How to Set Up a FluxSmart Bluetooth Smart Light Bulb

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

  • Install the app for your FluxSmart bulb.
  • Pair your FluxSmart bulb to your smartphone or tablet.

Before We Begin:

  • Have your mobile device nearby.
Fluxsmart

2. Install Bulb

  1. Ensure that the power is OFF on the light fixture you are installing your bulb in.
Light Switch Off
  1. Unscrew and remove any existing light bulb from the socket of the light fixture.
Unscrew bulb
  1. Screw in your FluxSmart light bulb into the socket of the light fixture.
Screw in bulb
  1. Power ON the light fixture you are working with.
Light Switch On

3. Ensure the App is Installed

The Flux Bluetooth app is used to setup and manage your lighting. Check to see if you have this app installed on your device.

FluxBluetooth

4. 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 SmartphoneiOS SmartphoneAndroid smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus.Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.

Example Android home screen.
Example iOS home screen.

5. Enable Bluetooth

  1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
  2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
Android pull down screen with Bluetooth icon highlighted. Screenshot.
  1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
Android pull down screen with Bluetooth toggle highlighted. Screenshot.

6. Add Bulb (Android)

  1. Open the Flux Bluetooth app from the home screen.
Flux Bluetooth
  1. When you launch the app for the first time, you will be prompted with permission requests. If prompted, tap Allow on these to proceed.
  2. Denying a permission request may cause the app to not function properly.
  3. Access photos, media, and Files
  4. This gives the app access to your photos, media, and other files on your device.
Photo, media, and file permissions
  1. Location
  2. This will let the app know your location.
Location Permisisons
  1.  
  2. A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
  1. Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
  2. You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
Added devices

7. Enable Bluetooth

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Settings icon.
  1. Then tap Bluetooth.
iOS settings with Bluetooth selected.
  1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
Bluetooth settings with Bluetooth switch in ON position.

8. Add Bulb (iOS)

  1. Open the Flux Bluetooth app.
Flux Bluetooth
  1. A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
  1. Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
  2. You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
Added devices

9. Install the App for Your FluxSmart Bluetooth Smart Light Bulb

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