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User Manual for Ecosmart 12MR161050RGB01 MR16 Smart Bulb
Quick guide for the Ecosmart 12MR161050RGB01 MR16 Smart Bulb. Learn how to install, connect to the Hubspace app, troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues, and manage smart lighting settings.
Table of contents
Quick Guide
This guide provides instructions for setting up and operating your Ecosmart MR16 Smart Bulb. The bulb is controlled via the Hubspace app and requires a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Ensure you have the Hubspace app installed on your smartphone before beginning the setup process.
Safety Information
- Warning: Turn off power before inspection, installation, or removal.
- Warning: Do not use in totally enclosed fixtures.
- Warning: Not intended for use with emergency exits.
- Warning: Do not use with standard incandescent dimmers or dimming controls; use only the control provided or specified by these instructions.
- Caution: Do not open the device; there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Pre-Installation
Ensure all package contents are present before starting:
- A: MR16 LED Bulb
- B: User Guide
- C: Quick Start Guide
Operation
Follow these steps to connect your bulb:
- Download the Hubspace app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Sign in or register to create a Hubspace account.
- Power on the bulb.
- Tap the '+' button in the upper-right corner of the app to add your bulb.
- Scan the QR code printed on the bulb or the Quick Start Guide.
- If scanning fails, use the manual setup option (Step 8 in the manual) by tapping the Search button in the lower-right corner of the app.
Note: Bluetooth access is required on your phone for product setup. The bulb requires a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
Advanced Features
- Control Lighting: Use the app to adjust brightness (dimming) and change colors (shades of white or full color spectrum).
- Group Control: Group bulbs together to control them simultaneously or set up rooms.
- Schedules: Program bulbs to turn on and off automatically.
- Voice Assistant: Connect your smart bulb to Google Assistant or Alexa via the Hubspace app.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Wi-Fi Connection: Ensure the bulb is powered, and you are using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Check signal strength; you may need to move your router or use a Wi-Fi extender.
- QR Code Issues: If the code is damaged or won't scan, enter the numbers manually or use the manual setup option in the app.
- Offline Status: If the product is offline, verify your Wi-Fi signal strength.
- Bluetooth Issues: If the app cannot connect, turn Bluetooth off and on again on your phone, then retry.
Manufacturer information
EcoSmart
Practical help
Common problems
Product not connecting to Wi-Fi
Ensure the bulb is powered, you are using a 2.4GHz network, and the signal strength is sufficient.
QR code will not scan
Scan from inside the Hubspace app. If it fails, use the manual setup option by tapping the Search button in the app.
Product is offline
Check Wi-Fi signal strength. Move the router closer or use a mesh Wi-Fi system/extender.
Cannot find QR code
The QR code is on the bulb housing and in the documentation. You can also enter the numbers manually.
Before use
- Turn off power to the fixture before installation.
- Ensure you have a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network available.
- Download the Hubspace app.
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- Verify the fixture is not totally enclosed.
Specs in practice
- Input Watts (W)
- 5.5W - The power consumption of the bulb.
- Input Volts (AC)
- 120V - Standard residential voltage.
Images and diagrams
- The QR code scanning diagram illustrates using the Hubspace app to scan the code on the bulb or Quick Start Guide.
- The package contents diagram identifies the bulb, user guide, and quick start guide.
Model compatibility
- Requires 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Not for use in totally enclosed fixtures.
- Not for use with emergency exits.
- Not compatible with standard incandescent dimmers.
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