Enable Google with your C-Reach
First, connect your C-Reach to the C by GE app. Then, add your C by GE lights to the C-Reach location.
NOTE: If you are setting up Google with your C by GE smart switch or plug, you do not need a C-Reach.
Our smart switches and plug are Wi-Fi devices that do not require a hub to enable your voice assistant.
If you are new to C by GE and Google Home:
1. Download the Google Home app
2. Tap the Add (+ icon)
3. Select “Set up device”
4. Select “Works with Google – Have something already set up?”
5. Type “C by GE” in the search bar and select “C by GE”
6. Enter your C by GE account login information. This will link your C by GE and Google Home
account.
7. Google Home will identify and display the C by GE devices you have connected to your C by GE
app. If you have more than one, you will set up each device one at a time. Select the first and
follow the steps in-app. Continue until all C by GE devices are setup.
If you have previously set up C by GE devices with Google and want to add more:
1. If you haven’t already, set up your device in the C by GE app.
2. Open the Google Home app:
1. iPhone users:
1. Tap the Add (+ icon)
2. Select “Set up device”
3. Select “Works with Google – Have something already set up?”
4. Under “Linked,” tap “C by GE”
5. Select “Check for new devices”
2. Android users:
1. Scroll to the “Linked to you” category towards the bottom of the homepage.
Your new C by GE devices should be listed.
3. Tap your new devices to set up
Enable Alexa with your C-Reach
First, connect your C-Reach to the C by GE app. Then, add your C by GE lights to the C-Reach location.
NOTE: If you are setting up Alexa with your C by GE smart switch or plug, you do not need a C-Reach.
Our smart switches and plug are Wi-Fi devices that do not require a hub to enable your voice assistant.
If this is your first time setting up C by GE devices with Alexa:
1. If you haven't already, set up your devices in the C by GE app
2. Open the Alexa app
3. Tap the menu icon in the top left corner
4. Select “Skills & Games”
5. Tap the search icon and type in “C by GE”
6. Select the C by GE skill and tap “Enable to use”
7. Enter your C by GE account login information
8. Next, you will be prompted to Discover Devices. Tap “Discover Devices” button
9. Alexa will discover your C by GE devices, and now you can start controlling them! You can use
the Alexa app to add them to rooms, create routines, and more.
If you have previously set up C by GE devices with Alexa and want to add more:
1. If you haven’t already, set up your device in the C by GE app.
2. Check your devices page in the Alexa app. If you see your device listed, you’re done! Most of the
time, Alexa automatically discovers your new C by GE devices within 30 seconds of completing
setup.
3. If you do not see your new device listed, simply say, “Alexa, discover devices.”
How To: Set Up your C-Reach Smart Bridge
Enable Voice Control* and Out of Home Control for your C by GE lights with the C-Reach smart bridge.
Let’s get started!
Requirements:
1. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
2. Wi-Fi on your phone is turned on
3. Plug in your C-Reach in the same room as your Wi-Fi router
4. Do not block the outlet your C-Reach is plugged into with furniture or anything that could
interfere with the Wi-Fi signal
iOS Instructions:
1. Download and open the C by GE app.
2. Plug in your C-Reach in the same room as your Wi-Fi router
3. On the home screen, tap the (plus +) icon.
4. Select “Add New Devices.”
5. Select “C-Reach”
6. Leave the C by GE app and go to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone. For iOS users, scroll past your
list of available Networks to find your C-Reach.
7. Select “C-ReachXXXXXX”
o The 6 characters will be a combination of numbers and letters. These will match the last
6 MAC Address characters on the back of the C-Reach.
8. Select the Wi-Fi network you want the C-Reach to connect to.
9. Tap “Next”
10. Wait for your C-Reach to join your Wi-Fi network.
11. Once connected, go back to the C by GE app and tap “Continue.”
Your C-Reach is now ready!
Android Instructions:
1. Download and open the C by GE app.
2. Plug in your C-Reach in the same room as your Wi-Fi router
3. On the home screen, tap the (plus +) icon.
4. Select “Add New Devices.”
5. Select “C-Reach”
6. Select the Wi-Fi Network you want the C-Reach to connect to.
7. Leave the C by GE app and go to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone.
8. Select “C-ReachXXXXXX”
1. The 6 characters will be a combination of numbers and letters. These will match the last
6 MAC Address characters on the back of the C-Reach.
9. Once connected:
o If you already have an existing location with a Wi-Fi device (Sol), you will be prompted
to create a new location. (Only one Wi-Fi device can be connected to a location).
o If you don’t have an existing location with a Wi-Fi device, but have Bluetooth devices (C
by GE smart lights) connected, you will be prompted to turn on those Bluetooth devices
so they can be added to the C-Reach location. Tap Continue when devices are turned
on.
Enable Apple HomeKit with your C-Reach
To enable the Works With HomeKit feature, you will need a C-Reach. Make sure to first, write down the
8 digit HomeKit setup code (xxx-xx-xxx) on the back of the C-Reach. You will need this number for set up.
NOTE: HomeKit is currently only available for our C by GE smart lights. Functionality for C by GE switches
and plug is coming soon. Keep an eye on cbyge.com for updates.
Next, set up your C-Reach in the C by GE app before proceeding to the following instructions.
1. Open C by GE app and go to Settings
2. Select “HomeKit & Siri”
3. Tap the (plus +) icon in the top right corner.
4. Select “Add Accessories”
5. Make sure to reference the HomeKit setup code on the back of the C-Reach. Once you are
ready, press Continue.
6. Either scan the back label of the C-Reach or hold your iPhone near the back label. If you do not
scan, you will be prompted to type in the HomeKit setup code. This is an 8 digit code on the back
of the C-Reach (xxx-xx-xxx)
7. Select the accessory
8. Once connected, tap “Next,” then tap “Next” as C by GE bulbs are identified.
You're done! You can now control your C by GE smart lights with HomeKit.
Can’t find C-Reach device network during setup
If you can’t find the C-Reach device network during the setup process, here are some common
solutions:
1. Make sure your C-Reach is in the same room as your router
2. Confirm that the mobile device has access to the internet, either through Wi-Fi or Cellular Data.
Devices in C-Reach location are no longer responding
If your devices in the C-Reach location are no longer responding, here are some common solutions:
1. Confirm the devices are all powered on at the wall switch.
2. Confirm that the mobile device has access to the internet, either through Wi-Fi or Cellular Data.
3. Put the mobile device into airplane mode for 10 seconds, then turn off airplane mode, reopen
the C by GE app and try to control devices.
4. “Hard-close” the C by GE app and reopen it and try to control devices.
5. “Hard-reset” the mobile device, then open the C by GE app and try to control devices.
6. Unplug the C-Reach, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back into the wall outlet.
7. Reconnect the C-Reach to your Home Wi-Fi network.
8. Factory Reset the C-Reach (Factory resetting your C-Reach will unpair all of your devices. You
will need to factory reset your devices and add them back into the C by GE app.)
How To: Factory Reset your C-Reach
1. Unplug your C-Reach from the wall outlet
2. While holding the side button, plug it back into the wall and continue holding the button for at
least 10 seconds.
3. All 3 LEDs will start flashing once the C-Reach has been successfully reset.
NOTE: Factory resetting your C-Reach will unpair all of your devices. You will need to factory reset your
devices and add them back into the C by GE app.
How To: Change your C-Reach Wi-Fi Network
If you want to change the Wi-Fi network your C-Reach is currently connected to or reconnect your C-
Reach to your Wi-Fi network without Factory Resetting all of your devices, follow the instructions below.
Instructions differ based on the type of device you have.
iOS Instructions:
1. Make sure the C-Reach is plugged in and powered on.
2. Press and hold the side button on the C-Reach for at least 5 seconds.
3. When the Power LED starts to flash, go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
4. Scroll past your available Wi-Fi networks and select C-Reach.
5. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to, tap Next.
6. The app will inform you once your C-Reach and Wi-Fi network are connected.
Android Instructions:
1. Go to Settings in the C by GE app.
2. Select My Devices, then Accessories.
3. Select C-Reach.
4. Tap the three dots in top right corner and select, Update Wi-Fi Network.
5. Make sure the C-Reach is plugged in and powered on.
6. Press and hold the side button on the C-Reach for at least 5 seconds.
7. When the Power LED starts to flash, press Continue.
8. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
9. Type in password (if applicable).
10. Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings and select the C-ReachXXXX.
11. Once connected, reopen the C by GE app.
12. The app will inform you once your C-Reach and Wi-Fi network are connected.
