SYLVANIA SMART+ Bluetooth LED Bulb User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- SYLVANIA
Table of Contents
Bluetooth LED Bulb FAQ
FAQ: QUICK & CLEAN
Which app do I use?
Your new Bluetooth bulb(s) work with the SYLVANIA Smart Home app, which looks
like this:
Please take care to download the Smart Home app, and not the SYLVANIA Smart
WiFi app. The Smart WiFi will not work with this bulb.
Can this bulb work with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home at the same
time?
Currently, this bulb supports only one voice assistant at a time. To change
the light firmware and/or to ensure the correct firmware is being used, please
open the SYLVANIASmart Home app and make sure to select the smart home system
you want. Ex.: If you are using these Bluetooth lights with Apple
Home, select the Apple HomeKit Tab.
Can I control it when I’m not at home?
Yes, you can remotely control your light when not at home. If you are using
the Apple Home app, you will need to have an Apple TV (4 the generation or
later) or HomePod. SYLVANIA light bulbs paired with the Google Assistant or
Amazon Alexa can be remotely controlled using their respective app.
During setup, I get a “couldn’t connect” message, or nothing happens. What
do I do?
Reset the bulb by turning it on and off five times, then open the SYLVANIA
Smart Home app and tap on “Add a light.”
AMAZON ALEXA
A. Open the SYLVANIA Smart Home app and select “Amazon Alexa.”
B. Create or log into your SYLVANIA Smart Home account. The email address that
is created for the account is case-sensitive. Be sure to remember what was
capitalized and not capitalized upon creation.
C. Create a new group by tapping on “ADD A GROUP” or selecting an existing
group of lights.|
D. Tap the Add a Device button in the top-right corner of the screen. Look
for your light in the list of available bulbs. If your light doesn’t appear
in the list or the selected light fails to update or configure, reset it by
turning it off and on five times. 
E. If your light has a down-arrow next to it, tap the arrow to update its
firmware.
F. Tap the + sign next to the light’s name in the list. If this step is
successful, the light will flash a few times. To make setup easier, rename the
light to something that you would recognize. 
G. Open the Alexa app and add the SYLVANIA Smart Home skill. Enter your
SYLVANIA Smart Home account credentials to link your bulb to the Alexa app.
Your light is
now ready to be paired with Alexa. This step only has to be performed once.
H. Tap X on the upper-left corner, then tap Discover Devices on the next
screen. The lights that were set up in the SYLVANIASmart Home app should
appear on the list of discovered lights.
HEY GOOGLE
1. To pair more lights, repeat steps C–F, then tell Alexa to discover lights.
This can be done by voice or through the Alexa App.
IMPORTANT: Keep your smartphone on and the SYLVANIA Smart Home app in the
foreground when using voice control with Alexa. If the phone shuts off, Alexa
can no longer take voice controls. To resume voice controls, sign into the
SYLVANIA Smart Home app again.
A. Open the SYLVANIA Smart Home app and select Google Assistant.
B. The light should be displayed on the SYLVANIA Smart Home app screen within
a few seconds. If not, reset the light by turning it off and on five times and
turn on again.
C. If you see a red X mark, the light is not Google Assistant-ready yet. Tap
the Enable button to the right of that light’s name to set it up. After the
update, a green check
mark will replace the red X.
D. Select the orange “PRESS HERE” tab located around the top of the screen to
open the Google Home app.
E. Tap the “Set up X smart lights” button at the top of the Google Home app.
F. Select the light you want to set up. It will flash within 20 seconds. Press
the “Set up” tab on the bottom right of the screen. On the next screen, select
where your light
will be. Then tap “Next.” 
G. On the next screen, tap Next, and name your light.
H. If the pairing was successful, you will see this screen:
I. If your light doesn’t pair with Google Home, tap X in the top-left of the
screen,and “Exit” in the dialog box. Reset the bulb by turning it on and off
five times and repeat from step E.
J. If pairing additional lights, repeat Steps A through G. At this time, you
can pair a maximum of 6 lights to Google Home. We are currently working with
Google to remove this limit.
APPLE HOME KIT
A. Open the SYLVANIA Smart Home app and select Apple HomeKit.
B. The light should be displayed on the SYLVANIA Smart Home app screen within
a few seconds. If not, reset the light by turning it off and on five times
and turning on gain.
C. If you see a red X mark, the light is not HomeKit-ready yet. Tap the Enable
button to the right of that light’s name to set it up. After the update, a
green checkmark will replace the red X.
D. Tap the orange “PRESS HERE” button at the top of the screen.
E. Tap on “Add Accessory” to begin pairing. If you have already paired a
light, tap the “+” in the upper-right corner, then tap “Add Accessory.” You
must do this within 180
seconds, or the light will reset.
F. To pair only one light to the Apple Home app, scan the 8-digit setup code
(XXX-XXXXX) found on the light (or in its manual). Then select the bulb the
code belongs to. To pair two lights or more, see step G.
G. To pair multiple lights, tap “I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan.” Under
“Nearby Accessories,” you will find available lights. Tap a bulb; it will
start to flash. Enter its
8-digit code. Repeat this step for the other lights.
H. Now you can rename your light, choose the room you want to assign it to,
and include it in your “Favorites.” Press “Next” at the top-right of the
screen. 
I. Now you can add
the light to a scene, or tap “Done,” at the top-right of the screen to finish.
J. To pair more lights, repeat steps A–I. To perform voice commands with Siri,
ensure the iOS device has Siri enabled first.
FAQ: GENERAL QUESTIONS
Why isn’t setup automatic?
We are working on a bulb that “automatically connects” ut this technology does
not exist.
Why is the setup different for each manufacturer?
Each manufacturer’s lights talk to the bulb and control it in different ways.
Can I connect my bulb directly to Alexa/HomeKit/Google Home?
Unfortunately, no.
Does this bulb work with iPhones and iPads?
Yes! Use the SYLVANIA Smart Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, or Google Home
apps on your iPhone or iPad to control your light(s).
What are the minimum software/OS requirements?
The SYLVANIA Smart Home app can operate with iPhone 6 (or higher) and Android
models five years old or younger.
How do I change colors by voice control?
Using Alexa, you can say “Alexa, turn my lamp(s) red.”
Using Google assistant, you can say “Hey
Google, turn my lamp(s) red.”
To use Siri, you must first set up a Scene the Home app and Siri must be
enabled on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
Can I automate this bulb?
Yes! You can create scenes and routines in the Apple Home app, and the
SYLVANIA Smart Home app.
You can create routines (not scenes) in the Alexa and Google Assistant apps.
How do I run a scene?
Tell your voice assistant, “Turn on [scene name.” For example, “Alexa, turn on
TV Time.”
Does this bulb work with IFTTT?
SYLVANIA Smart+ lights do not work with IFTTT.
Can it be used outside/is it weather-proofed?
SYLVANIA Smart+ lights are not rated for outdoor use.
Can I update the firmware with just the Google Home, HomeKit, or Alexa
app?
No. You must use the SYLVANIA Smart
Home app to update the bulb’s firmware.
How do I reset the bulb?
Plug it into a lamp socket and turn it on and off five times.
Is this a multicolor bulb?
Yes! It can produce up to about 16,000,000 colors.
Can I loop the colors, or fade from one to another?
Not at this time.
Can I dim the bulb?
Yes, you can dim the bulb using the SYLVANIA Smart Home, Google Home, Apple
Home, or Alexa apps. How bright is this bulb?
It replaces a traditional 60w bulb (800 lumens).
Can I put the bulb in an enclosed lighting fixture?
We recommend against it. Doing so will shorten the bulb’s life.
Does this bulb require a hub?
This light does not require a hub. It can work directly with your phone.
Do I always have to have Bluetooth turned on to use it?
The bulb requires a Bluetooth connection, and it may take a few minutes to
reestablish that connection if you leave the house or turn Bluetooth off. If
you use only your phone to control your light, you will have to keep Bluetooth
on. The Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Apple TV, or Apple HomePod all keep a
constant connection to your light,so you may turn Bluetooth off on your phone.
Will it work with a Philips Hue bridge?
No, Philips is a different brand and connects with different technology.
Which hubs/speakers does it work with?
You can control your light(s) with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus;
Google Home, Home Mini, and Nest hub; and Apple TV (4 the generation or later)
and HomePod.
Is there a limit to how many bulbs I can connect?
With Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit, there is no limit. Google Assistant
products currently have a limit of six lights. We are currently working with
Google to remove this limit.
Does this work with European/220v outlets?
No, this product is engineered for US outlets only (120V). 220v versions can
be found [here].
Can I put the bulb on an outlet controlled by a light switch?
Yes. We suggest you don’t because it will be unavailable by app or voice
control until you flip the switch back on. Using a wall switch does not harm
the bulb.
Does the bulb remember settings after it’s turned off?
Yes. The bulb will remember all settings until it is reset (by turning it on
and off five consecutive times).
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