Introduction
The Geeni app is a relatively new technology that has been capturing the home technology market lately because of its futuristic concept of design and operation. The Geeni mobile or PC application lets you connect to and command compatible home gadgets remotely from anywhere in the world almost instantly. Let us know about how to add Wi-Fi to Geeni app and the way to connect a device to Geeni app through wi-fi also discussed in this article.
Geeni app
With the Geeni app, you can control and command the various gadgets including security cameras, LED bulbs, and so on. The list of gadgets that accept commands via the Geeni app wirelessly includes a wide range of lights, including LED bulbs, mood lighting, strip lights, etc., power outlets and switches, security cameras and sensors, and lifestyle products like speakers, garage doors, pet feeders, water fountains, and so on.
Therefore, with just one application, you can control your gadgets at the touch of a single button, with your mobile phone from anywhere.
Here, we will be discussing the Geeni ago and its compatible devices. In particular, we will discuss how you can connect your Geeni app to Wi-Fi and use it to control your devices. In this article, you will find the answers to the following questions:
- How do you connect a device to the Geeni app via Wi-Fi?
- How do you connect the Geeni app to new Wi-Fi?
Let’s get on with it.
How do you connect a device to the Geeni app via Wi-Fi?
Connecting your Geeni mobile application to a Wi-Fi network is no difficult task and requires a few minutes of your time only. To connect your Geeni app to a Wi-Fi network, just follow the simple instructions given below:
- It is a requirement that the Android or iOS device you are using the Geeni app on is running the latest Android OS or iOS. The Geeni App required at least iOS 8 or Android 4.1 to function.
- It is necessary that the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to is 2.4GHz. The Geeni app is not supported by 5GHz Wi-Fi networks.
- Now,get the Geeni App from the Play Store or the Apple Store.
- Submit your credentials and required details to register for a new account on the Geeni App. Log in to your Geeni account. Note that you must give your active mobile number and email address while registering for receiving the verification codes.
- Now, plug in the device and reset it. To reset, just hold the reset button for about 3 seconds. The light starts blinking repeatedly.
- In the Geeni app, on the top corner of the Devices screen, click (+). Choose “Smart Power”
- Enter your Wi-Fi network and the password and wait for the device to connect.
- It’s done. Your device is now controllable as it is connected to your Geeni app via Wi-Fi in the “easy mode”.
It is done. You have successfully connected your device via Wi-Fi and you can now control it using your mobile phone.
How do you connect the Geeni app to a new Wi-Fi network?
To connect your Geeni app to a wifi network, just follow the instructions mentioned below and you will be done in no time at all. The instructions are as follows:
- Download the Geeni app and register for a new account using a valid and active mobile number with a country code and an email address. Enter the verification codes received on the mobile number and the email address. Set a password for your Geeni app.
- Log in to the Geeni app.
- Go to settings and follow the steps given above to connect a device via a Wi-Fi network. Now, when you have successfully connected a device via a Wi-Fi network, you can change it when you want.
- Tap on the “Smart Power” button from the drop-down box. From the top menu, find and tap on the “AP Mode.” Click on Next and enter your new Wi-Fi details. You will see that the Wi-Fi network has now been changed to the latest one you entered.
- Note that for connecting to the AP Mode, the light in your device must be blinking slowly as compared to the fast-blinking light for an Easy mode connection of the Geeni app to the device via Wi-Fi.
And it is done. You have successfully changed the connecting Wi-Fi to your Geeni app.
Summary
Here, we discussed the Geeni mobile app that lets you connect home devices to your mobile phone and control them remotely. We discussed how you can connect your Geeni app to a wifi network and change the connected wifi network as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.How can I reset my Geeni device when connecting it to the Geeni mobile app?
To reset your device, all you have to do is Press and hold the reset button on your device for about 3 seconds. You will see that the blinking speed of the blue light on the device changes, it means that the device has been reset and can be connected to the application now.
2.Why doesn’t the Geeni app connect to the Wi-Fi network?
Geeni app does not connect to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network. For a secure connection, connect the Geeni app to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.