SMART BULB CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION: If you are currently running a 12V system you will need to disconnect your current transformer and use the Smart Bulb Control System. We recommend using a licensed electrician for installation.
STEP 1 Turn off the circuit breaker providing power to the pool light. Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify no power is going to the light.
STEP 2 (FIGURE 1 - Click HERE to download the smart bulb control system installation and wiring diagram) Mount the junction box and control box to the wall. NOTE: If the control box is over 50 feet from the Wi-Fi router an extender may be needed to enhance the signal.
STEP 3 (FIGURE 1) Cut the cable coming from your pool light fixture at the location where you will be mounting the control box.
STEP 4 (FIGURE 2) Run the cable marked 120V AC INPUT from the control box into an outdoor junction box. Run the cut cable coming from the main power source into the junction box. Connect the “HOT” wire (black) and “NEUTRAL” wire (white) from the control box to the “HOT” and “NEUTRAL” wires coming from the main power cable. Secure the wires with wire nuts.
ATTENTION: The control box contains an isolated transformer which does not require a ground. If using a metal junction box, your existing ground wire from the main power source can be grounded to the box itself. Once all connections are complete, close the junction box(s) and seal all openings with silicone caulk to prevent rain, moisture and insects from getting inside the box.
STEP 5 (FIGURE 2). Run the cable(s) marked 12V AC LAMPS from the control box into an outdoor junction box. Run the cut cable coming from the pool light fixture into the junction box. Connect the “HOT” wire (black) and “NEUTRAL” wire (white) from the control box to the “HOT” and “NEUTRAL” wires coming from the pool light fixture cable. Secure the wires with wire nuts. ATTENTION: The control box contains an isolated transformer which does not require a ground. If using a metal junction box, your existing ground wire from the pool light fixture can be grounded to the box itself.
STEP 6 (FIGURE 2) Replace your existing bulb with the Smart Bulb*. For a tight seal we highly recommend replacing the light fixture gasket when you change your light. Old gaskets can become dirty, brittle and develop small cracks which can cause water to seep into the fixture and short out the bulb.
*NOTE: The Smart Bulb Control System must to used in conjunction with our Smart Bulb pool and/or spa light. If you do not have a Smart Pool and/or Spa Bulb you can order the lights by scanning the QR codes below.
STEP 7 Turn on the circuit breaker and proceed to the “DOWNLOADING THE APP AND SYNCING THE LIGHT” instructions below.
SMART BULB CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
ENTER BUTTON Press and hold for approximately 5 seconds to activate sync mode. Button will flash blue indicating you can now connect your device. To delete your device press and hold for approximately 5 seconds until the blue light flashes. You will receive a message “the device has been removed”.
Press and release to activate the app and/or remote control functions.
EXIT BUTTON Press and release to activate “switch control” mode. NOTE: When in the “switch control” mode the smartphone app and remote control will still respond to the light. However the light will not correctly respond to the color selected on the app and/or remote. To activate the app and/or remote to respond correctly to the light press and release the “ENTER” button once. The light will blink 3 to 5 times indicating you are now in app/remote mode.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Batteries NOT included. Uses (1) 23A battery
NOTE: Batteries have a lifespan and we cannot control how long our product will sit in inventory at Amazon. Therefore, we did not want a customer to receive a new product with a dead battery.
DOWNLOADING THE LIFE-BULB APP AND SYNCING THE LIGHT
Scan one of the QR codes below with your smartphone camera to download the Life-Bulb app.
Follow these steps to use the app and sync the light. Note: Both your smart phone and Smart Light Control System box need to be within Wi-Fi range to pick up the signal. If your router is greater than 50 feet from the control box you may need a Wi-Fi extender to expand the signal.
STEP 1 Download the Life-Bulb app and then open it. Choose when to allow
Notifications and Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
STEP 2 Tap sign-up to register.
STEP 3 Enter your email address and check agree to Privacy Policy and User Agreement, tap Get Verification Code.
STEP 4 Enter the verification code that was sent to your email address.
STEP 5 Set your password then tap done.
STEP 6 Tap “Allow” when you see “Life-Bulb would like to find and connect
to devices on your local network”.
STEP 7 Tap “Continue” when you see “Life-Bulb app is requesting the
following access permissions”.
STEP 8 Tap "Allow" or “OK” when you see “Life-Bulb Would Like to Use Bluetooth”.
STEP 9 IMPORTANT - Power must be going to the control box and the control box needs to be in pairing mode before you tap “add device”. To set the light to pairing mode, press and hold the “enter” button on the control box until the blue light starts to flash (approximately 5 seconds). Once the “enter” button is flashing, tap “Add Device”.
STEP 10 Tap “Continue” when you see “Life-Bulb app is requesting the following access permissions”.
STEP 11 Tap “Allow While Using App” when you see “Allow Life-Bulb to use your location”
STEP 12 Tap “Add” to add device
STEP 13 Enter your Wi-Fi information and tap “Next”. NOTE: Please be sure your wi-fi router password is correct. The app will still try to connect the device even with an incorrect password but after a minute or so you will receive a "device adding timeout" message. You will not receive an "incorrect" password notification if entered incorrectly.
STEP 14 You will see the device being added. Once added successfully tap “Done”
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Issue 1: Light doesn't turn on
Follow the below steps to determine why your SMART Screw-in Type Pool or Spa light is not coming on.
1) Check to be sure all junction box openings are sealed with silicone caulk to prevent water, debris and insects from getting inside which will cause damage to the wires or circuitry.
2) Check to see if your GFCI or breaker has tripped
3) Check to see if you have power coming into the SMART Screw-in type light control box with a voltage meter. Power should be 110V going into the box.
4) Check to see if you have power coming out of the SMART Screw-in type light control box with a voltage meter. Power should be 12V coming out of the box.
5) If you do not have power coming out of the SMART Screw-in type light control box, open the box to see if water has leaked inside.
6) Check the light fixture to see if water has leaked inside. This will short out the bulb or trip the GFCI or breaker.
7) Check to be sure the light is screwed down tight. If the light is not screwed down tight enough to make contact at the base of the fixture it will not receive power. This can happen if the light is a tight fit in the fixture. Remove and open the fixture. Try giving the light a little extra turn to see if this resolves the issue.
NOTE: Test the light on the surface to see if it comes on before sealing the fixture and submerging.
Issue 2: Light will not connect to wi-fi
NOTE: Please be sure you have successfully completed all 14 steps for downloading and syncing the light to the app (above). If a step was overlooked the light will not connect to the app when you try to "add device". If you feel a step has been missed you can delete the Life-Bulb app from your smartphone, download the app again and repeat the steps above.
Both your smart phone and Smart Light Control System box need to be within Wi-Fi range. If you receive one of the below messages, your control box and/or smart phone is too far away from your router and is not picking up your Wi-Fi signal. Since the control box is now mounted to the wall you will need to move the router closer to your control box until it detects the light (device). If you are unable to move the router closer you will need to add a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh Network to expand the Wi-Fi signal.
1) “Network is unavailable, please check the network”
2) ” Life-Bulb” is not showing up on the app
3) “Device Adding Timeout” NOTE: If you receive this message it could also be due to an insufficient password that was entered in step 13. The app will still try to connect the device even with an incorrect password. You will not receive an "incorrect" password notification. Exit out of the screen by clicking the "X" in the upper left corner of the screen. Click on "add device" again and enter the correct password".
If the error message continues you will need to do the following steps to verify that your password is correct.
1) Go to your Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone
2) Find your network name for the router
3) Tap on "forget this device"
4) Tap on your network name under "NETWORKS"
5) Enter your password to reestablish the network
6) Try adding the device (Smart Light) again through the Life-Bulb app
Issue 3: Light is not responding correctly to the color selected on the app and/or remote
if you previously pressed the “exit” button on the control box your light has switched to “switch control” which allows you to operate the light with the wall switch or with the “exit” button on the control box. You need to press and release the “enter” button to switch back to app/remote mode to control the light. When you press and release the "ENTER" button it will rapidly flash blue 4 to 5 times and make a clicking sound. Once that is complete try using the app and/or remote again to control the light. DO NOT press and hold the "ENTER" button, this will put the light back into sync mode (flashing white).
Issue 4: White variations on the app are not working
The white LEDs on the Life-Bulb Smart Bulb are designed to only function at the whitest and brightest output. Therefore the white variations are not available on the app. To change the light to white use the “color” tab in the app or the remote.
Issue 5: Cannot get color modes on the app
Check to be sure you are on the color tab on the app.
Issue 6: Pool and spa bulbs are not synchronized
If your pool and spa bulbs are not on the same color mode or when you select a color mode they do not change together you will want to press the enter button on the control box and wait until you hear and see the lights flash quickly 4 to 5 times. You can then select a color on the app and the two lights will change together
CONTROLLING THE LIGHT WITH ALEXA OR GOOGLE HOME
Scan one of the QR codes below with your smart phone camera to download the 3rd party Smart Life app, follow the instructions to activate the app to control your light with Alexa or Google Home.
