How to add a GE Smart Switch to the Deco network?

How to add a GE Smart Switch to the Deco network?

• Launch the Deco app, tap the Add icon at the upper right corner, choose Smart Devices -> Switches/Plugs/Outlets -> In-Wall Smart Switch (GE/GE Link) -> NEW DEVICE.
• Power on the switch and the LED will blink (If a timeout occurs, the LED stops blinking. To restart the pairing process, press the front-panel push-button).
• Tap NEXT, the app will say Searching…
• Wait up to 60 seconds until the switch is discovered. If not, tap SCAN AGAIN.
• When the switch is discovered, tap NEXT and choose a location for the switch. Then tap DONE, and the switch will list on the app.

How to reset a GE Smart Switch?

For 45856GE (GE In-Wall Smart Switch):

• Quickly tap the top rocker of the switch 10 times.
• The LED will start blinking to indicate the switch is reset.

For 45857GE (GE In-Wall Smart Dimmer Switch):

• Lift/pull out the air gap switch at the bottom left of the rocker.
• Hold down the on/up button and push in the air gap switch.
• Within 4 seconds, release the on/up button.
• The LED will blink to indicate the device is reset and ready to pair with a network.

For 45852GE (GE Plug-In Smart Dimmer Switch):

• Hold down the button on the front of the device (no longer than 4 seconds — if held for more than 4 seconds, the device will fail to reset).
• While holding the button, plug in the device.
• Release the button immediately.
• The LED will begin blinking, indicating the device is reset and ready to pair with a network.

Note: If the device fails to reset, please refer to the setup guide of the device’s manufacturer for more information.

Troubleshooting

Fail to search the switch / the switch becomes unreachable/offline

• Make sure the switch is factory reset. If not sure, just reset the switch before you add.
• Move the switch closer to the Deco unit.
• Avoid physical obstructions and radio interference in the surrounding area.
• Reset the switch and re-add it to the Deco network.

If the problem persists, please contact our technical support team.