How to Set Up a C by GE Sol Lamp
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Introduction
Before You Begin:
You must have the C by GE app installed.
You must have the Amazon Alexa app installed.
1 Power On
- Connect the power cord into the bottom of the unit.
- Plug the power cord into an available wall outlet.
- If the lamp does not turn on, tap the sol button on the top of the unit.
2 Initial Set Up
- Open the C by GE app.
- Sign-in using your C by GE account, or create a new account.
- Tap the plus in the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap Add New Devices from the popup menu.
- Select Sol from the options.
- Read the Setup information then tap Get Started at the bottom of the screen.
- Plugin your Sol Lamp and wait for the yellow ring to appear around the light. Once it is ready, tap Continue.
- Exit the C by GE app.
3 OS Choice
To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.
There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.
| Android Smartphone | iOS Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. | Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones. |
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? What kind of mobile device are you working with?
Before You Begin:
You must have the C by GE app installed.
You must have the Amazon Alexa app installed.
- Connect the power cord into the bottom of the unit.
- Plug the power cord into an available wall outlet.
- If the lamp does not turn on, tap the sol button on the top of the unit.
- Open the C by GE app.
- Sign-in using your C by GE account, or create a new account.
- Tap the plus in the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap Add New Devices from the popup menu.
- Select Sol from the options.
- Read the Setup information then tap Get Started at the bottom of the screen.
- Plugin your Sol Lamp and wait for the yellow ring to appear around the light. Once it is ready, tap Continue.
- Exit the C by GE app.
To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.
There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.
| Android Smartphone | iOS Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. | Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones. |
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Depending on your exact 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.
- Open Settings.
- Select WiFi.
- Connect to the GESOL WiFi Network.
The network is unsecured; this is normal. You will be using it to set up the device only. After, you will be using the device over a secured wireless connection. - Go back to the G by GE app.
- Select your WiFi network from the list, then tap Continue at the bottom.
- Enter your WiFi credentials, then tap Join.
- Exit the C by GE app.
- Open Settings.
- Select WiFi.
- Connect back to your home WiFi network.
- Open the C by GE app.
- Tap Continue.
- Tap Sign in with Amazon.
- Fill in your Amazon credentials, then tap Continue.
- Tap Continue at the bottom of the screen.
- Read the instructions, then tap Continue.
- Read the instructions on screen, then tap Continue.
- Open the Alexa App.
- Tap the Menu button in the top left.
- Tap Skills & Games.
- Search for CBYGE.
- Tap on C by GE.
- Tap Enable to Use.
- Type in your C by GE username and password, then press Sign In.
- Tap the X in the top right corner.
- Tap Discover Devices.
- Wait for the Alexa app to discover your Sol lamp.
- Once your Sol lamp has been added to the Alexa app, it is ready to accept commands from and be controlled by your voice.
- Open Settings.
- Connect to the GESOL WiFi Network.
The network is unsecured; this is normal. You will be using it to set up the device only. After, you will be using the device over a secured wireless connection.
- Go back to the G by GE app.
- Select your WiFi network from the list, then tap Continue at the bottom.
- Enter your WiFi credentials, then tap Join.
- Exit the C by GE app.
- Open the Settings app.
- Connect back to your home WiFi network.
