VOCOlinc PM3, PM1 Quick Start Manual

PM3

Smart Wi-Fi Outlet

Product Overview:

PM3 Wi-Fi Smart Power Outlet can be controlled through Wi-Fi wireless network. You can
switch on/off outlet and monitor its status wirelessly. You can charge your electronics
through the two USB ports located on the top.The built-in night light provides adjustable
and caring white light that eases night time movement. The built-in power meter allows
you to track power consumption of a specific light or appliance on LinkWise App.

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1 Main Power Button/

Reset Button

Power Status LED

Wi-Fi Connection LED

USB Ports

Nightlight

Indicates on/off status of PM3

Blue

For charging only

White; adjustable brightness

Press to turn on/off power supply/
Press & hold for about 5 seconds to factory reset.
All connection data will be cleared. Must remove PM3
from the app and then add it back

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Wi-Fi Connection LED Indicator Status

What’s Included:

Features:

Smart AC outlets and LED indicators
2 USB charging ports
Energy monitoring
Nightlight
Works with Apple HomeKit
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with the Google Assistant
Can be applied to local or remote control of appliances such as fans, lights, water coolers,
heaters, ricecookers and more

PM3 Smart Wi-Fi Outlet

Quick Start Guide

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Reset

Status

Searching Wi-Fi

A device added Successfully

Identifying a device

Wi-Fi Connection LED status

Flashing quickly

Adding a device Flashing slowly

Flashing slowly 4 times and light on

Flashing slowly 4 times

Connected to Wi-Fi Staying on

Disconnected from Wi-Fi Light off

Press & Hold for 5s, then flashing quickly

OTA in Progress Flash slowly

OTA done Flashing slowly then light on

Safety Warnings

Plug directly into electric outlet (not into extension cord)
For indoor use only
Unplug from outlet before cleaning
DO NOT clean with liquid
DO NOT remove ground pin (round pin) as there is risk of electric shock
DO NOT use in wet or damp areas
Keep children away from PM3
DO NOT exceed the recommended electrical ratings
DO NOT use in precision timing applications where inaccurate timing could be
dangerous(sunlamps, saunas, etc.)
DO NOT use with devices that should not be operated unattendedly
After switching off the the main power, DO NOT operate until the main power indicator
goes completely off (about 2 seconds delay)
DO NOT use the device when the casing is broken

Electrical Ratings

Smart AC Outlets

Input: AC100~125V, 60Hz
Output: AC100~125V, 15A Max, 1800W Max (Pure Resistive Load)

2 x USB Ports

2 x USB DC 5V / 2.4A Max

General use ONLY
Indoor dry location use ONLY

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1. Download and open the free VOCOlinc LinkWise app from the Apple App Store.

2. Plug PM3 into a desired outlet. Press & Hold the Reset Button for about 5 seconds.
Once the Wi-Fi Connection LED starts blinking blue, it is ready for network setup.

3. Make sure your iPhone or iPad (version 10.3 or later) is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network. If you are connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, use the router utility software to
turn it off during setup.

For iOS user

Quick Start Guide

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4. Log in or sign up for a VOCOlinc account (required for linking VOCOlince Cloud and 3rd
Party Connection).

5. Tap “+”on the top left corner and follow the on-screen directions to complete network setup.

Note: To add more devices (or repeat PM3 setup process),tap “+”and you will be asked
to scan the setup code or manually enter the setup code.

6. Select the device from the accessory list. Each accessory has anunique identification
code, e.g., VOCOlinc-XXX-XXXXXX. Make sure the last 6 characters of the identification
code is consistent with the last 6 characters of MAC at the backside of your PM3.

If the screen shows “Couldn’t add VOCOlinc-XXX-XXXXXX”, please refer to the first FAQ.
Please preserve the setup code for future use.

Note: if you are running a lower version than iOS 11, make sure to swap do step 6
before step 5.

7. You can assign a name to your device and use this name when speaking to Siri.
For example, if you name your device “printer”, you maywake up Siri and say
“Turn on the Printer”.

8. Setup customized scenes to control multiple devices with a single command. For example,
if you name the scene that turns off all the lights “I’m going to bed”, when you wake up
Siri and say “I’m going to bed”, it will do the job.

The use of a HomeKit-enabled accessory need the follow permissions:
Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Turn On

Settings > iCloud > Keychain > Turn On
Settings > Privacy > HomeKit > LinkWise > Turn On

The Android version of LinkWise is a Cloud-based app, which requires an active internet
connection.

1. Download and open the free VOCOlinc LinkWise app from the Google Play Store.

2. Plug PM3 into a desired outlet. Press & Hold the Reset Button for about 5 seconds.
Once the Wi-Fi Connection LED starts blinking blue, it is ready for network setup.

3. Make sure your Android device (version 4.3 or later) is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
network. If you are connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, use the router utility software to
turn it off during setup.

4. Log in or sign up for a VOCOlinc account (required for Alexa/Google configuration).

5. Tap “+” on the top left corner and follow the on-screen directions to complete network setup.

6. You can assign a name to your device.

7. In case of setup failure, factory reset the device and repeat steps 2-6.

*It is recommended to turn off mobile data during configuration. You may turn it back on
after it is completed.

For Android user

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Enabling Alexa

3rd Party Connection

To Enable Amazon Alexa and/or Google Home, refer to the following instruction.

1. Download and Install the Alexa App and login with your Amazon account.

2. Create an account in the LinkWise App (username and password are case sensitive)
and login to your account.

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3. Go to LinkWise App > long press the device icon to enter the menu. Look for
"VOCOlinc Cloud". Tap " " icon to link device to VOCOlinc cloud.