GE C-Start User manual

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C-Start™Smart Switch
Installation Guide

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
This product installation requires handling 120 volt wiring.
Follow each step carefully.
If any concerns handling wiring, hire a qualified electrician.
Ensure all work meets applicable local and national codes.

Download
the C by GE app
Install
your Smart
Switch
Add
your Smart Switch to
the C by GE app
Simple DIY Setup

Rating 120V AC 60Hz
Neutral wire is required
(Wire is usually white
or grey)
Ground wire is required
(Wire is usually green,
green with a yellow stripe,
or copper)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHZ
is required
Works with halogen,
incandescent and LED bulbs,
including C by GE Smart
Bulbs.
LED up to 1.25 amps
Incandescent/halogen
up to 5 amps
Motor up to 1/4HP
Compatibility Requirements
! IMPORTANT NOTE ON 3-WAY WIRING:
Some lights have one wall switch, while others are controlled by two or
more wall switches (such as stair lights, which have a switch at both the
top and bottom of the stairs). If your lights have more than one switch
(called a 3-way), we’ve created instructions for how to install and
enable the capability.
Visit cbyge.com/switch-support
for 3-way installation instructions and how-to-videos.

Let’s Do It
INCLUDED
YOU’LL
NEED Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
(recommended) Approximately
30 minutes of your day
to install and setup
the switch
12
6
39
Voltage Tester
(recommended)
Switch
Wire Labels
Line Load Ground Neutral
Wall Plate 4 Wire Nuts 4 Phillips
Mounting Screws

You Got This!
And we’re here to help.
For in-depth instructional videos
and a guided tour through the installation,
go to cbyge.com/switch-support.

ON OFF
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING: Step 1
Turn Off The Power!
1. Turn off the power for the switch location at the circuit breaker box.
2. Test existing switch by toggling switch on/off, ensuring lights do not turn on.
3. Now, follow these setup steps for a single gang switch.

1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall.
2. Use voltage tester on the black wires to confirm power to the
switch is off (recommended).
3. Before disconnecting the wires from the wall, label each with
the provided wire labels.
Neutral and ground wires are required.
If you don’t have either wire, the C by GE switch
is not compatible.
4. Disconnect wires and remove existing switch.
STEP 2
Remove Your Old Switch

Wire Labels
Line Load Ground
Ground
Line
Load
Neutral
Neutral

STEP 3
Connect The Wires
1. Connect the neutral (white) wire on the switch to the neutral
(white label) wire from the wall.
2. Connect the line (black) wire on the switch to the line
(black label) wire from the wall.
3. Connect the load (red) wire on the switch with the load
(red label) wire from the wall.
4. Connect the ground (green) wire on the switch with the ground
(green label) wire from the wall.
5. Cap the 3-way/multi-way traveler wire (if applicable).
For 3-way switch setup, visit cbyge.com/switch-support
Attention: Incorrectly connecting the Neutral or
Ground wire from the wall to the Line or Load wire
on the switch will damage the product.

USING WIRE NUTS
1. Insert wires into wire nut.
2. Turn wire nut clockwise.
3. Pull gently on wires to test connection.
3/4 inch
NeutralGroundLoad Line

Neatly push the wires back into the box, rotating the switch so it’s oriented
according to the image.
STEP 4
Fit Wires Into Wall Box
Load
Ground
Line
Neutral

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided, secure the switch
to the wall until level and flush.
2. Screw on the faceplate bracket, then snap the faceplate cover
onto the bracket.
STEP 5
Secure The Switch

After the switch is secured and faceplate mounted,
turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box.
At the switch, the light ring will flash blue indicating the device
is wired correctly and the device is in setup mode.
STEP 6
Turn The Power Back On
ON OFF

Depressed,
socket powered
Pulled out,
no power to socket
Light ring will continuously flash blue until the switch is added to
the C by GE app.
Light ring will flash red if the circuit is overloaded.
Max load rating 150W LED and 450W incandescent/halogen.
Light ring will not illuminate if wired incorrectly.
IF LIGHTS DON’T TURN ON:
1. Check that air gap switch is depressed.
2. Check that power to the switch is on at the breaker.
3. Turn power off at the breaker, return to the switch to confirm the wires are
securely and properly wired according to the installation guide.
4. Go to cbyge.com/switch-support for more troubleshooting.

You’ve completed the Smart Switch installation.
Next...
Download
the C by GE app
Setup
your Alexa or
Google voice
assistant (optional)
Add
your Smart Switch to
the C by GE app
Congratulations!

Amazon Alexa
To setup, open the Alexa app, search for the C by GE skill,
follow the setup instructions.
Try this...
Alexa, turn off the living room.
Alexa, turn on the bedroom.
Alexa, set kitchen to 50%.
Google Assistant
To setup, open the Google Assistant or Google Home app, search for the
C by GE action, follow the setup instructions.
Try this...
Hey Google, turn on the lights.
Hey Google, good morning.
Hey Google, I’m leaving.
Enable Your Voice Assistant

Additional Information and Warnings
FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Notice:
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.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less
than 8 inches during normal operation.
RF Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 8 inches from all persons and must not be
collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment,
do not install to control a receptacle or motor-operated appliance or
transformer-supplied appliance.
For supply connections, use copper wire only rated at 75C.