Smart Switch
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Use your socket intelligently by installing the Smart Switch and controlling devices with the Home app. Find out all you need to know about setup and operation.
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Frequently asked questions
What do the LEDs?
Lights up white: The Smart Switch is switched on and in use.
Not lit/blinking: The Smart Switch is off.
Flashes red: The Smart switch is not connected to the WLAN. Check your WLAN.
How do I install the Smart Switch?
- Plug the Smart Switch into a socket. It will remain in pairing mode for the next two minutes (LED flashes white).
- Open the Swisscom Home app on your smartphone.
- Select “Smart Home” in the app.
- Select the function “Add device”.
- Search the list for “Swisscom Smart Switch” to add the device.
- If the LED flashes red, the Home app will prompt you to press the key on the Smart Switch for 5 seconds. This activates the pairing mode again.
How do I turn the Smart Switch on/off?
On the device
Press the button on the Smart Switch once briefly.
In the app
Open the Swisscom Home app and tap the “Swisscom Smart Switch” tile under “Smart Home”.
Automatic/recurring
Open the Swisscom Home app and select “Smart Home” > “Rule” > “Create new rule”. You can select different rules here, such as “at a certain time” or “come home”.
How can I switch off the white LED?
Open the Swisscom Home app on your smartphone, go to “Smart Home” and tap the three dots on the “Swisscom Smart Switch” device tile. This takes you to the settings where you can select “Switch off LED”.
How can I activate the developer mode to control the Smart Switch e.g. via REST API?
Open the Swisscom Home app on your smartphone, go to “Smart Home” and tap the three dots on the “Swisscom Smart Switch” device tile. This takes you to the settings where you can select “Device information” > “Enable developer mode”.
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