GE
GE 13869 Bluetooth Smart In-Wall Light Switch
★★★★★
Smart Lighting Control Without the Hub Transform your home lighting with the GE Bluetooth In-Wall Smart Switch. This switch replaces your existing light switch and allows you to remotely schedule and control your lights using your smartphone or tablet. The Bluetooth mesh network ensures reliable ...
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Overview
Smart Lighting Control Without the Hub
Transform your home lighting with the GE Bluetooth In-Wall Smart Switch. This switch replaces your existing light switch and allows you to remotely schedule and control your lights using your smartphone or tablet. The Bluetooth mesh network ensures reliable coverage throughout your home without the need for a hub or internet connection.
Specifications
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Scheduling Options: 7-Day, Sunrise/Sunset, Random, Vacation, Custom Countdowns
- Wiring: Screw Terminals
- Compatibility: Incandescent, CFL, and LED Bulbs; Fans
- Included: White and Light Almond Paddles
Key Features
Wirelessly schedule and control permanently installed lighting from your smartphone or tablet
Multiple scheduling options, including: Seven-Day, Sunrise & Sunset, Random & Vacation and Custom Countdowns
Avi-on powered app is ready to connect to your Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth Smart wireless mesh network provides coverage for your entire home by simply adding more GE-branded Smart Controls
Each GE-branded Smart control repeats the signal up to 100 feet
Specifications
Brand
GE
Model
13869
Type
Bluetooth Smart In-Wall Light Switch
Control Method
Smartphone/Tablet via Avi-on powered app
Scheduling Options
Seven-Day, Sunrise & Sunset, Random & Vacation, Custom Countdowns
Network Technology
Bluetooth Smart wireless mesh network
Signal Repeater Range
Up to 100 feet (each GE-branded Smart control)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Allows wireless scheduling and control of permanently installed lighting from a smartphone or tablet.
- Offers multiple scheduling options, including Seven-Day, Sunrise & Sunset, Random & Vacation, and Custom Countdowns.
- Features an Avi-on powered app for seamless connection to Bluetooth devices.
- Establishes a Bluetooth Smart wireless mesh network, providing whole-home coverage with additional GE-branded Smart Controls.
- Each GE-branded Smart control repeats the signal up to 100 feet, extending network reach.
👎 Cons
- Requires existing GE-branded Smart Controls to fully leverage the mesh network's signal repeating capability.
- Reliance on Bluetooth Smart technology might mean slower response times compared to Wi-Fi or Zigbee for some users.
- The range of "up to 100 feet" for signal repetition could be reduced by physical obstructions in a home.
- Specific compatibility with third-party smart home ecosystems (e.g., Apple HomeKit, Google Home) is not detailed.
- Installation requires permanent wiring into a wall, which may necessitate professional assistance for some users.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I control the GE 13869 Bluetooth Smart In-Wall Light Switch?
You can control and schedule the GE 13869 light switch wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet using the Avi-on powered app.
What scheduling options are available for this light switch?
This smart light switch offers multiple scheduling options, including Seven-Day, Sunrise & Sunset, Random & Vacation, and Custom Countdowns.
Does this light switch work with other smart home devices?
The GE 13869 light switch is part of a Bluetooth Smart wireless mesh network, designed to connect with other GE-branded Smart Controls for whole-home coverage.
How far can the signal from this smart light switch reach?
Each GE-branded Smart control, including this switch, repeats the signal up to 100 feet, extending the range of your Bluetooth Smart mesh network.
Is professional installation required for this in-wall light switch?
As an "In-Wall Light Switch," it requires permanent installation into your home's electrical wiring, which may require professional help depending on your comfort level with electrical work.
What app is used to connect to the GE 13869 light switch?
The Avi-on powered app is ready to connect to your Bluetooth devices, including the GE 13869 In-Wall Light Switch.
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