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.
2. Install Bulb
Ensure that the power is OFF on the light fixture you are installing your bulb in.
Unscrew and remove any existing light bulb from the socket of the light fixture.
Screw in your FluxSmart light bulb into the socket of the light fixture.
Power ON the light fixture you are working with.
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.
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.
5. 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.
6. Add Bulb (Android)
Open the Flux Bluetooth app from the home screen.
When you launch the app for the first time, you will be prompted with permission requests. If prompted, tap Allow on these to proceed.
Denying a permission request may cause the app to not function properly.
Access photos, media, and Files
This gives the app access to your photos, media, and other files on your device.
Location
This will let the app know your location.
A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
7. Enable Bluetooth
Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Then tap Bluetooth.
Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
8. Add Bulb (iOS)
Open the Flux Bluetooth app.
A list of available smart lights will appear. Tap Add Device next to the smart light you wish to pair.
Choose a descriptive name for your smart light, then tap Confirm.
You can now tap on a device to begin controlling it.
9. Install the App for Your FluxSmart Bluetooth Smart Light Bulb