HBN Smart Color String Lights User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- HBN
Table of Contents
Smart Color String Lights
User Guide
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NOTE: Hold ON/OFF button for 5 seconds while it is plugged in to restore the factory setting if you want to erase the light’s current settings.
Light Status
Light blinks every 0.5 second-Easy Mode connection Light blinks every 2 seconds- AP Mode connection
Parameter
120V 60Hz
Linkable up to1728 ft. and easy to install 5C 18AWG cord.
Working Temp: -10 -60 C
Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Install the “Smart Life” App
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Search for Smart Life App on App store/Google Play Store, or just scan the QR code below to download. (For iPhone, you can use a built-in camera to scan the QR code. For Android, you may need a barcode scanner to do that. Please confirm the App icon before downloading.)
PS: You can also add this smart light to the smart life app directly if you already have it on your phone, it is compatible and works the same way. -
Register an account and memorize the password, enter your email address or your phone number, then obtain a verification code to complete the registry.
https://smartapp.tuya.com/smartlife
►Connect with Your Cellphone Requirements: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network Please note:
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If you only have a 5GHz Wi-Fi router, you will not be able to complete the connection.
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If you are using a dual Wi-A router and it broadcast 2 Wi-A signals, make sure that your phone is connected with the 2.4GHz Wi-A signal, it should be the Wi-Fi signal next to “_5G” .
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If you are using a dual-band Wi-A router but it broadcast only 1 Wi-A signal, you will have to manage your Wi-Fi router and change the settings to have 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
A Connection via Bluetooth—Blue indicator light blinks rapidly ( twice a
second) Confirm that the Bluetooth on the smartphone is activated. If you are
using an Android device, location permission must be allowed. Confirm that the
smart color string lights is plugged into a live outlet. Open the Smart Life
Smart app. A dialogue box will pop up, indicating that the device has been
discovered. Tap “Go to add” .
Follow the instructions on the phone to complete the connection.
You can rename the device when it is successfully added.
—> Confirm the smart light Is plugged into a lee outlet
—> Open the Smart Life app
—> Choose the “+” symbol,
—> Lighting
—> Strip Lights (BLE+Wi-Fi)
—> Input the password of your 2.4 GHz Wt-A network and tap °Next”.
A. For Easy Mode Connection-Light Blinks Rapidly (Twice a second ).
—> Confirm the light status and tap the option “is fast blinking (0.5 s/time)”
in the pop-up menu. ( If you don’t see light quickly blinking, press On/Off
button to reset )
—> Rename the device or tap “Done”.
B: AP Mode(LiMt blinks once every 2 seconds ) If the Easy mode connection
failed, please remove and install the smart light into your power outlet
again. When the light is blinking quickly, it is in Easy mode. Hold the power
button for about 7 seconds to enter AP mode. Once you see the light slowly
blinking (every 2 seconds). you can start to try the AP mode connection.
—> Tap the option Is slowly blinking (2 Miner in the pop-up menu.
–>Tap “Go to Connect” and choose Wi-A hotspot named “SmartLife-)cor, then go
back to the Smart Life application;
–>Wait till successful configuration and rename the device or tap “Done”.
Getting to Know Smart Life App
Note: edit the default names in this interface, for better management.
Create Automations/Groups
You can create certain scenes and groups on Smart Life App. it allows you to control different smart devices in different rooms at the same time.
Device Sharing
If you want to give others permission to control your smart light, you can
authorize that by activating the device-sharing function Go to the Smart Life
app
–>Choose the device you want to share
–>Choose Edit Button
–>Choose “Share Device”
–>Add sharing
–>Enter his/her Smart Life account
–>Search and complete.
How To Connect with Amazon Alexa
Requirements:
- Amazon Alexa Device and Alexa App
- The Smart device is connected to Smart Life App
- Smart Life App user ID and password.
Add Smart Life as a “Skill” for Alexa
Open the Alexa app and choose Skills & Games
–> Search for Smart Life
–> ENABLE TO USE
–> Enter the Smart Life account
–>Authorize to use
–>Choose Smart Life. And then, the devices you added on will sync to Alexa
App. You can also ask Alexa to discover new devices for you in this moment.
How to ask Alexa to turn on/off Smart Plug
First, you will need to make sure the names for the device are the same on the
Alexa app and on the Smart Life app. If they are not the same, Alexa will not
be able to identify the device
Things you can do with Alexa
- Voice Control the smart device
- Remote Control of the smart device via the Alexa App.
- Add the smart device to certain groups on Alexa App. You should make sure all the smart devices’ names at your home are nonrepetitive and recognizable for Alexa. For other questions about Alexa, please find out with the Amazon Alexa support page, or contact us for help directly by email.
Tips for using Alexa Voice Control
Please make sure the device name you set for the smart device is unique and
recognizable for the Alexa voice assistant. You should make sure all the smart
device names at your home are non-repetitive and recognizable for Alexa.
The Voice assistant system needs the exact command to do the work.
How To Connect with Google Home
After you’ve connected the smart device with the Smart Life app successfully,
you can start to link them to the Google Home app: Open the Google Home app
and find “Set up device”
–>Click ‘Works with Google”
–>Search Smart Life
–>Enter your Smart Life account
–>Authorize to use.
After that, you will see the smart device at the home page of Google Home as
“Linked to you”, but you still haven’t set the device name and assign a home
or a room for it.
Now click the device that “Linked to you” or open “Works with Google” again to
manage your linked devices, follow the steps below and set up the device
names, rooms, and home for the smart device, you won’t be able to voice
control it before you complete that.
Trouble Shooting
Q: Why did my phone connection fail?****
– A: * You should try both Easy Mode and AP Mode, read pages 5-page 14, make
sure to follow the guide, and try again.
– Confirm your home Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz and that you’ve entered the correct
password during the connection.
– Remove&Install the smart device to start again.
– Contact the customer support team for assistance if you still have problems
with the connection after following the steps above.
Q: Why can’t I voice to control the device with my Alexa/Google****
– A: * Make sure the smart device is connected successfully on the Smart Life
app. Ensure that they are working -3o- well by testing to see if you can turn
the plug on and off through the app.
– Make sure the same account is linked on the Smart Life as a skill on Alexa/
Google App.
– Make sure your Alexa/Google device is working fine.
– Check the device names that you set for this smart device, it should be non-
repetitive and recognizable for voice assistant. Also. please make sure your
native language is available for Alexa.
– If you still having trouble controlling our smart device through voice
control after -31- following all instructions, do not hesitate to contact us
for help.
Q: Do I need to set up the device again if I changed my router?****
– A: Yes, you must set up the smart device again if there are any changes to the current will status. (i.e changing the name of the wifi, changing the router/modem). There is no need to set the device up again if you are just changing the placement of the router in the same house.
Q: Why does it turns on/off or comes offline surprisingly?****
– A: Make sure your connection to the wifi is not interrupted. Check to see if there were any timers/schedules set for the device. If everything looks fine, reset the device and install it again on the app. Email us at support-link.com if the problem still persists.
Safety Information
This device is for outdoor and indoor use. Please keep the device dry and away from hot, humid, and/or other extreme environments. Please ensure that the appliance used with our device is in compliance with our product’s rating. Do not attempt to disassemble the device. Be aware of the safety risks and product damage done to the device. This device meets UL94 V-0 flammability standards.
Warranty
30 days money-back guarantee: If you’re not satisfied with this purchase, you can choose to refund this order within 30 days. 15 months warranty:
- The device was used in proper technical working condition.
- Failures and defects not from human errors Not covered if the device was found to be disassembled from use
Contact Us
Friendly reminder: Using a different app from Smart Life may lead to
differences in the interface, but the functionality of the device should still
be the same.
For any questions or concerns about our products, please contact us at
support@bn-link.com
CENTURY PRODUCTS INC.
Customer Service Assistance: 1.909.592.1881
Email: support@bn-link.com
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