Set it up once.
Every Xtricity Wi-Fi bulb, plug, switch, dimmer and power bar runs on the free Smart Life app, and links to Google Home or Alexa for voice control. Twelve short guides, start to finish.
Smart Life app
Setting up an Xtricity Wi-Fi bulb, plug, switch, dimmer or power bar for the first time — and managing it day to day.
How do I download the Smart Life app and create an account?
How do I download the Smart Life app and create an account?
- Download the application from the App Store or Play Store.
- Open Smart Life.
- After opening the application, create an account and log in.
- Register by email.
- Enter the verification code you receive in your email.
- Set your password.
How do I connect a device to Smart Life?
How do I connect a device to Smart Life?
- Tap the “+” in the upper right corner to add a device.
- Tap the “+” again to add the device.
- Register your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the device.
- Reset your device.
- Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes.
- Check that the indicator light is flashing, and confirm in the app that it is flashing.
- From this point you should be able to connect your device.
Note: Smart Life devices only join 2.4 GHz networks. If your router broadcasts 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under the same name, connect your phone to the 2.4 GHz band before pairing.
How can I tell whether my iPhone is on a 2.4 GHz network?
How can I tell whether my iPhone is on a 2.4 GHz network?
- Download the AirPort Utility app to your smartphone.
- Open your phone settings.
- Go to AirPort Utility.
- Turn on the Wi-Fi Scanner.
- Open AirPort Utility and tap Scan.
- A channel between 1 and 13 means you are on 2.4 GHz. A channel above 13 means you are on 5 GHz.
Note: Android users: check the band in your router settings instead.
How do I connect using AP mode?
How do I connect using AP mode?
- Power on the device — the blue light comes on. To put it into AP mode you need fast-blinking mode: press the button for 5 seconds and the light will blink fast, then press it again for 5 seconds to reach slow-blinking mode.
- Tap the “+” in the upper right corner to add a device.
- Choose your device.
- Register your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network — the same network your phone is on.
- Select AP mode.
- Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone.
- Select the Smart Life network.
- From this point you should be able to connect your device.
Note: Use AP mode when the standard EZ mode pairing fails.
How do I update a device?
How do I update a device?
- Tap the device you want to change.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap Update device.
- Check whether your device is up to date.
How do I rename a device?
How do I rename a device?
- Tap the device you want to change.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap the device.
- Tap the name and change it.
Note: The name you set here is the name used for voice commands.
How do I change a device's icon?
How do I change a device's icon?
- Tap the device you want to change.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap the device.
- Tap Icon.
- Choose an image from your photos — the icon updates once selected.
How do I create a group?
How do I create a group?
- Tap the device you want to change.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap Create a group.
- Choose the devices and confirm your choice.
- Name your group and save.
Note: A group lets you control several devices at once.
How do I share a device with someone?
How do I share a device with someone?
- Tap the device you want to share.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap Shared device.
- Enter the account the device will be shared with.
- You will then see who you share your devices with.
Note: The person you share with needs their own Smart Life account.
How do I delete a device?
How do I delete a device?
- Tap the device you want to remove.
- Tap the three dots at the top right of the screen.
- Tap the device.
- At the bottom of the page you will find the option to remove the device.
Google Home and Alexa
Linking your Smart Life account to a voice assistant.
How do I connect my device to Google Home?
How do I connect my device to Google Home?
- Tap the “+” in the upper left corner to add a device.
- Choose Set up device.
- Choose the second option, to link your Smart Life account with Google Home.
- Find the Smart Life app.
- Enter your Smart Life account details.
- Allow Google access to your device.
- Select the device you want to connect.
- Choose which home will control this device.
- Select the room the device will sit in.
Note: If the connection keeps failing, check that your email address is valid, or create a new account.
How do I connect my device to Alexa?
How do I connect my device to Alexa?
- Tap the “+” at the top right.
- Tap Add device.
- Select Plug.
- Select Other.
- Open the Skills store link.
- Search for Smart Life and tap Enable to use.
- Allow access.
- Your account is now linked.
- Go to Discover devices.
Note: If you are having difficulty: make sure you are using a valid email address, and if Alexa still will not connect, reconfigure the device in Smart Life and try again.
