Instructions for resetting smart bulbs, light bars and switches when moving to a new property

When it comes to moving, it is easy to leave your smart lighting system behind. First, the new property may have different light bulb fixtures, and if the system remains intact, you may get a better price from the buyer.

However, whatever the reason for leaving the lights behind, you need to make sure that the entire system has been completely reset before moving out and handing over the keys.

Unfortunately, this is not just a simple case of transferring ownership of the system to the purchaser, automation equipment, etc. Conversely, resetting ensures that you are completely logged out, and buyers can set everything up as if they were building the system for the first time.

In this article, we will learn about GE's C factory reset smart lighting, the company recently changed its name to Cync. Despite the name change, the descriptions of all C by GE and Cync devices are the same.

How GE and Cync factory reset smart bulbs from C

Restore C to factory settings through GE or Cync bulb:

Cync stated that three-way dimming lights, rotary dials, or multi-function switches will not perform this reset correctly, so you need to install the bulb into a socket controlled by an on/off wall switch, or connect to an on/off wall socket .

If you choose to leave them behind when you move Cync, every bulb needs to be reset

How GE and Cync factory reset smart light bar from C

Light strips manufactured in 2020 and later have a reset button on their control unit. Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to perform a factory reset.

If your light strip was purchased before 2020, then you need to reset the device in chronological order. Insert the strip into the power outlet, then unplug the wall plug from the power adapter, and then plug it in again. Next, follow the same on/off instructions detailed in the previous section, they are:

How to factory reset wired switch from C via GE and Cync

Next is the time to look at the C by GE wired light switch. The description of the push button switch with dimmer and the dip switch are the same, as shown below:

Press and hold the power button on the circle/paddle until the indicator light turns red, then release. The indicator light will flash blue, indicating that the switch has been successfully reset.

For toggle switches, it is slightly different:

Press the toggle switch up until the LED turns red, then release it. The indicator light will flash blue once to indicate that it has been reset.

The wired switches from Cync (C of GE) are all restored to factory settings in the same way as Cync

How to factory reset wireless switch, remote control and motion sensor from C via GE and Cync

This is very good and simple. Use a pin or paperclip to press the side pinhole button until the LED turns red

How to reset the C-Reach smart bridge from C factory through GE and Cync

Doing so will cancel the pairing of all C by GE and Cync devices connected to the bridge. To connect them again, you need to reset each light and switch to factory settings using the instructions above, and then add them all to the bridge again. Reset the bridge:

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