ETEKCITY ESWD16 User manual
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Smart WiFi
Dimmer Switch
Model: ESWD16
User Manual
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The smart dimmer switch allows you to control lights, such as
LED, fluorescent, halogen, and incandescent bulbs, using your
iOS™ or Android™ smartphone. With the VeSync app, connect
the smart dimmer switch to your home WiFi network to control
your lights from anywhere, at any time.
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Table of Contents
Specifications
Safety Information
Product Requirements
Product Diagram
WiFi Indicator
Installation
• What You’ll Need
• Checking Wires
• Connection Schematic
• About the Wires
• Removing the Old Light Switch
• Installing the Smart Dimmer Switch
VeSync App Setup
Configuration
Using the App
• Turning the Dimmer Switch On/Off
• Indicator Lights
• RGB Light
• Schedules
• Timer
Smart Dimmer Switch Settings
Share Your Smart Dimmer Switch
Delete a Smart Dimmer Switch
More Features
• Connecting with Amazon Alexa
• Connecting with Google Assistant
• Contact Customer Support
Maintaining Your Smart Light Switch
• Firmware Updates
• Resetting
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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Specifications
Dimensions 4.92 x 3.14 x 1.67 in / 12.5 x 8 x 4.25 cm
Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi)
Communication Frequency 2.4GHz
Wireless Distance
(Switch to Router) 98–164 ft / 30–50 m (max visible range)
Maximum Load LED/CFL: 180W
Halogen/Incandescent: 400W
Power 120V, 60Hz
Operating Environment 14º–100ºF / -10º–38ºC
Storage and Transportation
Environment -4º–158ºF / -20–70ºC
Compatible Systems iOS™ 8.0 or higher / Android™ 4.3 or higher
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Single-Switch Junction Box:
LED/CFL: Maximum 180W
Halogen/Incandescent:
Maximum 400W
Multi-Switch Junction Box (with more than 2 dimmer switches installed):
LED/CFL: Maximum 150W
Halogen/Incandescent:
Maximum 300W
Note: The number of lights the smart dimmer switch can control depends on the
type of bulb and whether multiple dimmer switches are installed in a multi-switch
junction box.
For example, if the maximum load is 150W, and you use LED 10W bulbs, then the
dimmer switch can support 15 bulbs. If you use LED 15W bulbs, the dimmer switch
can support 10 bulbs.
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To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this
dimmer switch, please read and follow all instructions
and safety guidelines in this manual.
Installation
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
• Before installing and wiring, TURN OFF POWER by locking
the appropriate circuit breaker in the OFF position or
removing the appropriate fuse. Use a non-contact voltage
tester to ensure all electrical power is off. Installing and
wiring with active electrical power may result in serious injury
or death.
• Only install the smart dimmer switch if you are comfortable
with electrical work. If not, contact a qualified electrician.
Improper installation significantly increases the risk of fire,
electric shock, and other injuries.
• The smart dimmer switch must be installed and used in
accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or your
local electrical code.
• Do not install the smart dimmer switch with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
Safety Information
Note: Etekcity cannot guarantee the quality of installation,
and cannot cover associated costs.
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General Safety
• CAUTION: FOR CONTROL OF INCANDESCENT, HALOGEN,
CFL, OR LED LUMINAIRES ONLY.
• Only use indoors, in a dry location with ambient temperature
controls, avoiding extreme heat and freezing temperatures.
• Do not modify the smart dimmer switch hardware or
software. This may cause injury or property damage, and will
void the warranty.
• Household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• In-wall installation with hardwired connections
• Neutral wire (see page 15)
• Bulb with dimming capability
• A junction box that is more than 2 inches deep
• A smartphone running iOS 8.0 or higher, or running Android
4.3 or higher
• A 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n standard)
Product Requirements
Note: If a non-dimming bulb is used, it may burn out.
Note: The smart dimmer switch is compatible with
incandescent, LED, halogen, and compact fluorescent
light bulbs.
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Product Diagram
Front
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G
A. Increase Button
B. Decrease Button
C. Power Button
D. RGB Light
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C
D
F
E. Brightness Level
Indicators
F. Power Indicator
G. WiFi Indicator
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RGB Light
• Lights up in a color of your choice. Use the VeSync app to set
the color and to turn it on/off (see page 24).
Power Button / Indicator
• Use to turn the light on/off.
• When the switch is OFF, the power indicator will be ON.
• When the switch is ON, the power indicator will be OFF.
• You can turn the indicator light off in the VeSync app (see
page 23).
Increase / Decrease Buttons
• These buttons raise or lower the brightness level of the light.
Brightness Level Indicators
• The 5 indicators represent the 5 brightness levels. You can turn
these indicator lights off in the VeSync app (see page 23).
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WiFi Indicator
WiFi Indicator Status
WiFi Indicator is off Switch is configured.
WiFi Indicator blinks 1 time
per second
Switch is in Configuration Mode (see
page 21).
WiFi Indicator blinks 4
times per second (10 total
times)
Switch is being reset (see page 40).
WiFi Indicator blinks 2
times every 5 seconds Switch has not connected with router.
WiFi Indicator blinks 1 time
every 5 seconds
Switch has connected with router, but
is not connected to the internet.
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Installation
What You’ll Need
CAUTION:
• Only install the smart dimmer switch if you are familiar and
comfortable with electrical work. If not, contact a qualified
electrician. Improper installation significantly increases the
risk of fire, electric shock, injuries, or even death.
• Wear insulated gloves while installing the smart dimmer
switch.
• Non-contact voltage tester
• Wire nuts (twist-on wire connectors)
• Pliers
• Philips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Insulated gloves
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Checking Wires
1. Use the voltage tester to test a powered electrical cable to
make sure the voltage tester is working. If the voltage tester
lights up, it’s working.
2. To avoid electric shock, TURN OFF THE POWER by turning
off the circuit breaker before installation.
Note: You may need to shut off more than 1 circuit breaker or
switch to make sure the power is off.
3. Unscrew and remove the faceplate from the old switch.
4. Use the voltage tester to test around the old switch to make
sure that the power is OFF. Flip your switch on and off a few
times to confirm. The voltage tester should not light up, and
the light should not turn on.
5. Unscrew and pull out the old switch (without detaching the
wires).
6. Check to see if there are 4 wires connected to your old
switch. These wires are the ground, load, line (or “live”),
and neutral wires. If you do not see at least 4 wires in
the junction box, the smart dimmer switch may not be
compatible with that junction box. You can check other
switches in your home to see if there are compatible junction
boxes.
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Ground
Neutral
Line
Load
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N
G
Connection Schematic
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About the Wires
Load
• This wire connects the dimmer switch to appliances.
This is the wire that the smart dimmer switch
controls. All switches have a load wire.
Line (“Live”)
• This wire brings electricity to the dimmer switch. All
switches have a line wire.
CAUTION: Never twine the load wire and the line wire together
or connect them both to power. Only the line wire should be
connected to power.
Neutral
• Some old switches do not have a neutral wire.
However, a neutral wire is required to install the
smart dimmer switch. This is because the smart
dimmer switch needs to be powered on at all times
to operate.
• If you cannot find a neutral wire in your junction box,
contact a qualified electrician to rewire the switch.
CAUTION: Never connect the neutral wire with any other
wire. This can cause circuit abnormalities or burn out the
dimmer switch.
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Ground
• A ground wire is not required for the smart dimmer
switch to work, as not all switches need ground wires.
• However, if a ground wire is present, it must be
connected to the smart dimmer switch.
Wire Nuts
• These are the cap-like objects connecting wires
together, also known as twist-on wire connectors.
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Removing the Old Light Switch
1. After taking off the faceplate and checking the wires, use the
voltage tester again to test for any current around the wires.
2. Unscrew a wire from the old light switch. Use pliers to
straighten the wire. Then, screw a wire nut onto that wire.
3. Follow the same steps for the other 3 wires.
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Installing the Smart Dimmer Switch
1. Make sure you understand the 4 wires on your smart
dimmer switch and the wires inside the junction box. Check
the labels on the switch next to each wire.
Note: There will often be 2 neutral wires already connected
by a wire nut. Connect all the neutral wires together with 1
wire nut.
3. For extra safety, wrap electrical tape around the wires to
make sure the copper conductor is fully concealed.
2. Connect the white wire to the neutral wire, which is usually
white as well, by screwing a wire nut tightly around the 2
wires.
Ground
Neutral
Line
Load
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4. Connect the green wire to the ground wire, which is also
usually green.
5. Connect the black line wire to the line wire, which is usually
black or red.
6. Connect the red load wire to the load wire, which may be any
color except green.
7. Push the wires and the wire nuts back into the junction box.
8. Attach the dimmer switch to the wall by screwing in the
mounting screws.
9. Snap the smart dimmer switch faceplate on tightly.
10. Turn power back on at the circuit breaker, then test the
dimmer switch by turning it on.
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VeSync App Setup
1. To download the VeSync app, scan the QR code or search
“VeSync” in the Apple App Store® or Google Play™ Store.
Note: For Android users, you must select Allow to use
VeSync.
Note: Due to continuing updates and improvements, the
VeSync app may appear slightly different. In case of any
differences, follow the in-app instructions.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to use third-
party services and products, such as the Amazon® Echo™ or
Google Home™. These will not work with the guest account.
With a VeSync account, you can also allow your family or
friends to control your smart dimmer switch.
2. Open the VeSync app. If you already have an account, tap
Log In. To create a new account, tap Sign Up.
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