What You'll Need

Step-by-Step Setup

Plug into an outdoor GFCI outlet. Verify the GFCI is working by pressing the test button, then pressing reset.
Download the Geeni app if you do not have it, and sign in to your account.
Add the device:
- Tap "+" and then "Add Device"
- Select the outdoor plug type from the list
- LEDs on the plug should be blinking, indicating pairing mode
Connect to Wi-Fi by entering your 2.4GHz network credentials.
Name each outlet. The Outdoor Duo has two independent outlets, so give each one a clear name like "path lights" and "patio fountain."

The Geeni app can trigger each outlet based on local sunrise and sunset times. This is especially useful for outdoor lighting:

Set pathway lights to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise for all-night illumination.
Use an offset to turn lights on 30 minutes before sunset so they are already on when it gets dark.
Each outlet can have different sunrise/sunset settings, so accent lights can turn off at midnight while safety lighting stays on all night.

Front yard lighting: Run walkway lights on one outlet and porch accent lights on the other, each on its own sunset-based schedule.
Backyard entertainment: Control string lights and a Bluetooth speaker's charger or water feature independently from the app.
Holiday displays: Different decorations on different schedules without needing separate outdoor timers for each one.

Install under an eave or weather cover whenever possible for extra protection beyond the IP44 rating.
Avoid placing the plug where standing water or snow can accumulate around it.
Route extension cords downward from the plug so water does not run down the cord into the connection.
The combined load on both outlets should not exceed 15A. Check the wattage of all connected devices.

Outdoor Wi-Fi is unreliable: Outdoor locations are often at the fringe of your Wi-Fi coverage. A mesh node near the closest interior wall or an outdoor access point can fix this. Thick brick or stucco walls are especially tough for Wi-Fi signals to penetrate.
Both outlets go offline: Check the main Wi-Fi connection first. If your router is down, all smart devices lose connectivity. Also check the GFCI outlet to make sure it has not tripped.
GFCI keeps tripping: Reduce the connected load and check for moisture in any exposed connections. If the GFCI trips with nothing plugged into the smart plug, the outlet itself may be faulty.
Factory reset: Press and hold the button until the LED changes pattern. This resets the plug to factory defaults for fresh setup.
Only one outlet discovered: Both outlets should appear after pairing. If one is missing, remove the plug from the Geeni app and re-add it from scratch.

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