Feit Electric Smart Lights Not Connecting

Feit Electric offers WiFi-connected smart lights including flood lights and outdoor string lights. This guide covers connectivity and control issues.

Lights Not Connecting to WiFi

Symptoms

• Light blinks but won't connect
• App can't find device
• Setup times out

Solutions

1. 2.4GHz network only - Feit smart lights only support 2.4GHz WiFi.
2. Use Feit Electric app - Download official Feit Electric app for setup.
3. Reset light - Turn on/off 3 times quickly until light blinks rapidly.
4. Enter pairing mode - Rapid blinking indicates ready to pair. Slow blink means try reset.
5. Check password - WiFi passwords are case-sensitive.

Flood Light Installation Issues

Symptoms

• Light won't turn on at all
• Motion sensor not working
• Dusk-to-dawn not activating

Solutions

1. Wiring check - Verify hot, neutral, and ground wires are connected correctly.
2. Motion settings - Configure motion sensitivity and range in app.
3. Photocell - Dusk-to-dawn uses light sensor. Ensure it's not blocked or disabled.
4. Test mode - Use test mode in app to verify motion sensor function.

String Lights Issues

Symptoms

• Part of string not lighting
• Colors not matching
• String won't dim

Solutions

1. Check connections - Ensure all connectors are firmly seated.
2. Bulb check - Replace any burned out bulbs in the string.
3. Color sync - In app, select all zones for uniform color changes.
4. Dimming range - Some outdoor strings have limited dimming range.

Voice Control

Symptoms

• Alexa/Google can't find lights
• Voice commands not working
• Wrong light responds

Solutions

1. Link Feit account - Enable Feit Electric skill in Alexa or link in Google Home.
2. Discover devices - After linking, discover devices in voice assistant.
3. Rename lights - Give clear, unique names like "Front Porch Light."
4. Re-link if needed - Unlink and re-link account if control stops working.

Scheduling Issues

Symptoms

• Schedule not running
• Wrong times
• Sunrise/sunset incorrect

Solutions

1. Time zone - Verify correct time zone in Feit app settings.
2. Location - For sunrise/sunset, enable location access for accurate times.
3. Internet required - Schedules need internet connection to trigger.
4. Multiple schedules - Check for conflicting schedules that override each other.