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Voltson Smart WiFi Outlet
Model No.: ESW01-USA
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Your smart outlet allows you to control electrical
appliances, such as lights, fans, and kitchen
appliances with your Android
™
or iOS
™
devices. Pair
your smart outlet with the VeSync app and use
your phone to control your connected electrical
appliances anywhere, any time. Set up your smart
outlet with the IFTTT™ (if this then that) app to
program your smart home.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team
at support@etekcity.com. We hope you enjoy your
new smart outlet!
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Table of Contents
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Functions
VeSync App Setup 9
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49
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Smart Outlet Settings
Safety Information 5
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36
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32
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• Create Timer
• Create Schedule
Maintaining Your Smart Outlet
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
• Abnormal Power Protection
Specifications 4
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31
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• Turning Devices On/Off
Configuration 10
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• Energy Saving Mode
Light Chart 8
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49
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• Away Mode
• Share Your Smart Outlet
• Delete a Smart Outlet
More Features
• Connecting with Amazon Alexa
• Connecting with Google
Assistant
• Log Out
• Firmware Updates
• Resetting
Product Diagram 7
• Contact Customer Support
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• Pairing Your Smart
Outlet with IFTTT
• Create an Applet Using
Existing VeSync Templates
• Create a Custom Applet
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IFTTT
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Specifications
Communication Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n (WiFi)
Communication Frequency 2400–2483.5MHz
Wireless Distance
(Outlet to Router)
98–164 ft / 30–50 m
(max visible range)
Maximum Switch Current 10A
AC Power Supply Range &
Supply Frequency
AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption 0.7–1.2W
Operating Environment 14°F–104°F / -10°C–40C°
Storage & Transportation
Environment
-4°F–104°F / -20°C–60°C
Size
4 x 2.5 x 1.2 in /
102 x 62 x 30 mm
Compatible Systems
Android
™
4.3 or higher /
iOS
™
8.0 or higher
Note: The outlet’s WiFi signal range can be weakened or disrupted
if:
• Your WiFi bandwidth is not 2.4GHz.
• Your WiFi network and/or your smart outlet is blocked by
objects that are too thick, such as walls, floors, and furniture.
• Your WiFi signal interferes with other electrical appliances
(e.g. microwave ovens, wireless speakers, and LCD displays).
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To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to this
outlet, please read and follow all instructions and safety
guidelines in this manual.
• Do not exceed the maximum load current of 10A
(approximately 1200W) by plugging in appliances
that require a higher load current. Always check the
electrical power rating before use to avoid potential
damage to the device.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Only use indoors, in a dry location.
• Always keep away from water or other liquids.
• Household use only.
Safety Information
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FCC Notice
FCC Radiation Exposure Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow
operation instructions as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. The
availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent
and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware
setting is not accessible by the end user.
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• A smartphone running on iOS 8.0/Android 4.3 or higher.
• A secure 2.4GHz WiFi connection (supports 802.11b/g/n
standard).
The smart outlet is compatible with electrical appliances
that use 10A current. Connecting an appliance that uses
more than 10A current may cause the outlet fuse to blow.
Product Requirements
Product Diagram
Front Back
A. Power Button
B. LED Indicator
A
B
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Light Chart
Light Color Status Description
Yellow Solid Outlet is on
Blue / Purple
Blinks twice every
5 seconds
Outlet is trying to connect to
WiFi
Blinks once every
5 seconds
Outlet is connected to WiFi,
but is trying to connect to
server
2 blinks per second
Outlet is in Configuration
Mode
4 blinks per second Outlet was reset
None No light Outlet is off
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VeSync App Setup
1. To download the VeSync app, scan the QR code or
search “VeSync” in the Apple App Store
®
or Google
Play
™
Store.
Note: For Android users, you must select Allow to use
VeSync.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to use
third-party services and products, such as the Amazon
®
Echo
™
,
Google Home
™
, and IFTTT™. These will not work with the guest
account. With a VeSync account, you can also allow your family or
friends to control your smart outlet.
2. Open the VeSync app. Tap Sign Up to create a new
account.
Note: Due to continuing updates and improvements, the VeSync
app and IFTTT app user interfaces may appear slightly different.
In case of any differences, follow the in-app instructions.
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Configuration
Set up your outlet with the VeSync app.
1. Connect your smartphone to a secure 2.4GHz WiFi
network.
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Note: The smart outlet can only be set up on a secure
2.4GHz network.
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2. Tap + to add your smart outlet.
3. Tap WiFi Outlets.
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4. Tap Etekcity WiFi Outlet US/CA.
5. Tap Start Setup.
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ESW01–USA
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6. Plug in your smart outlet. The LED indicator light
should be blue. Press and hold the power button for 5
seconds, or until the LED indicator light blinks blue (2
blinks per second). Then tap Next.
Note: Configuration Mode will turn off after 5 minutes.
7. Enter the information for your home WiFi network then
tap Join Network.
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Note: Configuration requires a secure 2.4GHz WiFi network.
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8. Tap Connect and select the access point that starts
with “ESP”.
9. Wait for the app to connect.
10. Give your outlet a unique name, or use the default
name, and tap OK.
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Note: You can change the device name and icon at any time.
Tap , then tap Device Settings.
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Functions
Turning Devices On/Off
To turn the outlet on/off:
A. Press the outlet’s power button.
B. Tap on the My Home screen or the smart outlet
screen in the VeSync app.
Device is off
Device is on
Note: The outlet will remain connected to the internet even
when it is turned off.
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Create Schedule
Create a schedule to set a scheduled time for the smart
outlet to turn on/off.
1. Tap + Create schedule.
2. Set a start and end time.
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A
C
D
E
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A. To set a start time:
i. Tap > next to Start.
ii. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively,
tap < for Sunrise and > for Sunset.
iii. Tap to confirm.
Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to
determine when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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iii
ii
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B. Choose On or Off under the start time.
06:30 AM
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C. To set an end time (optional):
i. Tap > next to End.
ii. Scroll up and down to select time. Alternatively,
tap < for Sunrise and > for Sunset. Tap to
confirm.
Note: You must allow the VeSync app to access your location to
determine when sunrise and sunset are for your area.
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i
ii
ii
06:30 AM
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D. Choose On or Off under the end time.
06:30 AM
06:30 PM
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E. Repeat (Optional) - Select days you want this
schedule to repeat.
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3. Turn the schedule on or off on the smart outlet page
by tapping the toggle next to the scheduled time.
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Create Timer
You can set a timer to turn your smart outlet on and off.
1. Tap Timer. Then, + Create Timer.
2. Scroll up and down to set time and select On or Off.
Tap to confirm and start timer.
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Note: To remove the timer entry, tap on the timer entry, then tap
Delete.
3. Tap to stop the timer. Tap to restart the timer.
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Away Mode
Plug in your appliances (such as lights) and have them turn
on and off periodically to give the appearance that someone
is home while you’re away.
1. Tap Away, then + Set Away Mode.
2. Select an option from the Away Mode screen.
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A
C
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A. Start
Set time to start Away Mode.
a. Tap > next to Start.
b. Scroll up and down to select time.
c. Tap to confirm.
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b
c
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B. End
Set time to end Away Mode.
a. Tap > next to End.
b. Scroll up and down to select time.
c. Tap to confirm.
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C. Repeat
Select days you want to repeat Away Mode.
a. Tap > next to Repeat.
b. Select days you want Away Mode to repeat.
c. Tap to confirm.
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3. You can turn Away Mode on/off at any time by tapping
the toggle to the right of the timer.
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Note: To delete Away Mode, tap on the Away Mode entry,
then tap Delete.
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Smart Outlet Settings
Tap to see Device Settings. The Device Settings menu
allows you to:
A. Edit your smart outlet name
by tapping on the current
name next to “Device
Name”.
B. Edit your smart outlet
picture by tapping on the
current image next to
“Icon”.
C. Turn smart outlet
notifications on/off
by tapping the toggle
button next to “Allow
Notifications”.
D. Turn on/off Energy Saving
Mode (see page 31).
E. Turn on/off Abnormal Power
Protection (see page 32).
F. Share your smart outlet
(see page 33).
G. Tap to update firmware.
H. Delete your smart outlet
(see page 34).
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Energy Saving Mode
The VeSync app allows you to program your smart outlet to
save on energy costs by turning off your appliance when the
maximum cost setting is reached.
1. Tap the toggle to turn Energy Saving Mode on or off.
2. Enter the “Cost per kWh” and “Max Cost”.
3. Tap to switch between the monetary units, EUR or
USD.
4. Tap to confirm.
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Abnormal Power Protection
Turn on Power Protection to protect your connected
appliances from power spike damage.
1. Tap the toggle to turn Power Protection on or off.
2. Enter power usage threshold.
3. Tap to confirm.
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Share Your Smart Outlet
Use Share Device to allow someone else to control your
smart outlet (such as family, friends, roommates, or anyone
you choose).
1. Tap + on the Share Device screen.
2. Type in the email of the person you want to share your
device with. Tap Invite.
3. Tap
to remove people you have shared your device
with. They will no longer be able to control your smart
outlet.
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Note: People who you share your smart outlet with cannot edit or
delete any of your device settings.
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Delete a Smart Outlet
A. You can delete your smart outlet from the VeSync app from
the Device Settings screen. To delete your device, tap Delete
Device.
B. You can also delete your smart outlet from the My Home
screen in the VeSync app.
a. iOS
™
: Swipe left on the smart outlet’s name to
delete.
b. Android
™
: Press and hold for 2 seconds on the
smart outlet’s name to delete.
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B
a
b
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To view instructions in the VeSync app, tap More, then tap
Link to Alexa.
To view instructions in the VeSync app, tap More, then tap
Link to Google Assistant.
More Features
Connecting with Amazon
®
Alexa
™
Connecting with Google Assistant
™
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with
Alexa.
Note: You must create your own VeSync account to connect with
Google Assistant.
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Log Out
Note: You do not need to log out if you are not using a
VeSync account.
1. Tap More at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap your profile, then tap Log Out.
Example
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Contact Customer Support
You can contact our friendly Customer Support Team
through the VeSync app, in addition to the help line.
• To chat directly with our US office Customer Support
Team, tap Inbox at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap
Online support to send a chat message.
• To send feedback directly to our VeSync app team, tap
More at the bottom of the screen, then tap Contact
Us. Please note that our VeSync app team may have a
longer response time.
• You can also contact Customer Support by email or
phone (see page 55).
Note: Chat hours are Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT.
Messages sent outside chat hours will receive an email response.
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IFTTT
Pairing Your Smart Outlet with IFTTT
1. Download the IFTTT app from the Apple App Store or
Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and tap sign up or sign in.
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3. Tap .
4. Enter “VeSync” and tap Services.
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5. Tap Connect.
6. Enter your VeSync account details and tap Authorize.
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Create an Applet Using Existing VeSync Templates
1. Open the IFTTT app and tap My Applets.
2. Tap Services and tap VeSync.
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3. Scroll to search for an applet you want to use, such
as Turn on a VeSync smart device at sunrise or
Activate a device every day at a specific time.
4. Slide the toggle switch to turn on the applet.
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5. Under Device, select the smart outlet that you want
the applet to apply to and tap Save.
6. The applet has been created successfully!
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Create a Custom Applet
1. On the My Applets screen, tap +.
2. Tap to add a Trigger Service.
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To trigger a service everyday at 11:45 pm:
a. Tap the Date & Time icon.
b. Tap Every day at.
c. Under “Time”, select 11:45 pm.
Example:
Note: Popular Trigger Services include Date & Time, Location, and
an Amazon Alexa or Google Home Command. Different Trigger
Services have different user interfaces.
11:45 pm
a
c
b
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3. After selecting the Trigger Service, tap to
enter an Action Service.
4. Tap the VeSync icon.
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5. Tap Activate a device.
6. Select the smart outlet and status you would like to
activate (turn on or turn off). Tap Create action.
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7. Tap Finish. You’ve created your own custom applet!
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Maintaining Your Smart Outlet
Firmware Updates
Resetting
To keep the smart outlet up to date with the latest
improvements and fixes, you should always update the
firmware when available.
On the Device Settings screen, tap Upgrade Firmware.
Resetting the smart outlet can help you troubleshoot many
issues you may have. Please keep in mind that factory
resetting a device will erase all of your custom settings and
restore the default settings.
Press and hold the power button for more than 15 seconds,
or until the light indicator blinks blue rapidly (4 times per
second). The light indicator will blink rapidly for 10 seconds,
and the smart outlet will turn off.
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Troubleshooting
Why aren’t my outlets connecting to the VeSync app?
• During the setup process, you must be connected to a secure
2.4GHz WiFi network.
• Make sure the WiFi password you entered is correct.
• Try moving your router closer to your outlet (164 ft / 50 m visible
range is best).
• Make sure you don’t have too many devices connected to your
router (10 or fewer is best).
• Close and reopen the VeSync app.
• Clear your VeSync app cache.
• Reset your smart outlet (see Resetting, page 49).
How do I change my WiFi network to a 2.4GHz WiFi network?
• Most dual-band routers support both 2.4G and 5G networks. Select
the WiFi name that does not end in “_5G”.
• If your phone is attempting to connect to the 5G network, try
“forgetting” or temporarily disabling the 5G network.
• If you are unsure, or if the 2.4G and 5G networks do not have
separate names, please contact your internet service provider.
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I can’t find the “ESP” access point during configuration.
• Press and hold the power button on the outlet for 5 seconds , or
until the LED light starts blinking, to trigger Configuration Mode.
The “ESP” access point will appear in your list of available WiFi
connections.
• During Configuration Mode, the LED light on the outlet will slowly
blink blue. You will have 5 minutes to pair the outlet with your
phone.
My outlet is offline.
1. Make sure your router is connected to the internet, and your
phone’s network connection is working properly.
2. Delete the offline outlet from the VeSync app. Swipe left (iOS) or
tap and hold (Android), and tap Delete.
3. Reset the outlet by pressing and holding the power button for more
than 15 seconds, or until the LED light starts blinking. The light will
blink for 10 seconds and turn off.
4. Once the outlet has been deleted and reset, reconfigure your outlet
with the VeSync app.
5. When the outlet is online again, go to Device Settings, and tap
Upgrade Firmware.
Note: Power outages, internet outages, or changing WiFi routers may
cause your outlets to go offline.
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After adding my smart outlet to VeSync, why won’t the smart outlet
icon appear on the My Home screen of the VeSync app?
• After adding your smart outlet to the VeSync app (see VeSync
App Setup, page 9), refresh the main menu screen by closing and
reopening the app.
Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant can’t find my app or can’t discover
my smart outlet.
• Make sure your wireless network router is close enough to your
smart outlet. The smart outlet must be within a 164 ft / 50 m)
visible range from the router.
• Check that your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant is working
properly.
Why isn’t my smart outlet turning on/off as scheduled?
• Make sure that the schedule is still turned on. The toggle switch
should look like
, not .
• Make sure that your phone’s Location Services are turned on.
• Make sure the smart outlet is connected to a working network and
is not offline.
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If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page
55).
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Warranty Information
Terms & Policy
Etekcity warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material,
craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the end
of the warranty period.
Etekcity will replace any product found to be defective due to
manufacturer flaws based on eligibility. Refunds are available within
the first 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only available to the original
purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use
and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial,
rental, or any other use in which the product is not intended for. There
are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each
product.
This warranty is non-transferrable. Etekcity is not responsible in any way
for any damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure
by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the user manual or
any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product packaging
and manual.
This warranty does not apply to the following:
• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or
vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.
Etekcity and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by
the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in
the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
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ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Additional 1-Year Warranty
You can extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year. Log onto
www.etekcity.com/warranty and enter your order number (for example,
from Amazon or Houzz) to register your new product for the extended
warranty.
If you are unable to provide the order number for your product, please
type a short note in the order number field along with the date you
received your product.
Defective Products & Returns
If your product proves defective within the specified warranty period,
please contact Customer Support via support@etekcity.com with your
order number. DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us.
Once Customer Support has approved your request, please return the
unit with a copy of the invoice or your order number.
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Customer Support
If you encounter any issues or have any questions
regarding your new product, please contact our helpful
Customer Support Team. Your satisfaction is our goal!
Etekcity Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Email: support@etekcity.com
Toll-Free: (855) 686-3835
Support Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT
*Please have your order confirmation number ready before
contacting Customer Support.
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