ETEKCITY ESW01-USA User manual

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Voltson Smart Wi-Fi Outlet
Model No.: ESW01-USA

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by Etekcity. We are dedicated to providing our
customers with quality products to build on better
living. Should you have any questions or concerns
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Package Contents
1 x Voltson Smart Wi-Fi Outlet
1 x Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Safety Information 3
Function Diagram 4
iOS Set-Up & Configuration 5
Operation 10
Android Set-Up & Configuration 16
Operation 21
Re-configuring a Device 27
Deleting/Sharing a Device, Logging Out 28
Specifications 29
Troubleshooting 30
Warranty 31
Customer Support 32

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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.
• DO NOT exceed the maximum load current of
10A (approximately 1100W). Always check the
electrical power before use to avoid potential
damage to the device.
• DO NOT use for or near space heaters or air
conditioning units.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• The outlet is for indoor use only. Avoid exposure
to high-temperature sources, direct sunlight and
moisture. The outlet is best used in areas with
good air circulation.
• To avoid short circuiting, keep the outlet out of
direct/indirect contact with water and liquids.
• DO NOT install the outlet in washrooms,
restrooms, and any other damp environments.
• When cleaning, use a dry cloth to wipe the
outlet’s surface.
• The VeSync home automation app is only
compatible with Android 4.0 / iOS 7.0 operating
systems and above.
• The app does not support every phone/tablet.
Only use Android 4.0 / iOS 7.0 or above.
• The outlet does not support 2G/3G/4G networks
for configuration.
• Before configuration, make sure the wireless
network is operating normally in order to avoid
adverse effects on the product operation.

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Function Diagram
1. Power Button
2. Indicator Light
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Setup
iOS Setup & Configuration
NOTE: Wi-Fi outlet configuration only supports a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. If you connect your smartphone/tablet to a 5GHz
Wi-Fi network, please reconnect to 2.4GHz. A 5GHz router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time, please
make sure the names of the networks are different, and then connect to the 2.4GHz network.
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.
NOTE: If a blue light does not appear,
follow the reconfiguration steps on
page 27.
NOTE: Only one account can be
created per device. The outlet
configuration can be shared to other
accounts connected to the same
network once the first account has
been created.
3. Once downloaded, open the
VeSync app. Tap “Sign Up” to
create an account. Enter your
User ID and password and tap
“Sign In”.
App Store

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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. Input your Wi-Fi network
ID and password and tap
“Complete Configuration”.

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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 8-9)

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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”.

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4. Navigate to your list of
available Wi-Fi networks and
connect to “ESP####”. Once
you are connected, return to
the VeSync app.
5. Tap “Success” and input
your Wi-Fi network ID and
password, then tap “Complete
Configuartion”. Once
configuration is complete, the
outlet will appear on the app
home screen.

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The device is OFF.
The device is ON.
Operation
Turning Devices ON/OFF
Method 1
While at the VeSync app home screen, tap the slider
next to the desired outlet to turn it on or off.
Method 2
Tap on the desired outlet to access the 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
offline.
The device is
online.

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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.
NOTE: While in the Action Schedule
menu, use the activation switches to
quickly turn on or off a saved action
schedule.
Turn device ON.
Turn device OFF.
Tap to set the hours and
minutes of the desired actions.
Tap to select which days to
repeat the action.
Tap to confirm your scheduled
action.

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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 add a new triggered action:
Tap the + button on the top right
corner of the screen.
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. Tap ‘Done’ when
you’ve inputted your desired
power rating and configure
them/turn off configuration by
tapping on the slider button.
To select the triggering actions,
tap on the slider button located
to the right of each triggering
action.

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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.
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.

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Action Timer
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 confirm your timed action.
Tap to set the date of the
desired action.
Tap to set the time of the
desired action.
Turn device ON.
Turn device OFF.

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Power History Edit Device
Action Log
Information
Tap “Power History” to view a
device’s power consumption.
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.
To see the usage and action
history of a device, tap “Action
Log”.
To download the latest firmware
updates, tap “More”, then tap
“Information”.
Device Icon
Device Icon

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Setup
Android Setup & Configuration
NOTE: Wi-Fi outlet configuration only supports a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. If you connect your smartphone/tablet to a 5GHz
Wi-Fi network, please reconnect to 2.4GHz. A 5GHz router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time, please
make sure the names of the networks are different, and then connect to the 2.4GHz network.
1. Download and install the
VeSync app to your device
by searching “Vesync app”
in 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.
NOTE: If a blue light does not appear,
follow the reconfiguration steps on
page 27.
NOTE: Only one account can be
created per device. The outlet
configuration can be shared to other
accounts connected to the same
network once the first account has
been created.
3. Once downloaded, open the
VeSync app. Tap “Sign Up” to
create an account. Enter your
User ID and password and tap
“Sign In”.
Google Play

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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. Input your Wi-Fi network ID
and password and tap “OK”.

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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).

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APN Mode
Skip to page 21 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”.