Eton Blackout Buddy Connect Charge User manual

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Owner’s Manual
BLACKOUT BUDDY
CONNECT CHARGE
Connected Motion Sensor, USB Charger,
Flashlight, and Ambient Light
Compatible with
Apple Homekit,
Amazon Alexa,
and Google Home

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QUICK START GUIDE
• Plug your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge into an electrical
socket. The ashlight will blink once, indicating it is ready for
Wi-Fi setup.
• On your phone, download the free Etón Home app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play store.
• Open the Etón Home app and tap “+” in the upper right corner
to add your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge. Follow the on-
screen directions to complete setup.
Note: Make sure to name your device something easily
recognizable, like “Bedroom Nightlight.”

Reset /
Power Button
Flashlight Swivel
Prongs
Nightlight
Motion
Sensor
Light
Sensor
USB
Ports
Slide
Switch

CONNECTING TO APPLE HOMEKIT
(iOS devices only)
1. Connect the Blackout Buddy Connect Charge to a power source. The ashlight will
blink once indicating it is ready for Wi-Fi setup.
2. Open the Apple HomeKit app on your iOS device. Tap “+” in the top right corner and
follow the directions to set up your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge.
Note: to add an additional Blackout Buddy Connect Charge or repeat the connection
process, tap “+” and you will see the accessory list. Each accessory has a unique
identication code (e.g. Etón-Blackout Buddy Connect Charge C-XXXXXX). Make sure
the code shown matches the code on the back of the Blackout Buddy Connect Charge.
3. Scan or manually enter the setup code and follow the directions to add the device to
the Home and Room. Please keep the setup code for future use.
4. You can assign names to your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge to control it through
Siri. For example, you can name your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge “Flashlight,”
“Nightlight,” and “Motion Sensor” and assign it to the bedroom in HomeKit. You can
then use Siri voice commands, such as “Turn on the bedroom Flashlight,” “Turn on the
bedroom Nightlight,” and “What is the state of the Motion Sensor in the bedroom?”

CONNECTING TO GOOGLE HOME
What you need:
• Google Home device, or Android phone with Google Assistant
• Google Home app (download in the Google Play store)
• Google Account
• Etón Home app
• Wi-Fi network
If you haven’t already, register an Etón account in the Etón Home app.
In the Etón Home app, tap “Register” to create an account. Sign in to the app.
Set up your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge with Google Home via the Google Home app.
1. Set up your Google Home (skip to 2 if your Google Home is already set up)
Charge your Echo device and make sure your Wi-Fi network is working.
• Plug in your Google Home device.
• Open the Google Home app on your phone. Tap “ACCEPT” to agree to the Terms
of Service and Privacy Policy. Tap “Allow” to let Google Home access the device
location and discover and set up nearby devices.
• Tap “SIGN IN” and log in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can
register here.
• The Google Home app scans for nearby devices that are powered on and ready to
set up. Tap “SET UP” to set up your Google Home.
• Once your Google Home app and Google Home device are successfully connected,
tap “PLAY TEST SOUND.” If the sound plays from the intended Google device, tap “I
HEARD IT.”
• Select the room of your home where your Google Home is located. This helps you
identify the device when you want to control it.

• Select your Wi-Fi network and log in with the Wi-Fi password. Tap “CONTINUE.” Once
Google Home is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network, tap “CONTINUE”
again.
• For the Google assistant to provide you with personalized assistance, you must sign
into your Google account and tap “SIGN UP.” Choose the Google account you want
to link to your Google Home device and tap “CONTINUE AS [Account].” Enter the
address where your Google Home is installed and select your default music service.
• Watch the Google Home tutorial, or press “SKIP TUTORIAL” to complete setup.
2. Link your Etón account to Google Home
Note: the Google Home app only allows one Google account to control Home Control
actions. If you sign into the Google Home app with multiple Google accounts, only the
rst account can be used for Home Control.
• In the Google Home app, tap on the menu in the top left corner. Select “Home
Control” and tap the “+” symbol on the bottom right corner.
• Tap “ChampOn Smart” in the pop up list. Log in to your Etón account and select the
country/region in which you live.
• Tap “Link Now” to link your Etón account. After you assign rooms for your devices,
they will be listed in the Home Control page in the Google Home app.
3. Control your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge through Google Home
• Try a voice command, such as “Ok Google, turn on Bedroom Nightlight.”

CONNECTING TO AMAZON ALEXA
What you need:
• Amazon Alexa device, including Echo, Echo Tap, or Echo Dot
• Amazon account
• Etón Home app
• Wi-Fi network
If you haven’t already, register an Etón account in the Etón Home app.
In the Etón Home app, tap “Register” to create an account. Sign in to the app.
Set up your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge with Amazon Alexa. You can do this through
the Alexa app or online at alexa.amazon.com/spa/index.html. The following directions will be
using the Alexa app.
1. Download the Alexa app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
2. Set up your Amazon device (skip to 3 if your Amazon device is already set up)
• Charge your Echo device and make sure your Wi-Fi network is working.
• In the Alexa app, sign in to your Amazon account.
• Tap on the menu in the top left corner, select Settings, and tap “SET UP A NEW
DEVICE.”
• Select your Amazon device model, choose your language, and tap “CONNECT TO
WI-FI.”
• Press the dot button on top of your Amazon device for three seconds until the
orange light appears. In the Alexa app, tap “CONTINUE.”
• The Alexa app will connect to your Amazon device. Tap “CONTINUE.”
• Select your Wi-Fi network and type in your password. Tap “CONNECT.” It may take
several minutes for your device to connect.

• Once it has successfully connected, tap “CONTINUE.” An introduction video will
appear. Tap “CONTINUE” again to complete setup.
3. Link your Etón account to your Amazon device
• In the Alexa app, tap on the menu in the top left corner and select “Skills.” In the
search bar, search for ChampOn Smart. Select “ChampOn Smart” and tap “ENABLE.”
• You will be redirected to the account link page. Log in to your Etón account and
select the country/region in which you live.
• Tap “Link Now” to link your Etón account. When the message “Alexa has been
successfully linked with Etón” shows up, tap X on the top left corner.
4. Control your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge through Amazon Alexa
• Your Amazon device needs to discover your smart devices before it can control
them. You can either say “Alexa, discover devices,” or you can open the Alexa app,
select “Smart Home” in the menu, and tap “DISCOVER.”
Note: every time you change the device’s name on the ChampOn Smart app,
Amazon must re-discover the device before Alexa can control it.
• You can now control your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge through Amazon Alexa
voice commands, such as “Alexa, turn on [Device Name].”
5. Optional: Set up device groups
• You can also set up groups of multiple devices in the Alexa App. In the Alexa app,
tap on the menu in the top left corner and select “Smart Home.” Tap “CREATE
GROUP” and give your group a name (e.g. “Smart Nightlights”). Select the devices
you would like to add to the group, and tap “SAVE.”
• You can now control multiple devices together. Try saying “Alexa, turn on [Group
Name].”

FLASHLIGHT
The ashlight will automatically turn on upon loss of AC power. Pressing the Power Button
will also turn the ashlight on and off when the Blackout Buddy Connect Charge is not
plugged into AC power.
AMBIENT LIGHT
The ambient light has two modes of operation:
• Auto: With the Slide Switch in Auto mode, the Light Sensor will automatically turn on
the ambient light when it gets dark. Alternatively, the Light Sensor will automatically
turn off the ambient light when it becomes bright enough.
• SW: With the Slide Switch in SW (Software) mode, the ambient light will be controlled by
your smartphone application, with the ability to toggle the ambient light on and off. In
this mode, the Light Sensor will not activate the ambient light when it gets dark.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Charging time: 4 Hours
• Flashlight time: > 30 Hours
• The Blackout Buddy Connect Charge can swivel left or right while plugged into the wall
socket to direct the light or provide access to an adjacent plug.
• The Blackout Buddy Connect Charge has two built-in USB charging ports on the side
that can charge nearly every smartphone or tablet. Simply plug in the charging cable for
your device and charging will begin automatically. Each port delivers 1 Amp of power.
If your home loses power or you unplug your Blackout Buddy Connect Charge, your
devices will still continue to charge from the Blackout Buddy Connect Charge’s internal
2000mAh battery.
• The ambient light can be controlled via Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or the Etón Home
App when plugged into power.
• The Blackout Buddy Connect Charge has a motion sensor which records the previous
100 motion detections. You can view the time stamps for these detections in the Etón
Home app.
• In the Etón Home App, Scenes can be set up to control multiple devices with a single
command. In addition to the four included default Scenes, you can create custom
Scenes to control every room of your home.

RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Press and hold the reset/power button for about 10 seconds. The ambient light will ash
repeatedly, indicating the device is being restored to factory settings. After restoration, you
will need to re-setup and re-congure the device.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz ONLY;
5G Wi-Fi is NOT supported!
Input: AC 120V 50/60Hz
Standby Power: ≤0.3W
USB Output: 5V/1A *2
Total Output Current: DC 2A(MAX)
Battery: Li-Ion 3.7V 2000mAH
COMPATIBILITY
• Free Etón Home App.
• For iOS: requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 8.1 or later.
• For Android: requires Version 4.2 or later.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these
basic precautions:
• Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used
near children.
• For indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put ashlight in water or other liquid. Do
not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Not a toy. Keep away from children.
• Avoid dropping.
• Only operate within specied temperature range (0°C to 25°C).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled
or any object has fallen into the apparatus.
• DO NOT expose to rain or moisture.
• DO NOT submerge or expose to water.
• DO NOT cut.
• DO NOT disassemble.
• DO NOT clean with liquid. Clean only with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT use abrasives or solvents.
• DO NOT use in wet or damp areas (e.g. bathrooms).
• DO NOT use with dimmers.
• DO NOT use in enclosed environments.
• DO NOT exceed the recommended electrical ratings.
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FCC REGULATIONS
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.
ICC REGULATIONS
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le
fonctionnement.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modications or change to this equipment. Such modications or change
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
RF WARNING STATEMENT
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can
be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

LEGAL STATEMENT
Use of the Works with Apple HomeKit logo means that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specically to iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been
certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
Apple, iPad, iPad Air, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. HomeKit is a trademark of Apple Inc.The trademark “iPhone” is
used with a license from Aiphone K.K.
ENVIRONMENT
DISPOSAL
Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government, State, or Local rules and/or
regulations. If you are unsure, please call the appropriate local authority to nd out how to
dispose of them safely and help protect the environment.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your product should be
completed as soon as possible after purchase or receipt. Please go to www.etoncorp.com/
productregistration to register your product.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Retain your proof of purchase or the receipt. Limited Warranty information can be viewed at
www.etoncorp.com in the Support section.
5010462

SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, please rst contact an Etón service representative at
the numbers below for problem determination and troubleshooting. If further service is
required, the technical staff will instruct how to proceed based on whether the device is still
under warranty or needs non-warranty service.
WARRANTY
If your product is still in warranty and the Etón service representative determines that
warranty service is needed, a return authorization will be issued and instructions for
shipment to an authorized warranty repair facility will be provided. Do not ship your device
back without obtaining the return authorization number.
NON-WARRANTY
If your product is no longer under warranty and requires service, our technical staff will refer
you to the nearest repair facility that will be able to best handle the repair.
For service outside of North America, please refer to the distributor information included at
time of purchase/receipt.
Need help? Contact us.
Etón Corporation
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Palo Alto CA 94303
USA 1-800-872-2228,
Canada 1-800-637-1548
WW 650-903-3866
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