Smart bulb unable to connect to hub

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Zigbee or Matter bulbs are not being detected by the central controller.

Symptoms
  • "Bulb not found"
  • Pairing mode times out
  • Device unreachable
Possible Causes
  • Too far from hub
  • Interference
  • Bulb not in pairing mode

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Bring Bulb Closer

Pair the bulb in a lamp right next to the hub, then move it.

2

Force Pairing Mode

Turn the bulb on/off repeatedly until it flashes/pulses.

3

Restart Hub

Reboot the central controller to refresh the Zigbee/Matter network.

When to See a Technician

Zigbee devices form a "Mesh". If a bulb is too far, add another smart device in between to act as a repeater.

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