ETEKCITY Voltson ESO15-TB User manual

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Smart Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet (15A)
Model No.: ESO15-TB
Questions or Concerns?
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Your smart outlet allows you to control electrical
appliances, such as porch lights, Christmas lights and
decorations, patio lights, and fountains 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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team at
[email protected]. We hope you enjoy your new
smart outlet!
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
1 x Voltson Smart Outdoor WiFi Outlet
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Reminder Card
Package Contents 3 37
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Functions
IFTTTVeSync App Setup 10
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• Smart Outlet Settings
Safety Information 5 37
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• Set Timer
• Create Schedule
Maintaining Your Smart Outlet
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
• Abnormal Power Protection
Specications 4 37
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• Turning Smart Outlet On/Off
Conguration 11
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• Energy Saving Mode
Light Indicator Chart 9
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• Away Mode
• Share Your Smart Outlet
• Delete a Smart Outlet
More Features
• Connecting with Amazon Alexa
• Connecting with Google Home
• Log Out
• Firmware Updates
• Factory Reset
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Specications
Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi)
Communication Frequency 2.4GHz
Wireless Distance
(Outlet to Router)
98–164 ft / 30–50 m
(max visible range)
Maximum Switch Current 15A
AC Power Supply Range &
Supply Frequency AC 120V, 60Hz
Operating Environment 14°F–104°F / -10°C–40C°
Storage & Transportation
Environment -4°F–104°F / -20°C–40C°
Waterproof Level IPX4
Compatible Systems Android™ 4.3 or higher
iOS™ 8.0 or higher
NOTE: The outlet’s WiFi signal range can be weakened or
disrupted if:
• Your WiFi bandwidth is not 2.4GHz
• Your WiFi network and/or your smart outlet is blocked by
objects that are too thick, such as walls, floors, and furniture
• Other electrical appliances are interfering with your WiFi
signal (such as microwave ovens, wireless speakers, and LCD
displays)

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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 outlet’s maximum load current of 15A
(approximately 1800W) by plugging in appliances that
require a higher load current. Always check appliance
labels to nd out their electrical power rating before
using.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• This outlet is intended for outdoor use, but is also safe
for indoor use.
•Always keep dry.
Safety Information
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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
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Notice
Note: 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specic operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance
with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation
instructions as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body. The availability of some specic
channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are
rmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
rmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
FCC Radiation Exposure Notice
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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• A smartphone or tablet running on iOS 8.0/Android 4.3
or higher.
• A secure 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n
standard).
• AC input voltage that is between 100V–125V.
The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances that use
15A current. Connecting an appliance that uses more than 15A
current may cause the outlet fuse to blow.
Product Requirements
Features:
Front
A
B
Back
A. Power Button
B. WiFi Indicator Light

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Light Indicator Chart
LED Light
Indicator Status Description
Yellow Solid Outlet is on
Blue
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
Conguration Mode
4 blinks per second Outlet was hard reset
None No light Outlet is off
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VeSync App Setup
1. Connect your mobile device to a secure 2.4GHz WiFi network.
Note: The smart outlet can only be set up on a 2.4GHz
network.
Note: The VeSync app and IFTTT app user interfaces may appear
slightly different.
Note: For Android users, you must select Allow to use
VeSync.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to use third-
party services and products, such as the Amazon® Echo™,
Google Home™, and IFTTT™. A guest account will not work
for this. With a VeSync account, you can also allow your
family or friends to control your smart outlet.
2. Scan the QR code or download the VeSync app from the
Apple App Store® or the Google Play™ Store.
3. Open the VeSync app. Tap Sign Up to create a new account.
4. After you’ve signed up, enter your email and password, then
tap Log In.
Available on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play

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Conguration
1. Tap +to add your smart outlet.
2. Tap WiFi Outlets.
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Add the smart outlet to your app.

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3. Tap Etekcity Outdoor Outlet.
4. Tap Start Setup. Make sure your outlet is on.
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Etekcity Outdoor Outlet

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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 Conguration
Mode. Then tap It Started Blinking.
Note: Configuration Mode will turn off after 10 minutes.
Note: The smart outlet configuration requires a secure
2.4GHz WiFi network.
6. Type in the name of your WiFi network and password,
then tap Join Network.
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Example123

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7. Tap Connect and select the WiFi network that starts
with “VeSync”.
8. The outlet will take a few seconds to connect.

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9. Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique
name, or use the default name and tap OK.
Note:
• Tap to change the outlet icon.
• You can change the device name and icon at any time. Tap
, then tap Device Settings.
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Functions
Turning Smart Outlet On/Off
On the My Home screen or the smart outlet screen,
tap to turn the smart outlet on or off.
Device is Off
Device is On
Note: The outlet will remain connected to WiFi even when the
smart outlet is off.
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Create Schedule
Go to the smart outlet screen.
1. Tap Socket A or Socket B to access the socket’s
Settings screen.

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2. Tap Create Schedule + to create a scheduled time for
the smart outlet to turn on and/or off.
3. Set a start and end time.
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B
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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 conrm.
Note: Allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine
when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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B. Choose On or Off under “Start”.
06:30 AM