VOCOlinc PM1 User manual
PM1
Smart Wi-Fi Outlet
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Wi-Fi/Power statusLED indicator1
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Power/ Reset Button - Quick press to switch on/off
- Press & hold for about 5 seconds to factory reset.
All connection data will be cleared. PM1 must be
removed from the app and then added back again.
White light; adjustable brightness on appNightlight
Product Overview:
PM1 Smart Wi-Fi Outlet can be controlled through Wi-Fi wireless network. You can
switch on/off outlet and monitor its status wirelessly. The built-in night light provides
adjustable and caring white light that eases night time movement. The built-in power
meter allows you to track power consumption of a specific light or appliance on
LinkWise App.
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LED Status Indication
What’s Included:
PM1 Smart Wi-Fi Outlet
Quick Start Guide
Smart AC Outlet
Electrical Ratings
Input: AC100~125V, 60Hz
Output: AC100~125V, 10A Max,
1200W Max (Pure Resistive Load)
General use ONLY
Indoor dry location use ONLY
Features:
Smart AC outlets
Energy monitoring
Nightlight
Works with Apple HomeKit
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with the Google Assistant
Can be applied to local or remote
control of appliances such as fans,
lights, water coolers, heaters,
ricecookers and more
Status
Search Wi-Fi
Adding a device
A device added successfully
Discovering a device
Connected to Wi-Fi (Outlet On)
Connected to Wi-Fi (Outlet Off)
Disconnected from Wi-Fi
Reset
OTA in Progress
OTA done
LED Indicator
Green light flashing quickly
Green light flashing slowly
Nightlight flashing slowly 5 times
Nightlight flashing slowly 5 times
Green light staying on
LED off
Red light flashing quickly
Press & Hold for 5s, then green flashing quickly
Red light flash slowly
Nightlight flashing slowly 5 times
1. Download and open the free VOCOlinc LinkWise app from the Apple App Store.
2. Plug PM1 into a desired outlet. Press & Hold the Reset Button for about 5 seconds.
Once the LED indicator starts blinking green, it is ready for network setup.
3. Make sure your iPhone or iPad (version 10.3 or later) is connected to a 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi network. If you are connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, use the router utility
software to turn it off during setup.
4. Log in or sign up for a VOCOlinc account (required for linking VOCOlinc Cloud
and 3rd Party Connection).
5. Tap “+” on the top left corner and follow the on-screen directions to complete
network setup.
Note: To add more devices (or repeat PM1 setup process), tap “+” and you will be
asked to scan the setup code or manually enter the setup code.
For iOS user
Quick Start Guide
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Safety Warnings
Plug directly into electric outlet (not into extension cord)
For indoor use only
Unplug from outlet before cleaning
DO NOT clean with liquid
DO NOT remove ground pin (round pin) as there is risk of electric shock
DO NOT use in wet or damp areas
Keep children away from PM1
DO NOT exceed the recommended electrical ratings
DO NOT use in precision timing applications where inaccurate timing could be
dangerous (sunlamps, saunas, etc.)
DO NOT use with devices that should not be operated unattendedly
After switching off the the main power, DO NOT operate until the main power
indicator goes completely off (about 2 seconds delay)
DO NOT use the device when the casing is broken
6. Select the device from the accessory list. Each accessory has a unique identification
code, e.g., VOCOlinc-XXX-XXXXXX. Make sure the last 6 characters of the
identification code is consistent with the last 6 characters of MAC at the backside
of your PM1.
If the screen shows “Couldn’t add VOCOlinc-XXX-XXXXXX”, please refer to the
first FAQ. Please preserve the setup code for future use.
Note: if you are running a lower version than iOS 11, make sure to do step 6
before step 5.
7. You can assign a name to your device and use this name when speaking to Siri.
For example, if you name your device “printer”, you may wake up Siri and say
“Turn on the Printer”.
8. Setup customized scenes to control multiple devices with a single command.
For example, if you name the scene that turns off all the lights “I’m going to bed”,
when you wake up Siri and say “I’m going to bed”, it will do the job.
The use of a HomeKit-enabled accessory need the follow permissions:
Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Turn On
Settings > iCloud > Keychain > Turn On
Settings > Privacy >HomeKit > LinkWise > Turn On
For Android user
The Android version of LinkWise is a Cloud-based app, which requires an active
internet connection.
1. Download and open the free VOCOlinc LinkWise app from the Google Play Store.
2. Plug PM1 into a desired outlet. Press & Hold the Reset Button for about 5 seconds.
Once the LED indicator starts blinking green, it is ready for network setup.
3. Make sure your Android device (version 4.3 or later) is connected to a 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi network. If you are connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, use the router utility
software to turn it off during setup.
4. Log in or sign up for a VOCOlinc account (required for Alexa/Google configuration).
5. Tap “+” on the top left corner and follow the on-screen directions to complete
network setup.
6. You can assign a name to your device.
7. In case of setup failure, factory reset the device and repeat steps 2-6.
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Enabling Alexa
3rd Party Connection
To Enable Amazon Alexa and/or Google Home, refer to the following instruction.
1. Download and Install the Alexa App and login with your Amazon account.
2. Create an account in the LinkWise App (username and password are case
sensitive) and login to your account.
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3. Go to LinkWise App > long press the device icon to enter the menu. Look for
"VOCOlinc Cloud". Tap " " icon to link device to VOCOlinc cloud.
"VOCOlinc Cloud". Tap " " icon to link device to VOCOlinc cloud.
4. Go to User > Amazon Alexa > follow the steps to set up Alexa on the Alexa App
or press “Get Started” to set up Alexa on its webpage.
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5. Use VOCOlinc account to enable Alexa skill: VOCOlinc.
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If you change the name of the device in LinkWise App, you may sync the new name
in the Alexa App by re-discovering devices.
Alexa Skills
1. “Alexa, turn on (name)”
2. “Alexa, turn off (name)”
6. Discover Devices in the Alexa App.
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Enabling Google Assistant
1. Download and install the Google Assistant App and login with your Google account.
2. Create an account in the LinkWise App (username and password are case
sensitive) and login to your account.
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3. Go to LinkWise App > long press the device icon to enter the menu. Look for
"VOCOlinc Cloud". Tap " " icon to link device to VOCOlinc cloud.
"VOCOlinc Cloud". Tap " " icon to link device to VOCOlinc cloud.
DO NOT assign names with similar pronunciation or names such “Outlet 1”, or
“Light Bulb 1”, etc. It is challenging to control.
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4. Go to User > Google Assistant > follow the steps to set up Google on the Google
Assistant App or press “Get Started” to visit the Google Assistant App
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5. Use VOCOlinc account to enable Google Action: VOCOlinc.
Go to Settings > Home control > Press “+” >
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> Enable action using your VOCOlinc account.
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6. Complete setup
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You may schedule to turn on/off the device at specific times on specific days of the
week.
Go to LinkWise APP > Long press the device icon to enter the menu > Look for
“Timer” > Go to settings to create an event > Enable your preferred state for the
device and name the event.
Timer Settings
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With a built-in energy usage monitoring technology, you can acquire energy usage
report (real-time, daily, monthly, annual) at your fingertips via the free LinkWise app.
Go to LinkWise APP > Long press the device icon to enter the menu > Look for
“Energy” >1. Check real time consumption. 2. Enter per unit energy cost to get a
report on monthly and annual total expenses.
Energy Monitoringt
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FAQ
1. Make sure your accessory is powered on and nearby.
2. If you use a dual 2.4G/5G network router, please turn off the 5G network. Connect
your phone with 2.4G network and add the device again.
3. Make sure that the router setting meets the relevant requirements. The device only
supports the mode of WPA/WPA2-PSK.
4. Make sure that the LED indicator (green light) flashes quickly. If not, please
press & hold the Reset Button for about 5s to restore factory settings.
5. Select the accessory shown on screen, then scan the setup code (XXX-XX-XXX)
which can be found on the device, instruction manual or inner packaging.
Q1. Why did I fail to add my PM1 to the LinkWise App?
Resetting the device can help you troubleshoot any issues you may have. To reset it
tofactory defaults, press & hold main power button for about 5 seconds.
Factory Resetting
To gain better experience with VOCOlinc product, we strongly recommend that you
update the firmware whenever updates with all the latest improvement and fixes are
available:
1. Launch LinkWise.
2. Long press device icon to enter the menu.
3. Look for “Firmware update” and tap it, and then tap “Update”.
*Only the devices that are currently reachable and have an available update will
prompt firmware update notice.
*It is important to leave the LinkWise app running while it finishes updating the device.
Try not to minimize the app, close the app, or interrupt the update to prevent problems.
Firmware Update
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6. If the app prompts “Couldn’t add VOCOlinc-PM1-XXXXXX” after you scanning the
setup code:
(1) Close the app
(2) Reboot the phone
(3) Restore to factory settings
(4) Add the device again
7. If the app prompts “The setup code is incorrect” , please
(1) Double check whether the setup code input is right or not; or try manually
entering the setup code.
(2) If the last 6 characters of the identification code is not consistent with the last
6 characters of MAC located at the bottom of your PM1, please report this issue
characters of the identification code.
8. If the app prompts “This accessory isn’t compatible with your Wi-Fi router.”,
It means the router is currently working under the 5GHz network, please refer tostep 2.
1. Modification of the router configuration/settings will cause non-resumable
disconnectionof the device. Delete and add the devices again after factory reset
following steps in Q1.
2. Unstable network signal could cause disconnection of the device. Wait for about
2 minutesfor automatic re-connection. If the connection does not resume after
awhile, power off PM1 and then put it back on. It shall re-connect automatically.
3. If the above is not effective, delete and add the devices again after factory reset
followingsteps in Q1.
Q2. How can I recover connection of the device?
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