Etekcity ESO15-TB Etekcity Smart Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet(15A) User Manual 15 ESO15 TB UserMan

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Smart Outdoor Wi-Fi Outlet (15A)
Model No.: ESO15-TB
Questions or Concerns?
Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST/PDT
support@etekcity.com • (855) 686-3835
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Your smart outlet allows you to control electrical
appliances, such as porch lights, Christmas lights and
decorations, patio lights, and fountains with your
Android™ or iOS™ devices. Pair your smart outlet with
the VeSync app to use your phone to control your
connected electrical appliances anywhere, any time.
Set up your smart outlet with the IFTTT™ (If This,
Then That) app to program your smart home.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team at
support@etekcity.com. We hope you enjoy your new
smart outlet!
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
1 x Voltson Smart Outdoor WiFi Outlet
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Reminder Card
Package Contents 3 37
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Functions
IFTTTVeSync App Setup 10
25
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50
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• Smart Outlet Settings
Safety Information 5 37
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34
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• Set Timer
• Create Schedule
Maintaining Your Smart Outlet
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
• Abnormal Power Protection
Specications 4 37
33
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• Turning Smart Outlet On/Off
Conguration 11
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50
• Energy Saving Mode
Light Indicator Chart 9
16
50
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• Away Mode
• Share Your Smart Outlet
• Delete a Smart Outlet
More Features
• Connecting with Amazon Alexa
• Connecting with Google Home
• Log Out
• Firmware Updates
• Factory Reset
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Specications
Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi)
Communication Frequency 2.4GHz
Wireless Distance
(Outlet to Router)
98–164 ft / 30–50 m
(max visible range)
Maximum Switch Current 15A
AC Power Supply Range &
Supply Frequency AC 120V, 60Hz
Operating Environment 14°F–104°F / -10°C–40C°
Storage & Transportation
Environment -4°F–104°F / -20°C–40C°
Waterproof Level IPX4
Compatible Systems Android™ 4.3 or higher
iOS™ 8.0 or higher
NOTE: The outlet’s WiFi signal range can be weakened or
disrupted if:
• Your WiFi bandwidth is not 2.4GHz
• Your WiFi network and/or your smart outlet is blocked by
objects that are too thick, such as walls, floors, and furniture
• Other electrical appliances are interfering with your WiFi
signal (such as microwave ovens, wireless speakers, and LCD
displays)
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To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this
outlet, please read and follow all instructions and
safety guidelines in this manual.
•Do not exceed the outlet’s maximum load current of 15A
(approximately 1800W) by plugging in appliances that
require a higher load current. Always check appliance
labels to nd out their electrical power rating before
using.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• This outlet is intended for outdoor use, but is also safe
for indoor use.
•Always keep dry.
Safety Information
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specic operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance
with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation
instructions as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body. The availability of some specic
channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are
rmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
rmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
FCC Radiation Exposure Notice
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• A smartphone or tablet running on iOS 8.0/Android 4.3
or higher.
• A secure 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n
standard).
• AC input voltage that is between 100V–125V.
The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances that use
15A current. Connecting an appliance that uses more than 15A
current may cause the outlet fuse to blow.
Product Requirements
Features:
Front
A
B
Back
A. Power Button
B. WiFi Indicator Light
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Light Indicator Chart
LED Light
Indicator Status Description
Yellow Solid Outlet is on
Blue
Blinks twice every
5 seconds
Outlet is trying to connect
to WiFi
Blinks once every
5 seconds
Outlet is connected to WiFi,
but is trying to connect to
server
1 blink per second Outlet is in
Conguration Mode
4 blinks per second Outlet was hard reset
None No light Outlet is off
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VeSync App Setup
1. Connect your mobile device to a secure 2.4GHz WiFi network.
Note: The smart outlet can only be set up on a 2.4GHz
network.
Note: The VeSync app and IFTTT app user interfaces may appear
slightly different.
Note: For Android users, you must select Allow to use
VeSync.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to use third-
party services and products, such as the Amazon® Echo™,
Google Home™, and IFTTT™. A guest account will not work
for this. With a VeSync account, you can also allow your
family or friends to control your smart outlet.
2. Scan the QR code or download the VeSync app from the
Apple App Store® or the Google Play™ Store.
3. Open the VeSync app. Tap Sign Up to create a new account.
4. After you’ve signed up, enter your email and password, then
tap Log In.
Available on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play
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Conguration
1. Tap + to add your smart outlet.
2. Tap WiFi Outlets.
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Add the smart outlet to your app.
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3. Tap Etekcity Outdoor Outlet.
4. Tap Start Setup. Make sure your outlet is on.
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5. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, until
the WiFi indicator light blinks blue (1 blink per second).
This will put your smart outlet into Conguration
Mode. Then tap It Started Blinking.
Note: Configuration Mode will turn off after 10 minutes.
Note: The smart outlet configuration requires a secure
2.4GHz WiFi network.
6. Type in the name of your WiFi network and password,
then tap Join Network.
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Example123
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7. Tap Connect and select the WiFi network that starts
with “VeSync”.
8. The outlet will take a few seconds to connect.
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9. Your setup is complete! Give your outlet a unique
name, or use the default name and tap OK.
Note:
• Tap to change the outlet icon.
• You can change the device name and icon at any time. Tap
, then tap Device Settings.
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Functions
Turning Smart Outlet On/Off
On the My Home screen or the smart outlet screen,
tap to turn the smart outlet on or off.
Device is Off
Device is On
Note: The outlet will remain connected to WiFi even when the
smart outlet is off.
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Create Schedule
Go to the smart outlet screen.
1. Tap Socket A or Socket B to access the socket’s
Settings screen.
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2. Tap Create Schedule + to create a scheduled time for
the smart outlet to turn on and/or off.
3. Set a start and end time.
A
B
C
D
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A. To set a start time:
1. Tap > next to “Start”.
2. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively,
tap < for “Sunrise“ and > for “Sunset“.
3. Tap to conrm.
Note: Allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine
when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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3
2
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B. Choose On or Off under “Start”.
06:30 AM
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C. To set an end time (optional):
1. Tap > next to “End“.
2. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively,
tap < for “Sunrise“ and > for “Sunset“.
3. Tap to conrm.
Note: Allow the VeSync app to access your location to determine
when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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06:30 AM
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D. Choose On or Off under “End”.
06:30 AM
06:30 PM
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E. Repeat (Optional) - Select days you want this task
to repeat.
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4. Turn the schedule on and off on the smart outlet
screen by tapping the toggle next to the scheduled
time.
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Socket A
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Set Timer
You can create a timer to turn your smart outlet on or off.
1. Tap Timer. Then, + Create Timer.
2. Scroll up and down to set the time and tap On or Off.
Tap to conrm and start the timer.
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2
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Note: To remove the timer entry, tap on the timer entry,
then tap Delete.
3. Tap to pause the timer. Tap to restart the
timer. If you selected On, the outlet will turn on after
the timer ends.
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Away Mode
When you have a light plugged into your smart outlet, you
can use the Away Mode timer to turn your light on and off
to give the appearance that someone is home.
1. Tap Away, then Set Away Mode.
2. Select an option from the Away Mode screen.
B
A
C
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A. Start
Choose when to start Away Mode.
1. Tap > next to “Start”.
2. Scroll up and down to select time.
3. Tap to conrm.
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B. End
Choose when to end Away Mode.
1. Tap > next to “End”.
2. Scroll up and down to select the time.
3. Tap to conrm.
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C. Repeat
Choose the days you want to repeat Away Mode.
1. Tap > next to “Repeat”.
2. Select the days you want this task to repeat.
3. Tap to conrm.
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2
3
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3. You can turn the Away Mode timer on/off at any time
by tapping the toggle button to the right of the timer.
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Note: To delete the Away Mode timer, tap on the timer entry
on the Away screen, then tap Delete.
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Smart Outlet Settings
Tap to see Device Settings. The Device Settings menu
allows you to:
A. Edit your smart outlet name
by tapping on the current
name next to “Device Name”.
B. Edit your smart outlet’s
picture by tapping on the
current image next to “Icon”.
C. Turn smart outlet
notications on/off by
tapping the toggle button
next to “Allow Notications”.
D. Turn on Energy Saving Mode
(see page 33).
E. Turn on Abnormal Power
Protection (see page 34).
F. Share your smart outlet
(see page 35).
G. Make sure your rmware is
up-to-date. To do this, tap
Upgrade Firmware.
H. Delete your smart outlet
(see page 36).
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Energy Saving Mode
The VeSync App allows you to program your smart outlet
to save on energy costs by turning off your appliance when
the maximum cost setting is reached.
1. Tap the toggle switch to turn Energy Saving Mode
on and off .
2. Enter the “Cost per KWh” and “Max Cost”.
3. Tap to switch between the monetary units, EUR or
USD.
4. Tap to conrm.
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2 3
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Abnormal Power Protection
Turn on the Power Protection to protect your connected
appliances from power spike damage.
1. Tap the toggle switch to turn Power Protection
on and off .
2. Enter “Threshold”.
3. Tap to conrm.
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2
3
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Share Your Smart Outlet
Use Share Device to allow someone else to control your
smart outlet (such as family, friends, roommates, or anyone
you choose).
1. Tap + on the Share Device screen.
2. Type in the email of the person you want to share your
device with. Tap Invite.
3. Tap to remove people you have shared your
device with. They will no longer be able to control your
smart outlet.
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2
3
Note: People who you share your smart outlet with cannot edit or
delete any of your device settings.
Example
example@email.com
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Delete a Smart Outlet
A. You can delete your smart outlet from the VeSync app from
the Device Settings screen. To delete your device,
tap Delete Device.
B. You can also delete your smart outlet from the My Home
screen in the VeSync app.
a. iOS™: Swipe left on the smart outlet’s name to
delete.
b. Android™: Press and hold for 2 seconds on the
smart outlet’s name to delete.
A
B
a
b
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On the My Home screen, tap More for more features.
To view instructions on the VeSync app, tap More, then tap
Link to Alexa.
To view instructions on the VeSync app, tap More, then tap
Link to Google Assistant.
More Features
Connecting with Amazon® Alexa™
Connecting with Google Home™
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect
with Alexa.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect
with Google Home.
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Log Out
Note: You do not need to log out if you are not using a VeSync account.
1. On the My Home screen, tap More.
2. Tap your prole, then tap Log Out.
example@email.com
example@email.com
Example
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IFTTT
Pairing Your Smart Outlet with IFTTT
1. Download the IFTTT app from the App Store or Google
Play store.
2. Open the app and tap sign up or sign in.
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3. Tap .
4. Enter “VeSync” and tap Services.
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5. Tap Connect.
6. Enter your VeSync account details and tap Authorize.
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example@email.com
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Create an Applet Using Existing VeSync Templates
1. Open the IFTTT app and tap My Applets.
2. Tap Services and tap VeSync.
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3. Scroll to search for an applet you want to use, such
as “Turn on a VeSync smart device at sunrise“ or
“Activate a device every day at a specic time“.
4. Slide the toggle switch to turn on the applet.
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5. Under Device, select the smart outlet that you want
the applet to apply to and tap Save.
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Note: The interface of the applet settings will vary for different
templates.
6. The applet has been created successfully!
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Create a Custom Applet
1. On the My Applets screen, tap + .
2. Tap to add a Trigger Service.
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2
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To trigger a service everyday at 11:45 PM:
a. To use the Date & Time Trigger Service, enter
“Date & Time” in the search bar.
b. Tap the Date & Time icon.
c. Tap Every day at.
d. Under Time, enter 11:45 PM.
e. Tap Create trigger
Example:
Note: Popular Trigger Services include Date & Time, Location, and
an Alexa or Google Home command. Different Trigger Services
have different user interfaces.
11:45 pm
ac
b
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3. After selecting the Trigger Service, tap to
enter an Action Service.
4. Tap the VeSync icon.
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5. Tap Activate a device.
6. Select the smart outlet and status you would like to
activate (turn on or turn off). Tap Create action.
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7. Tap Finish. You’ve created your own custom applet!
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Maintaining Your Smart Outlet
Firmware Updates
Factory Reset
To keep the smart outlet up-to-date with the latest
improvements and xes, you should always update the
rmware when available.
On the Device Settings screen, tap Upgrade Firmware.
Resetting the smart outlet can help you troubleshoot
many issues you may have. Please keep in mind that
resetting a device will erase all of your custom settings
and restore the default settings.
Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds,
until the indicator light blinks blue rapidly and turns solid
blue.
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Troubleshooting
Q: Why aren’t my outlets connecting?
• During the setup process, you must be connected to a secure
2.4GHz WiFi network.
• Make sure the WiFi password you entered is correct.
• Try moving your router closer to your smart outlet (164 ft/50 m
visible range is best).
• Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected to your
router (10 or fewer is best).
• Close and reopen the VeSync app.
• Clear your VeSync app cache.
• Reset your smart outlet (see Factory Reset, page 50).
Q: How do I change my WiFi network to a 2.4GHz WiFi network?
• Most dual-band routers support both 2.4G and 5G networks. Select
the WiFi name that does not end in “_5G”.
• If your phone is attempting to connect to the 5G network, try
“forgetting” or temporarily disabling the 5G network.
• If you are unsure, or if the 2.4G and 5G networks do not have
separate names, please contact your internet service provider.
Q: I can’t nd the “VeSync” access point during conguration.
• Press and hold the power button on the smart outlet for 5 seconds.
The “VeSync” access point will appear in your list of available WiFi
connections.
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Q: My smart outlet is ofine.
• Delete the ofine smart outlet from the VeSync app. Swipe left
(iOS) or tap and hold (Android), and tap Delete.
• Reset the smart outlet by pressing and holding the power button
for more than 15 seconds. The LED light will blink rapidly and turn
solid blue.
• Once the smart outlet has been deleted and reset, recongure your
smart outlet with the VeSync app.
Note: Power outages or changing WiFi routers may cause your smart
outlets to go offline.
Q: Why won’t the VeSync app let me add my smart outlet?
• If the smart outlet is already added to another person’s VeSync
app, ask them to share the smart outlet with you (see Share Your
Smart Outlet, page 35) so that you can control it with your
VeSync account.
• Be sure your WiFi password is entered correctly.
• Make sure your smart outlet rmware is up to date (see Firmware
Updates, page 50).
• Reset your smart outlet (see Factory Reset, page 50).
Q: After adding my smart outlet to VeSync, why won’t the smart
outlet icon appear on the My Home screen of the VeSync app?
• After adding your smart outlet to the VeSync app (see VeSync
App Setup, page 10), close and reopen the app.
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Q: Alexa or Google Home can’t nd my app or can’t discover my
smart outlet.
• Make sure your wireless network router is close enough to your
smart outlet. The smart outlet must be within a 164 ft/50 m visible
range from the router.
• Check that your Alexa or Google Home is working properly.
Q: Why isn’t my smart outlet turning on/off as scheduled?
• Make sure that the schedule is still turned on. The toggle switch
should look like , not .
• Make sure that your phone’s Location Services are turned on.
• Make sure the smart outlet is connected to a working network and
is not ofine.
Q: I believe my smart outlet is defective. What should I do?
• Contact Customer Support (page 56).
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Warranty Information
Terms & Policy
Etekcity warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material,
craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the
end of the warranty period.
Etekcity will replace any product found to be defective due to
manufacturer aws based on eligibility. Refunds are available within
the rst 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only available to the original
purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use
and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial,
rental, or any other use in which the product is not intended for. There
are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each
product.
This warranty is non-transferrable. Etekcity is not responsible in any way
for any damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure
by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the user manual or
any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product packaging
and manual.
This warranty does not apply to the following:
• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or
vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.
Etekcity and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by
the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in
the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
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ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Additional 1-Year Warranty
You can extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year. Log onto
www.etekcity.com/warranty and enter your order number (for example,
from Amazon or Houzz) to register your new product for the extended
warranty.
If you are unable to provide the order number for your product, please
type a short note in the order number eld along with the date you
received your product.
Defective Products & Returns
If your product proves defective within the specied warranty period,
please contact Customer Support via support@etekcity.com with your
order number. DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us.
Once Customer Support has approved your request, please return the
unit with a copy of the invoice or your order number.
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Customer Support
If you encounter any issues or have any questions
regarding your new product, please contact our helpful
Customer Support Team. Your satisfaction is our goal!
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Email: support@etekcity.com
Toll-Free: (855) 686-3835
Support Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT
*Please have your order confirmation number ready before
contacting Customer Support.
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