Smart light switch not controlling the lights
The smart switch is probably not wired correctly to the lights or it lost its connection. First, make sure the switch itself is getting power by looking for a light or checking the app. If it's working but the lights don't turn on, the problem is the physical wiring between the switch and the lights.
A smart switch that looks connected but doesn't control the lights has wiring issues or a settings mismatch in the app. If the switch is powered and connected to WiFi but the lights won't respond, the switch either isn't wired directly to those lights or the app is trying to control lights that don't exist. We'll check the power, the wiring, and the app settings.
- ✓Have your bulb powered on before starting
- ✓Make sure your WiFi network is accessible from your bulb location
- ✓Keep your bulb available for testing throughout troubleshooting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Trying to make the switch control lights that are not on the same electrical circuit. a smart switch can only control lights wired directly to it
- Assuming the app knows which lights to control. you have to tell it manually in most apps
Signs you need professional help
- If the smart switch is powered, connected to WiFi, and properly wired but still won't control the lights, the switch hardware itself can be faulty. Give us a call and we'll check if it needs to be replaced.
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