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How to Set Up a C by GE C-Reach Smart Bridge

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Introduction

This guide will help you set up your C-Reach Smart Bridge to be able to control your C by GE lights with a virtual assistant or when you're away from home.
Before You Begin:
You must have the C by GE app installed
C by GE Logo.

1 Prep Smart Bridge

  1. Plug the smart bridge into a wall outlet.
    C-Reach smart bridge plugged into power outlet.
  2. Your mobile device will need to be connected to the smart bridge's setup network in order to proceed.

    The Wi-Fi setup network will contain C-Reach in its name.

? What type of mobile device are you using?

  1. I have an Android phone or tablet
  2. I have an iPhone or iPad

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This guide will help you set up your C-Reach Smart Bridge to be able to control your C by GE lights with a virtual assistant or when you're away from home.
Before You Begin:
You must have the C by GE app installed
C by GE Logo.
  1. Plug the smart bridge into a wall outlet.
    C-Reach smart bridge plugged into power outlet.
  2. Your mobile device will need to be connected to the smart bridge's setup network in order to proceed.

    The Wi-Fi setup network will contain C-Reach in its name.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.
  1. Open Settings.
    Android Settings
  2. Select Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi
  3. Select the Wi-Fi network name that contains C-Reach in the list below to connect to it.
    Android Wi-Fi networks with C-Reach network highlighted.
  1. Launch the C by GE app on your mobile device.
    C by GE.
  2. Tap Add in the top right corner.
    Add sign highlighted in C by GE app.
  3. Then tap Add New Devices.
    Add New Devices option highlighted in C by GE app.
  4. Select C-Reach.
    Smart bridge highlighted in C by GE app.
  5. We've already connected to the smart bridges's Wi-Fi and we're ready to proceed, so just tap Continue.
    Continue button highlighted in C by GE app.
  6. Tap Done to finish.
    Done option highlighted in C by GE app.

Depending on what device (iPhone or iPad) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.
  1. Open Settings.
    iOS Settings.
  2. Select Wi-Fi.
    iOS Wi-Fi
  3. Select the Wi-Fi network name that contains C-Reach in the list below to connect to it.
    iOS Wi-Fi networks with C-Reach network highlighted.