Connect your mobile device to a C by GE Smart Bulb and the optional Smart Bridge.
You'll Need:
A C by GE Smart Bridge (sold separately), if you wish to control your lights while you're away from home or with your voice.
A mobile device with Bluetooth 4.0 capability if you don't have a C by GE Smart Bridge.
Most phones manufactured after June 2010 have Bluetooth 4.0 capability, including the iPhone 4S and above.
2. Smart Bridge Check
The C-Reach is a C by GE Smart Bridge that connects your Bluetooth capable C by GE Smart Bulbs to your home's Wi-Fi network, so that you can control your lights with just your voice or while you're away from home.
3. Prep Smart Bridge
Plug the smart bridge into a wall outlet.
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.
4. Connect Android to Wi-Fi
Open Apps on your mobile device.
Select Settings.
Then go to Wi-Fi.
Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled.
Look for the Wi-Fi network name that contains C-Reach in the list below and tap it to connect.
5. Smart Bridge Setup
Launch the C by GE app on your mobile device.
Tap Add in the top right corner.
Then tap Add New Devices.
Select C-Reach.
We've already connected to the smart bridges's Wi-Fi and we're ready to proceed, so just tap Continue.
Tap Done to finish.
6. Prep Smart Bulb
Make sure your lamp or light fixture is turned off.
Remove the existing bulb.
Carefully install your new C by GE smart bulb.
If you're installing multiple light bulbs at the same time, make sure they're placed within 40 feet of each other.
Turn your lamp or light fixture on.
7. Smart Bulb Setup
Launch the C by GE app on your mobile device.
Tap Add in the top right corner.
Then tap Add New Devices.
Select C-Sleep & C-Life Lights.
We've already installed the light bulb, so just tap Continue.
And we've already turned on the light as well. Tap Continue.
The light bulb will blink three times once your mobile device is connected to it.
Give the light bulb the name that you prefer then tap Done to finish.
Your new light bulb will appear in the devices list and is now ready to use.
8. Connect iOS to Wi-Fi
Open Settings on your mobile device.
Then go to Wi-Fi.
Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled.
Look for the Wi-Fi network name that contains C-Reach in the list below and tap it to connect.
9. Prep Smart Bulb
Make sure your lamp or light fixture is turned off.
Remove the existing bulb.
Carefully install your new C by GE smart bulb.
If you're installing multiple light bulbs at the same time, make sure they're placed within 40 feet of each other.
Turn your lamp or light fixture on.
10. Enable Bluetooth
Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
11. Smart Bulb Setup
Launch the C by GE app on your mobile device.
Tap Add in the top right corner.
Then tap Add New Devices.
Select C-Sleep & C-Life Lights.
We've already installed the light bulb, so just tap Continue.
And we've already turned on the light as well. Tap Continue.
The light bulb will blink three times once your mobile device is connected to it.
Give the light bulb the name that you prefer then tap Done to finish.
Your new light bulb will appear in the devices list and is now ready to use.
12. Enable Bluetooth
Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Then tap Bluetooth.
Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
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