How to Set Up Your Cync Full Color BR30 Smart Bulb (Matter)

What You'll Need

• GE Cync Full Color BR30 Smart Bulb (Matter version)
• BR30-compatible recessed fixture
• Matter-compatible controller
• Smartphone with controller app
• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Turn off fixture: Ensure the recessed light is powered off.
2. Install the bulb: Screw the Full Color BR30 into the socket.
3. Power on: Turn on the fixture. The bulb will light up and be ready for pairing.
4. Factory reset if needed: Turn off/on 5 times with 1-second intervals.
5. Open Matter controller: Apple Home, Google Home, or other compatible app.
6. Add device: Tap "+" and scan the Matter QR code.
7. Complete pairing: Wait for Wi-Fi connection to establish.
8. Assign room: Place the bulb in the appropriate room.
9. Explore colors: Use the color picker to set your preferred ambiance.
10. Create color scenes: Save favorite color combinations for different moods.

Key Features

• BR30 flood light with full RGB
• 16 million colors
• Tunable white (2200K-6500K)
• Matter-certified
• Fits 5-6" recessed cans
• Wi-Fi connected
• Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa
• Scene and schedule support

Troubleshooting

• Colors look different than expected: LED color output varies. Adjust using the color picker. Room colors affect perception.
• Pairing fails: Reset bulb. Ensure 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Check Matter code is from correct bulb's packaging.
• Bulb offline: Check Wi-Fi signal in recessed area. Update firmware. Power cycle the bulb.
• White mode not pure: Use dedicated white settings rather than mixing RGB to create white.
• Group color sync issues: Ensure all bulbs in group are same model. Individual calibration may vary.