How to Set Up a C by GE Smart Light
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- Install the C by GE app onto your mobile device.
- Connect your mobile device to a C by GE Smart Bulb and the optional Smart Bridge.
- 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.
? The C by GE app is required for the setup. Do you have it installed on your mobile device?
- Install the C by GE app onto your mobile device.
- Connect your mobile device to a C by GE Smart Bulb and the optional Smart Bridge.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Tap the Bluetooth icon to enable it.
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- 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.
- Open Settings.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Ensure that the Bluetooth toggle is in the On position.
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