How to link C by GE smart lights to Google Home in 7 steps

Table of Content

• There’s a quick fix for C by GE lights set up via Google Home not turning on
• Supported smart home devices
• Control your lights and plugs with the Google Home app
• Check for new devices
• Set a schedule for your lights and plugs
• Control your plugs with a speaker or display
• Connecting Your Google Assistant

Even better, if the light is in the same room as your Google Home speaker, you won't need to name it. It could be any command that the Google home can understand…except calling routines, that does not seem to work as well. Adding other C by GE light bulbs can be done through the exact same way as before. Just make sure as you add bulbs, to name them so that Google Assistant can know which light to operate when you ask.

Automation triggers when slider is changed, takes input of the slider and sends command to Google Assist relay to change to x brightness. Not sure if you are asking me. If so, it does not support switch yet since I don’t have a dimmer switch.

There’s a quick fix for C by GE lights set up via Google Home not turning on

No idea how to get the actual state of the bulbs, so the switches can get out of sync. The button will “stick” which helps… not an elegant solution at all. I just got some c by GE smart switches. Looking to control them with HA.

If you"re still unable to resolve the issue, share feedback about your speaker, display or the Google Home app. Follow the in-app instructions to complete setup. If your Cync devices aren’t set up in the Cync app, you can set them up in the Google Home app. SmartHQ is your key to connection. Use the app to connect, control and manage your GE and GE Profile Smart Appliances.

Supported smart home devices

However, if I look at linked services under my Google account settings, C by GE shows up there. Over the past 24 hours, those within the Google Home ecosystem have reported that their C by GE light bulbs are not turning on. There’s fortunately a quick fix that does not require resetting the fixtures manually. Once Google Home and the C by GE light bulbs are connected, you can start asking Google Assistant to operate the lights.

Another unknown is how widespread this problem is. Complicated process that involves manually turning on/off in quick succession — any C by GE fixtures. Rather, all users need to do is reboot the Google Home/Nest Mini or Hub that paired the lights.

Control your lights and plugs with the Google Home app

Follow the steps to set a nickname for these devices and add them to a room. To complete the setup, follow the in-app steps. Our family of smart products works together in one app to add comfort, security, and convenience to your life. A pioneering recommendation platform where you can research, discover, buy, and learn how to connect and optimize smart devices. Other devices near your speaker or display or Cync device might cause interference.

Ask the person who created the home to add you as a member. The signal between your device and your speaker or display might not be strong enough. To increase the signal strength, move the Cync device and your speaker or display closer to each other. They should be no more than 15 feet apart.

Select the first and follow the steps in-app. Continue until all C by GE devices are setup. Linking a C by GE bulb to Google Home is a quick process, that will extend voice control to your smart home lighting. GE's Starter Kit has everything needed to add smart lighting to your home, including a GE C-Life smart light bulb and a Google Home Mini for $55. You don't need to buy the kit — you can buy each individually — nor will you need a hub. This guide below will work in either case.

It disconnects the device for all members of the home. At the top, select the home with the room you want to delete. Touch and hold the name of the room you want to change. At the top right, tap Settings Room choose a room tap Next.

Check for new devices

If you have a nearby Wi-Fi router, cordless phone, microwave, or Bluetooth speaker, move it further away if you can. Select the bulb or plug you’d like to set up. Your device blinks when selected. If you’re not sure your appliance has WiFi capability, read these instructions on how to verify.

Was having a hard time connecting them to the Good Home app directly, and when I did, they often stopped responding. Seems like the issue was a firmware update, so I had to instead connect then to the C by GE app. With no hub needed, you can connect your Cync or C by GE bulbs to your Google Home products in minutes. Watch this short step-by-step video to learn how. Finally, add your smart devices to your Google Home App.No additional apps needed.

Set a schedule for your lights and plugs

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I'd give their customer service line a call. They have been helpful to me with a couple of issues I've had with thwir no neutral required dimmer switch. Integrate Google Assistant and use that to send ‘voice’ commands to google to turn them off.

After signing in, you’ll go to the welcome screen. From here, select your brand of appliance, the appliance category and the type of appliance you’re connecting. I've been struggling with my C by GE bulbs all weekend.

You might need to analyze the code and adopt to you needs. I then just created a switch that sends the command that I want with the code above. Basically it just pretends like I actually said the command to my Google home. It works, but it ain’t elegant. If you haven’t already, set up your device in the C by GE app. First, connect your C by GE devices to the C by GE app.