How to Set Up a Vivitar Smart Light Bulb
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Introduction
Before You Begin:
You need to install the app first
1 Install the Light Bulb
- Make sure your lamp or light fixture is turned off.
- Remove the existing bulb from your fixture.
- Carefully screw in your new Vivitar bulb.
- Turn your lamp or light fixture on.
2 Add Vivitar Light Bulb to App
- Open the Vivitar Smart Home Security app.
- Along the bottom, select Devices.
- Select Add New Device.
- From here, you may add your bulb by either scanning a barcode or by selecting it from a list.
Add Bulb Via Barcode Scan
- Tap Scan Barcode.
- If prompted, select Allow.
- Take a screenshot of your bulb's barcode which is located on the box.
- If you have difficulties scanning the barcode, proceed to the next method located below.
- Once your bulb is detected, you'll be prompted to Sign in or Create account.
- Your bulb is now added. You may now configure your bulb within the app.
Add Bulb Via List
- Tap Lights.
- Select your light from the list.
- Register or Sign in to complete the setup.
- Your bulb is now added. You may now configure your bulb from within the app.
- Tap Scan Barcode.
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YesNoBefore You Begin:
You need to install the app first
- Make sure your lamp or light fixture is turned off.
- Remove the existing bulb from your fixture.
- Carefully screw in your new Vivitar bulb.
- Turn your lamp or light fixture on.
- Open the Vivitar Smart Home Security app.
- Along the bottom, select Devices.
- Select Add New Device.
- From here, you may add your bulb by either scanning a barcode or by selecting it from a list.
Add Bulb Via Barcode Scan
- Tap Scan Barcode.
- If prompted, select Allow.
- Take a screenshot of your bulb's barcode which is located on the box.
- If you have difficulties scanning the barcode, proceed to the next method located below.
- Once your bulb is detected, you'll be prompted to Sign in or Create account.
- Your bulb is now added. You may now configure your bulb within the app.
Add Bulb Via List
- Tap Lights.
- Select your light from the list.
- Register or Sign in to complete the setup.
- Your bulb is now added. You may now configure your bulb from within the app.
- Tap Scan Barcode.