Preparing to Connect Your Smart Plug to Wi-Fi
Whenever you buy a new smart plug, the first step to get it working is connecting it to your Wi-Fi network. This process can vary from one smart plug model to another, but it generally follows the same basic steps. When you first buy a smart plug, it will usually come with the feature to connect to your Wi-Fi network, but it won’t connect until you provide it with your network ID and password. However, it does transmit a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the smart plug with your phone and provides the smart plug with those details. To do this, you’ll need to be ready with the following:
The app for your smart plug installed on your Android or iPhoneThe smart plug plugged into an outlet within the wireless range of your wireless routerYour smartphone connected to your home Wi-Fi.
If your smart plug came with a hub, make sure it is powered up and connected to your router with a network cable.
How to Connect a Smart Plug to Wi-Fi
The following steps will walk you through the typical process of connecting your new smart plug to your home Wi-Fi network. Make sure to connect your smartphone to your home Wi-Fi network before you begin this process.
