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GoSund Smart WiFi Light Switch Installation and Review

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ReviewedByPhil

ReviewedByPhil

Күн бұрын

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@teenpattiapexvideos6502
@teenpattiapexvideos6502 4 жыл бұрын
We bought this switch for our home outside lights and it worked perfectly. It was easy to install and the app was easy to navigate. We had set a timer in the app so we don't have to do anything. Considering buying more.
@adamzampa4954
@adamzampa4954 4 жыл бұрын
I have tried 1 of their switches for more than a year now and let me tell , they are reliable. Fits perfectly on a 3 switch plate and easy to setup and use and set up schedules. I use it with my Echo DOT, Echo show, my phone, and fire stick controller, all with ease.
@raymorris8594
@raymorris8594 3 жыл бұрын
Where did he get the 4th wire from? That is not typical
@joannepauls2283
@joannepauls2283 4 жыл бұрын
Easy to install and set up. Works well with alexa and google home. Performs better than advertised. Im thankful i have it at home, im enjoying my easier life at home. More convenient and comfortable.
@jmorgan9388
@jmorgan9388 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought and installed 3 of these switches from a 4 pack. So far, they are working well and were easy to set up. One thing I notice that differs from this video is that my switches display a green LED when turned on instead of red. Perhaps they have updated the model.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 2 жыл бұрын
Cool. I wish mine worked that way!
@emilystone1790
@emilystone1790 4 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of these switches in my home. I've had the oldest one for about a year without any issues. Would definitely recommend!
@emmaclark4272
@emmaclark4272 4 жыл бұрын
Usually I let my husband take care of the installations, but really Gosund's DIY is really DIY lol. I had no issues with putting it together myself, which is honestly great.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, thanks for sharing!!
@carolmarin5441
@carolmarin5441 4 жыл бұрын
Really love these. Got them on Prime Day and decided to add more to my home already. It’s nice to be able to schedule lights to power on and off at particular times. I have one connected to my hair tools to turn off in a certain amount of time as well. I’m always frantic when I forget and no longer an issue.
@c.s.7136
@c.s.7136 5 жыл бұрын
slow down the connection speed. are you using the same neutral for both switches?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have the neutral wires pigtailed together as shown at 2:01 and both white wires from the switches connect to the same lead with one wire nut.
@raymorris8594
@raymorris8594 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil Where did he get the 4th wire from? That is not typical
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
@@raymorris8594 In most new contemporary wiring, there are 3 wires (live, neutral, and ground) from the circuit breaker and 3 wires from the light fixture (load, neutral, and ground) for a total of 6 wires. The two grounds (typically green) are twisted together and act as 1 wire and the two neutrals (typically white) are twisted together so that you end up with 4 wires in the switch gang: 1 green, 1 white, and 2 black, the live to the circuit breaker and load to the light fixture.
@raymorris8594
@raymorris8594 3 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil 10-4 thank you
@Palapaloma
@Palapaloma 4 жыл бұрын
I only have three wires coming out of my receptacle ground white and black . Copper which is ground goes to the Green. white to white. black to Black and then I have a red wire from the switch but I have no red wire coming out of my box. Does it tie into the white neutral wire? Or do I just cap it off ? Thanks for any help
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
No, the red wire wire goes to the light fixture. Whatever wire is the light's "live" (usually black) is considered the "load" (since it doesn't have any power until it is paired with the live power delivering line). The light's neutral and the neutral from the live line should be joined together with the switch's neutral. Be very careful not to confuse the live wire with the load wire. One carries voltage while the other accepts it. If you don't know which is which, you'll need a tester or multi-meter to determine this or hire an electrician.
@jessi1290
@jessi1290 4 жыл бұрын
Could you use this switch to turn a ceiling fan on and off? I don't need it to change the speed, just power on and off. I have a two-gang switch like yours but one is for ceiling fan lights and one is for the ceiling fan itself, thanks!
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hm, I'm not sure, there may be a compatibility issue because of the Wattage/Amperage needs of the ceiling fan. This one goes up to 1650 watts and 15 Amps. If your ceiling fan is below that threshold, I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. Just make sure your electrical box has all 4 of the required wires inside before ordering.
@jmorgan9388
@jmorgan9388 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup and used one switch for the light and the other for the fan. As long as you just require on/off with no speed control it should work fine.
@maudearsenault7693
@maudearsenault7693 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I need helps ! What do I do if I only have one black and one white wire ? 1:41 1:42
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil Жыл бұрын
There are two scenarios: 1. If the switch only has two wires in the box (e.g. one wire coming in and one wire going out) then new wiring with 3 wires each will need to be run to the light fixture and also back to the circuit breaker. 2. If instead you have two sets of black and white wires (but no green) one set going out to the light and one set going to the breaker, in some wiring installations, the two wires come out of a hard metal tube and this casing acts as the third "green wire" (ground) so you would connect the switch's green wire to that. If you have no ground at all, new wiring will have to be run to the switch and/or light fixture in order to use this smart switch as in scenario 1.
@ufmam6254
@ufmam6254 3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned labeling the 4 wires, but it the video there are only 3, where did this 4th magical wire come from?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
I think you're referring to 1:59 where I show the existing wires on the switch: live, load, and ground. The fourth wire is *not* attached to the switch, which is the white neutral, and it is inside the gang box (if you look in the gang in the background you'll see three white wires twisted together). Neutral wires do not need to be connected to the existing switch because in this configuration they are just used to complete the circuit loop by connecting the neutral from the circuit breaker to the neutral from the light fixture. At 2:05, I pull these wires out so I can create a pigtail to connect to the new smart switch. The smart switch requires this wire because the WiFi module needs to stay "on" all the time to remain connected to your home network; to do this, there has to be a completed circuit loop feeding into it regardless of the on/off status of the switch controlling the light fixture.
@montzma45
@montzma45 4 жыл бұрын
Where does you red wire goes ??? I 3 wires coming from my electrical box. white. Neutral black hot wire, and copper or green for ground ??? Great video but a bit to quick on the wiring
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
The red wire should go to the wire that leads to the light fixture. You'll need at least 5 wires in your box. A live (black coming from your breaker box), two neutrals (white coming from the breaker box and another white coming from the light fixture), a load (black wire coming from the light fixture) and at least one ground typically green/bare copper (you may have two, one from the breaker box and possibly one from light fixture) If you have more than one ground, both can be connected to the green wire.
@danieljohnson6008
@danieljohnson6008 2 жыл бұрын
I know I have some Gosund switches but some are a different brand (I think) but still are detected by my Gosund app so fine by me because it's convenient. I just know some look different than the ones you show but I'll proceed lol. At any rate...my current issue is I recently installed two smart switches connected to four different lights, three of which are outside (one switch) and one of which is inside (the other switch). The old setup was 3 switches [(a switch for two deck lights, a switch for the carport light (the 3 outside lights), and the final switch for the kitchen sink (inside, if course)]. The switches all work but the wifi lights stay on which is not the case for all the other switches and plugs I have set up in my house thus far. I suspect it has something to do with the daisy chaining I did with the neutral wire to get them to function how I wanted. Basically I had to combine the carport and deck light neutrals to get it to function. I suspect I should have added another separate neutral wire for the carport (didn't need one before since it was an old dimmer with just a live in and out) but don't know how exactly. Any tips?
@kdeh21803
@kdeh21803 Жыл бұрын
Does the GoSund have a "Dusk to Dawn" setting ??
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil Жыл бұрын
Yes, in the app.
@kdeh21803
@kdeh21803 Жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil I am not finding it in the app where is it??
@GaryStrenk
@GaryStrenk 10 ай бұрын
Nice video! I was thinking about purchasing the dual switch, but only one side is a single and the other side is multi. Can it still be hooked up but not the wifi on the multi or won't it work? Thanks for your help and time. Gary
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 10 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure if it will work in a multi setup, though I've seen smart switches marketed specifically for 3-way and multi-pole use, I am not sure what the differences would be for wiring. I will say, however, that you can use the switch without hooking it up to WiFi and if will simply function as a manual switch.
@armandriver5364
@armandriver5364 4 жыл бұрын
Can these switches be added to an end of circuit' (switch loop)? Where I am challenged is that the switch has a hot (black) and a red (load to fixture) but both the black and white on a switch loop at some time act as a hot cancelling out the neutral. Many thanks!
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
No. A switch loop won't work because the switch itself requires both a hot and neutral to be present as it needs a constant complete circuit in order to stay powered and connected to your WiFi network. In a switch loop where only a hot is running in and out of your switch gang, you only have a completed circuit when the switch is in the on/open position. In the off position, the switch itself would be off, thus disconnecting it from your WiFi, which defeats the purpose of having a smart switch. Since it's not designed to function as such, I don't know if this switch would even be able to turn on and off in a loop configuration.
@MalakhAlMaht
@MalakhAlMaht 4 жыл бұрын
Where you get them sticker that say live and all that
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
The stickers I used in the video came in the box with the smart switch.
@Nai.Pabl0
@Nai.Pabl0 3 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t connected it to the app yet, can you still operate it like a normal physical switch? Or do you need to pair it first before you get to use it as a physical switch? Reason i am asking is we are building a house, our wifi network is not yet set up, and will follow later. Can we already test the switch function as a physical switch and then hook it up to the app later?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it can be used like a normal physical switch without WiFi/app pairing. That can be setup later at any time.
@yb123
@yb123 4 жыл бұрын
Ever compared Gosund to Kasa? Wondering how they differ...
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hm, no sorry. I don't recall having tried any home automation products from Kasa yet.
@sammysamuel2713
@sammysamuel2713 4 жыл бұрын
Great gosund smart switch makes my home smart the senses of its are working awesome the switches just follow my orders 😊
@djmcmello4060
@djmcmello4060 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir. tried both methods and blink it slow work.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mattgiroux883
@mattgiroux883 5 жыл бұрын
I’d like to know more about the timer feature in the app. I’d like to install this switch to control a whole house attic fan. Can the switch be programmed to turn off after a set amount of time each time it’s activated?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
No, not in the sense that you can set a timed shutoff duration for each *manual* activation. You would have to create a countdown timer using the app after you manually turn on the switch. However, you can simply put the fan on an _automatic_ schedule and have it come one every 2 hours for 30 minutes daily, or on certain days, for example.
@That_Stoney
@That_Stoney 4 жыл бұрын
Bit of a long shot, as the video is nearly a year old, but I'll ask my question. I installed both a regular Gosund switch and two dimmers in my house. The dimmers work by voice command with Alexa, but the regular switch (in the kitchen) does not. Alexa says, "Kitchen doesn't support that." Did you have issues with that or do you know how to fix that? Thanks!
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
What command exactly are you using with the regular switch? For mine I simply say "turn on" or "turn off living room lights." It could be an Alexa recognition thing too, as sometimes Alexa has pre-programmed settings, like Kitchen could be a reserved word referring to the whole room, and not just the lights. Try renaming the light switch temporarily to something else and using the voice command again. If it works after that, it's just a naming issue and you'll likely just have to choose something else that doesn't use the word Kitchen.
@That_Stoney
@That_Stoney 4 жыл бұрын
ReviewedByPhil that’s exactly what it was. I wonder what it is about, “kitchen,” that Alexa doesn’t like. Thanks for the reply!!!
@rameezbudhani
@rameezbudhani 4 жыл бұрын
Can I use my Google Home to control multiple switches with 1 command? Is there a grouping feature?
@rs2543
@rs2543 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a hub needed?
@andrearivero9247
@andrearivero9247 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I just tried Gosund Smart Switch and it’s so easy to use and very useful :)
@awsom97
@awsom97 4 жыл бұрын
What if I don’t shut off the switches at the breaker box
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Risk of electrocution while working on live wires. ⚡😫⚡
@bocard80
@bocard80 4 жыл бұрын
Hello I have a question. If the switch is turned off manually by hand can it still be turned on thru the app or is the power disconnected until it is manually pressed?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can still control the switch's power whether or not you initially turn it off manually or through the app. It doesn't matter; both actions perform the same exact function. The only time you can't control the switch via the app is if your WiFi router goes offline. Then the switch is no longer connected to a network which would allow remote access to it via the app.
@meyman9
@meyman9 4 жыл бұрын
What I noticed is that if you are using the standard faceplate, sometimes the screws that come with your standard plate are a little bit undersized. The plastic bottom hole of this switch is not threaded, for your screw to hold it has to be a bit larger to make it's own thread in the plastic. So if you are screwing in the bottom one and you feel no resistance, try a different, a tiny bit thicker screw.
@gwenbeasley3238
@gwenbeasley3238 4 жыл бұрын
what if your wi-fi emits a 2.4 GHZ and 5 GHZ signal. How can you get it to connect?
@nspmail2002
@nspmail2002 3 жыл бұрын
It connects only with 2.5 GHZ
@mr.mentertainment
@mr.mentertainment 3 жыл бұрын
Hey does yours beep I installed the same way as you
@FixItPhil
@FixItPhil 3 жыл бұрын
No, my switch does not make any audible sound, except maybe a slight click when it is pressed.
@nrike54
@nrike54 4 жыл бұрын
All you say is “all four wires must be connected correctly” WHAT is correctly I only have two wires to my old switch and new one has four. Which ones you tie tougher?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Then you won't be able to complete the installation. Four wires are required for proper use, as shown in the instruction's wiring diagram. Your electrical switch box must have a live, neutral, ground, and load. The live wire is usually black and carries the electricity out from your circuit breaker. The neutral is typically white and carries the electricity back to the circuit breaker to complete the circuit. You should have two neutrals, one that goes back to the box and one that goes to the light fixture. The ground wire is typically copper and bare and is grounded. The load is the wire that goes to your light fixture, this is typically black. The reason I say "wired correctly" in the video is because I marked the wires with the included sticker labels, as shown at 1:57 and neutral shown at 2:03, and those correspond to the same colors/labels on the switch, (see 0:57). So once you have the wires in your box properly labeled, you just match the labels together and put the wire nuts on them. Some wiring in older homes don't have ground wires or are missing return neutrals, which unfortunately means they aren't compatible with a smart switch unless new wire is run.
@Rockyplays-ns4zf
@Rockyplays-ns4zf 5 жыл бұрын
In my room I have 2 switches like in the video but the only issue is that the left switch is the ceiling light and the right switch is like a power switch..which is basically shuts off the power of certain outlets in my room. Will the smart light switches still work for the power switch as well?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, this particular switch could work as the power switch to turn on and off the outlets in the room. It is able to replace any 2-stage switch with the same functionality (on/off) and gives you the option to control the function via Alexa, set timers, etc.
@colettemcwilliams1325
@colettemcwilliams1325 3 жыл бұрын
My switch suddenly stopped working. Any advice on troubleshooting?
@txbgould
@txbgould 3 жыл бұрын
My switch stopped working recently as well. Any luck getting it reworking. Can’t seem to get in pairing mode again.
@ArmandoTalavera
@ArmandoTalavera 5 жыл бұрын
Do you know if you can change the color of the red led light when it's on? I want the light to be green when it is on...
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
No, unfortunately the LED color is not customizable.
@sammysamuel2713
@sammysamuel2713 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I just buyed gosund smart switches it makes me easy to fit and this switches are working fantastic now with Alexa and Google Assistant.
@hosnicalderon
@hosnicalderon 4 жыл бұрын
Can the same "Live in" cable be used for both of the switches?
@raymorris8594
@raymorris8594 3 жыл бұрын
Where did he get the 4th wire from? That is not typical
@jmorgan9388
@jmorgan9388 2 жыл бұрын
If you have 2 live-in wires feeding two existing switches then keep them separated and feed each new switch with its corresponding live-in wire. If only one live-in is feeding both of the two old switches, such as with a fan and light switch, then you should also feed both of the new ones with it. In other words replace the existing switches with the new ones using the exact same wiring scheme.
@dwighthowe9305
@dwighthowe9305 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Phil. Maybe an advanced question. But I noticed the switch wire connections are aluminum (silver) and the wall wires are copper (bronze). Is this safe to connect with the supplied meuret nuts?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hm, I would think so, but if you have specific concerns about your wiring you're probably better off consulting with a licensed electrician. Depending on where you live electrical codes may have different requirements.
@jmorgan9388
@jmorgan9388 2 жыл бұрын
They are tinned copper, not aluminum.
@dannypaul1332
@dannypaul1332 4 жыл бұрын
Not only are these easy to use and easy to pair to Google home, but their shape allows you to make a duplex outlet into a quad outlet by stacking two of them one on top of the other
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Like a 2 x 2 configuration? I've never seen this done in a residential installation, at least not in the US. Typically multiple switches are lined up in a single row, so a four panel would be 4 x 1, requiring you to install the switches side-by-side as I have in my dual configuration in this video, not one on top of another.
@shurid
@shurid 5 жыл бұрын
Do you know if this or any other product you have used support dimming in 2 gang setup? I want a 2 gang dimmer that can be controlled by Alexa. Thanks in advance
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, this one from TreatLife: geni.us/nTMDAgA [Amazon Affiliate Product Link] will work in a 2-gang setup and supports Alexa control. Note that it'll only work if the switch you're replacing is single-pole (not 3-way) but you could use two of these units in a double gang to control two sets of lights. The switch should work with most light bulb types e.g. LED, incandescent, halogen and requires a neutral wire to be present.
@toan417
@toan417 3 жыл бұрын
I installed 4 of these switches in my house. Some of them have a high pitched beeping noise when the switches are off. Any idea what may be causing this? Or is the beeping normal?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
Hm, I've not experienced that. You may need to reach out to the manufacturer for more info.
@williamasher2000
@williamasher2000 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these switches, and placed it in a two-gang box replacing one of the existing switches. Installation was fine and it works great, but my only complaint was that the GoSund switch was too large for my metal Decora switchplate. A reviewer at Amazon had that same problem, and they said that they enlarged the opening with a metal file; I did the same and was able to get the switch to fit the plate. I'm amazed that yours fit so easily; maybe plastic switch plates have bigger openings?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have noticed that metal gang boxes tend to be smaller by a fraction, maybe 1/16" or 1/8" but it's enough to prevent more "modern" switches that have more electronic components (like WiFi, smart sensors etc.) which can be a pain when installing upgrades to older homes. That's not to say a new home won't have metal boxes, but I think the trend for new construction is towards the plastic ones. I installed the GoSund switch in a home that was completely renovated within the last few years.
@videoace74
@videoace74 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t trust phil he’s a moron
@roycoo70
@roycoo70 3 жыл бұрын
Do your lights turn off for a split second every 15 minutes or so?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
No, I haven't experienced that.
@rogernarendran9375
@rogernarendran9375 4 жыл бұрын
Wire connection too fast, that was the reason I was watching
@anuratissera5189
@anuratissera5189 4 жыл бұрын
Green - Ground, While - Neutral(which is usually inside the box twisted togather - not used in normal switch), Black - live that comes from mailns supply), Red - to your light
@happy_trails
@happy_trails 3 жыл бұрын
@@anuratissera5189 My old light switch has 1 black, 1 white, and 1 bare copper wire. How do I connect my 3 wires to the 4 wires on the new light switch?
@DmitryBeryozkin
@DmitryBeryozkin 3 жыл бұрын
Same issue here. 3 wires in the switch box, 4 wires on the GoSund outlet. The instructions above skip the most important part!
@toasted99
@toasted99 4 жыл бұрын
Right so, I installed mine and...it turns off everything in the room including my router. Any idea how to fix this?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you may have attached the live wire that's powering the outlets in the room to the load on the switch, so that when you flip the switch the outlets turn on and off with the ceiling lights. If you didn't want this behavior, you'll have to identify the live wire that's going to your outlet and instead of attaching it to the red load wire, attach it to the black live wire. This will allow the outlets to have continuous power from a completed circuit _before_ the switch cutoff. Only the circuit that you want to be controlled by the switch, e.g. ceiling lights, should be connected to the load line on the switch.
@toasted99
@toasted99 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil aye it was exactly that, thanks for the response!
@rbbartho1
@rbbartho1 5 жыл бұрын
My switch light turns on and off and responds to remote wifi commands. But does not power the light. I've reviewed the wire connections several times but no help. Is there a reset function other than to reset the connection setup?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Hm, not that I'm aware of. It's possible the switch is simply defective and needs to be returned/exchanged. I had a switch like that from another brand. I was able to wire it all up and the LEDs on the switch came on, but the lights never received power, despite the LED and mobile app indicating power was being delivered.
@rbbartho1
@rbbartho1 5 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil I believe you're correct. it's defective but I wanted to check first to see if there is a reset feature. I'll return it. Thanks
@joanmolina1684
@joanmolina1684 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video! Gosund smart switch is extremely good product. Works nicely with Alexa. So functional!
@gdnaylor
@gdnaylor 5 жыл бұрын
Can the timer be programmed to come on at dusk and shut off at dawn?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. In the Smart Life app, you can set up "Automation" events like dusk and dawn and tell the app what you want it to do when those events are triggered, for example, turn on and off the lights on these switches.
@a7mdbest15
@a7mdbest15 4 жыл бұрын
R these switches working for ac ? If not, do u know something makes my ac smart?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
No, it won't work for that, but you can probably use a smart outlet like this one: geni.us/m65r [Amazon Affiliate Product Link] A few things to consider, the smart outlet Amperage and max Watts has to be able to handle your AC's power, and your AC has to be the kind that can come on right away when it is plugged into an outlet (have a physical on/off switch that you can leave in the on position). If your AC has a separate button you have to press to get it to start cooling, or a remote control is required to turn it on, then it will NOT work with the kind of smart outlet I mentioned here.
@cherrycaballeda5321
@cherrycaballeda5321 4 жыл бұрын
Impressive Gosund products. Thanks for sharing the video.
@sometin_else
@sometin_else 4 жыл бұрын
Why is the light red and not green? And why is the LED on when the light is on? LEDs on switches are usually on when the light is off (so you can see the switch in the dark), and off when the light is on. The box shows the LED to be green but yours is red
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hm, the only time the LED light is green is during WiFi setup, as shown at 2:41 (it flashes green). But it's not green during operation, only red. I've no idea why the manufacturer decided the red LED should be on while the light is on and off when the light is off, that just seems to be a poor design choice. Maybe if enough folks send this feedback to the manufacturer they'll change their design!
@sometin_else
@sometin_else 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil I talked to them. Apparently it was originally like this but they changed it because people complained the led was too bright in the dark.
@joelucero4208
@joelucero4208 4 жыл бұрын
I installed the switch, but the light was constantly blinking and so was the light on the switch. I hold it down the button of the switch and now the light is off and the light is off the switch it but both won't come back on and I can't connect it to my phone. I am lost.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, was the LED in the switch blinking green or red? If green this means it was in WiFi pairing mode, though this shouldn't have affected the lights it's controlling. If red, it sounds like the switch was being triggered (as if it were being pressed over and over) which could indicate a mis-wiring issue or some sort of short. If the breaker hasn't tripped at your breaker box, it's possible the switch is simply defective.
@joelucero4208
@joelucero4208 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil I am not sure of the color, but it keep making a clicking sound as being pushed off and on. It did this in my kitchen as well. I held the button for 5 seconds and the clicking and light turned off my the switch and light. Neither one would come back on after that.
@kempkennedy3542
@kempkennedy3542 4 жыл бұрын
These work 'well enough', and may be what some people are looking for, as they don't have any light on the switch when the lighting is off. I personally prefer to see a very soft light or ring on the switch when off, so I can easily find it in the dark. Many of these go overboard and are WAY too lit up when the switch is off, so I prefer something in the middle. I currently removed my Gosund and put in a Kaso (TP-Link) switch which has a very dim lit white circle when the switch is off. I prefer that. So just make sure you are getting what you need, whatever it may be.
@domtom010
@domtom010 4 жыл бұрын
ugh, mine did not come with those labels -_-
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
In a pinch I use masking tape and a sharpie to label my wires
@0722hjy
@0722hjy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. very helpful~
@phantomphlyer8341
@phantomphlyer8341 5 жыл бұрын
Your high speed video makes the wiring very difficult. The wiring is really the important part.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is important to correctly identify the wires you will be connecting to the switch. The 4 stickers will help you color code the wires in your wall, so I recommend that they are used. Once you've correctly identified those wires, it's simply a matter of matching them to the same colors on the switch. The wiring diagram that comes with the unit is actually quite good, so I would study it carefully if you're doing the installation yourself. If you don't know how to identify the load, ground, neutral, and live wires in your wall, I would not perform this installation on your own. I did not explain how to do that in the video, if that's the information you are looking for.
@giz02
@giz02 5 жыл бұрын
There is an anti-high speed button located at the lower left corner of the video that looks like two ||' s. It can also be activated by pressing the k button on your keyboard.
@ChrisMarx
@ChrisMarx 5 жыл бұрын
The newer instructions don’t seem to come with the same wiring explanation. What do you suggest if there are only three wires in the outlet(Red black white)? Can the red wire on the switch connect to the neutral in the same place as the white wire from the switch?
@saidurgamuddamsetty4223
@saidurgamuddamsetty4223 4 жыл бұрын
This product is awesome. I put it in my water motor pump and I don't need to wake up early to turn it on for water storage after an hour it shut down automatically bcoz I set automatically.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, that's a good use for it!
@Mrluishinos
@Mrluishinos 5 жыл бұрын
I have Google WiFi, do you know if this switches may connect to the Google WiFi network?
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, sure. These switches can connect to Google WiFi 2.4GHz network signals. They aren't compatible with 5GHz signals, though.
@imtiyazshahana3708
@imtiyazshahana3708 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm using it on Google wifi as well as in internet connection..its working good on both
@crissauquillo3862
@crissauquillo3862 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, google wifi as my internet connection works with gosund switches.
@teenpattiapexvideos6502
@teenpattiapexvideos6502 4 жыл бұрын
This switches has easy installation. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant and it work through smart life app too super products 😇
@pyang4155
@pyang4155 4 жыл бұрын
Good thing the indicator light is on to let me know the lights are on. And its off when the lights are off so i cant find it in the dark.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Hah, I know right? You gotta wonder about these product design engineers sometimes...
@joeh690
@joeh690 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil this is actually perfect for my needs I have a closet and I need to know when the closet light is on since the switch is on the outside. And since I'm controlling it by voice all the time it doesn't matter to know if I can see the switch or not.
@blueaceerich
@blueaceerich 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You buddy!
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Any time
@isabeaureyes8293
@isabeaureyes8293 4 жыл бұрын
Good video, even though you fast forwarded the wiring. I was still able to set up my Gosund Smart Switch.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry about that, I felt showing me twisting wires together for 5 minutes wasn't interesting or informative. All my wires were labeled and color coded with the stickers, so I just matched the colors of the stickers to the color wire coming out the switch, as described in the video an din the printed instructions. I know it goes by fast, but hopefully it's a simple and straightforward enough idea that folks gets it, even if they have to re-watch that section a couple times.
@raymorris8594
@raymorris8594 3 жыл бұрын
Where did he get the 4th wire from? That is not typical
@Mavrick2271
@Mavrick2271 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@krishaatadero7866
@krishaatadero7866 4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! Gosund is a great smart switch bought it in amazon. It’s very affordable!
@NCTim2
@NCTim2 5 жыл бұрын
Where is the double switch??
@NCTim2
@NCTim2 5 жыл бұрын
Oh! I get it now. Use the existing plate. Duh!!
@samlocoaa1726
@samlocoaa1726 4 жыл бұрын
Dude the main reason am watching was the wire connection not setup
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
What's giving you trouble? The diagram in the instructions is actually pretty spot on. You should have a live (black from your circuit breaker, black on the switch), load (black from your light fixture, red on the switch), two neutrals (white from the circuit breaker and light fixture, white on the switch), and two grounds (green/copper from breaker and light fixture, green in the switch). If your wiring lacks a ground wire either from the breaker, light fixture or both, you may be able to wire the green wire from the switch to the gang if there's a ground point/screw.
@TyesDad
@TyesDad 5 жыл бұрын
I wished you didn't fast forward through the wiring.
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 5 жыл бұрын
After all the wires are properly labeled, the only part I fast forwarded was twisting the wires together. You just match the labels together e.g. ground to ground, neutral to neutral etc. There's no specific technique, I just twist them together clockwise and then screw on the caps. If you need more time, you can slow the video playback down in the settings to half or even quarter speed. The diagram in the instructions is actually quite good at laying out the wiring plan, which I describe at 0:53. The gist of it is green is ground (generally green or bare copper in your wall), white is neutral (generally white in the wall), live is the black wire (generally black in the wall), and load is red which goes to the light fixture (generally black in the wall); I only say "generally" because everyone's wiring is different and you should never solely use the color of the sleeves of the wiring in your walls to determine polarity. Always test your lines to determine which are live, ground, and neutral before making any connections.
@socalluis2177
@socalluis2177 4 жыл бұрын
KZbin should rename itself to Bloomberg Tube...
@josehidalgoitza9612
@josehidalgoitza9612 3 жыл бұрын
thats go fast in the connection field
@therealistjim
@therealistjim 4 жыл бұрын
Alexa cannot discover
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Are you using the Smart Life mobile app? You may need to enable this skill in the Alexa app first so that she can find devices connected to that app.
@MRGCMNYC
@MRGCMNYC 4 жыл бұрын
You spent like 5 seconds on the actual wiring...pointless...
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 4 жыл бұрын
Sure, but that's literally how much time it takes to set up. Once you've got the wires in the gang labeled, you just need to match the color sticker to the color wire on the switch. Label your live wire black (this one carries the current from your circuit breaker), your load wire (typically black wire going to your light fixture) red, both neutrals are white (one from your breaker and one from the fixture), both grounds are green (one from the breaker, one from the light fixture). Then all the same colored wires get connected to the corresponding color lead in the switch with the included wire nuts. That's the jist of what I said in the video. Are you having trouble identifying the wires in your wall?
@MRGCMNYC
@MRGCMNYC 4 жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil Thanks for the follow up info...very helpful...
@videoace74
@videoace74 3 жыл бұрын
Worthless video wire connection was skimmed over and that is the most important thing
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 3 жыл бұрын
Ok. You might want to hire an electrician.
@videoace74
@videoace74 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah your backhanded little insult doesn’t change the fact that this is a worthless video, and I might add it’s clear you don’t know how to wire up this switch or you would have shown it
@ReviewedByPhil
@ReviewedByPhil 2 жыл бұрын
Not an insult, just a suggestion if you still can't find the info you're looking for in order to be confident in wiring up a switch. I've changed enough outlets and switches in my life that this stuff seems straight forward, but I forget that it may not be so for other folks. Thanks for the reminder. Let me know if there's anything unclear about the wording I used to describe the wiring instructions provided at 1:52. Basically you need to match the colors of the tags you put on the wires to the colors of the wires on the switch and connect the ends with the included wire nuts. I also explain what the colors mean at 0:53. To dig in a little deeper, "live" means the wire that's coming from your circuit breaker that provides electrical power, also sometimes called "hot." This is the wire that is dangerous and could shock you, so it's important to know which one it is and use an electrical tester if you're not sure. "Load" refers to the lead wire that goes to the thing you're powering, in this case, the light fixtures. Neutral wires are the electrical return that's required to complete a circuit in order to allow electricity to flow in a loop; they are typically white, and you'll need to connect the neutral from your breaker box to the neutral of your light fixture (see 2:01). Ground wires are typically green or bare copper and are a safety measure to prevent shorts from overloading circuits and are connected to the earth to dissipate electricity. I thought perhaps watching someone twist on wire nuts for 4 minutes with wires that were color coded would be boring and uninformative, so I sped that process to 20 seconds while simply explaining what I was doing. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate the dialog!
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