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1. robswc+O7[view] [source] 2023-09-27 00:07:27
>>pictur+(OP)
Not to high-jack but I too would like to lament (and hopefully humor HN) about "smart home" gadgets and the companies behind them.

I bought a "Cync" bulb from GE and had to reset it, I couldn't for the life of me. This is their official video on how to do it:

https://youtu.be/1BB6wj6RyKo

You have to repeat a sequence with near perfect timing, that takes about a minute straight. Since we moved, I had to do this for 4 lights and wanted to tear my hair out, lol.

I've found that for whatever reason, "smart home" stuff is some of the worst designed and managed products out there.

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2. kristj+Ov[view] [source] 2023-09-27 02:40:47
>>robswc+O7
What in the bowels of unholy hell

    We recommend counting with Mississippi (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, etc.).

    Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds.
    1. Turn on for 8 seconds 
    2. Turn off for 2 seconds
    3. Turn on for 8 seconds
    4. Turn off for 2 seconds
    5. Turn on for 8 seconds
    6. Turn off for 2 seconds
    7. Turn on for 8 seconds
    8. Turn off for 2 seconds
    9. Turn on for 8 seconds
    10. Turn off for 2 seconds


    If the factory reset above was unsuccessful, you might have an older version of the C by GE bulb. Please follow the instructions below to reset.

    Bulb Reset Sequence – for firmware version 2.7 or earlier:
    We recommend counting with Mississippi (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, etc.).

    Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds.
    1. Turn on for 8 seconds 
    2. Turn off for 2 seconds
    3. Turn on for 2 seconds
    4. Power off for 2 seconds
    5. Turn on for 2 seconds
    6. Power off for 2 seconds
    7. Turn on for 2 seconds
    8. Power off for 2 seconds
    9. Turn on for 8 seconds
    10. Power off for 2 seconds
    11. Turn on for 8 seconds
    12. Power off for 2 seconds
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