the smart outlet page by tapping the toggle next to the scheduled time. Back to Table of Contents...
  • Page 26: Set Timer

    Set Timer You can create a timer to turn your smart outlet on and off. Tap Timer. Then, Timer. or Off. Scroll up and down to set time and select to confirm and start timer. Timer will start automatically.
  • Page 27 to cancel the timer. Tap to restart the timer. Note: • If you selected On, the timer will turn on after the timer ends. • To remove the timer entry, tap on the timer entry, then tap Delete. Back to Table of Contents...
  • Page 28: Away Mode

    Away Mode When you have a light plugged into your smart outlet, you can use the Away Mode timer to turn your light on and off to give the appearance that someone is home. Tap Away, then Set Away Mode. Select an option from the “Away Mode”...
  • Page 29 Start Sets time to start Away Mode > next to “Start”. Scroll up and down to select time. to confirm.
  • Page 30 Sets time to end Away Mode > next to “End”. Scroll up and down to select time. to confirm.
  • Page 31 Repeat Select days you want to repeat Away Mode > next to “Repeat”. Select days you want this task to repeat. to confirm.
  • Page 32 You can turn the Away Mode timer on/off at any time by tapping the toggle button to the right of the timer. Back to Table of Contents...
  • Page 33: Smart Outlet Settings

    Smart Outlet Settings to see Device Settings. The Device Settings menu allows you to: Edit your smart outlet name. Edit your night light name. Edit your smart outlet picture. Turn smart outlet notifications on/off. Turn on/off Energy Saving Mode (see page 34). Turn on/off Abnormal Power Protection (see page 35).
  • Page 34: Energy Saving Mode

    Energy Saving Mode The VeSync App allows you to program your smart outlet to save on energy costs by turning off your appliance when the maximum cost setting is reached. Tap the toggle switch to turn Energy Saving Mode and off Enter the Cost per KWh and Max Cost.
  • Page 35: Abnormal Power Protection

    Abnormal Power Protection Turn on the Power Protection to protect your connected appliances from power spike damage. Tap the toggle switch to turn Power Protection and off Enter Threshold. to confirm.
  • Page 36: Share Your Smart Outlet

    Share Your Smart Outlet Use Share Device to allow someone else to control your smart outlet (such as family, friends, roommates, or anyone you choose). Note: People who you share your smart outlet with cannot edit or delete any of your device settings. Tap +.
  • Page 37: Delete A Smart Outlet

    Delete a Smart Outlet You can delete your smart outlet from the VeSync app from the “Device Settings” screen. To delete your device, tap Delete Device. You can also delete your smart outlet from the “My Home” screen in the VeSync app. iOS™: Swipe left on the smart outlet’s name to delete.
  • Page 38: More Features

    More Features On the “My Home” page, tap More, for more features. Connecting with Amazon® Alexa™ To view instructions on the VeSync app, tap More, then tap Link to Alexa. Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Alexa.
  • Page 39: Log Out

    Log Out On the “My Home” screen, tap More. Out. Tap your profile, then tap Note: You do not need to log out if you are not using a VeSync account. example@email.com Example example@email.com...
  • Page 40: Maintaining Your Smart Outlet

    Maintaining Your Smart Outlet Firmware Updates To keep the smart outlet up-to-date with the latest improvements and fixes, you should always update the firmware when available. Upgrade Firmware. On the Device Settings screen, tap Factory Reset Factory resetting the smart outlet can help you troubleshoot any issues you may have.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q: Why aren’t my outlets connecting? • During the setup process, you must be on a 2.4GHz WiFi network. • Make sure the WiFi password you entered is correct. • Be sure the LED light on the outlet matches the method of setup (see Light Indication Chart, page 7).
  • Page 42 Q: I’m using APN Mode, but can’t find the “VeSync” access point. • Press and hold the power button on the outlet for 10-14 seconds to trigger APN Mode. The “VeSync” access point will appear in your list of available WiFi connections. •...
  • Page 43 Q: After adding my smart outlet to VeSync, why won’t the smart outlet icon appear on the “My Home” screen of the VeSync app? • After adding your smart outlet to the VeSync app (see VeSync App Setup, page 8), refresh the main menu screen by closing and reopening the app.
  • Page 44: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Terms & Policy Etekcity warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period. Etekcity will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility.
  • Page 45 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 and enter your order number (for example, from Amazon or Houzz) to register your new product for the extended warranty.
  • Page 46: Customer Support

    Customer Support If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team. Your satisfaction is our goal! Etekcity Corporation 1202 N. Miller St., Suite A Anaheim, CA 92806 Email: support@etekcity.com...

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