Resetting the EZPlug to Factory Defaults

Intro #

In the event that you entered in the wrong wifi information or want to factory reset the EZPlug you can reset it to the factory default settings.

Reset the Plug – Power Cycle Method #

You can reset the EZPlug by plugging it into a power strip with a switch and then turn it on and off 6 times, then turn it on again a 7th time and leave it on.

  1. ON
  2. Wait 2 seconds
  3. OFF
  4. ON
  5. Wait 2 seconds
  6. OFF
  7. ON
  8. Wait 2 seconds
  9. OFF
  10. ON
  11. Wait 2 seconds
  12. OFF
  13. ON
  14. Wait 2 seconds
  15. OFF
  16. ON
  17. Wait 2 seconds
  18. OFF
  19. ON
  20. Wait 20 seconds

Your plug is now reset and can reconnect it to the network as detailed below.

Reset the Plug – Power Button Method #

To reset the EZPlug to factory defaults just plug it in and hold the button on the side of the plug for 40 seconds.

The LED on the plug will flash a few times before rebooting after the reset is complete.

Reconnecting to Wifi #

Once it is complete you will see a wireless name with “EZPlug” in the name and you can set up the plug again as if it was new.

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