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Sengled element classic (E11-G14, E11G14) Setup with VeraPlus

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So these bulbs were a challenge to setup after alot of digging a tip from my co-worker I got them setup. And I am going to share how with you so hopefully it wont be as painful for you to setup. -First step install the bulb into a Lamp  -The move the Lamp or VeraPlus within 1-2ft of each other. -At this step you will either be at the end of the Setup Wizard from my initial setup guide to the VeraPlus, That says "Welcome to the install device wizard" and you click "Next" OR you can Select "Devices" on the LEFT then "Add Devices" on the RIGHT -Both ways will bring you to the screen that say "Select Your Device" -At this screen we are going to click in the search and type in "Sylvania" and this will bring up the "Dimmable LED Light Bulb" w/ subtitle of "OSRAM SYLVANIA iQBR30" and you want to click on that. - Here you will get this screen but before you go ferther you need to use the use

Setting Up VeraPlus Advanced SmartHome Controller

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I received this VeraPlus Advanced SmartHome Controller from work, now it is time to set it up. -Plugin power and Ethernet cables. -Wait for Power, Internet, and Wi-Fi lights to go green -Goto http://home.getvera.com -Select the blue box "I have a new controller to setup" -Scroll down and check "I agree to the Terms & Conditions" then click Continue. -Then again Scroll down on the Privacy Policies and check "I acknowledge" then click "Continue" -Now on this page you only have to check the top option then click "continue" -On the next page it will ask you to choose your controller, I choose VeraPlus   -Here you choose you device it detected on your network. -Then click Next Step -Ok, here we are going to be creating an account, fill out the info and pay attention the the password requirements. -There will be 1-2 more pages of info to fill out(sorry forgot the screenshot) -You will

Setting up my first Echo Dot

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So I received an Echo Dot from work last week and now its time to set it up. So lets jump right into it. -First we plug it in and wait for it to say hello. -Once it had the orange ring it is ready to setup. I am installing using a Android phone MAKE SURE BLUETOOTH IS ON -Download the Amazon Alexa App from the Google Play App and open the App. -Press "Continue" -Enter your Amazon Username and Password then Press "Sign In" -Press "Setting up an Amazon Echo" -Press "Echo Dot" -For this Echo Dot Choose "3rd Generation" -Press "Continue" to allow access to Wi-Fi network and if it pops up and asked if you want to allow Press "Allow" -Select your Echo device -Press Continue At this point you can use your Echo Dot, however it will ask more questions to personalize it like location in the house, phone number, etc I might go into details another time on how to add some of the pers