™ C-Start™ Smart Switch Installation Guide
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 Switch Wall Plate Line Load 4 Wire Nuts Ground 4 Phillips Mounting Screws Neutral Wire Labels YOU’LL NEED 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.
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. Neutral and ground wires are required. If you don’t have either wire, the C by GE switch is not compatible. 4. Disconnect wires and remove existing switch.
Gr ou nd Line Lo ad Neutral Line Load Ground Wire Labels Neutral
STEP 3 Connect The Wires 1. Connect the neutral (white) wire on the switch to the neutral (white label) wire from the wall. 2. Connect the line (black) wire on the switch to the line (black label) wire from the wall. 3. Connect the load (red) wire on the switch with the load (red label) wire from the wall. 4. Connect the ground (green) wire on the switch with the ground (green label) wire from the wall. 5. Cap the 3-way/multi-way traveler wire (if applicable). For 3-way switch setup, visit cbyge.
Load Ground Line Neutral 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, the light ring will flash blue indicating the device is wired correctly and the device is in setup mode.
Light ring will continuously flash blue until the switch is added to the C by GE app. Light ring will flash red if the circuit is overloaded. Max load rating 150W LED and 450W incandescent/halogen. Light ring will not illuminate if wired incorrectly. IF LIGHTS DON’T TURN ON: 1. Check that air gap switch is depressed. 2. Check that power to the switch is on at the breaker. 3.
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. Alexa, set kitchen to 50%. 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.
