Exioty Mini Smart Plug User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- ExIoTy
Table of Contents
Exioty Mini Smart Plug
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name : Exioty Smart Plug
- Compatibility : Alexa Echo devices
- Supported Alexa Echo devices : Echo 2nd-4th Gen, Echo Dot 2nd-5th Gen, Echo Plus 1st-2nd Gen, Echo Show, Echo Studio
- Control App : Amazon Alexa App
- Network : Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh (BLE Mesh)
- Signal Range : Up to 100 feet in an open environment
Product Usage Instructions
Pairing Plugs
To pair the smart plugs, follow these steps
- Make sure you have an Alexa Echo device.
- Use Alexa Echo voice pairing, no app is required.
- Refer to the video for visual instructions: Pairing Plugs Video
Controlling Smart Plugs
To control the smart plugs, you can use the Amazon Alexa App. The app allows you to
- Remotely control the smart plugs
- Create groups and control multiple plugs simultaneously
- Schedule timers for turning on/off the plugs
- Change the names of the plugs for easier identification
Setting Timer
There are two ways to set timers for the smart plugs
- Voice command settings
- Use Alexa Echo and give voice commands to set timers.
- For example : “Alexa, turn on the first plug at 4:15 pm”
- Refer to the video for visual instructions: Voice Command Timer Video
- App settings
- Use the Alexa app to set timers for the smart plugs.
- Refer to the video for visual instructions: App Timer Settings Video
Troubleshooting Smart Plug
If the smart plug doesn’t work, follow these steps
- Step 1 : Repower the plug within 10 feet of the Alexa Echo device and check if the smart plug works again.
- Step 2 : If the issue persists, reset the plug by pressing the button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes, and then perform voice pairing again.
Resetting the Smart Plug
To reset the smart plug, follow these steps
- Press the button on the plug for 5 seconds until the LED light flashes blue.
- The plug will enter pairing mode and can be paired again with an Alexa Echo device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: Can the smart plug work without Alexa Echo?
A: No, the Exioty Smart Plug requires an Alexa Echo device to function properly. Supported devices include Echo 2nd-4th Gen, Echo Dot 2nd-5th Gen, Echo Plus 1st-2nd Gen, Echo Show, and Echo Studio. -
Q: What app can be used to control the smart plugs?
A: The Amazon Alexa App can be used to control the smart plugs. It provides features such as remote control, group control, scheduling, timing, and name changes. -
Q: How does the smart plug work under a 5G WiFi network?
A: The smart plug works under a 5G network via an Alexa Echo device. -
Q: What is the signal range of the smart plug?
A: The signal range of the smart plug is up to 100 feet in an open environment. However, obstacles such as walls or doors may reduce the distance. The signal range can be expanded through BLE mesh. -
Q: How many plugs can one Alexa Echo support?
A: One Alexa Echo device can support up to 10 smart plugs. -
Q: Does the smart plug support Home kit, Google Home, Smart life, or Smart things?
A: No, the smart plug only works with Alexa and is not compatible with Home kit, Google Home, Smart life, or Smart things. -
Q: Can the smart plug work with only the Alexa App without an Alexa Echo device?
A: No, an Alexa Echo device is required as a hub for the smart plug to work. The Alexa App alone cannot control the smart plug. -
Q: Is this a WiFi smart plug?
A: No, the Exioty Smart Plug is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh smart plug.
Exioty Smart Plug Q&A listing
- Question 1: Can it work without Alexa Echo?
Answer :No, Alexa Echo is required for this smart plug to work, including :Echo 2nd-4th Gen, Echo Dot 2nd-5th Gen, Echo Plus 1st-2nd Gen, Echo Show, Echo Studio.
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Question 2 : How to pair plugs?
Answer : Alexa Echo voice pairing, no app required. -
Please refer to video :
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K3-4qRBMswItTSX7IF- ReC4eV1iQ_aug/view?usp=sharing)
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Question 3 : What app can be used to control smart plugs?
Answer : “Amazon Alexa” App. Can realize remote control, group control, schedule, timing, name change and other functions. -
Question 4 : How to set timer?
Answer : Voice command settings: You can set a timer with Alexa Echo using voice commands. For example: “Alexa, turn on the first plug at 4:15 pm.” -
Please refer to video
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wn5WqbDI8tbuOheeseRZjaOVMIZG_QPw/view?usp=sharing) or -
App settings : You can set the timer using the Alexa app.
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Please refer to video
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e7bMoDQtiaeCvWDWmvk7SoBkR9ge5_nh/view?usp=sharing) -
Question 5 : What can I do if the smart plug doesn’t work?
Answer : Please try the following steps.- Step 1: Repower the plug within 10 feet of the Alexa Echo , and check if the smart plug work well again.
- Step 2: If not, reset the plug (press key for 5 seconds until the LED flashes) and do voice pairing again.
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Question 6 : How does it work under 5G WiFi network?
Answer : The smart plug works under 5G network via Alexa Echo.
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Question 7 : What is its signal range?
Answer : The signal can reach 100 feet in an open environment. Obstacles such as walls or doors will reduce the distance, but the signal range can be expanded through BLE mesh. -
Question 8 : How to reset it?
Answer : Press the button for 5 seconds until the LED light flashes blue to enter pairing mode. -
Question 9 :How many plugs can one Alexa Echo support?
Answer : Within 10. -
Question 10 : Can smart plugs support Homekit, Google home, Smart life, Smart things ?
Answer : Not supported, works with Alexa only. -
Question 11 :Can it work if only Alexa App but without Alexa Echo device?
Answer : No, required Alexa Echo as hub. -
Question 12 : Is this a WiFi smart plug?
Answer : No, It is a bluetooth low energy mesh smart plug(BLE Mesh Smart Plug).
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