What You'll Need

Third Reality Zigbee Smart Plug
Zigbee hub: SmartThings, Hubitat, Amazon Echo with built-in Zigbee, or Home Assistant with a Zigbee coordinator

Step-by-Step Setup

Plug in the Third Reality Smart Plug. The LED will light up to confirm power.
Put your hub in pairing mode:
- SmartThings: Tap "+" then "Add device" and select Zigbee
- Hubitat: Go to Devices and click "Discover Devices" under Zigbee
- Amazon Echo: Open the Alexa app, go to Devices, tap "+", select "Other," then "Zigbee"
- Home Assistant: Go to the Zigbee integration and start pairing mode
Press and hold the button on the plug for 5 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. This puts it in pairing mode.
Wait for your hub to discover the device.
Confirm pairing in your hub's app and name the device.

Every Third Reality plug you add to your network strengthens the Zigbee mesh:

Mains-powered Zigbee devices like smart plugs act as routers, relaying messages between your hub and more distant devices.
Battery-powered sensors and door/window contacts benefit the most from a strong mesh because they have limited transmission power.
Place smart plugs between your hub and problem devices to create a reliable signal path.
The more Zigbee routers you have, the more resilient your network becomes if any single device loses connection.

Affordable mesh building: Third Reality plugs are competitively priced, making them a cost-effective way to fill gaps in your Zigbee mesh while also gaining smart outlet control.
Simple automation triggers: Pair with motion sensors to turn on lights when you walk into a room, or with door sensors to activate devices when you come home.
Appliance scheduling: Use your hub's scheduling features for timed control of lamps, fans, or other basic appliances.

Not entering pairing mode: Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds until you see a rapid LED flash. If the plug was previously paired to a different hub, you need to factory reset it first.
Hub does not discover the plug: Move the plug closer to the hub for initial pairing. After it is paired, you can move it to its final location and the Zigbee mesh will adapt.
Factory reset: Press and hold the button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes in a different pattern. This clears the Zigbee network information.
Echo Zigbee pairing: Use the Alexa app path: Devices, "+", Other, Zigbee. The plug should appear within 60 seconds. If not, reset the plug and try again while standing close to the Echo device.
Zigbee channel conflict: If the plug frequently drops off the network, your Zigbee channel might overlap with your Wi-Fi channel. Zigbee channels 15, 20, and 25 have the least Wi-Fi interference. You can change the Zigbee channel in your hub's settings, but this requires re-pairing all Zigbee devices.

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