™ Smart Wall Switch Installation Guide On/Off Switch Models CSWONBLBWF1NN CSWONBLPWF1NN CSWONBLTWF1NN
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This product installation requires handling 120 volt wiring. Follow each step carefully. If any concerns handling wiring, hire a qualified electrician. Ensure all work meets applicable local and national codes.
Simple DIY Setup Install your Smart Switch Download the C by GE app Add your Smart Switch to the C by GE app
Compatibility Requirements Rating 120V AC 60Hz Neutral wire is required (Wire is usually white or grey) Ground wire is required (Wire is usually green, green with a yellow stripe, or copper) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHZ is required Works with halogen, incandescent and LED bulbs, including C by GE Smart Bulbs. LED up to 1.
Let’s Do It INCLUDED On/Off Switch Wall Plate 4 Wire Nuts Line/Load 2 Phillips Mounting Screws 2 Phillips Face Plate Screws YOU’LL NEED Bulb Adaptor Line/Load Ground Wire Labels 12 Phillips Screwdriver 9 Needle Nose Pliers (recommended) Voltage Tester (recommended) 3 6 Approximately 30 minutes of your day to install and setup the switch
You Got This! And we’re here to help. For in-depth instructional videos and a guided tour through the installation, go to cbyge.com/switch-support.
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING: Step 1 Turn Off The Power! 1. Turn off the power for the switch location at the circuit breaker box. 2. Test existing switch by toggling switch on/off, ensuring lights do not turn on. 3. Now, follow these setup steps for a single gang switch.
IF APPLICABLE Install adaptor onto C by GE smart or non-dimmable LED bulbs 1. C by GE smart switches and dimmers are compatible with C by GE smart bulbs. To keep your C by GE bulbs always available and connected, the included bulb adaptor should be used to have full control of C by GE bulbs on the same circuit as the switch. NOTE: Only one bulb adaptor is needed per switch, even if there are multiple C by GE bulbs on the circuit. 2.
IF APPLICABLE Install adaptor onto C by GE smart or non-dimmable LED bulbs
STEP 2 Remove Your Old Switch 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall. 2. Use voltage tester on the black wires to confirm power to the switch is off (recommended). 3. Before disconnecting the wires from the wall, label each with the provided wire labels. Ground wire is required. If you don’t have this wire, the C by GE switch is not compatible. 4. Disconnect wires and remove existing switch.
Line/Load Line/Load Wire Labels Ground
STEP 3 Connect The Wires NOTE: Both black wires on the switch are interchangeable and can be connected to either the load or line wire from the wall. 1. Connect the first line/load (black) wire on the switch to the line or load (black label) wire from the wall. 2. Connect the second line/load (black) wire on the switch to the line or load (black label) wire from the wall. 3. Connect the ground (green) wire on the switch with the ground (green label) wire from the wall. 4.
3/4 inch USING WIRE NUTS 1. Insert wires into wire nut. 2. Turn wire nut clockwise. 3. Pull gently on wires to test connection.
STEP 4 Fit Wires Into Wall Box Neatly push the wires back into the box, rotating the switch so it’s oriented according to the image.
STEP 5 Secure The Switch 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided, secure the switch to the wall until level and flush. 2. Screw on the faceplate bracket, then snap the faceplate cover onto the bracket.
STEP 6 Turn The Power Back On After the switch is secured and faceplate mounted, turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box. At the switch, LED indicator light or light ring will flash blue indicating the device is wired correctly and the device is in setup mode. Press any button on the switch to enable setup mode if setup mode times out.
STEP 6 Turn The Power Back On LED indicator light or light ring will flash blue until the switch is added to the C by GE app. LED indicator light or light ring will flash red if the circuit is overloaded. Max load rating 1.25 amps for LED and 5 amps for incandescent/halogen. LED indicator light or light ring will not illuminate if wired incorrectly. IF LIGHTS DON’T TURN ON: 1. Check that power to the switch is on at the breaker. 2.
Congratulations! You’ve completed the Smart Switch installation. Next...
Enable Your Voice Assistant Amazon Alexa To setup, open the Alexa app, search for the C by GE skill, follow the setup instructions. Try this... Alexa, turn off the living room. Alexa, turn on the bedroom. Google Assistant To setup, open the Google Assistant or Google Home app, search for the C by GE action, follow the setup instructions. Try this... Hey Google, turn on the lights. Hey Google, good morning. Hey Google, I’m leaving.
Additional Information and Warnings FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
RF Exposure Information: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8 inches during normal operation. RF Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
