Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet Model No.: ESW01-USA Questions or Concerns? Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST/PDT support@etekcity.
Thank you for purchasing the Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet by Etekcity. Your smart outlet allows you to control electrical appliances, such as lights, fans, and kitchen appliances with your Android™ or iOS™ devices. Pair your smart outlet with the VeSync app to use your phone to control your connected electrical appliances anywhere, any time. Set up your smart outlet with the IFTTT™ (If This Then That) app to program your smart home.
Table of Contents Package Contents 3 Specifications 4 • Connecting with Amazon Alexa 38 Safety Information 5 • Connecting with Google Home 38 Light Indicator Chart 8 • Log Out 39 VeSync App Setup 9 Configuration 10 • Pairing Your Smart • Smart Configuration Mode 10 Outlet with IFTTT • APN Configuration Mode 14 Functions More Features IFTTT 38 40 40 • Create an Applet Using Existing VeSync Templates 18 43 • Turning Devices On/Off 18 • Create a Custom Applet 46 • Create Sche
Specifications Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi) Communication Frequency 2.4GHz Wireless Distance 98–164 feet | 30–50 meters (Outlet to Router) (max visible range) Maximum Switch Current 10A Power Supply Range & AC 120V, 60Hz Supply Frequency Operating Environment 14°F–104°F | -10°C–40°C Storage & Transportation -4°F–104°F | -20°C–60°C Environment Size 102 x 62 x 30 mm Android™ 4.3 or higher iOS™ 8.
Safety Information To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this outlet, please read and follow all instructions and safety guidelines in this manual. • Do not exceed the maximum load current of 10A (approximately 1200W) by plugging in appliances that require a higher load current. Always check the electrical power before use to avoid potential damage to the device. • Keep out of reach of children. • Only use indoors, in a dry location. • Always keep away from water or other liquids.
FCC Notice 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Product Requirements • A smartphone or tablet running on iOS 8.0/Android 4.3 or higher. • A 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n standard). The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances that use 10A current. Connecting an appliance that uses more than 10A current may cause the outlet fuse to blow. Features: 2 1 Front Back 1. Power Button 2.
Light Indicator Chart LED Light Color Yellow Blue None Status Description Solid Outlet is turned on Blinks twice every 5 seconds Outlet is trying to connect to WiFi Blinks once every 5 seconds Outlet is connected to WiFi, but is trying to connect to server 1 blink per second Outlet is in Smart Configuration Mode 2 blinks per second Outlet is in APN Configuration Mode 4 blinks per second Outlet was hard reset No light Outlet is off Back to Table of Contents 8
VeSync App Setup Note: The VeSync app and IFTTT app user interfaces may appear slightly different. 1. Connect your mobile device to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. Note: The smart outlet can only be setup on a 2.4GHz network. 2. Scan the QR code or download the VeSync app from the App Store® or the Google Play™ store. Note: For Android users, you must select “Allow” to use VeSync. GET IT ON Available on the Google Play App Store 3. 4. Open the VeSync app. Tap Sign Up to create a new account.
Configuration Smart Configuration Mode 1. Tap the + button to add your smart outlet. 2. Tap WiFi Outlets.
3. Tap Etekcity WiFi Outlet US/CA. 4. Tap Start Setup.
5. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, until the WiFi indicator light blinks blue (1 blink per second). This will put your smart outlet into Smart Configuration Mode. Then tap Next. Note: Smart Configuration Mode will turn off after 5 minutes. 6. Type in the name of your home WiFi network and password, then tap Join Network.
7. The outlet will take a few seconds to connect. If Smart Configuration fails, go to APN Mode (page 13). 8. Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique name, or use the default name, and tap OK. Note: You can change the device name and icon at any time. Tap , then tap Device Settings.
APN Configuration Mode If Smart Configuration Mode fails to connect your smart outlet to your WiFi, you can use APN (Access Point Name) Mode. You can also choose this mode at the beginning of setup instead of Smart Configuration Mode. 1. If you’re starting from the initial “Add Device” screen, tap APN Mode. If you’re starting from the “Connection Failed” screen after Smart Configuration Mode has failed, tap Use APN Mode.
2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the LED light blinks blue (2 blinks per second). 3. Type in the name of your home WiFi network and password. Then tap Join Network. Note: The smart outlet configuration requires a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
4. Tap Set WiFi Now and select the WiFi network that reads “ESP_”.
5. The outlet will take a few seconds to connect. To return to the “Add Device” page, tap < . 6. Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique name, or use the default name, and tap OK. Note: You can change the device name and icon at any time. Tap , then tap Device Settings.
Functions Turning Devices On/Off On the “My Home” page or the smart outlet page, tap to turn the devices on or off. Note: The outlet will remain connected to the internet even when it is turned off.
Create Schedule Go to the smart outlet page. 1. Tap + to create a scheduled time for the smart outlet to turn on and/or off. 2. Select an option from the “Schedule Task” page.
A. To set a start time: 1. Tap > next to Start. 2. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively, tap < for Sunrise and > for Sunset. 3. Tap to confirm. Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when Sunrise and Sunset are for your area.
B. Choose On or Off at start time.
C. To set an end time (optional): 1. Tap > next to End. 2. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively, tap < for Sunrise and > for Sunset. 3. Tap to confirm. Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine when Sunrise and Sunset are for your area.
D. Choose On or Off at end time.
E. Repeat (Optional) - Select days you want this task to repeat.
3. Turn the schedule on or off on the smart outlet page by tapping the toggle next to the scheduled time.
Set Timer You can create a timer to turn your smart outlet on and off. 1. Tap Timer. Then, Set Timer. 2. Scroll up and down to set time and select On or Off. 3. Tap to confirm and start timer. Timer will start automatically.
4. Tap to cancel the timer. Tap to restart the timer. Note: • If you selected On, the timer will turn on after the timer ends. • To remove the timer entry, tap on the timer entry, then tap Delete.
Away Mode When you have a light plugged into your smart outlet, you can use the Away Mode timer to turn your light on and off to give the appearance that someone is home. 1. Tap Away, then Set Away Mode. 2. Select an option from the “Away Mode” page.
A. Start Sets time to start Away Mode 1. Tap > next to “Start”. 2. Scroll up and down to select time. 3. Tap to confirm.
B. End Sets time to end Away Mode 1. Tap > next to “End”. 2. Scroll up and down to select time. 3. Tap to confirm.
C. Repeat Select days you want to repeat Away Mode 1. Tap > next to “Repeat”. 2. Select days you want this task to repeat. 3. Tap to confirm.
3. You can turn the Away Mode timer on/off at any time by tapping the toggle button to the right of the timer.
Smart Outlet Settings Tap to see Device Settings. The Device Settings menu allows you to: A B C D E F G H A. Edit your smart outlet name. B. Edit your smart outlet picture. C. Turn smart outlet notifications on/off. D. Turn on/off Energy Saving Mode (see page 33). E. Turn on Abnormal Power Protection (see page 34). F. Share your smart outlet (see page 35). G. Make sure your firmware is up-to-date, tap Upgrade Firmware. H. Delete your smart outlet (see page 36).
Energy Saving Mode The VeSync app allows you to program your smart outlet to save on energy costs by turning off your appliance when the maximum cost setting is reached. 1. Tap the toggle switch to turn Energy Saving Mode on and off . 2. Enter the Cost per kWh and Max Cost. 3. Tap to switch between the monetary units, EUR or USD. 4. Tap to confirm.
Abnormal Power Protection Turn on Power Protection to protect your connected appliances from power spike damage. 1. Tap the toggle switch to turn Power Protection on and off . 2. Enter Power Protection Threshold. 3. Tap to confirm.
Share Your Smart Outlet Tap Share Device to allow someone else to control your smart outlet (such as family, friends, roommates, or anyone you choose). Note: People who you share your smart outlet with cannot edit or delete any of your device settings. 1. Tap + . 2. Type in the email of the person you want to share your device with. Tap Invite. 3. Tap to remove people you have shared your device with. They will no longer be able to control your smart outlet. 2 1 Example example@email.
Delete a Smart Outlet A. You can delete your smart outlet from the VeSync app from the “Device Settings” screen. To delete your device, tap Delete Device. B. You can also delete your smart outlet from the “My Home” screen in the VeSync app. a. iOS™: Swipe left on the smart outlet’s name to delete. b. Android™: Press and hold for 2 seconds on the smart outlet’s name to delete.
More Features On the “My Home” page, tap More, for more features. Connecting with Amazon® Alexa™ To view instructions on the VeSync app, tap More, then tap Link to Alexa. Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Alexa. Connecting with Google Home™ To view instructions on the VeSync app, tap More, then tap Link to Google Assistant. Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with Google Home.
Log Out 1. On the “My Home” screen, tap More. 2. Tap your profile. 3. Tap Log Out. Note: You do not need to log out if you are not using a VeSync account. 1 example@email.com Example 2 example@email.
IFTTT Pairing Your Smart Outlet with IFTTT 1. Download the IFTTT app from the App Store or Google Play store. 2. Open the app and tap sign up or sign in.
3. Tap . 4. Enter “VeSync” and tap Services.
5. Tap Connect. 6. Enter your VeSync account details and tap Authorize. 5 example@email.
Create an Applet Using Existing VeSync Templates 1. Open the IFTTT app and tap My Applets. 2. Tap Services and tap VeSync.
3. Scroll to search for an applet you want to use, such as “Turn on a VeSync smart device at sunrise“ or “Activate a device every day at a specific time“. 4. Slide the toggle switch to turn on the applet.
5. Under Device, select the smart outlet that you want the applet to apply to and tap Save. Note: The interface of the applet settings will vary for different templates. 6.
Create a Custom Applet 1. On the My Applets screen, tap + . 2. Tap to add a Trigger Service.
Example: To trigger a service everyday at 11:45 PM: a. Tap the Date & Time icon. b. Tap Every day at. c. Under “Time”, select 11:45 PM. d. Tap Create Trigger Note: Popular Trigger Services include Date & Time, Location, and an Alexa or Google Home command. Different Trigger Services have different user interfaces.
3. After selecting the Trigger Service, tap enter an Action Service. 4. Tap the VeSync icon.
5. Tap Activate a device. 6. Select the smart outlet and state you would like to activate (turn on or turn off). Tap Create action.
7. Tap Finish.
Maintaining Your Smart Outlet Firmware Updates To keep the smart outlet up-to-date with the latest improvements and fixes, you should always update the firmware when available. On the Device Settings screen, tap Upgrade Firmware. Factory Reset Factory resetting the smart outlet can help you troubleshoot any issues you may have. Please keep in mind that factory resetting a device will erase all of your custom settings and restore the factory default settings.
Troubleshooting Q: Why aren’t my outlets connecting? • During the setup process, you must be connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. • Make sure the WiFi password you entered is correct. • Be sure the LED light on the outlet matches the setup method (see Light Indication Chart, page 7). • Try moving your router closer to your outlet (164 ft / 50 m visible range is best). • Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected to your router (10 or fewer is best). • Close and reopen the VeSync app.
Q: I’m using APN Mode, but can’t find the “ESP” access point. • Press and hold the power button on the outlet for 10-14 seconds to trigger APN Mode. The “ESP” access point will appear in your list of available WiFi connections. • During APN Mode, the LED light on the outlet will slowly blink blue. You will have 5 minutes to pair the outlet with your phone. Q: My outlet is offline. • Delete the offline outlet from the VeSync app. Swipe left (iOS) or tap and hold (Android), and tap Delete.
Q: After adding my smart outlet to VeSync, why won’t the smart outlet icon appear on the “My Home” screen of the VeSync app? • After adding your smart outlet to the VeSync app (see VeSync App Setup, page 8), refresh the main menu screen by closing and reopening the app. Q: Alexa or Google Home can’t find my app or can’t discover my smart outlet. • Make sure your wireless network router is close enough to your smart outlet. The smart outlet must be within a 164 ft (50 m) visible range from the router.
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