ETEKCITY Voltson User manual

Smart Wi-Fi Outlet
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Thank you for purchasing the Smart Wi-Fi Outlet by Etekcity. Use your home Wi-Fi network to remotely
control your lights and appliances with a press of a button. Use the VeSync home automation app on your
Android or iOS device in order to schedule actions, keep track of power usage, and turn off your lights and
television from several rooms away. Modernize your home and take control.
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iOS Setup & Configuration
Android Setup & Configuration
Re-configuring a Device
Deleting/Sharing a Device, Logging Out
Troubleshooting
Customer Support
Warranty
Specifications
Safety Information
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Setup & Configuration
APN Mode
Turning Devices ON/OFF
Action Schedule
Triggered Actions
Countdown
Action Timer
Power History, Action Log, Firmware Update
Edit Device
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15
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Setup & Configuration
APN Mode
Turning Devices ON/OFF
Action Schedule
Triggered Actions
Countdown
Action Timer
Power History, Event Logging, Upgrade Firmware
Device Editor
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Table of Contents

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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 any phone/tablet.
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.
Safety
Information

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iOS Setup & Configuration
Setup
NOTE: Before configuration and operation, connect your smartphone/tablet to the Wi-Fi network you wish
to operate the device with.
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.
App Store
NOTE: If a blue light does
not appear, follow the re-
configuration 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”.

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

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The device is OFF.
The device is ON.
Operation
Turning Devices ON/OFF
Method 1: Method 2:
While at the VeSync app home screen, tap the
slider next to the desired outlet to turn it on or off.
Tap on the desired outlet name to access 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.
Tap to confirm your
scheduled action.
Tap to set the
hours and
minutes of the
desired actions.
Tap to select
which days to
repeat the
action.
Turn device ON.
Turn device OFF.

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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 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.
To add a new triggered action:
Tap the + button on the top right
corner of the screen.

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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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Tap to confirm
your timed action.
Tap to give the
timed action a
name.
Tap to set the time of the
desired action.
Tap to set the date of the
desired action.
To add a timed action:
Tap the + button on the top right
corner of the screen.
Turn device ON.
Turn device OFF.
Action Timer
The Action Timer allows you
to switch an outlet on/off on a
single scheduled date and time.

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

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Android Setup & Configuration
Setup
NOTE: Before configuration and operation, connect your smartphone/tablet to the Wi-Fi network you wish
to operate the device with.
1. Download and install the
VeSync app to your device
by searching “Vesync app” in
the 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.
Google Play
NOTE: If a blue light does
not appear, follow the re-
configuration 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”.

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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”.

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6. Tap “Confirm” and input
your Wi-Fi network ID and
password, then tap “OK”.
Once configuration is
complete, the outlet will
appear on the app home
screen.
5. When at the list of available
networks, connect to “ESP
XXXXXX”. Once you are
connected, tap or press your
phone’s back button to return
to the VeSync app.
4. Tap “Join Esp Wifi”.