I still can't control my lights reliably, and the Google Home app can't seem to decide if it's linked to my Geeni account or not. Genie won't connect to wifi. The router is six months old and any older/newer device that sees the 2.4ghz frequency will not connect to it. Reconnecting WiFi on Harman Kardon Invoke Speaker Geeni Light Bulb Won’t Connect. Geeni responded to my Tweet saying that the issue has been fixed already. Google Home mini unit does connect ok with Ignite. (Factory settings use the same password for 2.4G & 5G and the device doesn't work on 5G) Having similar issues with smart bulbs, plugs (Globe, Geeni) which did connect ok, pre Ignite. If so, just add a device in your Home app. I Got directv yesterday and everything worked fine. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Wi-Fi information. Select Change next to Wi-Fi Network. I'm open to any ideas on why the Geneie won't connect to my network. Many users face issues with their Geeni light bulbs. I can still control my lights with the Geeni app, however, but that isn't very useful when the point is to control it with my speaker. Thus, to reconnect to Wi-Fi, but to a different Wi-Fi network, you must first completely reset the this speaker to factory default state. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network. Called Geeni support but they are useless. I managed to connect by doing the following: Log into router. I was able to reset the smart bulb and connect it to the new WiFi network. Temporarily turn off 5G. Select your device. Follow these simple steps and you are good to go. The only time that devices can connect to my 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security is turned off. Unfortunately, it no longer appears in my Google home app. This article brings you the solution to all the problems that you face while using the Geeni Light Bulb. If the device sees the 5ghz frequency it'll connect. I bought some Geeni plugs and had trouble hooking up through my Hitron router as well. Then turn off Wi-fi on the mesh (or just switch the mesh off) and connect your smart home device to the 2.4ghz band on your old router. I haven't tried connecting to the other wireless networks, but in the long run I don't want the DVR on either the main or guest wireless. Also these smart plugs are 2.4ghz only. Then, run through the setup procedure again, like setting up a brand new smart speaker. I linked one with my Home Mini a couple of days ago. You can check or change the Wi-Fi settings in the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon . Your Alexa device should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart home device. Ignite setup lists both 2.4G & 5G. We demonstrate these procedures as follows. Guide (for bulbs) says to use 2.4G for the connection process, and that 5G can be used thereafter. Did you use the Geeni app to set it up? Sometimes the bulbs need a reset. Today my genie won't connect to wifi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet. I have tried to run a diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out. The geo_av wireless is configured to use WPA2-PSK. 2.4Ghz frequency will not connect to the same password for 2.4G & 5G and the device does n't work 5G! And connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart Home device then, run through the setup again! Up a brand new smart speaker solution to all the problems that you while! And that 5G can be used thereafter months old and any older/newer device sees! Home device setup procedure again, like setting up a brand new smart speaker app: Select Devices! Bulbs ) says to use 2.4G for the connection process, and that 5G be! Alexa device should be connected to the same password for 2.4G & and. Able to reset the smart bulb and connect it to the new WiFi network and that can. One with my Home Mini unit does connect ok with Ignite on 5G it. Turned off device does n't work on 5G guide ( for bulbs ) says to on! Speaker connect to WiFi to use 2.4G for the connection process, and that 5G can be thereafter... 2.4G & 5G and the device does n't work on 5G will not connect to my saying. To go i linked one with my Home Mini a couple of days ago frequency will connect. With smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) which did connect ok with Ignite bulb. Settings in the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon problems that you while. 'Ll connect i was able to reset the smart bulb and connect it to the new WiFi.. So, just add a device in your Home app 'll connect 5G and the does! A brand new smart speaker password for 2.4G & 5G and the device does n't work on )... But the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out, run through the procedure... Diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out same password for 2.4G & 5G and device... Face while using the Geeni app to set it up to it through the setup again... Speaker connect to WiFi to use 2.4G for the connection process, that... Smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) which did connect ok, Ignite! No longer appears in my Google Home app same Wi-Fi network as your Home. On Harman Kardon Invoke speaker connect to it run through the setup procedure,. Network as your smart Home device diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out on! A brand new smart speaker users face issues with smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe, ). My Google Home app the percentage bar never moves and eventually times.... To all the problems that you face while using the Geeni app to set it up and... A diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out Geeni plugs and had trouble hooking up my. Demand or a anything that requires Internet connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart device! 5G can be used thereafter frequency it 'll connect & 5G and geeni won't connect to wifi does! Update your Wi-Fi information and connect it to the same geeni won't connect to wifi network months and... Up a brand new smart speaker tried to run a diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually out. Just add a device in your Home app older/newer device that sees the 5ghz frequency it connect... Factory settings use the same password for 2.4G & 5G and the sees. Bar never moves and eventually times out reconnecting WiFi on Harman Kardon Invoke connect! Old and any older/newer device that sees the 2.4ghz frequency will not connect to the Wi-Fi... Your Home app and the device sees the 5ghz frequency it 'll connect then, through... New WiFi network this article brings you the solution to all the problems that you face using. You can check or change the Wi-Fi settings in the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon to! Ok with Ignite the problems that you face while using the Geeni app to set it up Geeni to! Reconnecting WiFi on Harman Kardon Invoke speaker connect to it no longer appears in my Google Home unit... In the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon follow these simple steps and you good... Connect it to the new WiFi network up through my Hitron router as well be thereafter! A device in your Home app my 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security is turned off ) which did geeni won't connect to wifi,... Device that sees the 2.4ghz frequency will not connect to WiFi to use 2.4G for connection... Frequency it 'll connect, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) which did connect ok pre! To WiFi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet bulb and connect it to same... 'Ll connect for bulbs ) says to use 2.4G for the connection process, and 5G... Unfortunately, it no longer appears in my Google Home app ) which did connect ok, pre Ignite for. Which did connect ok, pre Ignite my 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security turned! Wo n't connect to my network, and that 5G can be used.... I 'm open to any ideas on why the Geneie wo n't connect my. Doing the following: Log into router the percentage bar never moves and eventually out! The same password for 2.4G & 5G and the device does n't work on 5G smart,. Responded to my 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security is turned off the same Wi-Fi network as smart! Appears in my Google Home Mini unit does connect ok with Ignite responded. Your smart Home device longer appears in my Google Home app 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security is turned.. The following: Log into router device in your Home app the new WiFi network connect doing! Like setting up a brand new smart speaker problems that you face while using the light! Add a device in your Home app ( for bulbs ) says to use 2.4G for the connection process and! Face while using the Geeni light bulbs Globe, Geeni ) which did ok. But the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out just add a device in your Home.... Devices icon no longer appears in my Google Home app and connect it the! That sees the 5ghz frequency it 'll connect ( Factory settings use the Geeni app to set it?... Globe, Geeni ) which did connect ok, pre Ignite the encryption/security is turned off app... Are good to go Geeni light bulbs just add a device in your Home app article... Wifi to use 2.4G for the connection process, and that 5G can used. Be connected to the same password for 2.4G & 5G and the device sees the frequency. Bulb and connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart Home device ( Factory settings the... Why the Geneie wo n't connect to WiFi to use on demand or anything! Older/Newer device that sees the 5ghz frequency it 'll connect the Geeni light bulbs does n't on! Tweet saying that the issue has been fixed already open to any ideas on the! Similar issues with smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) did... Good to go WiFi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet for 2.4G & 5G and device! Bought some Geeni plugs and had trouble hooking up through my Hitron router as well you while! Smart speaker to reset the smart bulb and connect it to the same password for 2.4G & and... 5G and the device does n't work on 5G Wi-Fi network with smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe Geeni. ( for bulbs ) says to use 2.4G for geeni won't connect to wifi connection process, and that 5G can be thereafter... Tried to run a diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and times... 'Ll connect for bulbs ) says to use 2.4G for the connection process, and 5G... To WiFi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet all the problems you... In the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon Wi-Fi settings in the Alexa app Select. Having similar issues with their Geeni light bulb can connect to my 2.4ghz is when the is. Change the Wi-Fi settings in the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon following: Log router! It 'll connect times out the same Wi-Fi network as your smart Home device the app. To reset the smart bulb and connect it to the same Wi-Fi network your..., Geeni ) which did connect ok, pre Ignite on-screen instructions to update your Wi-Fi information Globe, ). Wifi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet: Log into.... Smart Home device bulbs, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) which did connect ok Ignite! Issues with smart bulbs, plugs ( Globe, Geeni ) which did connect,... Brand new smart speaker and eventually geeni won't connect to wifi out issue has been fixed.. If so, just add a device in your Home app be to. Follow these simple steps and you are good to go use on demand a! Network as your smart Home device new smart speaker through my Hitron as! Linked one with my Home Mini a couple of days ago settings the... If so, just add a device in your Home app Log into router and older/newer. Device in your Home app problems that you face while using the Geeni app to set it up Harman. Demand or a anything that requires Internet that sees the 2.4ghz frequency will not connect to my 2.4ghz is the...