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Table of Contents Specifications IFTTT Safety Information • Pairing Your Smart Product Diagram Outlet with IFTTT LED Indicator Light Chart • Create an Applet VeSync App Setup Using Existing VeSync Configuration Templates Functions • Create a Custom Applet • Turning the Smart Outlet Maintaining Your Smart Outlet On/Off •...
Specifications Maximum Switch Current 10A Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 0.7–1.2W Wireless Distance 98–164 ft / 30–50 m (Outlet to Router) (max visible range) Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi) Communication Frequency 2400–2483.5MHz Android™ 4.3 or higher / Compatible Systems 9.0 or higher ®...
Safety Information To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this smart outlet, please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in this manual. • Do not exceed the smart outlet’s maximum load current of 10A (approximately 1200W) by plugging in appliances that require a higher load current.
Product Requirements • A smartphone running on iOS 9.0/Android 4.3 or higher. • A secure 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n standard). The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances that use up to 10A current. Connecting an appliance that uses more than 10A current may cause the smart outlet fuse to blow.
LED Indicator Light Chart Light Indicator Status Description Color Yellow Solid Smart outlet is on Blinks twice every Smart outlet is trying to 5 seconds connect to WiFi Smart outlet is connected Blinks once every to WiFi, but is trying to 5 seconds connect to server Blue...
VeSync App Setup Note: Due to ongoing updates and improvements, the VeSync app may appear slightly different than shown in the manual. In case of any differences, follow the in-app instructions. To download the VeSync app, scan the QR code or search “VeSync”...
Configuration Set up your smart outlet with the VeSync app. After plugging in your smart outlet, open the VeSync app. to add your smart outlet.
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Follow the in-app instructions to add your smart outlet. Note: • You can connect to the VeSync app by selecting ESW01-USA-R19, ESW01- USA-R6P, or Etekcity 10A WiFi Outlet US/CA. • After setup is complete, you can change the name and icon at any time by...
Functions Turning the Smart Outlet On/Off To turn the smart outlet on/off: Press the smart outlet’s power button. on the My Home screen or the smart outlet screen in the VeSync app. Note: The smart outlet will remain connected to the internet even when it is turned off.
Schedules Create a schedule to set a scheduled time for the smart outlet to turn on/off. From the My Home screen, tap the name of your smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. Tap Schedule, then tap...
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Start to set the start and end times. Tap to confirm. Note: • When selecting a time, tap < for “Sunrise” or > for “Sunset”. Allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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Choose whether to turn the smart outlet On or Off at the start time and end time. To repeat the schedule, tap Repeat, then tap the desired days.
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to save the schedule. Tap the toggle to turn the schedule on or off.
Timer You can set a timer to turn your smart outlet on/off. From the My Home screen, tap the name of the smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. Tap Timer. Then, Scroll up and down to set the time and tap or Off.
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to confirm and start the timer. When the timer finishes, the smart outlet will turn on or off based on your selection. to stop the timer. Tap to restart the timer. Note: To remove the timer entry, tap the timer entry, then tap Delete.
Away Mode Use Away Mode to have your smart outlet turn on and off periodically to give the appearance that someone is home while you’re away. From the My Home screen, tap the name of the smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. On the smart outlet screen, tap Away, then Set Away Mode.
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To repeat the Away Mode, tap Repeat and select the desired days. to save the Away Mode. Tap the toggle to turn Away Mode on or off. Note: To delete Away Mode, tap the Away Mode entry, then tap Delete.
Groups Create a group in the VeSync app to control multiple VeSync-enabled smart devices at once. For example, you can use a group to turn on several smart outlets by tapping one button. Follow the in-app instructions to create and use Groups.
Device Settings • From the My Home screen, tap the name of the smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. • Tap to see Device Settings. • To change a setting, tap the text, icon, or > symbol on the right side of the screen.
Energy Saving Mode You can program your smart outlet to save on energy costs by turning off your appliance when the maximum cost setting is reached. From the My Home screen, tap the name of the smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. to see Device Settings, then tap Energy Saving...
Abnormal Power Protection Turn on Power Protection to protect your connected appliances from power spike damage. From the My Home screen, tap the name of the smart outlet to open the smart outlet screen. to see Device Settings, then tap Power Protection Tap the toggle to turn Power Protection on or off.
Sharing Your Smart Outlet Share your device to allow others to also control your smart outlet. Note: • You must have a VeSync account to share your smart outlet. • People you share your smart outlet with must have a VeSync account.
Deleting Your Smart Outlet from VeSync You can delete your smart outlet from the “My Home” screen in the VeSync app. • iOS: Swipe left on the smart outlet’s name to delete. • Android: Press and hold on the smart outlet’s name for 2 seconds to delete.
More Features Connecting with Amazon Alexa To view instructions in the VeSync app, tap More at the bottom of the screen, then tap Link to Alexa. Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Alexa. Connecting with Google Assistant ™...
Contact Customer Support You can contact our friendly Customer Support Team through the VeSync app, in addition to the help line. • To chat directly with our US office Customer Support Team, tap Inbox at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Online support to send a chat message.
Help and Feedback To get in-app help or send feedback on your smart outlet, tap More at the bottom of the screen, then tap Help and Feedback. Tap the name of your smart outlet. Note: If your smart outlet is not installed, tap More, then tap WiFi Outlet and choose your smart outlet.
Create an Applet Using Existing VeSync Templates Open the IFTTT app and tap Applets. Services and tap VeSync.
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Scroll to search for an applet you want to use, such as Turn on a VeSync smart device at sunrise or Activate a device every day at a specific time. Slide the toggle to turn on the applet.
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Under Device, select the smart outlet that you want the applet to apply to and tap Save. Note: The interface of the applet settings will differ for different templates. You’ve successfully created an applet! Back to Table of Contents...
Create a Custom Applet On the “My Applets” screen, tap +. to add a Trigger Service.
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Example: To trigger a service everyday at 11:45 PM: Enter “Date & Time” in the search bar. Tap the Date & Time icon. Every day...
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Under “Time”, select 11:45 pm. Create trigger. Note: Popular Trigger Services include Date & Time, Location, and an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant Command. Different Trigger Services have different user interfaces. 11:45 pm...
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After selecting the Trigger Service, tap enter an Action Service. Tap the icon. VeSync...
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Activate a device. Select the smart outlet and state you would like to activate (turn on or turn off). Tap Create action.
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Tap Finish. You’ve created your own custom applet!
Maintaining Your Smart Outlet Firmware Updates To keep the smart outlet up-to-date with the latest improvements and fixes, always update the firmware when updates are available. From the My Home screen, tap More, then Settings, then Firmware Update.
Resetting Your Smart Outlet Resetting the smart outlet can help troubleshoot many issues you may have, including if your smart outlet has gone offline. Note: Resetting the smart outlet will erase all of your custom settings and restore the default settings. Delete the smart outlet from the VeSync app.
Troubleshooting My outlet isn’t connecting to the VeSync app. • During the setup process, you must be connected to a secure 2.4GHz WiFi network. Confirm that the network is working correctly. • Make sure the WiFi password you entered is correct. •...
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Connecting for Advanced Users Try these suggestions for checking your router configuration. • Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected to your router on the 2.4GHz band. Your router may limit the number of devices you can connect. Turn off this limit in your router settings.
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Why do I need to turn on my phone’s location or GPS when I’m setting up my smart outlet? • During configuration, the VeSync app will need to access your WiFi information. Many newer phones require permission to access GPS or location services in order to access WiFi information or search for nearby WiFi networks, which is necessary for connecting a smart product to WiFi.
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After adding my smart outlet to VeSync, the smart outlet icon won’t appear on the “My Home” screen of the VeSync app. • Refresh the VeSync menu by swiping down on the screen. • Close and reopen the app. My smart outlet is offline. Make sure the smart outlet is on and has power, then refresh the VeSync menu by swiping down on the screen.
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FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Default Warranty Period 1 year Terms & Policy Etekcity Corporation 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 Corporation will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility.
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Etekcity Corporation and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you.
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