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Table of Contents Safety Information 4 iOS Setup & Configuration Setup & Configuration APN Mode Turning Devices ON/OFF Action Schedule Triggered Actions Countdown Action Timer Power History, Action Log, Firmware Update Edit Device 5 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 Android Setup & Configuration Setup & Configuration APN Mode Turning Devices ON/OFF Action Schedule Triggered Actions Countdown Action Timer Power History, Event Logging, Upgrade Firmware Device Editor 16 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 Re-configuring a Devi
Safety Information IMPORTANT: Please read, understand, and comply with all of the instructions provided in this manual before using the device. Failure to comply with the instructions given in this manual and/or using the device in ways other than the ones mentioned in this manual may result in serious injury and/or damage to the product. • • • • • • • • • • restrooms, and any other damp environments. When cleaning, use a dry cloth to wipe the outlet’s surface.
Setup iOS Setup & Configuration NOTE: Before configuration and operation, connect your smartphone/tablet to the Wi-Fi network you wish to operate the device with. 1. Download and install the VeSync app to your device by searching “Vesync app” in the App Store, or by scanning the QR code below. 2. Plug the smart outlet into a powered socket or power strip. A solid blue light will appear. 3. Once downloaded, open the VeSync app. Tap “Sign Up” to create an account.
Configuration 1. To begin configuration for the smart outlet, tap the button on the top right corner of the home screen, then tap “Start Config”. 2.
3. Once configuration is complete, the outlet will appear on the app home screen. 4. Connect the desired appliance to the smart outlet. Keep your appliance ON in order to control it through the VeSync app. NOTE: If configuration fails, retry connection through APN mode.
APN Mode (skip to page 10 if your outlet is already configured) 1. While in the configuration menu, tap “Use APN”. 2. Press and hold the outlet power button for about 10 seconds and release when the LED light starts to slowly blink blue. 3. Tap “Next”.
4. Tap “Join ESP WiFi”. 9 5. When at the list of available networks, connect to “ESP XXXXXX”. Once you are connected, return to the VeSync app. 6. Tap “Success” and input your Wi-Fi network ID and password, then tap “Complete Configuration”. Once configuration is complete, the outlet will appear on the app home screen.
Operation Turning Devices ON/OFF Method 1: Method 2: While at the VeSync app home screen, tap the slider next to the desired outlet to turn it on or off. Tap on the desired outlet name to access outlet control settings. Tap the power button on the center of the screen to turn the device on or off. The device is OFF. The device is ON. The device is OFF. The device is ON. The device is offline. The device is online.
Action Schedule Action Schedule lets you schedule and repeat an action such as turning a device on or off on desired days and times. To add a new scheduled action: Tap the + button on the top right corner of the screen. Tap to set the hours and minutes of the desired actions. Tap to select which days to repeat the action. Turn device ON. Turn device OFF. Tap to confirm your scheduled action.
Triggered Actions You can set a minimum or maximum power that an outlet can accommodate and trigger specific actions, such as switching off an outlet, receiving an email, or notification on your smartphone, when this power setting is exceeded. To set the maximum or minimum power (units in W) of an outlet, tap on the data field next to Max Power or Min Power and a numpad pops up so you can input your desired power rating.
Countdown To conserve energy, you can schedule a countdown for an outlet before it automatically turns off. To schedule a countdown: 1. Tap the button on the main screen and a Countdown Timer dialog box will pop up. 13 2. Scroll on the data fields to set the desired countdown for your outlet. When you’re finished setting the countdown, tap ‘OK’ to schedule it. 3. Your outlet will automatically switch off after the countdown ends.
Action Timer Tap to confirm your timed action. The Action Timer allows you to switch an outlet on/off on a single scheduled date and time. To add a timed action: Tap the + button on the top right corner of the screen. Tap to set the date of the desired action. Tap to set the time of the desired action. Tap to give the timed action a name. Turn device ON. Turn device OFF.
Power History Tap “Power History” to view a device’s power consumption. Edit Device To edit the device name and information, tap “More”, then tap “Edit Device”. To change the device icon, tap the current icon, then select what device you are controlling. Action Log To see the usage and action history of a device, tap “Action Log”. Firmware Update To download the latest firmware updates, tap “More”, then tap “Information”.
Setup Android Setup & Configuration NOTE: Before configuration and operation, connect your smartphone/tablet to the Wi-Fi network you wish to operate the device with. 1. Download and install the VeSync app to your device by searching “Vesync app” in the Google Play Store, or by scanning the QR code below. 2. Plug the smart outlet into a powered socket or power strip. A solid blue light will appear. 3. Once downloaded, open the VeSync app. Tap “Sign Up” to create an account.
Configuration 1. To begin configuration for the smart outlet, tap the button on the top right corner of the home screen, then tap “Start Config”. 17 2. Input your Wi-Fi network ID and password and tap “OK.
3. Once configuration is complete, the outlet will appear on the app home screen. 4. Connect the desired appliance to the smart outlet. Keep your appliance ON in order to control it through the VeSync app. NOTE: If configuration fails, retry connection through APN mode. (see pages 19-20).
APN Mode (skip to page 21 if your outlet is already configured) 1. While in the configuration menu, tap “Use APN”. 19 2. Press and hold the outlet power button for about 10 seconds and release when the LED light starts to slowly blink blue. 3. Tap “Next”.
4. Tap “Join Esp Wifi”. 5. When at the list of available networks, connect to “ESP XXXXXX”. Once you are connected, tap or press your phone’s back button to return to the VeSync app. 6. Tap “Confirm” and input your Wi-Fi network ID and password, then tap “OK”. Once configuration is complete, the outlet will appear on the app home screen.
Operation Turning Devices ON/OFF Method 1: Method 2: While at the VeSync app home screen, tap the slider next to the desired outlet to turn it on or off. Tap on the desired outlet name to access outlet control settings. Tap the power button on the center of the screen to turn the device on or off. The device is OFF. The device is ON. The device is OFF. The device is ON. The device is offline. The device is online.
Action Schedule Action Schedule lets you schedule and repeat an action such as turning a device on or off on desired days and times. To add a new scheduled action: Tap the + button on the top right corner of the screen. Tap to set the hours and minutes of the desired actions. Select which days to repeat the action. Turn device ON. Turn device OFF. Repeat action everyday from sunrise to sunset (05:59AM to 08:06PM). Tap to confirm your scheduled action.
Triggered Actions You can set a minimum or maximum power that an outlet can accommodate and trigger specific actions, such as switching off an outlet, receiving an email, or notification on your smartphone, when this power setting is exceeded. To set the maximum or minimum power (units in W) of an outlet, tap on the data field next to Max Power or Min Power and a numpad pops up so you can input your desired power rating.
Countdown To conserve energy, you can schedule a countdown for an outlet before it automatically turns off. 2. Tap on the Minute and Second data fields to set the desired countdown for your outlet. When you’re finished setting the countdown, tap on ‘Confirm’ to schedule it. 3. Your outlet will automatically switch off after the countdown ends. To schedule a countdown: 1. Tap the button on the main screen and a Countdown Setting dialog box will pop up.
Action Timer Tap to set the date of the desired action. The Action Timer allows you to switch an outlet on/off on a single scheduled date and time. To add a timed action: Tap the + button on the top right corner of the screen. Tap to give the timed action a name. Tap to set the time of the desired action. Turn device ON. Turn device OFF. Tap to confirm your timed action.
Power History Tap “Power History” to view a device’s power consumption. Device Editor To edit the device name and information, tap “More”, then tap “Device Editor”. To change the device icon, tap “Icon”, then select what device you are controlling. Event Logging To see the usage and action history of a device, tap“Event Logging”. Icon Upgrade Firmware To download the latest firmware updates, tap “More”, then tap “Device Info”.
Re-configuring a Device 1. Press and hold the outlet power button for about 5 seconds and release when the LED light illuminates with a solid blue light. 27 2. Tap the + button on the top right corner of the screen. 3. Input your Wi-Fi network ID and password, then tap “OK” to confirm. Once configuration is complete, the outlet will appear on the app home screen.
Deleting a Device Logging Out Share a Device iOS iOS To delete a device, swipe the desired device left, then tap Delete. While in the main menu of the app, tap Settings on the bottom right, then tap Logout. Input another account to share your device’s controls and settings. Android Android To delete a device, tap and hold the desired device icon for 3 seconds, then tap Delete. While in the main menu of the app, tap the button on the upper left-hand corner of the screen to log out.
• Troubleshooting Q: Why won’t my device respond to my app remote commands? A: Ensure that your Wi-Fi network is working normally and that the outlet is fully and properly plugged in and connected to a device. Q: Why won’t the power usage data update in the app even when my outlet is in use? A: Sometimes it takes some time for the power usage data to update. If you’re using a low power consumption appliance, data may take longer to transfer.
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Should your product prove defective within the specified warranty period, please return the defective unit in its original packaging with (1) an original copy of invoice, (2) your order number, (3) and your warranty ID number. Date of Purchase: ____________________ Place of Purchase: ____________________ Warranty ID: ____________________ Exceptions & Exclusions Order ID: ____________________ • • • • Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering or vandalism.
Specifications Communication Mode Communication Frequency Wireless Distance (Outlet to Router) Maximum Switch Current AC Power Supply Range & Supply Frequency Rf PA Power IEEE802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi) 2412-2462MHz 2400 - 2483.
Power Consumption 0.7 - 1.2 W Operating Environment 14°F ~ 104°F | -10°C ~ 40C° Storage & Transportation Environment -4°F ~ 104°F | -20°C ~ 60C° Size Compatible Systems 102mm x 62mm x 30mm Android 4.0 or higher | iOS 7.0 or higher NOTE: Your outlet Wi-Fi signal range may be shortened or adversely affected by one or more of the following: your Wi-Fi network operation power rate, the Wi-Fi sensitivity of the receiving device, thick building walls and surrounding electrical devices.
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna transmitter.
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